In short: Eastern Produce Of Kenya, Kipkoimet Tea Factory- Sitoi is a black tea estate in Nandi, Kenya, operating at 2,119 metres and recorded as supplying Finlays.
Eastern Produce Of Kenya, Kipkoimet Tea Factory- Sitoi is a tea estate and factory located in the Nandi region of Kenya, operating at an altitude of 2,119 metres. The operation is run by Eastern Produce Of Kenya, Kipkoimet Tea Factory- Sitoi and is recorded as supplying black tea to Finlays, a significant buyer in the international tea trade.
Terroir & Climate
At 2,119 metres above sea level, this estate sits within the high-altitude tea belt of Kenya's western highlands. Estates at this elevation in the Nandi region generally experience cooler temperatures and a pronounced diurnal range, conditions that tend to slow the growth cycle and encourage a gradual accumulation of flavour compounds in the leaf. The latitude, almost directly on the equator, typically delivers consistent day-length year-round, while the altitude moderates what would otherwise be equatorial heat.
The Nandi hills are known for reliable rainfall distributed across two main growing seasons, and the volcanic soils common to much of Kenya's tea country tend to offer good drainage and a mineral base that supports robust plant growth. Estates in this band of elevation often produce leaf with the briskness and colour that Kenyan black tea is known for in international blending.
Tea Produced
This estate produces black tea. High-altitude Kenyan blacks from the Nandi region typically yield a bright, coppery liquor with pronounced briskness and a clean astringency. The cup character estates at this elevation often deliver tends toward the robust and full-bodied, with the kind of strength and colour that makes Kenyan leaf a staple in breakfast blends and a reliable base for blending programmes worldwide.
Supply Chain & Market Position
Eastern Produce Of Kenya, Kipkoimet Tea Factory- Sitoi is recorded as supplying Finlays, one of the major players in the global tea supply chain with a significant presence in sourcing, blending, and distribution. This connection places the estate within a supply network that serves international retail brands and foodservice clients, suggesting that its output is likely destined for blending rather than single-estate retail. The relationship with Finlays indicates a degree of scale and consistency in production, as well as alignment with the quality and traceability standards expected by multinational buyers.
- Recorded supplier to Finlays
Location & Neighbouring Estates
Eastern Produce Of Kenya, Kipkoimet Tea Factory- Sitoi lies at 0.1087, 35.2561 in Nandi, Kenya. Its 2119 m elevation is the highest of 17 estates we map in Nandi. The nearest estates in the TeaTrade directory, measured point-to-point from these coordinates, are:
- KAPCHORUA — 3.0 km away · Nandi Hills
- Kapsumbeiywa — 3.3 km away · Kapsumbeiywo Road
- Eastern Produce Of Kenya, Kepchomo Tea Factory — 3.5 km away
- Eastern Produce Of Kenya, Siret Tea Factory — 5.3 km away
- Nandi Tea Outgrowers — 7.8 km away · Nandi Hills - Kapsabet Rd
Estates at a Similar Altitude to Eastern Produce Of Kenya, Kipkoimet Tea Factory- Sitoi
Elevation shapes how slowly leaf matures, so we match Eastern Produce Of Kenya, Kipkoimet Tea Factory- Sitoi (2,119 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, Kipkoimet Tea Factory- Sitoi recorded 1,973 mm in 2025, 8% more than the 1,823 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| KAGWE | Lari, Kenya | 2,119 m | 1,128 mm | 19.8 °C |
| TEZA | Muramvya, Burundi | 2,118 m | 1,533 mm | 20.1 °C |
| Lipton Teas and Infusions Kenya, Chagaik Tea Factory | Kericho, Kenya | 2,114 m | 1,867 mm | 22.2 °C |
| Barnesbeg Tea Estate | Darjeeling, India | 2,100 m | 2,294 mm | 16.9 °C |
| Potong Tea Garden | Darjeeling, India | 2,100 m | 2,294 mm | 16.9 °C |
Eastern Produce Of Kenya, Kipkoimet Tea Factory- Sitoi Compared with Nandi
In Nandi, Eastern Produce Of Kenya, Kipkoimet Tea Factory- Sitoi is wetter than 81% of the others by 2025 rainfall; the highest of the 17 estates by elevation; cooler than 94% of the others by daytime temperature. The table sets Eastern Produce Of Kenya, Kipkoimet Tea Factory- Sitoi 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, Kipkoimet Tea Factory- Sitoi | Region median | Region range |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elevation | 2,119 m | 2,057 m | 1,912 to 2,087 m |
| Annual rainfall (2025) | 1,973 mm | 1,693 mm | 1,510 to 2,070 mm |
| Mean daily high | 21.9 °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, Kipkoimet Tea Factory- Sitoi (2025)
ERA5 reanalysis data modelled for Eastern Produce Of Kenya, Kipkoimet Tea Factory- Sitoi’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 21.9 °C and overnight lows 11.2 °C over the year; February was the warmest month and August the coolest.
| Metric | 2025 value |
|---|---|
| Annual precipitation | 1,973 mm |
| Wettest month | April (300 mm) |
| Driest month | February (18 mm) |
| Mean daily high | 21.9 °C |
| Mean overnight low | 11.2 °C |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Eastern Produce Of Kenya, Kipkoimet Tea Factory- Sitoi located?
Eastern Produce Of Kenya, Kipkoimet Tea Factory- Sitoi is in Nandi, Kenya, at coordinates 0.1087, 35.2561, at an elevation of about 2119 metres.
Who operates Eastern Produce Of Kenya, Kipkoimet Tea Factory- Sitoi?
Eastern Produce Of Kenya, Kipkoimet Tea Factory- Sitoi is operated by Eastern Produce Of Kenya, Kipkoimet Tea Factory- Sitoi, according to public supply-chain records.
What type of tea does Eastern Produce Of Kenya, Kipkoimet Tea Factory- Sitoi produce?
Eastern Produce Of Kenya, Kipkoimet Tea Factory- Sitoi is recorded as producing black tea.
Which buyers does Eastern Produce Of Kenya, Kipkoimet Tea Factory- Sitoi supply?
Public supplier disclosures record Eastern Produce Of Kenya, Kipkoimet Tea Factory- Sitoi as supplying Finlays.
How much rain does Eastern Produce Of Kenya, Kipkoimet Tea Factory- Sitoi 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, Kipkoimet Tea Factory- Sitoi compare with estates at a similar elevation?
Eastern Produce Of Kenya, Kipkoimet Tea Factory- Sitoi recorded 1,973 mm in 2025, 8% more rain than the 1,823 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].
