Sasini Plc., Keritor Tea Factory

Sasini Plc., Keritor Tea Factory is a black tea estate located in the Kericho region of Kenya, at an altitude of 2,010 metres above sea level. The operation is run by Sasini Plc., Keritor Tea Factory. The estate lies just south of the equator, in Kenya's principal tea-growing belt, where elevation and volcanic soils have long supported commercial tea production.

Terroir & Climate

At 2,010 metres, Keritor operates within the upper reaches of Kenya's high-elevation tea-growing zone. Estates at this altitude typically experience cooler temperatures and significant diurnal variation, which tends to slow vegetative growth and can contribute to greater concentration of flavour compounds in the leaf. The equatorial latitude means day length remains relatively constant throughout the year, while rainfall patterns generally define the growing and dormant seasons rather than temperature alone.

The Kericho region is characterised by deep volcanic soils, which typically offer good drainage and nutrient availability. Estates in this district often benefit from consistent moisture during the growing months, with mist and cloud cover moderating temperature extremes. Such conditions tend to favour steady, year-round plucking cycles, though the intensity of growth and quality of flush can vary with seasonal rainfall. The combination of altitude, latitude, and soil type generally supports the production of bright, brisk black teas.

Tea Produced

Keritor produces black tea. Estates in Kericho at similar elevations typically yield teas with a bright, coppery liquor and a brisk, astringent character. The cup profile often features clean, malty notes with moderate body and a crisp finish. Such teas are generally well suited to blending, where their brightness and strength provide structure, though they may also be offered as single-origin lots. The cooler temperatures at this altitude can contribute to a more refined astringency compared to lower-elevation Kenyan production.

Operator

The estate is operated by Sasini Plc., Keritor Tea Factory. No other estates operated by this company are currently recorded in the directory.

Location & Neighbouring Estates

Sasini Plc., Keritor Tea Factory 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 Sasini Plc., Keritor Tea Factory

Elevation shapes how slowly leaf matures, so we match Sasini Plc., Keritor Tea Factory (2,010 m) with estates within 150 m of its height that are not its neighbours. Each is shown with its own 2025 climate. Sasini Plc., Keritor Tea Factory 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

Sasini Plc., Keritor Tea Factory Compared with Kericho

In Kericho, Sasini Plc., Keritor Tea Factory 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 Sasini Plc., Keritor Tea Factory against the 43 other estates we map in Kericho, so you can see whether it is typical for its region or an outlier.

Measure	Sasini Plc., Keritor Tea Factory	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 Sasini Plc., Keritor Tea Factory (2025)

ERA5 reanalysis data modelled for Sasini Plc., Keritor Tea Factory’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 Sasini Plc., Keritor Tea Factory located?

Sasini Plc., Keritor Tea Factory is in Kericho, Kenya, at coordinates -0.3689, 35.2863, at an elevation of about 2010 metres.

Who operates Sasini Plc., Keritor Tea Factory?

Sasini Plc., Keritor Tea Factory is operated by Sasini Plc., Keritor Tea Factory, according to public supply-chain records.

What type of tea does Sasini Plc., Keritor Tea Factory produce?

Sasini Plc., Keritor Tea Factory is recorded as producing black tea.

How much rain does Sasini Plc., Keritor Tea Factory receive?

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

How does Sasini Plc., Keritor Tea Factory compare with estates at a similar elevation?

Sasini Plc., Keritor Tea Factory 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].