DL KOISAGAT

DL Koisagat is a black tea estate located in the Nandi Hills region of Kenya, at an elevation of 1,987 metres. The estate is operated by DL Koisagat Tea Estate Limited, trading as DL Teas. No publicly documented buyer relationships have been recorded for this estate to date.

Terroir & Climate

At 1,987 metres above sea level, DL Koisagat lies within the high-altitude belt of Kenya's western tea-growing districts. Estates at this elevation in the Nandi Hills typically experience a temperate climate moderated by altitude, with warm days, cool nights, and well-distributed rainfall throughout much of the year. The equatorial latitude—just north of the equator—means the estate experiences relatively consistent day length year-round, which tends to support continuous vegetative growth and multiple plucking rounds.

High-altitude Kenyan estates often benefit from deep volcanic soils that are well-drained and rich in organic matter, conditions that generally favour slow leaf maturation and the accumulation of polyphenols and amino acids. The cooler temperatures at this elevation tend to slow the rate of shoot development, which can contribute to greater concentration of flavour compounds in the leaf. Mist and cloud cover are common features of this altitude band, moderating temperature extremes and maintaining humidity levels conducive to tender flush production.

Tea Produced

DL Koisagat produces black tea. Kenyan black teas from estates at comparable elevations in the Nandi Hills typically yield a brisk, full-bodied cup with bright, coppery liquor. The character often leans towards assertive maltiness and astringency, qualities that have historically made high-grown Kenyan teas popular for blending in breakfast-style products. Depending on plucking standards and processing, estates in this region can produce teas ranging from robust, high-colour grades suited to the bulk market through to more nuanced orthodox styles, though specific production methods at DL Koisagat have not been documented.

Operator

The estate is operated by DL Koisagat Tea Estate Limited, which trades under the name DL Teas. No other estates operated by this company are currently recorded in the directory, and publicly available information on the company's ownership structure and operational history remains limited.

Location & Neighbouring Estates

DL KOISAGAT lies at 0.1147, 35.1855 in Nandi Hills, Kenya. Its 1987 m elevation is the lowest of 5 estates we map in Nandi Hills. The nearest estates in the TeaTrade directory, measured point-to-point from these coordinates, are:

• Nandi Tea Outgrowers — under 1 km away · Nandi Hills - Kapsabet Rd
• Eastern Produce Of Kenya, Kibwari Tea Factory-Toiyoi — 1.6 km away · Nandi
• Kamarich Empowerment Tea Factory Ltd — 1.6 km away · Nandi
• Kipchimchim Group, Emrok Tea Factory — 1.6 km away · Nandi
• KIPKOIMET (Kipkomet Factory) — 1.6 km away

Estates at a Similar Altitude to DL KOISAGAT

Elevation shapes how slowly leaf matures, so we match DL KOISAGAT (1,987 m) with estates within 150 m of its height that are not its neighbours. Each is shown with its own 2025 climate. DL KOISAGAT recorded 1,660 mm in 2025, 8% more than the 1,536 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
Mulindi Tea Factory	Mu Maya, Rwanda	1,990 m	1,131 mm	22.2 °C
RAGATI	KARATINA, Kenya	1,994 m	1,085 mm	20.5 °C
Sorwathe Tea Estate	Kimihurura, Rwanda	1,995 m	1,213 mm	22.0 °C
Kebirigo Tea Factory	Nyamira, Kenya	1,977 m	1,474 mm	23.3 °C
Hubei Wuhan Jiarun Huiming Tea Co., Ltd.	Yongde County, China	2,002 m	2,779 mm	19.9 °C

DL KOISAGAT Compared with Nandi Hills

In Nandi Hills, DL KOISAGAT is the driest of the 5 estates by 2025 rainfall; the lowest of the 5 estates by elevation; the warmest of the 5 estates by daytime temperature. The table sets DL KOISAGAT against the 4 other estates we map in Nandi Hills, so you can see whether it is typical for its region or an outlier.

Measure	DL KOISAGAT	Region median	Region range
Elevation	1,987 m	2,085 m	2,018 to 2,132 m
Annual rainfall (2025)	1,660 mm	1,693 mm	1,660 to 1,973 mm
Mean daily high	22.8 °C	22.0 °C	21.6 to 22.4 °C
Mean overnight low	12.1 °C	11.1 °C	10.8 to 11.5 °C

Observed Climate at DL KOISAGAT (2025)

ERA5 reanalysis data modelled for DL KOISAGAT’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 DL KOISAGAT located?

DL KOISAGAT is in Nandi Hills, Kenya, at coordinates 0.1147, 35.1855, at an elevation of about 1987 metres.

Who operates DL KOISAGAT?

DL KOISAGAT is operated by DL Koisagat Tea Estate Limited (DL Teas), according to public supply-chain records.

What type of tea does DL KOISAGAT produce?

DL KOISAGAT is recorded as producing black tea.

How much rain does DL KOISAGAT receive?

ERA5 reanalysis data for the estate's coordinates recorded 1,660 mm of precipitation in 2025, peaking in March (237 mm).

How does DL KOISAGAT compare with estates at a similar elevation?

DL KOISAGAT recorded 1,660 mm in 2025, 8% more rain than the 1,536 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].