MUGOMA

Mugoma is a tea estate located in the Kampala region of Uganda, at an altitude of 1,174 metres. The estate is operated by Igara Growers Tea Factory and produces both black and green tea. It is known to supply Morrisons, the British supermarket chain.

Terroir & Climate

At 1,174 metres above sea level and positioned almost exactly on the equator, Mugoma occupies a mid-elevation environment that typically benefits from consistent temperatures and year-round growing conditions. Estates at this latitude generally experience minimal seasonal variation in day length, which tends to support steady vegetative growth and multiple plucking rounds throughout the year. The altitude is high enough to moderate daytime heat without imposing the cooler nights associated with high-grown estates.

Uganda's tea-growing regions typically receive well-distributed rainfall, and mid-elevation sites such as this often combine warmth with adequate moisture to support vigorous bush growth. These conditions generally favour leaf development with moderate biochemical complexity—estates in this elevation band tend to produce teas with good body and colour, though without the pronounced slow-grown character of higher-altitude environments.

Tea Produced

Mugoma produces both black and green tea. Black teas from Ugandan estates at this elevation typically offer a straightforward cup with good strength, decent body, and a clean, malty character that suits blending. Green teas from equatorial mid-elevation sites tend to yield a relatively mild, vegetal profile with gentle astringency. The consistent growing conditions generally support reliable quality rather than the more complex flavour development associated with high-altitude or seasonally stressed leaf.

Supply Chain & Market Position

Mugoma is recorded as a supplier to Morrisons, one of the United Kingdom's major supermarket chains. This relationship positions the estate within the mainstream retail supply chain, where consistent volume, reliable quality, and competitive pricing are essential. Supplying a large British grocer indicates that Mugoma's output meets the compliance and traceability standards expected by major retailers, and that its tea is suited to the blended, everyday consumption market that dominates UK supermarket tea sales.

• Recorded supplier to  Morrisons

Operator

Mugoma is operated by Igara Growers Tea Factory. Igara is known as one of Uganda's tea processors, handling leaf from smallholder and estate sources within the country's tea-growing regions. The company's role typically encompasses the buying, processing, and marketing of made tea, linking growers to both domestic and export buyers.

Location & Neighbouring Estates

MUGOMA lies at 0.3476, 32.5825 in Kampala, Uganda. Its 1174 m elevation is the 27th highest of 30 estates we map in Uganda. The nearest estates in the TeaTrade directory, measured point-to-point from these coordinates, are:

• MITYANA — 2.8 km away · Nakasero Rd
• TORO — 2.8 km away · Nakasero Rd
• Kinkiizi Development Co Ltd, Rugyeyo Tea Factory, Kigezi Highland — 3.6 km away · Kigezi Highland
• BUHWEJU — 5.0 km away · Opposite Redcross Offices
• Mwera Tea Estates Ltdmwte) — 48 km away · p.o Box

Estates at a Similar Altitude to MUGOMA

Elevation shapes how slowly leaf matures, so we match MUGOMA (1,174 m) with estates within 150 m of its height that are not its neighbours. Each is shown with its own 2025 climate. MUGOMA recorded 1,208 mm in 2025, 54% less than the 2,617 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
Malwatte Valley Plantations, Dickwella	Uva Province, Sri Lanka	1,175 m	2,320 mm	24.8 °C
Maskeliya Plantations, Glentilt Estate, Glentilt	Central Province, Sri Lanka	1,176 m	4,839 mm	22.6 °C
Phuguri Tea Estate	Saurinibasti, India	1,169 m	2,778 mm	21.5 °C
Shangba Tea Farm	Zunyi City, China	1,189 m	1,714 mm	18.2 °C
Green Lakes Plantations Sarl, Moniko	Jinja, Uganda	1,148 m	1,432 mm	26.7 °C

MUGOMA Compared with Uganda

In Uganda, MUGOMA is drier than 79% of the others by 2025 rainfall; lower than 90% of the others by elevation; warmer than 76% of the others by daytime temperature. The table sets MUGOMA against the 29 other estates we map in Uganda, so you can see whether it is typical for its country or an outlier.

Measure	MUGOMA	Country median	Country range
Elevation	1,174 m	1,481 m	1,070 to 1,808 m
Annual rainfall (2025)	1,208 mm	1,251 mm	943 to 1,664 mm
Mean daily high	26.8 °C	26.0 °C	23.1 to 29.7 °C
Mean overnight low	17.9 °C	16.3 °C	14.4 to 18.7 °C

Observed Climate at MUGOMA (2025)

ERA5 reanalysis data modelled for MUGOMA’s coordinates recorded 1,208 mm of precipitation across calendar year 2025. The wettest month was April (176 mm) and the driest was February (37 mm). Daytime highs averaged 26.8 °C and overnight lows 17.9 °C over the year; February was the warmest month and July the coolest.

Metric	2025 value
Annual precipitation	1,208 mm
Wettest month	April (176 mm)
Driest month	February (37 mm)
Mean daily high	26.8 °C
Mean overnight low	17.9 °C

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is MUGOMA located?

MUGOMA is in Kampala, Uganda, at coordinates 0.3476, 32.5825, at an elevation of about 1174 metres.

Who operates MUGOMA?

MUGOMA is operated by Igara Growers Tea Factory, according to public supply-chain records.

What type of tea does MUGOMA produce?

MUGOMA is recorded as producing black and green tea.

Which buyers does MUGOMA supply?

Public supplier disclosures record MUGOMA as supplying Morrisons.

How much rain does MUGOMA receive?

ERA5 reanalysis data for the estate's coordinates recorded 1,208 mm of precipitation in 2025, peaking in April (176 mm).

How does MUGOMA compare with estates at a similar elevation?

MUGOMA recorded 1,208 mm in 2025, 54% less rain than the 2,617 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].