Kenya is located on the eastern part of Africa bordering the Indian Ocean and shares boundaries with the countries of Somalia, Ethiopia, Sudan, Uganda and Tanzania. The hot and arid Great Rift Valley cuts through the center of the country separating the lofty Highlands mountainous range on each side. Kenya's main tea growing region is found there at altitudes ranging from 5,000 to 9,000 feet. Kenya produces mainly black teas that are full bodied and bold.