In short: Nandi Tea Outgrowers is a black tea estate at 1,990 metres in the Nandi Hills region of Kenya, operated by Nandi Tea Estates Ltd.
Nandi Tea Outgrowers is a black tea estate located along the Kapsabet Road in the Nandi Hills region of Kenya. Situated at an altitude of 1,990 metres, the estate is operated by Nandi Tea Estates Ltd. No commercial buyers have been recorded in publicly available supply-chain data for this estate.
Terroir & Climate
At 1,990 metres above sea level and positioned almost directly on the equator, estates in the Nandi Hills typically benefit from a combination of high elevation and equatorial day-length stability. This altitude generally places tea cultivation in a zone where cooler temperatures and diurnal variation tend to slow leaf development, often associated with the accumulation of polyphenols and other secondary metabolites that contribute to body and astringency in the finished tea.
The Nandi Hills region typically experiences a bimodal rainfall pattern common to much of Kenya's tea-growing belt, with long rains from March to May and short rains from October to December. Estates at this elevation in western Kenya are generally subject to frequent cloud cover and mist, which tends to moderate temperature extremes and maintain relatively consistent soil moisture during the growing season. These conditions often favour year-round plucking, though flush intensity typically varies with the rainfall cycle.
Tea Produced
As a black tea producer, Nandi Tea Outgrowers processes leaf in a style characteristic of much of Kenya's output, which is typically destined for CTC manufacture. Teas from estates at this elevation in the Nandi Hills often exhibit a brisk, full-bodied liquor with pronounced astringency and a malty or slightly fruity character. The high-altitude growing environment tends to favour teas with good colour and strength, qualities that are generally valued in blending markets. However, without published tasting notes or specific processing details, any assessment of cup profile remains indicative of regional tendencies rather than verified estate character.
Operator
Nandi Tea Estates Ltd. operates this estate. No other estates operated by this company are currently recorded in our directory.
Certifications & Ethics
Nandi Tea Outgrowers holds certification from the Ethical Tea Partnership, a membership organisation that works with tea producers to promote continuous improvement in social, environmental, and economic sustainability. Certification indicates that the estate has undergone assessment against the partnership's standards, which address issues including worker welfare, health and safety, and environmental stewardship. For buyers, this provides a degree of third-party assurance on labour and environmental practices; for workers, it typically implies access to grievance mechanisms and an external framework for monitoring conditions.
Location & Neighbouring Estates
Nandi Tea Outgrowers lies at 0.1131, 35.1862 in Nandi Hills - Kapsabet Rd, Kenya. Its 1990 m elevation is the 79th highest of 201 estates we map in Kenya. The nearest estates in the TeaTrade directory, measured point-to-point from these coordinates, are:
- CHEMOMI (Chemomi Factory) — under 1 km away · Nandi Hills
- DL KOISAGAT — under 1 km away · Nandi Hills
- KAPCHORUA — under 1 km away · 12- Nandi Hills
- Eastern Produce Of Kenya, Kibwari Tea Factory-Toiyoi — 1.6 km away · Nandi
- Eastern Produce Of Kenya, Kibwari Tea Factory — 1.6 km away · Nandi
Observed Climate at Nandi Tea Outgrowers (2025)
ERA5 reanalysis data modelled for Nandi Tea Outgrowers’s coordinates recorded 1,660 mm of precipitation across calendar year 2025. The wettest month was March (237 mm) and the driest was February (14 mm). Daytime highs averaged 22.8 °C and overnight lows 12.1 °C over the year; February was the warmest month and August the coolest.
| Metric | 2025 value |
|---|---|
| Annual precipitation | 1,660 mm |
| Wettest month | March (237 mm) |
| Driest month | February (14 mm) |
| Mean daily high | 22.8 °C |
| Mean overnight low | 12.1 °C |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Nandi Tea Outgrowers located?
Nandi Tea Outgrowers is in Nandi Hills - Kapsabet Rd, Kenya, at coordinates 0.1131, 35.1862, at an elevation of about 1990 metres.
Who operates Nandi Tea Outgrowers?
Nandi Tea Outgrowers is operated by Nandi Tea Estates Ltd., according to public supply-chain records.
What type of tea does Nandi Tea Outgrowers produce?
Nandi Tea Outgrowers is recorded as producing black tea.
What certifications does Nandi Tea Outgrowers hold?
Nandi Tea Outgrowers is recorded as holding the following certification(s): Ethical Tea Partnership.
How much rain does Nandi Tea Outgrowers receive?
ERA5 reanalysis data for the estate's coordinates recorded 1,660 mm of precipitation in 2025, peaking in March (237 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].
