KAPKATET

Kapkatet is a tea estate in Moi Avenue, Kenya, operated by the Kenya Tea Development Agency (KTDA). Situated at 1,922 metres above sea level, the estate produces black tea. No public records of specific buyers have been identified.

Terroir & Climate

At 1,922 metres, Kapkatet sits within the high-elevation band where many Kenyan tea estates operate. This altitude, combined with the estate's equatorial latitude just south of the equator, typically supports a year-round growing cycle with reduced dormancy compared to estates at higher latitudes. Cooler temperatures at elevation generally slow leaf growth, which can contribute to a denser accumulation of polyphenols and other compounds in the plucked leaf.

The Moi Avenue region, like much of Kenya's tea-growing topography, tends to receive reliable rainfall distributed across the year, though intensity and frequency vary with local microclimate. Estates at this elevation often benefit from moderate diurnal temperature variation, which can influence the development of characteristic briskness in the manufactured leaf. Soil composition and drainage patterns will vary across the estate, shaping the vigour and character of the bushes.

Tea Produced

Kapkatet produces black tea. Estates in Kenya at similar elevations typically yield teas with a bright, coppery liquor and a brisk, astringent character that has made Kenyan leaf a staple in blends worldwide. The cup profile often features a clean, malty body with notable strength, though specific flavour notes will depend on plucking standards, processing protocols, and the season of manufacture. High-grown Kenyan blacks generally show good colour and intensity, qualities valued by blenders for their consistency and punch.

Operator

The Kenya Tea Development Agency operates Kapkatet alongside a network of smallholder-affiliated factories across the country. KTDA manages processing and marketing on behalf of thousands of smallholder farmers, making it one of the largest tea producers in Kenya by volume. Six other KTDA-operated estates are represented in this directory, reflecting the agency's reach within the Kenyan tea sector. KTDA-produced teas are auctioned primarily through the Mombasa auction, supplying blenders and packers in numerous export markets.

Location & Neighbouring Estates

KAPKATET lies at -0.3770, 35.2669 in Moi Avenue, Kenya. Its 1922 m elevation is the highest of 12 estates we map in Moi Avenue. The nearest estates in the TeaTrade directory, measured point-to-point from these coordinates, are:

• Chomogonday Factory — 2.0 km away · Kisumu - Busia Rd
• Kericho Tea Factory — 2.3 km away · John Kerich Rd
• Changana (Changana Tea) — 2.3 km away · Kenya
• Kitumbe (Kitumbe Tea) — 2.3 km away · Kenya
• BONDET (Chomogonday / Kymulot Tea) — 2.3 km away · Kericho

Estates at a Similar Altitude to KAPKATET

Elevation shapes how slowly leaf matures, so we match KAPKATET (1,922 m) with estates within 150 m of its height that are not its neighbours. Each is shown with its own 2025 climate. KAPKATET recorded 1,984 mm in 2025, 9% less than the 2,188 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
Udapussellawa Plantations, Court Lodge	Central Province, Sri Lanka	1,924 m	2,798 mm	19.1 °C
Warwick Estate	Kotagiri, India	1,927 m	1,459 mm	19.9 °C
Kodanad Tea Estate	Gandhi nagar, India	1,929 m	1,459 mm	19.9 °C
Chepkumia Tea Factory	Nandi, Kenya	1,912 m	2,070 mm	23.2 °C
Elpitiya Plantations, Meddecombara North	Central Province, Sri Lanka	1,912 m	3,152 mm	19.3 °C

KAPKATET Compared with Moi Avenue

In Moi Avenue, KAPKATET is the wettest of the 12 estates by 2025 rainfall; the highest of the 12 estates by elevation; cooler than 91% of the others by daytime temperature. The table sets KAPKATET against the 11 other estates we map in Moi Avenue, so you can see whether it is typical for its region or an outlier.

Measure	KAPKATET	Region median	Region range
Elevation	1,922 m	1,670 m	1,632 to 1,670 m
Annual rainfall (2025)	1,984 mm	769 mm	769 to 1,160 mm
Mean daily high	22.4 °C	25.5 °C	21.8 to 25.5 °C
Mean overnight low	11.8 °C	14.8 °C	12.9 to 14.8 °C

Observed Climate at KAPKATET (2025)

ERA5 reanalysis data modelled for KAPKATET’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 KAPKATET located?

KAPKATET is in Moi Avenue, Kenya, at coordinates -0.3770, 35.2669, at an elevation of about 1922 metres.

Who operates KAPKATET?

KAPKATET is operated by Kenya Tea Development Agency, according to public supply-chain records.

What type of tea does KAPKATET produce?

KAPKATET is recorded as producing black tea.

How much rain does KAPKATET receive?

ERA5 reanalysis data for the estate's coordinates recorded 1,984 mm of precipitation in 2025, peaking in October (286 mm).

How does KAPKATET compare with estates at a similar elevation?

KAPKATET recorded 1,984 mm in 2025, 9% less rain than the 2,188 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].