LELAGOIN

Lelagoin is a tea estate located in Kenya's Rift Valley region, positioned at an elevation of 821 metres. The estate is operated by Sotik Tea Company Ltd and produces black tea. It is recorded as a supplier to Morrisons, the British supermarket chain.

Terroir & Climate

At 821 metres, Lelagoin sits in the lower-elevation band for Kenyan tea cultivation, where the Rift Valley's equatorial position—just south of the equator at approximately 0.02°S—means relatively consistent day-length year-round. Estates at this altitude in the region typically experience warmer conditions than their high-elevation counterparts, which can encourage faster vegetative growth and shorter plucking cycles.

The Rift Valley's climate is generally characterised by bimodal rainfall patterns, with estates in this zone often experiencing two wet seasons that permit near-continuous cropping. Lower elevations tend to yield leaf that develops more rapidly, which can influence both flush frequency and the balance of chemical compounds in the processed tea.

Tea Produced

Lelagoin produces black tea. Kenyan estates at this elevation typically yield a brisk, full-bodied cup with pronounced colour and strength—characteristics that make the region's output particularly valued by blenders for breakfast-style teas. The warmer growing conditions at lower altitudes generally favour bold, malty profiles rather than the more delicate aromatics sometimes associated with high-grown leaf, though processing decisions and seasonal variation remain significant variables.

Supply Chain & Market Position

Lelagoin is recorded as supplying Morrisons, one of the United Kingdom's largest supermarket chains. This relationship places the estate within the supply chain of a major British retailer with significant branded and own-label tea programs, indicating that its output meets the quality, volume, and traceability standards required by UK multiples. Morrisons' sourcing suggests that Lelagoin's black tea is positioned for the mainstream consumer market, where Kenyan origin is a longstanding staple of blended products.

• Recorded supplier to  Morrisons

Operator

The estate is operated by Sotik Tea Company Ltd. No other estates operated by this company are currently recorded in our directory.

Location & Neighbouring Estates

LELAGOIN lies at -0.0236, 37.9062 in Rift Valley, Kenya. Its 821 m elevation is the joint 185th highest of 187 estates we map in Kenya. The nearest estates in the TeaTrade directory, measured point-to-point from these coordinates, are:

• KIONYO — under 1 km away · 710
• KOBEL — under 1 km away · Kenya
• Kenya Tea Development Agency, Michimikuru — 22 km away · Meru
• IGEMBE (Kiegoi \u0026 Igembe Factory) — 22 km away · Igembe South
• KIEGOI (Kiegoi \u0026 Igembe Factory) — 22 km away · Igembe South

Estates at a Similar Altitude to LELAGOIN

Elevation shapes how slowly leaf matures, so we match LELAGOIN (821 m) with estates within 150 m of its height that are not its neighbours. Each is shown with its own 2025 climate. LELAGOIN recorded 1,066 mm in 2025, 59% less than the 2,603 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
Wallardie Tea Estate	Vandiperiyar Idukki, India	817 m	2,600 mm	25.1 °C
Kegalle Plantations, Dotel Oya	Sabaragamuwa Province, Sri Lanka	827 m	3,033 mm	25.6 °C
Ingurugala	Central Province, Sri Lanka	828 m	3,032 mm	25.7 °C
Choke Chamroen Tea Co Ltd	Chiang Rai, Thailand	806 m	1,748 mm	26.0 °C
Moongalaar Tea Estate	Periyar, India	804 m	2,600 mm	25.8 °C

LELAGOIN Compared with Kenya

In Kenya, LELAGOIN is drier than 78% of the others by 2025 rainfall; the lowest of the 187 estates by elevation; warmer than 99% of the others by daytime temperature. The table sets LELAGOIN against the 186 other estates we map in Kenya, so you can see whether it is typical for its country or an outlier.

Measure	LELAGOIN	Country median	Country range
Elevation	821 m	1,992 m	821 to 2,790 m
Annual rainfall (2025)	1,066 mm	1,518 mm	754 to 2,070 mm
Mean daily high	30.2 °C	22.4 °C	16.8 to 30.2 °C
Mean overnight low	19.8 °C	12.0 °C	8.5 to 19.8 °C

Observed Climate at LELAGOIN (2025)

ERA5 reanalysis data modelled for LELAGOIN’s coordinates recorded 1,066 mm of precipitation across calendar year 2025. The wettest month was April (188 mm) and the driest was September (14 mm). Daytime highs averaged 30.2 °C and overnight lows 19.8 °C over the year; February was the warmest month and November the coolest.

Metric	2025 value
Annual precipitation	1,066 mm
Wettest month	April (188 mm)
Driest month	September (14 mm)
Mean daily high	30.2 °C
Mean overnight low	19.8 °C

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is LELAGOIN located?

LELAGOIN is in Rift Valley, Kenya, at coordinates -0.0236, 37.9062, at an elevation of about 821 metres.

Who operates LELAGOIN?

LELAGOIN is operated by Sotik Tea Company Ltd, according to public supply-chain records.

What type of tea does LELAGOIN produce?

LELAGOIN is recorded as producing black tea.

Which buyers does LELAGOIN supply?

Public supplier disclosures record LELAGOIN as supplying Morrisons.

How much rain does LELAGOIN receive?

ERA5 reanalysis data for the estate's coordinates recorded 1,066 mm of precipitation in 2025, peaking in April (188 mm).

How does LELAGOIN compare with estates at a similar elevation?

LELAGOIN recorded 1,066 mm in 2025, 59% less rain than the 2,603 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].