TEGAT

TEGAT is a tea estate located in the Kericho region of Kenya, situated at an altitude of 1,909 metres. The estate is operated by Tegat-Toror Tea Factories, a company under the umbrella of KTDA LTD, the Kenya Tea Development Agency which coordinates much of the country's smallholder tea sector. The estate produces black tea, consistent with the dominant output profile of the Kericho highlands.

Terroir & Climate

At 1,909 metres above sea level and positioned almost directly on the equator, TEGAT occupies a high-altitude site within one of Kenya's most concentrated tea-growing zones. Estates at this elevation in the Kericho region typically experience cooler temperatures and significant diurnal variation, conditions that tend to slow leaf development and can contribute to greater accumulation of polyphenols and other flavour compounds. The equatorial latitude means day length remains relatively stable year-round, supporting continuous vegetative growth where moisture is adequate.

Kericho's climate is generally characterised by bimodal rainfall, with long rains typically falling from March to May and short rains from October to December. High-altitude sites such as this often benefit from afternoon mist and cloud cover, which can moderate direct sunlight and maintain humidity levels conducive to tender flush production. These conditions tend to favour the brisk, bright cup profiles for which Kenyan high-grown teas are widely recognised in international auction markets.

Tea Produced

TEGAT produces black tea, the near-universal output of Kericho estates destined for the commodity and value segments of the global market. Teas from high-altitude Kenyan estates in this elevation band often yield a brisk, coppery liquor with pronounced astringency and a clean, malty character. The CTC manufacturing method, prevalent across KTDA-operated factories, typically delivers a robust, quick-brewing leaf suited to blending and bagged tea applications. While individual factory performance varies, the Kericho provenance generally signals a reliably bright, full-bodied cup.

Operator

Tegat-Toror Tea Factories operates under KTDA LTD, a cooperative structure that manages tea factories and marketing on behalf of smallholder growers across Kenya. KTDA is one of the largest tea producers in Africa by volume, aggregating leaf from tens of thousands of small farms and processing it through a network of factories. Our directory records one other estate operated by Tegat-Toror Tea Factories, indicating a multi-site operation within the KTDA system. This model typically involves decentralised collection and processing, with output marketed collectively through the Mombasa auction and direct sales channels.

Location & Neighbouring Estates

TEGAT lies at -0.3852, 35.2097 in Kericho, Kenya. Its 1909 m elevation is the 43rd highest of 44 estates we map in Kericho. The nearest estates in the TeaTrade directory, measured point-to-point from these coordinates, are:

• KAPKATET — 6.4 km away · Moi Avenue
• Chomogonday Factory — 8.4 km away · Kisumu - Busia Rd
• Kericho Tea Factory — 8.6 km away · John Kerich Rd
• Changana (Changana Tea) — 8.7 km away · Kenya
• Kitumbe (Kitumbe Tea) — 8.7 km away · Kenya

Estates at a Similar Altitude to TEGAT

Elevation shapes how slowly leaf matures, so we match TEGAT (1,909 m) with estates within 150 m of its height that are not its neighbours. Each is shown with its own 2025 climate. TEGAT recorded 1,672 mm in 2025, 17% less than the 2,007 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
Southtee Handel	Ximeng, China	1,907 m	2,285 mm	20.0 °C
Chepkumia Tea Factory	Nandi, Kenya	1,912 m	2,070 mm	23.2 °C
Chebango	Silibwet - Kapsoiyo - Kapsimotwa Rd, Kenya	1,906 m	1,067 mm	24.4 °C
Elpitiya Plantations, Meddecombara North	Central Province, Sri Lanka	1,912 m	3,152 mm	19.3 °C
Havukal Estate	Kotagiri, India	1,915 m	1,459 mm	20.0 °C

TEGAT Compared with Kericho

In Kericho, TEGAT is drier than 91% of the others by 2025 rainfall; lower than 98% of the others by elevation; warmer than 95% of the others by daytime temperature. The table sets TEGAT against the 43 other estates we map in Kericho, so you can see whether it is typical for its region or an outlier.

Measure	TEGAT	Region median	Region range
Elevation	1,909 m	2,010 m	1,836 to 2,437 m
Annual rainfall (2025)	1,672 mm	1,984 mm	1,021 to 1,984 mm
Mean daily high	23.4 °C	22.4 °C	20.5 to 25.1 °C
Mean overnight low	12.1 °C	11.8 °C	9.7 to 12.8 °C

Observed Climate at TEGAT (2025)

ERA5 reanalysis data modelled for TEGAT’s coordinates recorded 1,672 mm of precipitation across calendar year 2025. The wettest month was October (265 mm) and the driest was February (17 mm). Daytime highs averaged 23.4 °C and overnight lows 12.1 °C over the year; February was the warmest month and July the coolest.

Metric	2025 value
Annual precipitation	1,672 mm
Wettest month	October (265 mm)
Driest month	February (17 mm)
Mean daily high	23.4 °C
Mean overnight low	12.1 °C

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is TEGAT located?

TEGAT is in Kericho, Kenya, at coordinates -0.3852, 35.2097, at an elevation of about 1909 metres.

Who operates TEGAT?

TEGAT is operated by Tegat-Toror Tea Factories (KTDA LTD), according to public supply-chain records.

What type of tea does TEGAT produce?

TEGAT is recorded as producing black tea.

How much rain does TEGAT receive?

ERA5 reanalysis data for the estate's coordinates recorded 1,672 mm of precipitation in 2025, peaking in October (265 mm).

How does TEGAT compare with estates at a similar elevation?

TEGAT recorded 1,672 mm in 2025, 17% less rain than the 2,007 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].