In short: Rusekere Growers Tea Factory is a tea estate in the Fort Portal region of Uganda, operating at 1,141 metres and recorded as supplying Finlays.
Rusekere Growers Tea Factory is a tea estate located in the Fort Portal region of Uganda, at an altitude of 1,141 metres. The estate operates under the name Rusekere Growers Tea Factory and is known to supply Finlays, one of the major players in the global tea trade. The estate produces both black and green tea.
Terroir & Climate
At 1,141 metres above sea level in the Fort Portal region, Rusekere sits within a mid-elevation band that typically experiences moderate diurnal temperature variation. Uganda's equatorial position—just north of the equator—means that the estate generally benefits from relatively consistent day-length year-round, with rainfall patterns that tend to support multiple seasonal flushes rather than a single concentrated harvest.
Estates at this elevation in equatorial East Africa often yield leaf with a balance between the briskness associated with higher-altitude gardens and the body characteristic of lower-grown tea. The interplay of altitude, latitude and the region's typical moisture levels tends to favour steady vegetative growth, though local microclimate and soil composition will ultimately determine the character of the harvested leaf.
Tea Produced
Rusekere produces both black and green tea. Black teas from mid-elevation Ugandan estates in the Fort Portal area tend to offer a straightforward, malty cup with moderate astringency and good colour—characteristics that suit blending and everyday consumption. Green tea production from equatorial gardens typically yields a grassy, vegetal profile, though processing style plays a decisive role in the final cup. The estate's dual production suggests a degree of manufacturing flexibility in response to buyer specifications.
Supply Chain & Market Position
Rusekere Growers Tea Factory is recorded as supplying Finlays, a vertically integrated company with significant reach across plantation ownership, processing, blending and global distribution. This connection places Rusekere within a supply chain that serves major retail brands and foodservice operators worldwide. Finlays' procurement footprint in East Africa is extensive, and estates supplying the firm typically adhere to volume, quality and consistency standards aligned with industrial-scale blending and packing operations.
- Recorded supplier to Finlays
Operator
The estate is operated by Rusekere Growers Tea Factory. No other estates under the same operator are recorded in this directory, suggesting that Rusekere functions as a standalone entity rather than part of a multi-site corporate portfolio.
Location & Neighbouring Estates
Rusekere Growers Tea Factory lies at 1.4301, 31.3546 in Fort Portal, Uganda. Its 1141 m elevation is the lowest of 11 estates we map in Fort Portal. The nearest estates in the TeaTrade directory, measured point-to-point from these coordinates, are:
- Muzizi — 91 km away · Kagadi District of the Bwikara Sub-County
- Mcleod Russel Uganda Limited, Mwenge Tea Factory, Rwenzori Garden — 116 km away
- Mcleod Russel Uganda Limited(Mrul), Ankole Tea Factory, Kalinzu Garden — 121 km away
- KIGUMBA — 121 km away · Kyenjojo
- Nyambya Tea Company Limited — 121 km away · Western
Estates at a Similar Altitude to Rusekere Growers Tea Factory
Elevation shapes how slowly leaf matures, so we match Rusekere Growers Tea Factory (1,141 m) with estates within 150 m of its height that are not its neighbours. Each is shown with its own 2025 climate. Rusekere Growers Tea Factory recorded 1,310 mm in 2025, 34% less than the 1,991 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Green Lakes Plantations Sarl, Moniko | Jinja, Uganda | 1,148 m | 1,432 mm | 26.7 °C |
| SHREE DWARIKA | West Bengal, India | 1,132 m | 2,753 mm | 24.2 °C |
| New Roseland | Uva Province, Sri Lanka | 1,131 m | 2,206 mm | 25.2 °C |
| Pussellawa Plantations, Mooloya | Central Province, Sri Lanka | 1,153 m | 2,463 mm | 24.9 °C |
| Southdown Estate | Chipinge, Zimbabwe | 1,114 m | 1,099 mm | 24.7 °C |
Rusekere Growers Tea Factory Compared with Fort Portal
In Fort Portal, Rusekere Growers Tea Factory is wetter than 90% of the others by 2025 rainfall; the lowest of the 11 estates by elevation; the warmest of the 11 estates by daytime temperature. The table sets Rusekere Growers Tea Factory 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 | Rusekere Growers Tea Factory | Region median | Region range |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elevation | 1,141 m | 1,515 m | 1,357 to 1,533 m |
| Annual rainfall (2025) | 1,310 mm | 1,251 mm | 943 to 1,382 mm |
| Mean daily high | 27.8 °C | 24.5 °C | 24.5 to 27.4 °C |
| Mean overnight low | 18.0 °C | 16.1 °C | 15.9 to 16.8 °C |
Observed Climate at Rusekere Growers Tea Factory (2025)
ERA5 reanalysis data modelled for Rusekere Growers Tea Factory’s coordinates recorded 1,310 mm of precipitation across calendar year 2025. The wettest month was October (207 mm) and the driest was January (4 mm). Daytime highs averaged 27.8 °C and overnight lows 18.0 °C over the year; February was the warmest month and October the coolest.
| Metric | 2025 value |
|---|---|
| Annual precipitation | 1,310 mm |
| Wettest month | October (207 mm) |
| Driest month | January (4 mm) |
| Mean daily high | 27.8 °C |
| Mean overnight low | 18.0 °C |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Rusekere Growers Tea Factory located?
Rusekere Growers Tea Factory is in Fort Portal, Uganda, at coordinates 1.4301, 31.3546, at an elevation of about 1141 metres.
Who operates Rusekere Growers Tea Factory?
Rusekere Growers Tea Factory is operated by Rusekere Growers Tea Factory, according to public supply-chain records.
What type of tea does Rusekere Growers Tea Factory produce?
Rusekere Growers Tea Factory is recorded as producing black and green tea.
Which buyers does Rusekere Growers Tea Factory supply?
Public supplier disclosures record Rusekere Growers Tea Factory as supplying Finlays.
How much rain does Rusekere Growers Tea Factory receive?
ERA5 reanalysis data for the estate's coordinates recorded 1,310 mm of precipitation in 2025, peaking in October (207 mm).
How does Rusekere Growers Tea Factory compare with estates at a similar elevation?
Rusekere Growers Tea Factory recorded 1,310 mm in 2025, 34% less rain than the 1,991 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].
