In short: Nandi Tea Estates Limited, Taito is a black tea estate in Kenya's Nandi region, operating at 1,989 metres and managed by Nandi Tea Estates Limited, Taito.
Nandi Tea Estates Limited, Taito is a tea estate in the Nandi region of western Kenya, operating at an elevation of 1,989 metres. The estate is managed by Nandi Tea Estates Limited, Taito and produces black tea. No public records identify its buyers in the export market.
Terroir & Climate
At 1,989 metres, the estate sits within the upper band of Kenya's tea-growing altitudes, where cooler temperatures and greater diurnal variation typically slow leaf development. Estates at this elevation in the Nandi region generally benefit from the high-altitude climate characteristic of Kenya's western highlands, with moderate equatorial temperatures year-round that tend to support steady vegetative growth without the sharp seasonal dormancy seen in higher-latitude origins.
The Nandi region lies west of the Rift Valley and typically receives reliable rainfall distributed across two main seasons, a pattern that often permits continuous plucking cycles. Soils in this part of Kenya are generally volcanic in origin, and the combination of altitude, latitude close to the equator, and well-distributed moisture tends to favour the accumulation of polyphenols and amino acids in the leaf, qualities that underpin the briskness and colour for which Kenyan black teas are known in blending markets.
Tea Produced
The estate produces black tea. Kenyan teas from estates at this elevation typically yield a bright, coppery liquor with brisk astringency and a clean, malty profile. The character tends toward the style favoured by blenders for breakfast and everyday blends, prized for strength, colour, and consistency rather than aromatic complexity. Nandi teas generally conform to the broader profile of western Kenyan production, though individual factory processing and plucking standards will shape the final cup.
Operator
The estate is operated by Nandi Tea Estates Limited, Taito. No other estates operated by this company are recorded in our directory.
Location & Neighbouring Estates
Nandi Tea Estates Limited, Taito 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, Reyna — under 1 km away
Estates at a Similar Altitude to Nandi Tea Estates Limited, Taito
Elevation shapes how slowly leaf matures, so we match Nandi Tea Estates Limited, Taito (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, Taito 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, Taito Compared with Nandi
In Nandi, Nandi Tea Estates Limited, Taito 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, Taito 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, Taito | 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, Taito (2025)
ERA5 reanalysis data modelled for Nandi Tea Estates Limited, Taito’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, Taito located?
Nandi Tea Estates Limited, Taito is in Nandi, Kenya, at coordinates 0.2030, 35.0978, at an elevation of about 1989 metres.
Who operates Nandi Tea Estates Limited, Taito?
Nandi Tea Estates Limited, Taito is operated by Nandi Tea Estates Limited, Taito, according to public supply-chain records.
What type of tea does Nandi Tea Estates Limited, Taito produce?
Nandi Tea Estates Limited, Taito is recorded as producing black tea.
How much rain does Nandi Tea Estates Limited, Taito 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, Taito compare with estates at a similar elevation?
Nandi Tea Estates Limited, Taito 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].
