Nandi Tea Estates Limited, Reyna

Nandi Tea Estates Limited, Reyna is a black tea producer located in the Nandi region of Kenya, operated by Nandi Tea Estates Limited, Reyna. The estate sits at approximately 1,989 metres above sea level, placing it within the mid-to-high elevation band typical of Kenya's western tea-growing districts. No verified buyer relationships are recorded for this estate at present.

Terroir & Climate

At 1,989 metres above sea level and situated just north of the equator, estates in this part of the Nandi region generally experience the year-round moderate temperatures and consistent rainfall that characterise Kenya's highlands. This elevation typically supports a slower, more even rate of vegetative growth than lowland gardens, which tends to allow for greater accumulation of flavour compounds in the leaf. Kenyan estates at similar altitudes often benefit from well-distributed bimodal rainfall, though local microclimates can vary considerably.

The combination of equatorial latitude and high elevation generally moderates diurnal temperature variation, which can influence the development of polyphenols and other secondary metabolites in the tea plant. Soils in the broader Nandi Hills area are often derived from volcanic parent material, which tends to offer good drainage and a favourable nutrient profile for Camellia sinensis, though specific soil composition at this estate has not been verified.

Tea Produced

As a black tea producer, Nandi Tea Estates Limited, Reyna works within the orthodox or CTC manufacturing tradition common to Kenyan estates. Teas from the Nandi region at this elevation typically yield a brisk, full-bodied cup with the bright, coppery character for which Kenyan high-grown blacks are internationally recognised. Estates in this altitude range often produce leaf that contributes clean astringency and malty depth to blends, though the specific cup profile of this estate's output has not been independently documented.

Operator

The estate is operated by Nandi Tea Estates Limited, Reyna. No other estates under the same operating entity are currently recorded in our directory.

Location & Neighbouring Estates

Nandi Tea Estates Limited, Reyna lies at 0.2030, 35.0978 in Nandi, Kenya. Its 1989 m elevation is the joint 14th highest of 17 estates we map in Nandi. The nearest estates in the TeaTrade directory, measured point-to-point from these coordinates, are:

• CHEBUT — under 1 km away · Kapsabet
• KAPTUMO — under 1 km away · Kapsabet
• Kipchabo — under 1 km away · Kenya
• Nandi Tea Estates Limited, Mokong — under 1 km away
• Nandi Tea Estates Limited, Taito — under 1 km away

Estates at a Similar Altitude to Nandi Tea Estates Limited, Reyna

Elevation shapes how slowly leaf matures, so we match Nandi Tea Estates Limited, Reyna (1,989 m) with estates within 150 m of its height that are not its neighbours. Each is shown with its own 2025 climate. Nandi Tea Estates Limited, Reyna recorded 1,710 mm in 2025, 13% more than the 1,511 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
Mulindi Tea Factory	Mu Maya, Rwanda	1,990 m	1,131 mm	22.2 °C
RAGATI	KARATINA, Kenya	1,994 m	1,085 mm	20.5 °C
Sorwathe Tea Estate	Kimihurura, Rwanda	1,995 m	1,213 mm	22.0 °C
BOITO	Kenya, Kenya	1,998 m	1,346 mm	23.2 °C
Hubei Wuhan Jiarun Huiming Tea Co., Ltd.	Yongde County, China	2,002 m	2,779 mm	19.9 °C

Nandi Tea Estates Limited, Reyna Compared with Nandi

In Nandi, Nandi Tea Estates Limited, Reyna is wetter than 62% of the others by 2025 rainfall; lower than 94% of the others by elevation; warmer than 81% of the others by daytime temperature. The table sets Nandi Tea Estates Limited, Reyna against the 16 other estates we map in Nandi, so you can see whether it is typical for its region or an outlier.

Measure	Nandi Tea Estates Limited, Reyna	Region median	Region range
Elevation	1,989 m	2,069 m	1,912 to 2,119 m
Annual rainfall (2025)	1,710 mm	1,693 mm	1,510 to 2,070 mm
Mean daily high	22.6 °C	22.0 °C	21.8 to 23.2 °C
Mean overnight low	12.0 °C	11.2 °C	11.1 to 13.8 °C

Observed Climate at Nandi Tea Estates Limited, Reyna (2025)

ERA5 reanalysis data modelled for Nandi Tea Estates Limited, Reyna’s coordinates recorded 1,710 mm of precipitation across calendar year 2025. The wettest month was April (230 mm) and the driest was February (5 mm). Daytime highs averaged 22.6 °C and overnight lows 12.0 °C over the year; February was the warmest month and August the coolest.

Metric	2025 value
Annual precipitation	1,710 mm
Wettest month	April (230 mm)
Driest month	February (5 mm)
Mean daily high	22.6 °C
Mean overnight low	12.0 °C

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Nandi Tea Estates Limited, Reyna located?

Nandi Tea Estates Limited, Reyna is in Nandi, Kenya, at coordinates 0.2030, 35.0978, at an elevation of about 1989 metres.

Who operates Nandi Tea Estates Limited, Reyna?

Nandi Tea Estates Limited, Reyna is operated by Nandi Tea Estates Limited, Reyna, according to public supply-chain records.

What type of tea does Nandi Tea Estates Limited, Reyna produce?

Nandi Tea Estates Limited, Reyna is recorded as producing black tea.

How much rain does Nandi Tea Estates Limited, Reyna receive?

ERA5 reanalysis data for the estate's coordinates recorded 1,710 mm of precipitation in 2025, peaking in April (230 mm).

How does Nandi Tea Estates Limited, Reyna compare with estates at a similar elevation?

Nandi Tea Estates Limited, Reyna recorded 1,710 mm in 2025, 13% more rain than the 1,511 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].