In short: Eastern Produce Of Kenya, Kepchomo Tea Factory is a black tea estate in Nandi, Kenya, operating at 2,087 metres and recorded as supplying Finlays.
Eastern Produce Of Kenya, Kepchomo Tea Factory is a black tea estate located in the Nandi region of Kenya, operating at an elevation of 2,087 metres. The estate is operated by Eastern Produce Of Kenya, Kepchomo Tea Factory and is recorded as supplying Finlays, a major buyer in the international tea trade.
Terroir & Climate
At 2,087 metres above sea level, Kepchomo Tea Factory occupies high-altitude terrain in Nandi, a tea-growing region lying just north of the equator. Estates at this elevation in Kenya typically experience cooler temperatures and significant diurnal variation, conditions that tend to slow leaf maturation and can contribute to more complex biochemical development in the tea plant. The equatorial latitude generally allows for year-round growing, though rainfall patterns and seasonal cloud cover often shape the intensity of flush periods.
Nandi's volcanic soils, common across Kenya's tea belt, are typically well-drained and rich in minerals, characteristics that tend to support vigorous growth and the development of brisk, full-bodied leaf. The high altitude and frequent mist coverage often associated with this zone can moderate direct sun exposure, a factor that generally influences chlorophyll retention and the balance of catechins in the harvested leaf.
Tea Produced
Kepchomo Tea Factory produces black tea. Estates in Nandi at similar elevations typically yield teas with bright, coppery liquors and a brisk, astringent character that is prized in blending. The cup profile from high-altitude Kenyan estates generally exhibits clean, malty notes with good body and colour, attributes that tend to perform well in both packaged blends and in auction. The processing style common to Kenyan factories often emphasises cut-tear-curl methods, which typically produce consistent particle size and rapid infusion.
Supply Chain & Market Position
Kepchomo Tea Factory is recorded as supplying Finlays, a vertically integrated tea company with extensive sourcing, blending, and distribution operations across global markets. This relationship suggests that the estate's output is positioned within established commercial supply chains, likely destined for blending programmes that serve retail and foodservice customers in Europe, the Middle East, and beyond. Finlays' presence as a buyer indicates that the factory's production meets the volume, consistency, and quality benchmarks required by large-scale international buyers.
- Recorded supplier to Finlays
Location & Neighbouring Estates
Eastern Produce Of Kenya, Kepchomo Tea Factory lies at 0.0903, 35.2308 in Nandi, Kenya. Its 2087 m elevation is the 2nd highest of 17 estates we map in Nandi. The nearest estates in the TeaTrade directory, measured point-to-point from these coordinates, are:
- Eastern Produce Of Kenya, Siret Tea Factory — 2.9 km away
- Eastern Produce Of Kenya, Kipkoimet Tea Factory- Sitoi — 3.5 km away
- Kapsumbeiywa — 3.5 km away · Kapsumbeiywo Road
- KAPCHORUA — 5.4 km away · Nandi Hills
- Nandi Tea Outgrowers — 5.6 km away · Nandi Hills - Kapsabet Rd
Estates at a Similar Altitude to Eastern Produce Of Kenya, Kepchomo Tea Factory
Elevation shapes how slowly leaf matures, so we match Eastern Produce Of Kenya, Kepchomo Tea Factory (2,087 m) with estates within 150 m of its height that are not its neighbours. Each is shown with its own 2025 climate. Eastern Produce Of Kenya, Kepchomo Tea Factory recorded 1,973 mm in 2025, 15% more than the 1,715 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kaisugu Tea Estate | Nairobi Rd, Kenya | 2,088 m | 1,867 mm | 22.2 °C |
| Kenya Tea Development Agency, Ndarugu | Kiambu, Kenya | 2,081 m | 1,300 mm | 19.7 °C |
| Welbeck Tea Estate | Tamil Nadu, India | 2,077 m | 1,583 mm | 18.8 °C |
| Barnesbeg Tea Estate | Darjeeling, India | 2,100 m | 2,294 mm | 16.9 °C |
| TEZA | Muramvya, Burundi | 2,118 m | 1,533 mm | 20.1 °C |
Eastern Produce Of Kenya, Kepchomo Tea Factory Compared with Nandi
In Nandi, Eastern Produce Of Kenya, Kepchomo Tea Factory is wetter than 81% of the others by 2025 rainfall; higher than 94% of the others by elevation; the coolest of the 17 estates by daytime temperature. The table sets Eastern Produce Of Kenya, Kepchomo Tea Factory against the 16 other estates we map in Nandi, so you can see whether it is typical for its region or an outlier.
| Measure | Eastern Produce Of Kenya, Kepchomo Tea Factory | Region median | Region range |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elevation | 2,087 m | 2,057 m | 1,912 to 2,119 m |
| Annual rainfall (2025) | 1,973 mm | 1,693 mm | 1,510 to 2,070 mm |
| Mean daily high | 21.8 °C | 22.0 °C | 21.9 to 23.2 °C |
| Mean overnight low | 11.1 °C | 11.2 °C | 11.1 to 13.8 °C |
Observed Climate at Eastern Produce Of Kenya, Kepchomo Tea Factory (2025)
ERA5 reanalysis data modelled for Eastern Produce Of Kenya, Kepchomo Tea Factory’s coordinates recorded 1,973 mm of precipitation across calendar year 2025. The wettest month was April (300 mm) and the driest was February (18 mm). Daytime highs averaged 21.8 °C and overnight lows 11.1 °C over the year; February was the warmest month and August the coolest.
| Metric | 2025 value |
|---|---|
| Annual precipitation | 1,973 mm |
| Wettest month | April (300 mm) |
| Driest month | February (18 mm) |
| Mean daily high | 21.8 °C |
| Mean overnight low | 11.1 °C |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Eastern Produce Of Kenya, Kepchomo Tea Factory located?
Eastern Produce Of Kenya, Kepchomo Tea Factory is in Nandi, Kenya, at coordinates 0.0903, 35.2308, at an elevation of about 2087 metres.
Who operates Eastern Produce Of Kenya, Kepchomo Tea Factory?
Eastern Produce Of Kenya, Kepchomo Tea Factory is operated by Eastern Produce Of Kenya, Kepchomo Tea Factory, according to public supply-chain records.
What type of tea does Eastern Produce Of Kenya, Kepchomo Tea Factory produce?
Eastern Produce Of Kenya, Kepchomo Tea Factory is recorded as producing black tea.
Which buyers does Eastern Produce Of Kenya, Kepchomo Tea Factory supply?
Public supplier disclosures record Eastern Produce Of Kenya, Kepchomo Tea Factory as supplying Finlays.
How much rain does Eastern Produce Of Kenya, Kepchomo Tea Factory receive?
ERA5 reanalysis data for the estate's coordinates recorded 1,973 mm of precipitation in 2025, peaking in April (300 mm).
How does Eastern Produce Of Kenya, Kepchomo Tea Factory compare with estates at a similar elevation?
Eastern Produce Of Kenya, Kepchomo Tea Factory recorded 1,973 mm in 2025, 15% more rain than the 1,715 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].
