In short: Kaisugu Tea Estate is a black tea producer located on Nairobi Rd in Kenya at 2,088 metres elevation, operated by Kaisugu Ltd. and certified by the Ethical Tea Partnership.
Kaisugu Tea Estate is a black tea producer situated on Nairobi Rd in Kenya, operating at an elevation of 2,088 metres. The estate is managed by Kaisugu Ltd., which does not operate other estates recorded in this directory. The estate holds certification from the Ethical Tea Partnership, though no commercial buyers are currently recorded in available trade data.
Terroir & Climate
At 2,088 metres elevation, Kaisugu sits within Kenya's high-altitude tea belt, where cooler temperatures and significant diurnal variation typically slow leaf development and allow for the accumulation of compounds that contribute to structure and character in the cup. Estates at this elevation generally experience moderated daytime heat and cool nights, conditions that tend to favour the production of teas with body and briskness.
The Nairobi Rd area, like much of Kenya's tea-growing country, typically receives well-distributed rainfall across two main seasons, supporting year-round cropping. High-altitude equatorial sites such as this generally benefit from consistent photosynthesis due to their latitude, while the elevation itself tends to impose a natural check on growth rates, potentially influencing leaf chemistry and processing outcomes.
Tea Produced
Kaisugu produces black tea, the dominant style across Kenya's high-altitude estates. Teas from estates at this elevation in Kenya typically exhibit a bright, coppery liquor and a brisk, clean character with good body. The CTC processing method, widely used in the region, tends to yield teas suited to blending, with pronounced colour, strength and a malty astringency that holds up well in the presence of milk.
Operator
Kaisugu Ltd. operates Kaisugu Tea Estate and is not recorded as managing other tea estates within this directory. As a standalone operation, the company's focus remains concentrated on this single site in the Nairobi Rd area.
Certifications & Ethics
Kaisugu Tea Estate is certified by the Ethical Tea Partnership, a multi-stakeholder initiative that works to improve working conditions and environmental practices across tea supply chains. ETP certification indicates that the estate has undergone assessment against the partnership's standards for labour rights, health and safety, and environmental stewardship, and is subject to ongoing monitoring. For buyers, this certification offers a degree of assurance regarding social and environmental due diligence; for workers, it represents a framework intended to promote fair treatment and safer working environments.
Location & Neighbouring Estates
Kaisugu Tea Estate lies at -0.3710, 35.2839 in Nairobi Rd, Kenya. Its 2088 m elevation is the joint 71st highest of 201 estates we map in Kenya. The nearest estates in the TeaTrade directory, measured point-to-point from these coordinates, are:
- Kitumbe Factory — under 1 km away · Kericho - Kisumu Highway
- Chomogonday Factory — under 1 km away · Kisumu - Busia Rd
- Tilya Tea Factory — under 1 km away · Kisumu - Busia Rd
- Changana (Changana Tea) — under 1 km away · Kenya
- Kitumbe (Kitumbe Tea) — under 1 km away · Kenya
Observed Climate at Kaisugu Tea Estate (2025)
ERA5 reanalysis data modelled for Kaisugu Tea Estate’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 Kaisugu Tea Estate located?
Kaisugu Tea Estate is in Nairobi Rd, Kenya, at coordinates -0.3710, 35.2839, at an elevation of about 2088 metres.
Who operates Kaisugu Tea Estate?
Kaisugu Tea Estate is operated by Kaisugu Ltd., according to public supply-chain records.
What type of tea does Kaisugu Tea Estate produce?
Kaisugu Tea Estate is recorded as producing black tea.
What certifications does Kaisugu Tea Estate hold?
Kaisugu Tea Estate is recorded as holding the following certification(s): Ethical Tea Partnership.
How much rain does Kaisugu Tea Estate receive?
ERA5 reanalysis data for the estate's coordinates recorded 1,984 mm of precipitation in 2025, peaking in October (286 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].
