Kilibwoni Tea Factory, Tulon

Kilibwoni Tea Factory, Tulon is a black tea estate located in the Nandi region of Kenya, at an altitude of 2,018 metres. It is operated by Kilibwoni Tea Factory, Tulon and is recorded as supplying Finlays.

Terroir & Climate

At 2,018 metres, Kilibwoni Tea Factory, Tulon sits within the high-altitude band that characterises much of Kenya's premium tea production. Estates at this elevation in the Nandi region typically experience cooler temperatures and significant diurnal variation, conditions that tend to slow leaf development and can contribute to greater biochemical complexity in the harvested material. The equatorial latitude means day length remains relatively constant year-round, whilst rainfall patterns generally shape two main growing flushes.

High-altitude sites in western Kenya often benefit from volcanic soils with good drainage and nutrient retention, factors that tend to support vigorous bush growth. The interplay of altitude, latitude and local microclimate at this elevation generally favours the accumulation of polyphenols and amino acids in the leaf, compounds that are central to the character of black tea. These conditions do not guarantee quality, but they establish an environment in which careful processing can yield teas of distinction.

Tea Produced

Kilibwoni Tea Factory, Tulon produces black tea. Estates in Nandi at comparable elevations typically yield teas with bright, coppery liquors and a brisk, astringent character in the cup. The high-grown profile often exhibits a clean, malty body with notes that can range from citrus to darker, more robust tones depending on plucking standard and processing. Kenyan black teas from this altitude band are generally valued for their strength, colour and reliability in blending, though single-origin offerings can also display considerable complexity when handled with care.

Supply Chain & Market Position

Kilibwoni Tea Factory, Tulon is recorded as supplying Finlays, a major vertically integrated player in the global tea supply chain. Finlays operates as both grower and distributor, sourcing from estates across East Africa and serving branded and retail clients in Europe, North America and beyond. The presence of Finlays as a buyer indicates that Kilibwoni's output meets the quality and traceability standards required by multinational supply networks, positioning the estate within the mainstream of Kenyan black tea exports destined for blend and foodservice markets.

• Recorded supplier to  Finlays

Location & Neighbouring Estates

Kilibwoni Tea Factory, Tulon lies at 0.1987, 35.2368 in Nandi, Kenya. Its 2018 m elevation is the 13th highest of 17 estates we map in Nandi. The nearest estates in the TeaTrade directory, measured point-to-point from these coordinates, are:

• Kapsumbeiywa — 8.5 km away · Kapsumbeiywo Road
• Eastern Produce Of Kenya, Kipkoimet Tea Factory- Sitoi — 10 km away
• DL KOISAGAT — 11 km away · Nandi Hills
• Nandi Tea Outgrowers — 11 km away · Nandi Hills - Kapsabet Rd
• Eastern Produce Of Kenya, Kepchomo Tea Factory — 12 km away

Estates at a Similar Altitude to Kilibwoni Tea Factory, Tulon

Elevation shapes how slowly leaf matures, so we match Kilibwoni Tea Factory, Tulon (2,018 m) with estates within 150 m of its height that are not its neighbours. Each is shown with its own 2025 climate. Kilibwoni Tea Factory, Tulon recorded 1,510 mm in 2025, within 5% of the 1,530 mm average across these estates, so altitude explains most of its rainfall.

Estate	Where	Elevation	Rain 2025	Mean high
Marybong Tea Estate	West Bengal, India	2,016 m	2,294 mm	17.7 °C
Korara Highland Tea Factory	Kericho, Kenya	2,014 m	1,984 mm	22.4 °C
Nyankoba Tea Factory	Kenya, Kenya	2,012 m	754 mm	24.1 °C
Tea Studio	Kattabettu, India	2,010 m	1,405 mm	19.9 °C
Sorwathe S.A.R.L.	Kinihira Sector, Rwanda	2,026 m	1,213 mm	22.0 °C

Kilibwoni Tea Factory, Tulon Compared with Nandi

In Nandi, Kilibwoni Tea Factory, Tulon is the driest of the 17 estates by 2025 rainfall; lower than 75% of the others by elevation; warmer than 75% of the others by daytime temperature. The table sets Kilibwoni Tea Factory, Tulon against the 16 other estates we map in Nandi, so you can see whether it is typical for its region or an outlier.

Measure	Kilibwoni Tea Factory, Tulon	Region median	Region range
Elevation	2,018 m	2,069 m	1,912 to 2,119 m
Annual rainfall (2025)	1,510 mm	1,693 mm	1,660 to 2,070 mm
Mean daily high	22.5 °C	22.0 °C	21.8 to 23.2 °C
Mean overnight low	11.6 °C	11.2 °C	11.1 to 13.8 °C

Observed Climate at Kilibwoni Tea Factory, Tulon (2025)

ERA5 reanalysis data modelled for Kilibwoni Tea Factory, Tulon’s coordinates recorded 1,510 mm of precipitation across calendar year 2025. The wettest month was April (228 mm) and the driest was February (5 mm). Daytime highs averaged 22.5 °C and overnight lows 11.6 °C over the year; February was the warmest month and August the coolest.

Metric	2025 value
Annual precipitation	1,510 mm
Wettest month	April (228 mm)
Driest month	February (5 mm)
Mean daily high	22.5 °C
Mean overnight low	11.6 °C

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Kilibwoni Tea Factory, Tulon located?

Kilibwoni Tea Factory, Tulon is in Nandi, Kenya, at coordinates 0.1987, 35.2368, at an elevation of about 2018 metres.

Who operates Kilibwoni Tea Factory, Tulon?

Kilibwoni Tea Factory, Tulon is operated by Kilibwoni Tea Factory, Tulon, according to public supply-chain records.

What type of tea does Kilibwoni Tea Factory, Tulon produce?

Kilibwoni Tea Factory, Tulon is recorded as producing black tea.

Which buyers does Kilibwoni Tea Factory, Tulon supply?

Public supplier disclosures record Kilibwoni Tea Factory, Tulon as supplying Finlays.

How much rain does Kilibwoni Tea Factory, Tulon receive?

ERA5 reanalysis data for the estate's coordinates recorded 1,510 mm of precipitation in 2025, peaking in April (228 mm).

How does Kilibwoni Tea Factory, Tulon compare with estates at a similar elevation?

Estates at a similar elevation recorded about 1,530 mm of rain in 2025, close to the 1,510 mm at Kilibwoni Tea Factory, Tulon.

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].