In short: Global Village Tea Company Ltd. is a tea estate in Uganda's Western region, operating at 1,635 metres and recorded as supplying Finlays.
Global Village Tea Company Ltd. is a tea estate located in the Western region of Uganda, operating at an elevation of 1,635 metres. The estate produces both black and green teas and is recorded as supplying Finlays, a major international tea processor and distributor.
Terroir & Climate
At 1,635 metres and positioned close to the equator, the estate sits within an elevation band that typically experiences consistent temperatures year-round and high levels of rainfall. Estates at this latitude and altitude in Uganda generally benefit from a climate that permits year-round plucking, with little seasonal dormancy. The cooler temperatures at higher elevations tend to slow leaf development, often encouraging the accumulation of flavour compounds and yielding a more nuanced cup character than lower-altitude equivalents.
The Western region of Uganda is characterised by volcanic soils and well-distributed rainfall, conditions that generally favour vigorous growth and steady yields. Estates in this area often experience misty mornings and warm afternoons, a diurnal pattern that can contribute to balanced leaf chemistry. These environmental factors typically support the production of both orthodox black teas and greens with good body and clarity.
Tea Produced
Global Village Tea Company Ltd. produces both black and green teas. Black teas from estates at this elevation in Uganda typically offer a brisk, clean liquor with moderate astringency and a rounded body, often described as smooth and approachable. Green teas from the region tend to display a fresh, vegetal character with a light to medium body and a gentle sweetness. The estate's position at over 1,600 metres generally favours teas with bright, lively profiles rather than heavy or malty notes.
Supply Chain & Market Position
Global Village Tea Company Ltd. is recorded as supplying Finlays, one of the world's leading tea and beverage companies with a significant presence in East Africa. Finlays operates both its own estates and processing facilities and sources leaf from independent producers for blending and onward sale to major tea brands and retailers globally. This connection places Global Village Tea Company Ltd. within a commercial supply chain that serves international buyers, suggesting the estate's output meets the quality and volume standards expected by multinational intermediaries in the tea trade.
- Recorded supplier to Finlays
Location & Neighbouring Estates
Global Village Tea Company Ltd. lies at -0.5430, 30.1404 in Western, Uganda. Its 1635 m elevation is the 3rd highest of 30 estates we map in Uganda. The nearest estates in the TeaTrade directory, measured point-to-point from these coordinates, are:
- Mwenge — 5.1 km away · Ankole. District: Bushenyi Area
- Uganda Tea Development Agency Ltd, Igara — 28 km away · Central
- Kayonza — 39 km away · Ntungamo
- Mulindi Tea Factory — 105 km away · Mu Maya
- MUSHUBI — 121 km away · GICUMBI
Estates at a Similar Altitude to Global Village Tea Company Ltd.
Elevation shapes how slowly leaf matures, so we match Global Village Tea Company Ltd. (1,635 m) with estates within 150 m of its height that are not its neighbours. Each is shown with its own 2025 climate. Global Village Tea Company Ltd. recorded 1,399 mm in 2025, 38% less than the 2,272 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| KANGAITA | Moi Avenue, Kenya | 1,632 m | 1,160 mm | 21.8 °C |
| Devikulam | Kerala, India | 1,626 m | 2,773 mm | 21.3 °C |
| Arivikad | Kerala, India | 1,646 m | 2,773 mm | 21.3 °C |
| Kayu Aro Tea Estate | Kerinci Regency, Indonesia | 1,618 m | 3,130 mm | 21.1 °C |
| Kenya Tea Development Agency, Nyansiongo | Kisii, Kenya | 1,652 m | 1,526 mm | 25.1 °C |
Global Village Tea Company Ltd. Compared with Uganda
In Uganda, Global Village Tea Company Ltd. is wetter than 90% of the others by 2025 rainfall; higher than 93% of the others by elevation; cooler than 76% of the others by daytime temperature. The table sets Global Village Tea Company Ltd. against the 29 other estates we map in Uganda, so you can see whether it is typical for its country or an outlier.
| Measure | Global Village Tea Company Ltd. | Country median | Country range |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elevation | 1,635 m | 1,416 m | 1,070 to 1,808 m |
| Annual rainfall (2025) | 1,399 mm | 1,251 mm | 943 to 1,664 mm |
| Mean daily high | 25.3 °C | 26.4 °C | 23.1 to 29.7 °C |
| Mean overnight low | 15.1 °C | 16.5 °C | 14.4 to 18.7 °C |
Observed Climate at Global Village Tea Company Ltd. (2025)
ERA5 reanalysis data modelled for Global Village Tea Company Ltd.’s coordinates recorded 1,399 mm of precipitation across calendar year 2025. The wettest month was November (203 mm) and the driest was January (22 mm). Daytime highs averaged 25.3 °C and overnight lows 15.1 °C over the year; March was the warmest month and December the coolest.
| Metric | 2025 value |
|---|---|
| Annual precipitation | 1,399 mm |
| Wettest month | November (203 mm) |
| Driest month | January (22 mm) |
| Mean daily high | 25.3 °C |
| Mean overnight low | 15.1 °C |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Global Village Tea Company Ltd. located?
Global Village Tea Company Ltd. is in Western, Uganda, at coordinates -0.5430, 30.1404, at an elevation of about 1635 metres.
What type of tea does Global Village Tea Company Ltd. produce?
Global Village Tea Company Ltd. is recorded as producing black and green tea.
Which buyers does Global Village Tea Company Ltd. supply?
Public supplier disclosures record Global Village Tea Company Ltd. as supplying Finlays.
How much rain does Global Village Tea Company Ltd. receive?
ERA5 reanalysis data for the estate's coordinates recorded 1,399 mm of precipitation in 2025, peaking in November (203 mm).
How does Global Village Tea Company Ltd. compare with estates at a similar elevation?
Global Village Tea Company Ltd. recorded 1,399 mm in 2025, 38% less rain than the 2,272 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].