MOGOGO

Mogogo is a black tea estate located in the Kericho region of Kenya, at an altitude of 2,010 metres. It is operated by Mogogosiek-Kobel-Boito Tea Factories, a company that manages tea production in the area. No buyers for Mogogo's output are publicly recorded.

Terroir & Climate

At 2,010 metres, Mogogo sits within the high-altitude growing band that characterises much of Kericho's tea belt. Estates at this elevation in Kenya's western highlands typically experience moderated temperatures and substantial cloud cover, conditions that tend to slow vegetative growth and extend the period between flushes. The equatorial latitude means daylight hours remain consistent year-round, and the combination of altitude and proximity to the equator generally supports continuous cropping with less pronounced dormancy than in subtropical zones.

Kericho's climate is shaped by its position on the eastern edge of the Lake Victoria basin, which often contributes to reliable rainfall distribution. High-altitude sites in this region tend to benefit from well-drained volcanic soils, and the cooler night temperatures associated with elevation typically favour the accumulation of polyphenols in the leaf. These conditions generally support the production of black teas with pronounced structure, though specific outcomes depend on estate-level agronomic practices and processing regimes.

Tea Produced

Mogogo produces black tea. Estates in Kericho at comparable elevations typically yield teas with brisk, malty character and a clean, coppery liquor. The slower leaf maturation often associated with high-altitude equatorial sites tends to support teas with good body and astringency, qualities that are widely valued in blending for both packet tea and foodservice applications. While individual cup profiles vary with factory technique and seasonal conditions, Kericho blacks generally exhibit the bright, robust style that has long characterised Kenyan tea in international markets.

Operator

Mogogosiek-Kobel-Boito Tea Factories operates Mogogo alongside two other estates recorded in this directory. The company's name suggests a multi-site operational structure common in Kenya's tea sector, where factory companies often coordinate leaf intake and processing across several neighbouring estates or smallholder collection centres. The operator's broader portfolio indicates a degree of scale within the Kericho growing area.

Location & Neighbouring Estates

MOGOGO lies at -0.3689, 35.2863 in Kericho, Kenya. Its 2010 m elevation is the joint 7th highest of 44 estates we map in Kericho. The nearest estates in the TeaTrade directory, measured point-to-point from these coordinates, are:

• Changana (Changana Tea) — under 1 km away · Kenya
• Kitumbe (Kitumbe Tea) — under 1 km away · Kenya
• BONDET (Chomogonday / Kymulot Tea) — under 1 km away
• Bureti Tea Company Ltd, Kalyet Tea Factory — under 1 km away
• CHEBOSWA — under 1 km away

Estates at a Similar Altitude to MOGOGO

Elevation shapes how slowly leaf matures, so we match MOGOGO (2,010 m) with estates within 150 m of its height that are not its neighbours. Each is shown with its own 2025 climate. MOGOGO recorded 1,984 mm in 2025, 14% more than the 1,737 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
Tea Studio	Kattabettu, India	2,010 m	1,405 mm	19.9 °C
Nyankoba Tea Factory	Kenya, Kenya	2,012 m	754 mm	24.1 °C
Marybong Tea Estate	West Bengal, India	2,016 m	2,294 mm	17.7 °C
GACHEGE	Kenya, Kenya	2,003 m	1,455 mm	19.8 °C
Hubei Wuhan Jiarun Huiming Tea Co., Ltd.	Yongde County, China	2,002 m	2,779 mm	19.9 °C

MOGOGO Compared with Kericho

In Kericho, MOGOGO is drier than 81% of the others by 2025 rainfall; lower than 93% of the others by elevation; cooler than 91% of the others by daytime temperature. The table sets MOGOGO against the 43 other estates we map in Kericho, so you can see whether it is typical for its region or an outlier.

Measure	MOGOGO	Region median	Region range
Elevation	2,010 m	2,010 m	1,836 to 2,437 m
Annual rainfall (2025)	1,984 mm	1,984 mm	1,021 to 1,984 mm
Mean daily high	22.4 °C	22.4 °C	20.5 to 25.1 °C
Mean overnight low	11.8 °C	11.8 °C	9.7 to 12.8 °C

Observed Climate at MOGOGO (2025)

ERA5 reanalysis data modelled for MOGOGO’s coordinates recorded 1,984 mm of precipitation across calendar year 2025. The wettest month was October (286 mm) and the driest was February (16 mm). Daytime highs averaged 22.4 °C and overnight lows 11.8 °C over the year; February was the warmest month and August the coolest.

Metric	2025 value
Annual precipitation	1,984 mm
Wettest month	October (286 mm)
Driest month	February (16 mm)
Mean daily high	22.4 °C
Mean overnight low	11.8 °C

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is MOGOGO located?

MOGOGO is in Kericho, Kenya, at coordinates -0.3689, 35.2863, at an elevation of about 2010 metres.

Who operates MOGOGO?

MOGOGO is operated by Mogogosiek-Kobel-Boito Tea Factories, according to public supply-chain records.

What type of tea does MOGOGO produce?

MOGOGO is recorded as producing black tea.

How much rain does MOGOGO receive?

ERA5 reanalysis data for the estate's coordinates recorded 1,984 mm of precipitation in 2025, peaking in October (286 mm).

How does MOGOGO compare with estates at a similar elevation?

MOGOGO recorded 1,984 mm in 2025, 14% more rain than the 1,737 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].