In short: Kinkiizi Development Co Ltd operates Rugyeyo Tea Factory in Uganda's Kigezi Highland at 1,213 metres, producing black and green tea for Finlays.
Rugyeyo Tea Factory is operated by Kinkiizi Development Co Ltd in the Kigezi Highland region of Uganda, situated at an altitude of 1,213 metres. The estate is recorded as supplying Finlays, producing both black and green tea.
Terroir & Climate
At 1,213 metres above sea level and positioned almost exactly on the equator, estates in the Kigezi Highland typically benefit from a year-round growing season with relatively stable temperatures. This altitude, while moderate by East African standards, generally provides cooler nights than lowland zones, which can encourage slower leaf maturation.
The equatorial latitude tends to deliver consistent daylight hours throughout the year, reducing the sharp seasonal flush patterns seen in monsoon-belt origins. Rainfall distribution in southwestern Uganda is generally bimodal, and estates at this elevation often experience adequate moisture without the extremes that can disrupt processing schedules.
Tea Produced
Rugyeyo produces both black and green tea. Black teas from mid-elevation Ugandan estates typically offer a rounded, malty character with moderate astringency, often suited to blending. Green tea production in this region remains less common, and the cup profile generally depends on processing technique; estates at similar altitudes often yield a clean, vegetal liquor with limited bitterness when leaf is handled promptly.
Supply Chain & Market Position
Rugyeyo Tea Factory is recorded as supplying Finlays, a major vertically integrated tea business with extensive sourcing, blending and distribution operations. This relationship suggests the estate's output meets the quality and volume benchmarks required by a global supply-chain partner, and that its production is likely directed toward export blends and packaged-tea brands in international markets.
- Recorded supplier to Finlays
Operator
The estate is operated by Kinkiizi Development Co Ltd, which runs Rugyeyo Tea Factory in the Kigezi Highland. No other estates operated by this company are currently recorded in our directory.
Location & Neighbouring Estates
Kinkiizi Development Co Ltd, Rugyeyo Tea Factory, Kigezi Highland lies at 0.3152, 32.5816 in Kigezi Highland, Uganda. Its 1213 m elevation is the 25th highest of 30 estates we map in Uganda. The nearest estates in the TeaTrade directory, measured point-to-point from these coordinates, are:
- MITYANA — 1.0 km away · Nakasero Rd
- TORO — 1.0 km away · Nakasero Rd
- BUHWEJU — 2.3 km away · Opposite Redcross Offices
- MUGOMA — 3.6 km away · Kampala
- Mwera Tea Estates Ltdmwte) — 48 km away · p.o Box
Estates at a Similar Altitude to Kinkiizi Development Co Ltd, Rugyeyo Tea Factory, Kigezi Highland
Elevation shapes how slowly leaf matures, so we match Kinkiizi Development Co Ltd, Rugyeyo Tea Factory, Kigezi Highland (1,213 m) with estates within 150 m of its height that are not its neighbours. Each is shown with its own 2025 climate. Kinkiizi Development Co Ltd, Rugyeyo Tea Factory, Kigezi Highland recorded 1,265 mm in 2025, 59% less than the 3,066 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Adisham Estate | Hatton - Maskeliya - Dalhousie Rd, Sri Lanka | 1,213 m | 4,232 mm | 23.1 °C |
| Gayabaree \u0026 Millikthong Tea Estate | Purba Phuguri Tea Garden, India | 1,212 m | 2,778 mm | 21.2 °C |
| Kotagala Plantations, Mount Vernon | Central Province, Sri Lanka | 1,220 m | 4,232 mm | 22.6 °C |
| Shangba Tea Farm | Zunyi City, China | 1,189 m | 1,714 mm | 18.2 °C |
| Soom Tea Estate | West Bengal, India | 1,237 m | 2,376 mm | 22.5 °C |
Kinkiizi Development Co Ltd, Rugyeyo Tea Factory, Kigezi Highland Compared with Uganda
In Uganda, Kinkiizi Development Co Ltd, Rugyeyo Tea Factory, Kigezi Highland is wetter than 55% of the others by 2025 rainfall; lower than 83% of the others by elevation; warmer than 52% of the others by daytime temperature. The table sets Kinkiizi Development Co Ltd, Rugyeyo Tea Factory, Kigezi Highland against the 29 other estates we map in Uganda, so you can see whether it is typical for its country or an outlier.
| Measure | Kinkiizi Development Co Ltd, Rugyeyo Tea Factory, Kigezi Highland | Country median | Country range |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elevation | 1,213 m | 1,481 m | 1,070 to 1,808 m |
| Annual rainfall (2025) | 1,265 mm | 1,251 mm | 943 to 1,664 mm |
| Mean daily high | 26.4 °C | 26.0 °C | 23.1 to 29.7 °C |
| Mean overnight low | 18.0 °C | 16.3 °C | 14.4 to 18.7 °C |
Observed Climate at Kinkiizi Development Co Ltd, Rugyeyo Tea Factory, Kigezi Highland (2025)
ERA5 reanalysis data modelled for Kinkiizi Development Co Ltd, Rugyeyo Tea Factory, Kigezi Highland’s coordinates recorded 1,265 mm of precipitation across calendar year 2025. The wettest month was April (185 mm) and the driest was February (26 mm). Daytime highs averaged 26.4 °C and overnight lows 18.0 °C over the year; February was the warmest month and July the coolest.
| Metric | 2025 value |
|---|---|
| Annual precipitation | 1,265 mm |
| Wettest month | April (185 mm) |
| Driest month | February (26 mm) |
| Mean daily high | 26.4 °C |
| Mean overnight low | 18.0 °C |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Kinkiizi Development Co Ltd, Rugyeyo Tea Factory, Kigezi Highland located?
Kinkiizi Development Co Ltd, Rugyeyo Tea Factory, Kigezi Highland is in Kigezi Highland, Uganda, at coordinates 0.3152, 32.5816, at an elevation of about 1213 metres.
Who operates Kinkiizi Development Co Ltd, Rugyeyo Tea Factory, Kigezi Highland?
Kinkiizi Development Co Ltd, Rugyeyo Tea Factory, Kigezi Highland is operated by Kinkiizi Development Co Ltd, Rugyeyo Tea Factory, Kigezi Highland, according to public supply-chain records.
What type of tea does Kinkiizi Development Co Ltd, Rugyeyo Tea Factory, Kigezi Highland produce?
Kinkiizi Development Co Ltd, Rugyeyo Tea Factory, Kigezi Highland is recorded as producing black and green tea.
Which buyers does Kinkiizi Development Co Ltd, Rugyeyo Tea Factory, Kigezi Highland supply?
Public supplier disclosures record Kinkiizi Development Co Ltd, Rugyeyo Tea Factory, Kigezi Highland as supplying Finlays.
How much rain does Kinkiizi Development Co Ltd, Rugyeyo Tea Factory, Kigezi Highland receive?
ERA5 reanalysis data for the estate's coordinates recorded 1,265 mm of precipitation in 2025, peaking in April (185 mm).
How does Kinkiizi Development Co Ltd, Rugyeyo Tea Factory, Kigezi Highland compare with estates at a similar elevation?
Kinkiizi Development Co Ltd, Rugyeyo Tea Factory, Kigezi Highland recorded 1,265 mm in 2025, 59% less rain than the 3,066 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].
