In short: Eastern Produce Of Kenya, Kibwari Tea Factory-Toiyoi is a black tea estate in the Nandi region of Kenya, operating at 2,057 metres and known to supply Finlays.
Eastern Produce Of Kenya, Kibwari Tea Factory-Toiyoi is a tea estate and processing facility located in the Nandi region of western Kenya, operating at an altitude of 2,057 metres. The estate is operated by Eastern Produce Of Kenya, Kibwari Tea Factory-Toiyoi, and is recorded as a supplier to Finlays, a major international tea company. The estate produces black tea.
Terroir & Climate
At 2,057 metres above sea level, this estate sits within the high-altitude band that characterises much of Kenya's premium tea-growing country. Nandi lies just north of the equator, where year-round moderate temperatures and bimodal rainfall patterns typically support continuous or near-continuous plucking cycles. Estates at this elevation generally benefit from cool nights and bright days, conditions that tend to slow leaf growth and encourage the accumulation of polyphenols and other compounds valued in black tea manufacture.
The combination of equatorial latitude and high altitude often results in a relatively stable climate compared to monsoon-driven regions, though local microclimates can vary with aspect and topography. Soils in the Nandi hills are generally volcanic in origin, typically offering good drainage and a mineral profile that many growers associate with bright, brisk cup characteristics. These environmental factors tend to favour the production of teas with pronounced body and colour.
Tea Produced
Eastern Produce Of Kenya, Kibwari Tea Factory-Toiyoi produces black tea. Kenyan black teas from high-altitude estates in Nandi and similar regions are typically processed using the cut-tear-curl (CTC) method, yielding teas valued for their briskness, deep coppery colour, and full-bodied character. Teas from this elevation often exhibit a clean, malty profile with good astringency, qualities that make them popular in blends destined for the breakfast table and the foodservice sector. The bright, punchy cup associated with high-grown Kenyan leaf tends to perform well in hard water and with milk.
Supply Chain & Market Position
The estate is recorded as supplying Finlays, a vertically integrated business with tea-growing, processing, blending and distribution operations across Africa and Asia. Finlays is a significant actor in the global tea supply chain, sourcing leaf for own-label products, branded blends, and foodservice channels in Europe, North America and beyond. The relationship indicates that this estate's output meets the quality and traceability standards required by a multinational with exposure to both retail and institutional buyers.
- Recorded supplier to Finlays
Operator
The estate is operated by Eastern Produce Of Kenya, Kibwari Tea Factory-Toiyoi. No other estates operated by this entity are currently recorded in our directory.
Location & Neighbouring Estates
Eastern Produce Of Kenya, Kibwari Tea Factory-Toiyoi lies at 0.1031, 35.1764 in Nandi, Kenya. Its 2057 m elevation is the joint 9th highest of 17 estates we map in Nandi. The nearest estates in the TeaTrade directory, measured point-to-point from these coordinates, are:
- Kamarich Empowerment Tea Factory Ltd — under 1 km away
- Kipchimchim Group, Emrok Tea Factory — under 1 km away
- KIPKOIMET (Kipkomet Factory) — under 1 km away · Nandi Hills
- KIBWARI (Kibwari Factory) — under 1 km away · Nandi Hills
- Eastern Produce Of Kenya, Kapsumbeiwa Tea\u00a0 Factory, Sokot — 1.4 km away
Estates at a Similar Altitude to Eastern Produce Of Kenya, Kibwari Tea Factory-Toiyoi
Elevation shapes how slowly leaf matures, so we match Eastern Produce Of Kenya, Kibwari Tea Factory-Toiyoi (2,057 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, Kibwari Tea Factory-Toiyoi recorded 1,660 mm in 2025, 5% more than the 1,579 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| KIAMOKAMA | Keroka, Kenya | 2,059 m | 1,210 mm | 23.5 °C |
| DUNSANDLE ESTATE | TAMIL NADU, India | 2,054 m | 1,941 mm | 20.5 °C |
| KIPSONOI | Kericho, Kenya | 2,054 m | 1,236 mm | 23.0 °C |
| Happy valley | West Bengal, India | 2,071 m | 2,294 mm | 17.1 °C |
| Sorwathe S.A.R.L. | Kinihira Sector, Rwanda | 2,026 m | 1,213 mm | 22.0 °C |
Eastern Produce Of Kenya, Kibwari Tea Factory-Toiyoi Compared with Nandi
In Nandi, Eastern Produce Of Kenya, Kibwari Tea Factory-Toiyoi is drier than 94% of the others by 2025 rainfall; lower than 62% of the others by elevation; cooler than 88% of the others by daytime temperature. The table sets Eastern Produce Of Kenya, Kibwari Tea Factory-Toiyoi 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, Kibwari Tea Factory-Toiyoi | Region median | Region range |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elevation | 2,057 m | 2,069 m | 1,912 to 2,119 m |
| Annual rainfall (2025) | 1,660 mm | 1,693 mm | 1,510 to 2,070 mm |
| Mean daily high | 22.0 °C | 22.0 °C | 21.8 to 23.2 °C |
| Mean overnight low | 11.2 °C | 11.2 °C | 11.1 to 13.8 °C |
Observed Climate at Eastern Produce Of Kenya, Kibwari Tea Factory-Toiyoi (2025)
ERA5 reanalysis data modelled for Eastern Produce Of Kenya, Kibwari Tea Factory-Toiyoi’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 22.0 °C and overnight lows 11.2 °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 | 22.0 °C |
| Mean overnight low | 11.2 °C |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Eastern Produce Of Kenya, Kibwari Tea Factory-Toiyoi located?
Eastern Produce Of Kenya, Kibwari Tea Factory-Toiyoi is in Nandi, Kenya, at coordinates 0.1031, 35.1764, at an elevation of about 2057 metres.
Who operates Eastern Produce Of Kenya, Kibwari Tea Factory-Toiyoi?
Eastern Produce Of Kenya, Kibwari Tea Factory-Toiyoi is operated by Eastern Produce Of Kenya, Kibwari Tea Factory-Toiyoi, according to public supply-chain records.
What type of tea does Eastern Produce Of Kenya, Kibwari Tea Factory-Toiyoi produce?
Eastern Produce Of Kenya, Kibwari Tea Factory-Toiyoi is recorded as producing black tea.
Which buyers does Eastern Produce Of Kenya, Kibwari Tea Factory-Toiyoi supply?
Public supplier disclosures record Eastern Produce Of Kenya, Kibwari Tea Factory-Toiyoi as supplying Finlays.
How much rain does Eastern Produce Of Kenya, Kibwari Tea Factory-Toiyoi receive?
ERA5 reanalysis data for the estate's coordinates recorded 1,660 mm of precipitation in 2025, peaking in March (237 mm).
How does Eastern Produce Of Kenya, Kibwari Tea Factory-Toiyoi compare with estates at a similar elevation?
Eastern Produce Of Kenya, Kibwari Tea Factory-Toiyoi recorded 1,660 mm in 2025, 5% more rain than the 1,579 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].
