TORO

TORO is a tea estate located on Nakasero Rd in Uganda, positioned at 1,218 metres above sea level and at a near-equatorial latitude of 0.32°N. The estate is operated by Toro & Mityana Tea Co. and is recorded as supplying Finlays, a major international tea buyer and processor.

Terroir & Climate

At 1,218 metres elevation and virtually on the equator, TORO occupies a mid-altitude tropical zone where temperature variation across the year tends to be minimal and rainfall patterns typically support year-round growth. Estates at this latitude and elevation in Uganda generally experience consistent warmth moderated by altitude, with diurnal temperature swings that can encourage steady vegetative growth without the pronounced dormancy seen in more temperate or higher-elevation zones.

This combination of equatorial day-length constancy and moderate altitude typically allows for continuous plucking cycles, though local microclimate, aspect, and rainfall distribution can influence flush intensity. Soils in Uganda's tea-growing regions are often volcanic or lateritic in origin, which tends to provide good drainage and a mineral base that supports the vigour required for commercial tea production under tropical conditions.

Tea Produced

TORO produces both black and green teas. Ugandan black teas from mid-altitude equatorial estates typically yield a brisk, full-bodied cup with moderate astringency and a clean finish, characteristics that suit blending as well as single-origin offerings. Green tea production in East Africa is less widespread, but estates processing green leaf at this elevation often aim for a lighter, more vegetal profile than their black counterparts, though processing technique and plucking standard will strongly influence the final cup character.

Supply Chain & Market Position

TORO is recorded as a supplier to Finlays, one of the world's leading tea and beverage companies with extensive sourcing, blending, and distribution operations. This relationship places the estate within a global supply chain that provisions major retail brands and food-service clients across multiple continents. Finlays' presence as a buyer suggests that TORO's output meets the volume, consistency, and quality benchmarks required for international commodity and branded tea markets.

• Recorded supplier to  Finlays

Operator

The estate is operated by Toro & Mityana Tea Co., which also runs at least one other tea estate recorded in industry directories. Multi-estate operators of this kind typically benefit from shared agronomic expertise, centralised processing infrastructure, and consolidated marketing, which can enhance both operational efficiency and negotiating position with large-scale buyers.

Location & Neighbouring Estates

TORO lies at 0.3230, 32.5770 in Nakasero Rd, Uganda. Its 1218 m elevation is the joint 23rd highest of 30 estates we map in Uganda. The nearest estates in the TeaTrade directory, measured point-to-point from these coordinates, are:

• MITYANA — under 1 km away
• Kinkiizi Development Co Ltd, Rugyeyo Tea Factory, Kigezi Highland — 1.0 km away · Kigezi Highland
• BUHWEJU — 2.3 km away · Opposite Redcross Offices
• MUGOMA — 2.8 km away · Kampala
• Mwera Tea Estates Ltdmwte) — 48 km away · p.o Box

Estates at a Similar Altitude to TORO

Elevation shapes how slowly leaf matures, so we match TORO (1,218 m) with estates within 150 m of its height that are not its neighbours. Each is shown with its own 2025 climate. TORO recorded 1,265 mm in 2025, 51% less than the 2,571 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
Kotagala Plantations, Mount Vernon	Central Province, Sri Lanka	1,220 m	4,232 mm	22.6 °C
Malwatte Valley Plantations, Uva Highlands	Uva Province, Sri Lanka	1,221 m	2,319 mm	24.7 °C
Gayabaree \u0026 Millikthong Tea Estate	Purba Phuguri Tea Garden, India	1,212 m	2,778 mm	21.2 °C
Soom Tea Estate	West Bengal, India	1,237 m	2,376 mm	22.5 °C
Mwera Tea Estates Ltdmwte)	p.o Box, Uganda	1,237 m	1,149 mm	27.1 °C

TORO Compared with Uganda

In Uganda, TORO is wetter than 55% of the others by 2025 rainfall; lower than 79% of the others by elevation; warmer than 52% of the others by daytime temperature. The table sets TORO against the 29 other estates we map in Uganda, so you can see whether it is typical for its country or an outlier.

Measure	TORO	Country median	Country range
Elevation	1,218 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 TORO (2025)

ERA5 reanalysis data modelled for TORO’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 TORO located?

TORO is in Nakasero Rd, Uganda, at coordinates 0.3230, 32.5770, at an elevation of about 1218 metres.

Who operates TORO?

TORO is operated by Toro & Mityana Tea Co., according to public supply-chain records.

What type of tea does TORO produce?

TORO is recorded as producing black and green tea.

Which buyers does TORO supply?

Public supplier disclosures record TORO as supplying Finlays.

How much rain does TORO receive?

ERA5 reanalysis data for the estate's coordinates recorded 1,265 mm of precipitation in 2025, peaking in April (185 mm).

How does TORO compare with estates at a similar elevation?

TORO recorded 1,265 mm in 2025, 51% less rain than the 2,571 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].