Capell

Capell is a tea estate located in the RN14 region of Argentina, at an elevation of 448 metres. The property is operated by Capell Fideicomiso and is recorded as a supplier to Morrisons, the British supermarket chain.

Terroir & Climate

At 448 metres elevation in the subtropical north-east of Argentina, tea cultivation typically benefits from a warm, humid climate moderated by altitude. Estates in this elevation band often experience distinct wet and dry seasons, with the growing cycle generally concentrated in the warmer months when rainfall and temperatures encourage active flushing.

The RN14 region sits within Argentina's primary tea-growing zone in Misiones and Corrientes provinces, where red lateritic soils and consistent moisture tend to support vigorous growth. This latitude and elevation combination generally allows for a relatively long growing season, though cooler winter months typically bring dormancy. Such conditions often favour robust leaf development and the accumulation of polyphenols that underpin black tea production.

Tea Produced

Capell produces black tea. Estates in Argentina's mid-elevation subtropical zones typically yield a hearty, malty cup with moderate astringency and a smooth, rounded body. The style tends to be well-suited to blending, often contributing depth and colour without excessive pungency, characteristics that align with the requirements of retail buyers in European markets.

Supply Chain & Market Position

Capell is recorded as a supplier to Morrisons, one of the United Kingdom's major supermarket chains. This relationship positions the estate within the supply chain for own-label and branded teas destined for the British retail market, where Argentine origin is less commonly encountered than Kenyan or Indian leaf. Supplying a large-volume grocer suggests the estate is capable of meeting consistent quality and traceability standards expected by UK buyers, though the scale and exclusivity of this arrangement are not publicly documented.

• Recorded supplier to  Morrisons

Operator

The estate is operated by Capell Fideicomiso. No other estates operated by this company are currently recorded in our directory.

Location & Neighbouring Estates

Capell lies at -27.1452, -54.9114 in RN14, Argentina. Its 448 m elevation is the 5th highest of 16 estates we map in Argentina. The nearest estates in the TeaTrade directory, measured point-to-point from these coordinates, are:

• Las Marias North — 5.7 km away · Aristóbulo del Valle
• J Llorente Y Cias A — 5.8 km away · Misiones
• Casa Fuentes — 9.5 km away · Campo Grande
• Coop.Agri.Ltda.Ruiz De Montoya — 23 km away · Misiones
• Ariel — 26 km away · Route 14 / Km 962 / Dos de Mayo () Misiones

Estates at a Similar Altitude to Capell

Elevation shapes how slowly leaf matures, so we match Capell (448 m) with estates within 150 m of its height that are not its neighbours. Each is shown with its own 2025 climate. Capell recorded 1,723 mm in 2025, 27% less than the 2,355 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
Kendalanda	Sabaragamuwa Province, Sri Lanka	444 m	4,574 mm	27.6 °C
Establec.Las Cinco Hermanas Srl	Misiones, Argentina	456 m	1,728 mm	25.7 °C
Mount Eliza	Central Province, Sri Lanka	439 m	3,329 mm	28.2 °C
Young Tea Private Limited	Tamil Nadu, India	433 m	798 mm	32.2 °C
Fujian Sufu Tea Co., Ltd.	Fujian Province, China	472 m	1,344 mm	24.7 °C

Capell Compared with Argentina

In Argentina, Capell is drier than 93% of the others by 2025 rainfall; higher than 73% of the others by elevation; cooler than 73% of the others by daytime temperature. The table sets Capell against the 15 other estates we map in Argentina, so you can see whether it is typical for its country or an outlier.

Measure	Capell	Country median	Country range
Elevation	448 m	361 m	173 to 482 m
Annual rainfall (2025)	1,723 mm	1,816 mm	1,707 to 2,073 mm
Mean daily high	25.9 °C	26.0 °C	25.3 to 27.4 °C
Mean overnight low	16.0 °C	16.1 °C	14.9 to 16.8 °C

Observed Climate at Capell (2025)

ERA5 reanalysis data modelled for Capell’s coordinates recorded 1,723 mm of precipitation across calendar year 2025. The wettest month was December (247 mm) and the driest was March (51 mm). Daytime highs averaged 25.9 °C and overnight lows 16.0 °C over the year; February was the warmest month and June the coolest.

Metric	2025 value
Annual precipitation	1,723 mm
Wettest month	December (247 mm)
Driest month	March (51 mm)
Mean daily high	25.9 °C
Mean overnight low	16.0 °C

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Capell located?

Capell is in RN14, Argentina, at coordinates -27.1452, -54.9114, at an elevation of about 448 metres.

Who operates Capell?

Capell is operated by Capell Fideicomiso, according to public supply-chain records.

What type of tea does Capell produce?

Capell is recorded as producing black tea.

Which buyers does Capell supply?

Public supplier disclosures record Capell as supplying Morrisons.

How much rain does Capell receive?

ERA5 reanalysis data for the estate's coordinates recorded 1,723 mm of precipitation in 2025, peaking in December (247 mm).

How does Capell compare with estates at a similar elevation?

Capell recorded 1,723 mm in 2025, 27% less rain than the 2,355 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].