In short: Kenya Tea Development Agency, Eberege is a black tea estate in Kisii, Kenya, operated by the Kenya Tea Development Agency and recorded as supplying Finlays.
Kenya Tea Development Agency, Eberege is a black tea estate located in the Kisii region of Kenya, positioned at an altitude of 1,798 metres. The estate is operated by the Kenya Tea Development Agency, the smallholder management organisation that coordinates tea production across multiple estates in the country. It is recorded as supplying Finlays, one of the major buyers and processors in the Kenyan tea trade.
Terroir & Climate
At 1,798 metres above sea level and situated just south of the equator, Eberege occupies an elevation that typically supports year-round vegetative growth in Kenya's tea-growing regions. Estates at this altitude generally experience moderate diurnal temperature variation and consistent rainfall distribution, conditions that tend to favour steady flush cycles and the accumulation of biochemical compounds associated with briskness in black tea.
The Kisii region lies within Kenya's highland belt, where volcanic soils and equatorial proximity combine to create growing conditions that often yield vigorous leaf growth. Estates in this zone typically benefit from reliable moisture and cloud cover that moderates direct solar exposure, factors that can influence both yield consistency and the development of polyphenolic content in the manufactured leaf.
Tea Produced
Eberege produces black tea, the dominant type manufactured across Kenya's highland estates. Teas from this region and elevation bracket are generally characterised by brisk, coppery liquors with clean astringency and a bright, forthright cup profile. Kisii-grown blacks typically exhibit the bold, malty character associated with CTC-processed Kenyan leaf, though specific manufacturing protocols and plucking standards will determine final cup quality and commercial grade.
Supply Chain & Market Position
Eberege is recorded as supplying Finlays, a vertically integrated tea business with extensive sourcing, processing, and blending operations in Kenya. Finlays' role as both a buyer and a significant presence in the Kenyan tea supply chain suggests that Eberege's output is likely channelled through established auction or direct-supply routes into blends destined for international markets. The connection to a buyer of Finlays' scale indicates that the estate operates within the commercial mainstream of Kenyan black tea production.
- Recorded supplier to Finlays
Operator
The Kenya Tea Development Agency is the managing body for smallholder tea production in Kenya, coordinating the operations of numerous estates and factory units across the country's tea-growing regions. In addition to Eberege, the Agency operates six other estates recorded in this directory, underscoring its role as a major institutional actor in Kenyan tea and its influence over supply-chain practices at the smallholder level.
Location & Neighbouring Estates
Kenya Tea Development Agency, Eberege lies at -0.8067, 34.7741 in Kisii, Kenya. Its 1798 m elevation is the 3rd highest of 7 estates we map in Kisii. The nearest estates in the TeaTrade directory, measured point-to-point from these coordinates, are:
- ITUMBE — 3.1 km away
- Kenya Tea Development Agency, Rianyamwamu — 9.2 km away
- OGEMBO (EBEREGE) — 13 km away
- Kenya Tea Development Agency, Nyansiongo — 14 km away
- Kenya Tea Development Agency, Sombogo — 14 km away
Estates at a Similar Altitude to Kenya Tea Development Agency, Eberege
Elevation shapes how slowly leaf matures, so we match Kenya Tea Development Agency, Eberege (1,798 m) with estates within 150 m of its height that are not its neighbours. Each is shown with its own 2025 climate. Kenya Tea Development Agency, Eberege recorded 1,371 mm in 2025, 16% less than the 1,628 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Coonoor Tea Estate | Yedapalli, India | 1,802 m | 1,467 mm | 20.1 °C |
| CHANGOI | 124- Cheborge, Kenya | 1,803 m | 1,021 mm | 25.1 °C |
| Yellapatty Tea Estate | Dist. Kerala, India | 1,805 m | 2,094 mm | 20.9 °C |
| Uganda Tea Development Agency Ltd, Igara | Central, Uganda | 1,808 m | 1,396 mm | 23.1 °C |
| Jun Chiyabari Tea Garden | Dhankuta Municipality Ward No 1, Nepal | 1,786 m | 2,160 mm | 19.4 °C |
Kenya Tea Development Agency, Eberege Compared with Kisii
In Kisii, Kenya Tea Development Agency, Eberege is drier than 83% of the others by 2025 rainfall; higher than 67% of the others by elevation; warmer than 50% of the others by daytime temperature. The table sets Kenya Tea Development Agency, Eberege against the 6 other estates we map in Kisii, so you can see whether it is typical for its region or an outlier.
| Measure | Kenya Tea Development Agency, Eberege | Region median | Region range |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elevation | 1,798 m | 1,694 m | 1,652 to 1,890 m |
| Annual rainfall (2025) | 1,371 mm | 1,556 mm | 1,370 to 1,586 mm |
| Mean daily high | 24.3 °C | 24.5 °C | 23.8 to 25.1 °C |
| Mean overnight low | 13.7 °C | 14.6 °C | 13.2 to 15.0 °C |
Observed Climate at Kenya Tea Development Agency, Eberege (2025)
ERA5 reanalysis data modelled for Kenya Tea Development Agency, Eberege’s coordinates recorded 1,371 mm of precipitation across calendar year 2025. The wettest month was April (224 mm) and the driest was November (46 mm). Daytime highs averaged 24.3 °C and overnight lows 13.7 °C over the year; February was the warmest month and July the coolest.
| Metric | 2025 value |
|---|---|
| Annual precipitation | 1,371 mm |
| Wettest month | April (224 mm) |
| Driest month | November (46 mm) |
| Mean daily high | 24.3 °C |
| Mean overnight low | 13.7 °C |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Kenya Tea Development Agency, Eberege located?
Kenya Tea Development Agency, Eberege is in Kisii, Kenya, at coordinates -0.8067, 34.7741, at an elevation of about 1798 metres.
Who operates Kenya Tea Development Agency, Eberege?
Kenya Tea Development Agency, Eberege is operated by Kenya Tea Development Agency, according to public supply-chain records.
What type of tea does Kenya Tea Development Agency, Eberege produce?
Kenya Tea Development Agency, Eberege is recorded as producing black tea.
Which buyers does Kenya Tea Development Agency, Eberege supply?
Public supplier disclosures record Kenya Tea Development Agency, Eberege as supplying Finlays.
How much rain does Kenya Tea Development Agency, Eberege receive?
ERA5 reanalysis data for the estate's coordinates recorded 1,371 mm of precipitation in 2025, peaking in April (224 mm).
How does Kenya Tea Development Agency, Eberege compare with estates at a similar elevation?
Kenya Tea Development Agency, Eberege recorded 1,371 mm in 2025, 16% less rain than the 1,628 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].