In short: Lipton Teas and Infusions Kenya (Former ETK), Jamji Tea Factory is a black tea estate in Nandi, Kenya, operated by Lipton Teas and Infusions Kenya and recorded as a supplier to Finlays.
Lipton Teas and Infusions Kenya (Former ETK), Jamji Tea Factory is a black tea production facility located in Nandi, Kenya, at an altitude of 2,081 metres. The estate is operated by Lipton Teas and Infusions Kenya (Former ETK), Jamji Tea Factory, and is known to supply Finlays, a major player in the global tea trade.
Terroir & Climate
At 2,081 metres, this estate sits well within the high-altitude tea-growing zone characteristic of Kenya's western highlands. Estates at this elevation typically experience moderate temperatures and a pronounced diurnal range, conditions that tend to slow leaf maturation and encourage the development of compounds associated with briskness and colour in black tea. The Nandi region generally receives reliable rainfall distributed across two main seasons, supporting year-round production cycles common to equatorial tea zones.
The latitude—virtually on the equator—means day length remains consistent throughout the year, removing the seasonal dormancy seen in higher-latitude origins. This steady growing environment, combined with the altitude, tends to produce a leaf chemistry that lends itself to the bright, coppery liquors and crisp astringency for which Kenyan high-grown teas are recognised in blending and commodity markets.
Tea Produced
The estate produces black tea. Kenyan teas from estates at this elevation typically yield a bright, reddish-copper infusion with a brisk, clean character and moderate to strong body. The cup profile common to Nandi high-growns often features a straightforward astringency and malty backbone, qualities that make such teas well-suited to blending for breakfast-style infusions and for applications requiring colour and strength.
Supply Chain & Market Position
The estate is recorded as a supplier to Finlays, one of the world's largest tea and beverage companies, with a significant presence in Kenya both as a grower and as a buyer for international blending operations. This relationship indicates that production from Jamji Tea Factory is likely oriented toward the commodity and blending segments, where consistency, volume, and the characteristic Kenyan profile are valued by multinational buyers serving retail and foodservice channels globally.
- Recorded supplier to Finlays
Operator
The estate is operated by Lipton Teas and Infusions Kenya (Former ETK), Jamji Tea Factory. Lipton Teas and Infusions Kenya—formerly part of the Eastern Produce Kenya (EPK) group before its rebranding—has long been a major vertically integrated player in Kenyan tea, managing both production and processing infrastructure. No other estates operated by this entity are currently recorded in our directory.
Location & Neighbouring Estates
Lipton Teas and Infusions Kenya (Former ETK), Jamji Tea Factory lies at 0.0916, 35.1709 in Nandi, Kenya. Its 2081 m elevation is the joint 3rd 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, Kapsumbeiwa Tea\u00a0 Factory, Sokot — under 1 km away
- Eastern Produce Of Kenya, Savani Tea Factory, Kamarya — under 1 km away
- Eastern Produce Of Kenya, Siret Tea Factory- Timsoo — under 1 km away
- Lipton Teas and Infusions Kenya, Koruma Tea Factory — under 1 km away
- Lipton Teas and Infusions Kenya, Tagabi Tea Factory — under 1 km away
Estates at a Similar Altitude to Lipton Teas and Infusions Kenya (Former ETK), Jamji Tea Factory
Elevation shapes how slowly leaf matures, so we match Lipton Teas and Infusions Kenya (Former ETK), Jamji Tea Factory (2,081 m) with estates within 150 m of its height that are not its neighbours. Each is shown with its own 2025 climate. Lipton Teas and Infusions Kenya (Former ETK), Jamji Tea Factory recorded 1,693 mm in 2025, within 5% of the 1,632 mm average across these estates, so altitude explains most of its rainfall.
| Estate | Where | Elevation | Rain 2025 | Mean high |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| Tombe Tea Factory | Nairobi, Kenya | 2,076 m | 1,451 mm | 22.3 °C |
| Happy valley | West Bengal, India | 2,071 m | 2,294 mm | 17.1 °C |
| TEZA | Muramvya, Burundi | 2,118 m | 1,533 mm | 20.1 °C |
Lipton Teas and Infusions Kenya (Former ETK), Jamji Tea Factory Compared with Nandi
In Nandi, Lipton Teas and Infusions Kenya (Former ETK), Jamji Tea Factory is drier than 75% of the others by 2025 rainfall; higher than 56% of the others by elevation; cooler than 88% of the others by daytime temperature. The table sets Lipton Teas and Infusions Kenya (Former ETK), Jamji 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 | Lipton Teas and Infusions Kenya (Former ETK), Jamji Tea Factory | Region median | Region range |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elevation | 2,081 m | 2,057 m | 1,912 to 2,119 m |
| Annual rainfall (2025) | 1,693 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 | 11.1 °C | 11.2 °C | 11.1 to 13.8 °C |
Observed Climate at Lipton Teas and Infusions Kenya (Former ETK), Jamji Tea Factory (2025)
ERA5 reanalysis data modelled for Lipton Teas and Infusions Kenya (Former ETK), Jamji Tea Factory’s coordinates recorded 1,693 mm of precipitation across calendar year 2025. The wettest month was July (248 mm) and the driest was February (13 mm). Daytime highs averaged 22.0 °C and overnight lows 11.1 °C over the year; February was the warmest month and August the coolest.
| Metric | 2025 value |
|---|---|
| Annual precipitation | 1,693 mm |
| Wettest month | July (248 mm) |
| Driest month | February (13 mm) |
| Mean daily high | 22.0 °C |
| Mean overnight low | 11.1 °C |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Lipton Teas and Infusions Kenya (Former ETK), Jamji Tea Factory located?
Lipton Teas and Infusions Kenya (Former ETK), Jamji Tea Factory is in Nandi, Kenya, at coordinates 0.0916, 35.1709, at an elevation of about 2081 metres.
Who operates Lipton Teas and Infusions Kenya (Former ETK), Jamji Tea Factory?
Lipton Teas and Infusions Kenya (Former ETK), Jamji Tea Factory is operated by Lipton Teas and Infusions Kenya (Former ETK), Jamji Tea Factory, according to public supply-chain records.
What type of tea does Lipton Teas and Infusions Kenya (Former ETK), Jamji Tea Factory produce?
Lipton Teas and Infusions Kenya (Former ETK), Jamji Tea Factory is recorded as producing black tea.
Which buyers does Lipton Teas and Infusions Kenya (Former ETK), Jamji Tea Factory supply?
Public supplier disclosures record Lipton Teas and Infusions Kenya (Former ETK), Jamji Tea Factory as supplying Finlays.
How much rain does Lipton Teas and Infusions Kenya (Former ETK), Jamji Tea Factory receive?
ERA5 reanalysis data for the estate's coordinates recorded 1,693 mm of precipitation in 2025, peaking in July (248 mm).
How does Lipton Teas and Infusions Kenya (Former ETK), Jamji Tea Factory compare with estates at a similar elevation?
Estates at a similar elevation recorded about 1,632 mm of rain in 2025, close to the 1,693 mm at Lipton Teas and Infusions Kenya (Former ETK), Jamji Tea Factory.
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].
