In short: Nshili Kivu Tea Plantations is a Tanzanian tea estate near Dar Es Salaam, operating at 7 metres above sea level and recorded as supplying Finlays.
Nshili Kivu Tea Plantations is a tea estate located near Dar Es Salaam, Tanzania United Republic Of, operating at an elevation of just 7 metres above sea level. The estate is operated by Nshili Kivu Tea Plantations and is known to supply Finlays. It produces both black and green tea.
Terroir & Climate
At 7 metres above sea level, Nshili Kivu Tea Plantations occupies an unusually low elevation for tea cultivation; estates at such altitudes typically experience warmer, more humid growing conditions than the high-altitude zones traditionally associated with premium tea production. The coastal proximity of the Dar Es Salaam region generally brings year-round warmth and high atmospheric moisture, conditions that tend to encourage rapid vegetative growth.
Estates in low-elevation tropical zones often see shorter leaf-to-harvest cycles and more consistent year-round production compared to highland gardens, though the warmer temperatures can influence the balance of secondary metabolites in the leaf. The maritime influence common to coastal Tanzania typically moderates temperature extremes, while rainfall patterns in this latitude generally support continuous flushing rather than distinct seasonal dormancy.
Tea Produced
Producing both black and green tea, Nshili Kivu Tea Plantations draws on leaf grown in warm, low-altitude conditions. Teas from estates at similarly low elevations in tropical coastal zones tend to yield medium-bodied cups with straightforward, malty profiles in black styles, while green teas from such climates often show vegetal, grassy notes with moderate astringency. The warmth and rapid growth typical of these altitudes generally favour volume and consistency over the nuanced complexity sometimes found in higher-elevation teas.
Supply Chain & Market Position
Nshili Kivu Tea Plantations is recorded as supplying Finlays, a major integrated tea processor and supplier with a global footprint in the bulk and branded tea markets. This relationship suggests the estate's output is channelled into industrial-scale supply chains, likely destined for blending or further processing before reaching retail. Finlays' presence as a recorded buyer typically indicates that the estate produces tea to commercial volume and quality standards suited to international commodity and packaged-tea segments.
- Recorded supplier to Finlays
Location & Neighbouring Estates
Nshili Kivu Tea Plantations lies at -6.8135, 39.2892 in Dar Es Salaam, Tanzania United Republic Of. Its 7 m elevation is the lowest of 16 estates we map in Tanzania United Republic Of. The nearest estates in the TeaTrade directory, measured point-to-point from these coordinates, are:
- Kyenjojo, Tea Factory — under 1 km away
- Luponde — 9.2 km away
- East Usambara Tea Co. Ltd, Kwamkoro — 210 km away · Tanga
- KABAMBE — 411 km away · Iringa
- KIBENA — 411 km away · Iringa
Estates at a Similar Altitude to Nshili Kivu Tea Plantations
Elevation shapes how slowly leaf matures, so we match Nshili Kivu Tea Plantations (7 m) with estates within 150 m of its height that are not its neighbours. Each is shown with its own 2025 climate. Nshili Kivu Tea Plantations recorded 1,094 mm in 2025, 50% less than the 2,177 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brindaban tea Factory | Habiganj, Bangladesh | 7 m | 2,379 mm | 30.1 °C |
| Fujian Firmenich Import \u0026 Export Co., Ltd | Fujian, China | 7 m | 1,489 mm | 26.0 °C |
| Hangzhou Yinquan Tea Industry Co., Ltd. | Yuhang District, China | 7 m | 1,339 mm | 23.7 °C |
| Ceylon Tea Marketing Pvt. Ltd - Factory | Sedawatte Road, Sri Lanka | 7 m | 2,840 mm | 30.0 °C |
| New Kirimetideniya | Southern Province, Sri Lanka | 7 m | 2,837 mm | 30.2 °C |
Nshili Kivu Tea Plantations Compared with Tanzania United Republic Of
In Tanzania United Republic Of, Nshili Kivu Tea Plantations is drier than 53% of the others by 2025 rainfall; the lowest of the 16 estates by elevation; the warmest of the 16 estates by daytime temperature. The table sets Nshili Kivu Tea Plantations against the 15 other estates we map in Tanzania United Republic Of, so you can see whether it is typical for its country or an outlier.
| Measure | Nshili Kivu Tea Plantations | Country median | Country range |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elevation | 7 m | 1,611 m | 11 to 1,963 m |
| Annual rainfall (2025) | 1,094 mm | 1,094 mm | 628 to 2,554 mm |
| Mean daily high | 30.4 °C | 21.6 °C | 19.4 to 30.3 °C |
| Mean overnight low | 23.7 °C | 14.1 °C | 11.6 to 23.7 °C |
Observed Climate at Nshili Kivu Tea Plantations (2025)
ERA5 reanalysis data modelled for Nshili Kivu Tea Plantations’s coordinates recorded 1,094 mm of precipitation across calendar year 2025. The wettest month was April (347 mm) and the driest was July (16 mm). Daytime highs averaged 30.4 °C and overnight lows 23.7 °C over the year; February was the warmest month and August the coolest.
| Metric | 2025 value |
|---|---|
| Annual precipitation | 1,094 mm |
| Wettest month | April (347 mm) |
| Driest month | July (16 mm) |
| Mean daily high | 30.4 °C |
| Mean overnight low | 23.7 °C |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Nshili Kivu Tea Plantations located?
Nshili Kivu Tea Plantations is in Dar Es Salaam, Tanzania United Republic Of, at coordinates -6.8135, 39.2892, at an elevation of about 7 metres.
Who operates Nshili Kivu Tea Plantations?
Nshili Kivu Tea Plantations is operated by Nshili Kivu Tea Plantations, according to public supply-chain records.
What type of tea does Nshili Kivu Tea Plantations produce?
Nshili Kivu Tea Plantations is recorded as producing black and green tea.
Which buyers does Nshili Kivu Tea Plantations supply?
Public supplier disclosures record Nshili Kivu Tea Plantations as supplying Finlays.
How much rain does Nshili Kivu Tea Plantations receive?
ERA5 reanalysis data for the estate's coordinates recorded 1,094 mm of precipitation in 2025, peaking in April (347 mm).
How does Nshili Kivu Tea Plantations compare with estates at a similar elevation?
Nshili Kivu Tea Plantations recorded 1,094 mm in 2025, 50% less rain than the 2,177 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].
