In short: TILUET (also known as Chomogonday / Kymulot Tea) is a black tea estate in Kericho, Kenya, operated by James Finlay Kenya Ltd and recorded as supplying Morrisons.
TILUET—also known as Chomogonday / Kymulot Tea—is a black tea estate located in the Kericho region of Kenya, at an altitude of 2,010 metres. It is operated by James Finlay Kenya Ltd, one of the country's established tea producers. The estate is recorded as supplying Morrisons, the UK supermarket chain.
Terroir & Climate
At 2,010 metres above sea level, TILUET occupies a high-elevation site in Kericho, a region that lies close to the equator in Kenya's Western Highlands. Estates at this altitude and latitude typically benefit from consistent temperatures year-round, with warm days and cool nights that tend to moderate the pace of leaf growth. The elevation generally contributes to a longer maturation period for the tea plant, which can influence the concentration of compounds in the leaf.
Kericho's climate is characteristically marked by well-distributed rainfall and relatively stable conditions that support continuous plucking cycles throughout much of the year. High-altitude equatorial estates such as this often experience bright sunlight combined with frequent cloud cover, factors that can shape photosynthetic activity and, in turn, the biochemical profile of the harvested leaf. These environmental conditions are widely recognised as conducive to the production of brisk, full-bodied black teas.
Tea Produced
TILUET produces black tea, the dominant style from Kericho and the wider Kenyan tea sector. Estates in this region at comparable elevations typically yield teas with a bright, coppery liquor and a brisk, astringent character. The cup profile generally features malty or slightly bready notes, with a clean finish and good body, qualities that make Kenyan high-grown blacks well-suited to blending for both retail and foodservice markets. The style tends to perform reliably in standardised infusions and is often favoured for everyday consumption.
Supply Chain & Market Position
TILUET is recorded as supplying Morrisons, one of the United Kingdom's major supermarket chains. This relationship places the estate within a supply chain serving a high-volume retail customer, where consistency, traceability, and compliance with buyer specifications are typically prerequisites. Supplying a retailer of Morrisons' scale suggests that TILUET's output meets the quality benchmarks and certification expectations common to UK own-label tea programmes, which draw heavily on Kenyan origin for their everyday black tea ranges.
- Recorded supplier to Morrisons
Operator
James Finlay Kenya Ltd is the operating company behind TILUET. Finlay is a long-established name in Kenyan tea, with a portfolio that spans cultivation, manufacture, and export. The company operates six other estates recorded in our directory, reflecting a significant footprint in the country's tea sector. This scale of operation typically affords integrated quality management, direct relationships with international buyers, and the infrastructure to meet the traceability and audit requirements of global retail and brand customers.
Location & Neighbouring Estates
TILUET (Chomogonday / Kymulot Tea) 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 TILUET (Chomogonday / Kymulot Tea)
Elevation shapes how slowly leaf matures, so we match TILUET (Chomogonday / Kymulot Tea) (2,010 m) with estates within 150 m of its height that are not its neighbours. Each is shown with its own 2025 climate. TILUET (Chomogonday / Kymulot Tea) 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 |
TILUET (Chomogonday / Kymulot Tea) Compared with Kericho
In Kericho, TILUET (Chomogonday / Kymulot Tea) 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 TILUET (Chomogonday / Kymulot Tea) against the 43 other estates we map in Kericho, so you can see whether it is typical for its region or an outlier.
| Measure | TILUET (Chomogonday / Kymulot Tea) | 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 TILUET (Chomogonday / Kymulot Tea) (2025)
ERA5 reanalysis data modelled for TILUET (Chomogonday / Kymulot Tea)’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 TILUET (Chomogonday / Kymulot Tea) located?
TILUET (Chomogonday / Kymulot Tea) is in Kericho, Kenya, at coordinates -0.3689, 35.2863, at an elevation of about 2010 metres.
Who operates TILUET (Chomogonday / Kymulot Tea)?
TILUET (Chomogonday / Kymulot Tea) is operated by James Finlay Kenya Ltd, according to public supply-chain records.
What type of tea does TILUET (Chomogonday / Kymulot Tea) produce?
TILUET (Chomogonday / Kymulot Tea) is recorded as producing black tea.
Which buyers does TILUET (Chomogonday / Kymulot Tea) supply?
Public supplier disclosures record TILUET (Chomogonday / Kymulot Tea) as supplying Morrisons.
How much rain does TILUET (Chomogonday / Kymulot Tea) receive?
ERA5 reanalysis data for the estate's coordinates recorded 1,984 mm of precipitation in 2025, peaking in October (286 mm).
How does TILUET (Chomogonday / Kymulot Tea) compare with estates at a similar elevation?
TILUET (Chomogonday / Kymulot Tea) 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].