In short: TEA-MAX FRESH is a black tea estate in Litein, Kenya, operated by Kipsigis Highlands at an elevation of 1,937 metres.
TEA-MAX FRESH is a tea estate situated in the Litein area of Kenya's western highlands, at an elevation of 1,937 metres. The estate is operated by Kipsigis Highlands and produces black tea. No specific buyer relationships have been recorded in publicly available supply-chain data.
Terroir & Climate
At 1,937 metres above sea level, TEA-MAX FRESH occupies high-altitude terrain close to the equator, where Kenya's tea-growing regions typically experience a combination of intense sunlight and cooler night temperatures. Estates at this elevation generally benefit from slower, more even leaf development, which tends to support the accumulation of secondary metabolites that contribute to depth and body in black tea production. The diurnal temperature variation characteristic of such altitudes often encourages dense cellular structure in the leaf.
Litein lies within the broader Kericho-Nandi corridor, a region where rainfall patterns are generally well distributed across much of the year, supporting near-continuous plucking cycles. The volcanic soils common to Kenya's western highlands tend to offer good drainage and nutrient availability. While specific climatic data for this estate are not available, the latitude and altitude together typically result in conditions that favour the production of brisk, well-structured black teas with good colour.
Tea Produced
TEA-MAX FRESH produces black tea, the dominant style across Kenya's high-altitude estates. Teas from this region and elevation typically yield a bright, coppery liquor with a brisk, astringent character and a clean finish. Kenyan black teas are generally valued for their strength, colour, and consistency, qualities that make them well suited to blending. While specific processing methods at this estate are not documented, the altitude and regional profile suggest a tea with good body and the characteristic brightness associated with high-grown African leaf.
Operator
The estate is operated by Kipsigis Highlands. No other estates operated by this company are currently recorded in the directory.
Certifications & Ethics
TEA-MAX FRESH holds certification from the Ethical Tea Partnership, a multi-stakeholder initiative that works with tea producers on labour standards, environmental practice, and community development. For buyers, ETP certification offers independent verification that the estate participates in a monitored improvement programme covering working conditions, wages, and health and safety. The scheme emphasises continuous progress rather than a binary pass-fail standard, and member estates are subject to regular third-party audits.
Location & Neighbouring Estates
TEA-MAX FRESH lies at -0.5826, 35.1901 in LITEIN, Kenya. Its 1937 m elevation is the joint 100th highest of 201 estates we map in Kenya. The nearest estates in the TeaTrade directory, measured point-to-point from these coordinates, are:
- Litein Chelal Tea Company Ltd. — under 1 km away · C23
- Kapset Tea Factory — 5.5 km away · Chepseon Boito-Kapset Rd Kipkelion
- Evergreen Tea Factory Ltd (Egtf), Manaret — 6.7 km away · Bomet
- Kipchimchim Group, Tet Tea Factory Co. Ltd, Laibei — 8.9 km away · Kericho
- BOITO — 9.7 km away · Kenya
Observed Climate at TEA-MAX FRESH (2025)
ERA5 reanalysis data modelled for TEA-MAX FRESH’s coordinates recorded 1,208 mm of precipitation across calendar year 2025. The wettest month was April (186 mm) and the driest was February (21 mm). Daytime highs averaged 24.5 °C and overnight lows 12.5 °C over the year; February was the warmest month and July the coolest.
| Metric | 2025 value |
|---|---|
| Annual precipitation | 1,208 mm |
| Wettest month | April (186 mm) |
| Driest month | February (21 mm) |
| Mean daily high | 24.5 °C |
| Mean overnight low | 12.5 °C |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is TEA-MAX FRESH located?
TEA-MAX FRESH is in LITEIN, Kenya, at coordinates -0.5826, 35.1901, at an elevation of about 1937 metres.
Who operates TEA-MAX FRESH?
TEA-MAX FRESH is operated by Kipsigis Highlands, according to public supply-chain records.
What type of tea does TEA-MAX FRESH produce?
TEA-MAX FRESH is recorded as producing black tea.
What certifications does TEA-MAX FRESH hold?
TEA-MAX FRESH is recorded as holding the following certification(s): Ethical Tea Partnership.
How much rain does TEA-MAX FRESH receive?
ERA5 reanalysis data for the estate's coordinates recorded 1,208 mm of precipitation in 2025, peaking in April (186 mm).
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].
