In short: Mpanga Growers Tea Factory Ltd is a tea estate in the Fort Portal region of Uganda, operating at 1,515 metres and recorded as supplying Finlays.
Mpanga Growers Tea Factory Ltd is a tea estate and factory located in the Fort Portal region of western Uganda, positioned at an altitude of 1,515 metres. The estate is operated by Mpanga Growers Tea Factory Ltd and is recorded as supplying Finlays, a major international tea and horticulture company.
Terroir & Climate
At 1,515 metres and within one degree of the equator, Mpanga occupies a high-altitude equatorial zone where temperatures tend to be moderate and day length remains stable year-round. Estates at this elevation in Uganda typically benefit from cooler nights and consistent rainfall patterns shaped by the proximity to the Rwenzori Mountains and the western Rift Valley, conditions that generally favour slower leaf maturation and the accumulation of flavour compounds.
The Fort Portal region lies in one of Uganda's principal tea-growing areas, where volcanic soils and reliable moisture tend to support year-round production. Equatorial estates at this altitude often experience less pronounced seasonality than those at higher latitudes, allowing for a steady supply of leaf, though quality and character may still vary with micro-seasonal shifts in rainfall and temperature.
Tea Produced
Mpanga produces both black and green tea. Black teas from high-altitude Ugandan estates typically yield a bright, copper-coloured liquor with a clean, brisk character and moderate body, often displaying malty or slightly sweet notes. Green teas from the same elevation generally offer a lighter, more vegetal profile, though processing style can vary significantly. The estate's equatorial location and altitude tend to favour teas with balanced astringency and a smooth finish, suitable for blending as well as single-origin offerings.
Supply Chain & Market Position
Mpanga Growers Tea Factory Ltd is recorded as supplying Finlays, a globally significant buyer with operations across tea-producing regions and a client base that includes major retail and foodservice brands. This relationship places Mpanga within a supply chain that serves international markets, particularly in Europe, the Middle East, and North America, where Finlays is a key supplier of both packaged and ingredient tea.
- Recorded supplier to Finlays
Operator
Mpanga Growers Tea Factory Ltd operates the estate. The company functions as both grower and processor, a model common among medium-sized Ugandan tea enterprises. No other estates operated by the same company are currently recorded in this directory.
Location & Neighbouring Estates
Mpanga Growers Tea Factory Ltd lies at 0.6546, 30.2801 in Fort Portal, Uganda. Its 1515 m elevation is the joint 2nd highest of 11 estates we map in Fort Portal. The nearest estates in the TeaTrade directory, measured point-to-point from these coordinates, are:
- Ankole — under 1 km away
- Bugambe — under 1 km away
- BUZIRASAGAMA — under 1 km away
- Kiko — under 1 km away
- MUNOBWA — under 1 km away
Estates at a Similar Altitude to Mpanga Growers Tea Factory Ltd
Elevation shapes how slowly leaf matures, so we match Mpanga Growers Tea Factory Ltd (1,515 m) with estates within 150 m of its height that are not its neighbours. Each is shown with its own 2025 climate. Mpanga Growers Tea Factory Ltd recorded 1,251 mm in 2025, 35% less than the 1,910 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Maturata Plantations, Ragalla Group | Nuwara Eliya District, Sri Lanka | 1,517 m | 2,694 mm | 22.3 °C |
| RUKERI ORGANIC | B.P Kigali, Rwanda | 1,510 m | 1,053 mm | 26.3 °C |
| Chamu Tea Garden | Chamu Tea Garden, India | 1,508 m | 2,552 mm | 19.6 °C |
| Tukdah Tea Estate | West Bengal, India | 1,504 m | 2,376 mm | 20.7 °C |
| Jersey Tea Estate | Msasa, Zimbabwe | 1,526 m | 876 mm | 24.2 °C |
Mpanga Growers Tea Factory Ltd Compared with Fort Portal
In Fort Portal, Mpanga Growers Tea Factory Ltd is drier than 80% of the others by 2025 rainfall; lower than 60% of the others by elevation; the coolest of the 11 estates by daytime temperature. The table sets Mpanga Growers Tea Factory Ltd against the 10 other estates we map in Fort Portal, so you can see whether it is typical for its region or an outlier.
| Measure | Mpanga Growers Tea Factory Ltd | Region median | Region range |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elevation | 1,515 m | 1,515 m | 1,141 to 1,533 m |
| Annual rainfall (2025) | 1,251 mm | 1,251 mm | 943 to 1,382 mm |
| Mean daily high | 24.5 °C | 24.9 °C | 24.5 to 27.8 °C |
| Mean overnight low | 16.1 °C | 16.1 °C | 15.9 to 18.0 °C |
Observed Climate at Mpanga Growers Tea Factory Ltd (2025)
ERA5 reanalysis data modelled for Mpanga Growers Tea Factory Ltd’s coordinates recorded 1,251 mm of precipitation across calendar year 2025. The wettest month was October (168 mm) and the driest was January (2 mm). Daytime highs averaged 24.5 °C and overnight lows 16.1 °C over the year; February was the warmest month and August the coolest.
| Metric | 2025 value |
|---|---|
| Annual precipitation | 1,251 mm |
| Wettest month | October (168 mm) |
| Driest month | January (2 mm) |
| Mean daily high | 24.5 °C |
| Mean overnight low | 16.1 °C |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Mpanga Growers Tea Factory Ltd located?
Mpanga Growers Tea Factory Ltd is in Fort Portal, Uganda, at coordinates 0.6546, 30.2801, at an elevation of about 1515 metres.
Who operates Mpanga Growers Tea Factory Ltd?
Mpanga Growers Tea Factory Ltd is operated by Mpanga Growers Tea Factory Ltd, according to public supply-chain records.
What type of tea does Mpanga Growers Tea Factory Ltd produce?
Mpanga Growers Tea Factory Ltd is recorded as producing black and green tea.
Which buyers does Mpanga Growers Tea Factory Ltd supply?
Public supplier disclosures record Mpanga Growers Tea Factory Ltd as supplying Finlays.
How much rain does Mpanga Growers Tea Factory Ltd receive?
ERA5 reanalysis data for the estate's coordinates recorded 1,251 mm of precipitation in 2025, peaking in October (168 mm).
How does Mpanga Growers Tea Factory Ltd compare with estates at a similar elevation?
Mpanga Growers Tea Factory Ltd recorded 1,251 mm in 2025, 35% less rain than the 1,910 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].
