In short: Chebut Kaptumo Tea Co Ltd. is a black tea estate on Kisumu Road, Kenya, operated by the Kenya Tea Development Agency at an elevation of 1,979 metres.
Chebut Kaptumo Tea Co Ltd. is a black tea estate situated on Kisumu Road in Kenya's western highlands, at an elevation of 1,979 metres. The estate is operated by the Kenya Tea Development Agency (KTDA), the parastatal cooperative body that manages smallholder tea production across much of Kenya. No downstream buyers have been recorded in public trade data.
Terroir & Climate
At just under 2,000 metres and located close to the equator, Chebut Kaptumo occupies an altitude band that typically enjoys moderate temperatures and regular precipitation. Estates at this elevation in Kenya's western highlands often benefit from cloud cover and reliable rainfall distributed across much of the year, conditions that tend to support year-round plucking with peak flushes during the two rainy seasons.
The latitude—fractionally north of the equator—means day length remains nearly constant, and temperature variation is generally driven more by altitude and cloud cover than by season. Such conditions often favour steady vegetative growth and can produce leaf with good body and colour, though specific outcomes depend on soil composition, clonal material, and processing technique, none of which have been disclosed for this estate.
Tea Produced
Chebut Kaptumo produces black tea. Estates in Kenya's mid-altitude western zones typically yield teas with brisk, coppery liquor and a clean, malty character suited to blending. The combination of equatorial sunlight, altitude-moderated temperatures, and the estate's geographic position often favours teas with good colour and body, though cup profile will vary with flush, processing, and the specific cultivars planted.
Operator
The Kenya Tea Development Agency manages tea production for hundreds of thousands of smallholder farmers organised into factory companies across Kenya. KTDA operates as a cooperative service provider, overseeing cultivation, processing, and marketing on behalf of its member growers. Six other estates operated by KTDA are recorded in this directory, reflecting the agency's wide geographic reach and its dominant role in Kenya's tea sector.
Certifications & Ethics
Chebut Kaptumo holds certification from the Ethical Tea Partnership, a multi-stakeholder initiative that monitors labour standards, environmental practices, and social welfare across tea estates and smallholder groups. For buyers, ETP membership signals a commitment to third-party audit against a common set of indicators covering wages, working conditions, and pesticide management. For workers and surrounding communities, it offers a degree of independent oversight and a framework for grievance and improvement.
Location & Neighbouring Estates
Chebut Kaptumo Tea Co Ltd. lies at 0.2027, 35.0973 in Kisumu Road, Kenya. Its 1979 m elevation is the 101st highest of 186 estates we map in Kenya. The nearest estates in the TeaTrade directory, measured point-to-point from these coordinates, are:
- CHEBUT — under 1 km away · Kapsabet
- KAPTUMO — under 1 km away · Kapsabet
- Kipchabo — under 1 km away · Kenya
- Nandi Tea Estates Limited, Mokong — under 1 km away · Nandi
- Nandi Tea Estates Limited, Reyna — under 1 km away · Nandi
Estates at a Similar Altitude to Chebut Kaptumo Tea Co Ltd.
Elevation shapes how slowly leaf matures, so we match Chebut Kaptumo Tea Co Ltd. (1,979 m) with estates within 150 m of its height that are not its neighbours. Each is shown with its own 2025 climate. Chebut Kaptumo Tea Co Ltd. recorded 1,710 mm in 2025, within 5% of the 1,713 mm average across these estates, so altitude explains most of its rainfall.
| Estate | Where | Elevation | Rain 2025 | Mean high |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kebirigo Tea Factory | Nyamira, Kenya | 1,977 m | 1,474 mm | 23.3 °C |
| Chokanad Tea Estate | Kannan Devan Hills, India | 1,972 m | 2,995 mm | 19.7 °C |
| Mulindi Tea Factory | Mu Maya, Rwanda | 1,990 m | 1,131 mm | 22.2 °C |
| Kymulot Factory | Bomet - Tenwek - Silibwet Rd, Kenya | 1,967 m | 1,088 mm | 23.3 °C |
| Shagasha Tea Factory | Gisuma, Rwanda | 1,964 m | 1,875 mm | 21.2 °C |
Chebut Kaptumo Tea Co Ltd. Compared with Kenya
In Kenya, Chebut Kaptumo Tea Co Ltd. is wetter than 68% of the others by 2025 rainfall; lower than 54% of the others by elevation; warmer than 55% of the others by daytime temperature. The table sets Chebut Kaptumo Tea Co Ltd. against the 185 other estates we map in Kenya, so you can see whether it is typical for its country or an outlier.
| Measure | Chebut Kaptumo Tea Co Ltd. | Country median | Country range |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elevation | 1,979 m | 1,990 m | 821 to 2,790 m |
| Annual rainfall (2025) | 1,710 mm | 1,518 mm | 754 to 2,070 mm |
| Mean daily high | 22.6 °C | 22.4 °C | 16.8 to 30.2 °C |
| Mean overnight low | 12.0 °C | 12.0 °C | 8.5 to 19.8 °C |
Observed Climate at Chebut Kaptumo Tea Co Ltd. (2025)
ERA5 reanalysis data modelled for Chebut Kaptumo Tea Co Ltd.’s coordinates recorded 1,710 mm of precipitation across calendar year 2025. The wettest month was April (230 mm) and the driest was February (5 mm). Daytime highs averaged 22.6 °C and overnight lows 12.0 °C over the year; February was the warmest month and August the coolest.
| Metric | 2025 value |
|---|---|
| Annual precipitation | 1,710 mm |
| Wettest month | April (230 mm) |
| Driest month | February (5 mm) |
| Mean daily high | 22.6 °C |
| Mean overnight low | 12.0 °C |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Chebut Kaptumo Tea Co Ltd. located?
Chebut Kaptumo Tea Co Ltd. is in Kisumu Road, Kenya, at coordinates 0.2027, 35.0973, at an elevation of about 1979 metres.
Who operates Chebut Kaptumo Tea Co Ltd.?
Chebut Kaptumo Tea Co Ltd. is operated by Kenya Tea Development Agency, according to public supply-chain records.
What type of tea does Chebut Kaptumo Tea Co Ltd. produce?
Chebut Kaptumo Tea Co Ltd. is recorded as producing black tea.
What certifications does Chebut Kaptumo Tea Co Ltd. hold?
Chebut Kaptumo Tea Co Ltd. is recorded as holding the following certification(s): Ethical Tea Partnership.
How much rain does Chebut Kaptumo Tea Co Ltd. receive?
ERA5 reanalysis data for the estate's coordinates recorded 1,710 mm of precipitation in 2025, peaking in April (230 mm).
How does Chebut Kaptumo Tea Co Ltd. compare with estates at a similar elevation?
Estates at a similar elevation recorded about 1,713 mm of rain in 2025, close to the 1,710 mm at Chebut Kaptumo Tea Co Ltd..
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].
