In short: Mau Tea Multipurpose Co-Operative Society Ltd, Tilya Tea Factory Co. Ltd (MTMC) is a co-operatively operated tea estate and factory in Kericho, Kenya, recorded as supplying Finlays.
Mau Tea Multipurpose Co-Operative Society Ltd, Tilya Tea Factory Co. Ltd (MTMC) is a tea estate and processing facility situated in the Kericho region of Kenya, at an elevation of 2,027 metres. The estate is operated as a co-operative society under the same name, and it produces black tea. MTMC is recorded as a supplier to Finlays, a major international tea procurement and blending company.
Terroir & Climate
At 2,027 metres above sea level, MTMC occupies high-altitude terrain within Kenya's principal tea-growing belt. Estates at this elevation in Kericho typically experience cooler temperatures and significant diurnal variation, factors that tend to slow leaf development and encourage the accumulation of polyphenols and amino acids. The equatorial latitude means day length remains relatively stable year-round, while the altitude generally moderates temperature extremes and supports consistent vegetative growth.
Kericho's climate is characterised by bimodal rainfall patterns, with precipitation generally concentrated in two rainy seasons. High-altitude estates in this region often benefit from regular mist and cloud cover, which can reduce transpiration stress and maintain steady soil moisture levels. These conditions tend to favour the production of leaf with good body and briskness, attributes commonly associated with Kenyan black teas grown at elevations above 2,000 metres.
Tea Produced
MTMC produces black tea, the dominant style in Kenyan commercial production. Teas from high-altitude Kericho estates typically yield a bright, coppery liquor with pronounced briskness and astringency, qualities valued in blending for breakfast-style teas. The elevation and climate of this region tend to support teas with good colour, strength and a clean, malty character, though cup profile varies with season, plucking standard and processing technique.
Supply Chain & Market Position
MTMC is recorded as supplying Finlays, a vertically integrated tea business with origins in the colonial tea trade and operations spanning cultivation, processing, blending and distribution. Finlays sources extensively from Kenyan estates and smallholder factories, and its presence in MTMC's supply chain suggests the estate's output meets the quality and volume standards required for incorporation into international blends. This relationship places MTMC within the mainstream of Kenya's export-oriented tea sector, which is heavily reliant on auction sales and long-term contracts with multinational buyers.
- Recorded supplier to Finlays
Operator
The estate is operated by Mau Tea Multipurpose Co-Operative Society Ltd, Tilya Tea Factory Co. Ltd (MTMC) itself, reflecting a co-operative ownership and management structure. Co-operative societies in Kenya's tea sector typically aggregate production from smallholder members and operate centralised factories for processing green leaf. This model is widespread in the country and represents a significant share of national tea output, distinct from the corporate estate model that dominates in other East African producing countries.
Location & Neighbouring Estates
Mau Tea Multipurpose Co-Operative Society Ltd, Tilya Tea Factory Co. Ltd (Mtmc) lies at -0.3579, 35.3000 in Kericho, Kenya. Its 2027 m elevation is the 5th highest of 44 estates we map in Kericho. The nearest estates in the TeaTrade directory, measured point-to-point from these coordinates, are:
- Korara Highland Tea Factory — 1.8 km away
- Changana (Changana Tea) — 2.0 km away · Kenya
- Kitumbe (Kitumbe Tea) — 2.0 km away · Kenya
- BONDET (Chomogonday / Kymulot Tea) — 2.0 km away
- Bureti Tea Company Ltd, Kalyet Tea Factory — 2.0 km away
Estates at a Similar Altitude to Mau Tea Multipurpose Co-Operative Society Ltd, Tilya Tea Factory Co. Ltd (Mtmc)
Elevation shapes how slowly leaf matures, so we match Mau Tea Multipurpose Co-Operative Society Ltd, Tilya Tea Factory Co. Ltd (Mtmc) (2,027 m) with estates within 150 m of its height that are not its neighbours. Each is shown with its own 2025 climate. Mau Tea Multipurpose Co-Operative Society Ltd, Tilya Tea Factory Co. Ltd (Mtmc) recorded 1,919 mm in 2025, 22% more than the 1,579 mm average across these estates: at the same height, local weather and exposure matter as much as elevation.
| Estate | Where | Elevation | Rain 2025 | Mean high |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sorwathe S.A.R.L. | Kinihira Sector, Rwanda | 2,026 m | 1,213 mm | 22.0 °C |
| SANGANYI | Kebirigo, Kenya | 2,031 m | 1,290 mm | 23.7 °C |
| CHEMOMI (Chemomi Factory) | Nandi Hills, Kenya | 2,018 m | 1,693 mm | 22.4 °C |
| Marybong Tea Estate | West Bengal, India | 2,016 m | 2,294 mm | 17.7 °C |
| Tea Studio | Kattabettu, India | 2,010 m | 1,405 mm | 19.9 °C |
Mau Tea Multipurpose Co-Operative Society Ltd, Tilya Tea Factory Co. Ltd (Mtmc) Compared with Kericho
In Kericho, Mau Tea Multipurpose Co-Operative Society Ltd, Tilya Tea Factory Co. Ltd (Mtmc) is drier than 86% of the others by 2025 rainfall; higher than 91% of the others by elevation; cooler than 98% of the others by daytime temperature. The table sets Mau Tea Multipurpose Co-Operative Society Ltd, Tilya Tea Factory Co. Ltd (Mtmc) against the 43 other estates we map in Kericho, so you can see whether it is typical for its region or an outlier.
| Measure | Mau Tea Multipurpose Co-Operative Society Ltd, Tilya Tea Factory Co. Ltd (Mtmc) | Region median | Region range |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elevation | 2,027 m | 2,010 m | 1,836 to 2,437 m |
| Annual rainfall (2025) | 1,919 mm | 1,984 mm | 1,021 to 1,984 mm |
| Mean daily high | 22.0 °C | 22.4 °C | 20.5 to 25.1 °C |
| Mean overnight low | 11.7 °C | 11.8 °C | 9.7 to 12.8 °C |
Observed Climate at Mau Tea Multipurpose Co-Operative Society Ltd, Tilya Tea Factory Co. Ltd (Mtmc) (2025)
ERA5 reanalysis data modelled for Mau Tea Multipurpose Co-Operative Society Ltd, Tilya Tea Factory Co. Ltd (Mtmc)’s coordinates recorded 1,919 mm of precipitation across calendar year 2025. The wettest month was October (285 mm) and the driest was February (10 mm). Daytime highs averaged 22.0 °C and overnight lows 11.7 °C over the year; February was the warmest month and August the coolest.
| Metric | 2025 value |
|---|---|
| Annual precipitation | 1,919 mm |
| Wettest month | October (285 mm) |
| Driest month | February (10 mm) |
| Mean daily high | 22.0 °C |
| Mean overnight low | 11.7 °C |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Mau Tea Multipurpose Co-Operative Society Ltd, Tilya Tea Factory Co. Ltd (Mtmc) located?
Mau Tea Multipurpose Co-Operative Society Ltd, Tilya Tea Factory Co. Ltd (Mtmc) is in Kericho, Kenya, at coordinates -0.3579, 35.3000, at an elevation of about 2027 metres.
Who operates Mau Tea Multipurpose Co-Operative Society Ltd, Tilya Tea Factory Co. Ltd (Mtmc)?
Mau Tea Multipurpose Co-Operative Society Ltd, Tilya Tea Factory Co. Ltd (Mtmc) is operated by Mau Tea Multipurpose Co-Operative Society Ltd, Tilya Tea Factory Co. Ltd (Mtmc), according to public supply-chain records.
What type of tea does Mau Tea Multipurpose Co-Operative Society Ltd, Tilya Tea Factory Co. Ltd (Mtmc) produce?
Mau Tea Multipurpose Co-Operative Society Ltd, Tilya Tea Factory Co. Ltd (Mtmc) is recorded as producing black tea.
Which buyers does Mau Tea Multipurpose Co-Operative Society Ltd, Tilya Tea Factory Co. Ltd (Mtmc) supply?
Public supplier disclosures record Mau Tea Multipurpose Co-Operative Society Ltd, Tilya Tea Factory Co. Ltd (Mtmc) as supplying Finlays.
How much rain does Mau Tea Multipurpose Co-Operative Society Ltd, Tilya Tea Factory Co. Ltd (Mtmc) receive?
ERA5 reanalysis data for the estate's coordinates recorded 1,919 mm of precipitation in 2025, peaking in October (285 mm).
How does Mau Tea Multipurpose Co-Operative Society Ltd, Tilya Tea Factory Co. Ltd (Mtmc) compare with estates at a similar elevation?
Mau Tea Multipurpose Co-Operative Society Ltd, Tilya Tea Factory Co. Ltd (Mtmc) recorded 1,919 mm in 2025, 22% more rain than the 1,579 mm average of estates at a similar elevation.
Data sources: public supply-chain disclosures (Ethical Tea Partnership member lists, Rainforest Alliance certificate holders and retailer supplier disclosures); climate figures are ERA5 reanalysis modelled for the estate’s coordinates via Open-Meteo (calendar year 2025); coordinates and elevations from geocoded records. Spotted an error? Email [email protected].
