In short: Mungania is a black tea estate in Kenya's central highlands at 1,826 metres, operated by the Kenya Tea Development Agency, which manages six other estates in this directory.
Mungania is a tea estate located in Kenya's central highlands, registered to postal address PO BOX 927 and positioned at 1,826 metres above sea level. It is operated by the Kenya Tea Development Agency (KTDA), the country's largest tea producer and the organisational backbone of Kenya's smallholder tea sector. The estate produces black tea.
Terroir & Climate
At 1,826 metres, Mungania sits within the high-elevation band typical of Kenya's central tea-growing regions, where cooler temperatures and high diurnal temperature variation tend to slow leaf growth and extend the window for photosynthesis. Estates at this altitude often experience moderate rainfall distributed across two main seasons, and the combination of elevation, equatorial latitude, and well-drained volcanic soils generally favours the accumulation of polyphenols and amino acids in the leaf.
The slower maturation cycle characteristic of high-altitude equatorial estates typically results in a denser, more tightly rolled leaf after withering and oxidation. The interplay between altitude, soil type, and temperature generally shapes the precursor compounds that drive colour and strength in the finished black tea, though specific terroir effects depend on microclimate, farm management, and processing variables not recorded here.
Tea Produced
As a black tea producer at 1,826 metres in Kenya's central highlands, Mungania's output is likely to conform to the regional profile: a brisk, full-bodied liquor with pronounced astringency and good colour. Kenyan high-altitude black teas typically exhibit a bright, coppery infusion and a clean, malty character that performs well in blends. The style is generally orthodox or CTC, though processing method is not specified in the available records; both are common across KTDA-managed estates.
Operator
The Kenya Tea Development Agency manages smallholder tea production across the country, coordinating leaf collection, processing, and marketing on behalf of hundreds of thousands of farmers. KTDA operates a network of factories and estates; in addition to Mungania, six other KTDA-managed estates appear in this directory. The agency's scale and integrated model make it a dominant force in Kenya's tea export sector, though the supply arrangements and end buyers for individual estates are not publicly disclosed in available records.
Location & Neighbouring Estates
KENYA TEA DEVELOPMENT AGENCY (KTDA) - Mungania lies at -0.3963, 37.5031 in PO BOX 927, Kenya. Its 1826 m elevation is the 135th highest of 186 estates we map in Kenya. The nearest estates in the TeaTrade directory, measured point-to-point from these coordinates, are:
- Mungania Tea Factory — under 1 km away · D467
- Rukuriri Tea Factory — 5.2 km away · RUKURIRI TEA FACTORY
- Kathangariri Tea Estate — 6.0 km away · Mugurumari - Kathangariri Rd
- NJERU — 18 km away · Box 241 - Meru
- Weru Tea Factory — 20 km away · Mariani
Estates at a Similar Altitude to KENYA TEA DEVELOPMENT AGENCY (KTDA) - Mungania
Elevation shapes how slowly leaf matures, so we match KENYA TEA DEVELOPMENT AGENCY (KTDA) - Mungania (1,826 m) with estates within 150 m of its height that are not its neighbours. Each is shown with its own 2025 climate. KENYA TEA DEVELOPMENT AGENCY (KTDA) - Mungania recorded 1,029 mm in 2025, 25% less than the 1,375 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Itona Tea Estate | Itona- Mufindi, Tanzania United Republic Of | 1,831 m | 804 mm | 21.7 °C |
| Sasini Plc., Kipkebe Tea Factory | Kericho, Kenya | 1,836 m | 1,021 mm | 25.1 °C |
| Momul Tea Factory | Kaplelwo, Kenya | 1,811 m | 1,558 mm | 24.7 °C |
| Uganda Tea Development Agency Ltd, Igara | Central, Uganda | 1,808 m | 1,396 mm | 23.1 °C |
| Yellapatty Tea Estate | Dist. Kerala, India | 1,805 m | 2,094 mm | 20.9 °C |
KENYA TEA DEVELOPMENT AGENCY (KTDA) - Mungania Compared with Kenya
In Kenya, KENYA TEA DEVELOPMENT AGENCY (KTDA) - Mungania is drier than 82% of the others by 2025 rainfall; lower than 72% of the others by elevation; cooler than 90% of the others by daytime temperature. The table sets KENYA TEA DEVELOPMENT AGENCY (KTDA) - Mungania against the 185 other estates we map in Kenya, so you can see whether it is typical for its country or an outlier.
| Measure | KENYA TEA DEVELOPMENT AGENCY (KTDA) - Mungania | Country median | Country range |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elevation | 1,826 m | 1,990 m | 821 to 2,790 m |
| Annual rainfall (2025) | 1,029 mm | 1,518 mm | 754 to 2,070 mm |
| Mean daily high | 20.6 °C | 22.4 °C | 16.8 to 30.2 °C |
| Mean overnight low | 12.5 °C | 12.0 °C | 8.5 to 19.8 °C |
Observed Climate at KENYA TEA DEVELOPMENT AGENCY (KTDA) - Mungania (2025)
ERA5 reanalysis data modelled for KENYA TEA DEVELOPMENT AGENCY (KTDA) - Mungania’s coordinates recorded 1,029 mm of precipitation across calendar year 2025. The wettest month was March (126 mm) and the driest was February (10 mm). Daytime highs averaged 20.6 °C and overnight lows 12.5 °C over the year; March was the warmest month and August the coolest.
| Metric | 2025 value |
|---|---|
| Annual precipitation | 1,029 mm |
| Wettest month | March (126 mm) |
| Driest month | February (10 mm) |
| Mean daily high | 20.6 °C |
| Mean overnight low | 12.5 °C |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is KENYA TEA DEVELOPMENT AGENCY (KTDA) - Mungania located?
KENYA TEA DEVELOPMENT AGENCY (KTDA) - Mungania is in PO BOX 927, Kenya, at coordinates -0.3963, 37.5031, at an elevation of about 1826 metres.
Who operates KENYA TEA DEVELOPMENT AGENCY (KTDA) - Mungania?
KENYA TEA DEVELOPMENT AGENCY (KTDA) - Mungania is operated by Kenya Tea Development Agency, according to public supply-chain records.
What type of tea does KENYA TEA DEVELOPMENT AGENCY (KTDA) - Mungania produce?
KENYA TEA DEVELOPMENT AGENCY (KTDA) - Mungania is recorded as producing black tea.
How much rain does KENYA TEA DEVELOPMENT AGENCY (KTDA) - Mungania receive?
ERA5 reanalysis data for the estate's coordinates recorded 1,029 mm of precipitation in 2025, peaking in March (126 mm).
How does KENYA TEA DEVELOPMENT AGENCY (KTDA) - Mungania compare with estates at a similar elevation?
KENYA TEA DEVELOPMENT AGENCY (KTDA) - Mungania recorded 1,029 mm in 2025, 25% less rain than the 1,375 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].
