In short: Goneshbari is a black tea estate in West Bengal, India, operated by Goneshbari Tea Company Private Limited and recorded as a supplier to Morrisons.
Goneshbari is a tea estate in West Bengal, India, operated by Goneshbari Tea Company Private Limited. Located at an elevation of approximately 11 metres above sea level, it sits within the low-lying plains near Kolkata. The estate produces black tea and is recorded as a supplier to the British retailer Morrisons.
Terroir & Climate
At just 11 metres above sea level, Goneshbari occupies an unusual position among Indian tea estates, most of which are cultivated at significantly higher elevations. Estates at this altitude in the eastern plains of West Bengal typically experience a warm, humid subtropical climate with minimal diurnal temperature variation. The flat terrain and proximity to the Ganges Delta generally mean consistent warmth year-round, which tends to support vigorous vegetative growth and year-round or extended cropping cycles.
Low-elevation sites such as this typically lack the cooler nights and temperature stress that slower leaf development at altitude can provide. Instead, estates in this zone often rely on monsoon patterns and soil management to shape seasonal flush quality. The latitude—just over 22° north—places the estate in a zone where the growing season is generally less constrained by cold than in northern India, and where estates often harvest multiple flushes across the calendar year.
Tea Produced
Goneshbari produces black tea. Estates at very low elevations in the West Bengal plains typically yield teas with robust body, straightforward malty or grainy notes, and brisk astringency. The warm, humid growing conditions tend to encourage rapid leaf growth, which often translates to teas with strength and colour rather than the aromatic complexity or floral brightness associated with high-grown lots. Such teas are commonly used in blends where body, consistency, and cost-efficiency are valued, though specific cup character will vary by processing and seasonal flush.
Supply Chain & Market Position
Goneshbari is recorded as a supplier to Morrisons, one of the United Kingdom's largest supermarket chains. This relationship positions the estate within the supply chain for mass-market retail tea, where volume, consistency, and competitive pricing are typically essential. Supplying a major British retailer suggests that the estate's output meets the standards required for blended packet tea destined for the UK grocery sector, a channel that continues to account for a significant share of India's black tea exports.
- Recorded supplier to Morrisons
Operator
The estate is operated by Goneshbari Tea Company Private Limited. No other estates under this operator are currently recorded in our directory.
Location & Neighbouring Estates
GONESHBARI lies at 22.5486, 88.3513 in 3RD FLOOR KOLKATA WB IN, India. Its 11 m elevation is the joint 239th highest of 250 estates we map in India. The nearest estates in the TeaTrade directory, measured point-to-point from these coordinates, are:
- Deamoolie — under 1 km away · Pretoria Street
- Dhoedaam — under 1 km away · Pretoria Street
- Rajahalli — under 1 km away · Pretoria Street
- Zaloni — under 1 km away · Pretoria Street
- Kusum International — under 1 km away · LORD SINHA ROAD
Estates at a Similar Altitude to GONESHBARI
Elevation shapes how slowly leaf matures, so we match GONESHBARI (11 m) with estates within 150 m of its height that are not its neighbours. Each is shown with its own 2025 climate. GONESHBARI recorded 1,858 mm in 2025, 16% less than the 2,200 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| adhar manik tea asteat factory | Chattogram, Bangladesh | 11 m | 2,211 mm | 30.6 °C |
| Tandachari Tea Estate | Chattogram, Bangladesh | 11 m | 2,211 mm | 30.6 °C |
| Zhoushan Putuo Speciality Co. Ltd. | Hangzhou, China | 11 m | 1,545 mm | 24.2 °C |
| Aiya Co., Ltd. | Nisho, Japan | 11 m | 1,592 mm | 20.7 °C |
| Evergreen Group, Evergreen | Southern Province, Sri Lanka | 11 m | 3,440 mm | 29.8 °C |
GONESHBARI Compared with India
In India, GONESHBARI is drier than 91% of the others by 2025 rainfall; lower than 97% of the others by elevation; warmer than 94% of the others by daytime temperature. The table sets GONESHBARI against the 249 other estates we map in India, so you can see whether it is typical for its country or an outlier.
| Measure | GONESHBARI | Country median | Country range |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elevation | 11 m | 126 m | 6 to 2,299 m |
| Annual rainfall (2025) | 1,858 mm | 2,778 mm | 745 to 4,774 mm |
| Mean daily high | 31.4 °C | 28.3 °C | 16.9 to 34.5 °C |
| Mean overnight low | 22.9 °C | 19.2 °C | 9.3 to 24.2 °C |
Observed Climate at GONESHBARI (2025)
ERA5 reanalysis data modelled for GONESHBARI’s coordinates recorded 1,858 mm of precipitation across calendar year 2025. The wettest month was July (450 mm) and the driest was December (0 mm). Daytime highs averaged 31.4 °C and overnight lows 22.9 °C over the year; May was the warmest month and December the coolest.
| Metric | 2025 value |
|---|---|
| Annual precipitation | 1,858 mm |
| Wettest month | July (450 mm) |
| Driest month | December (0 mm) |
| Mean daily high | 31.4 °C |
| Mean overnight low | 22.9 °C |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is GONESHBARI located?
GONESHBARI is in 3RD FLOOR KOLKATA WB IN, India, at coordinates 22.5486, 88.3513, at an elevation of about 11 metres.
Who operates GONESHBARI?
GONESHBARI is operated by Goneshbari Tea Company Private Limited, according to public supply-chain records.
What type of tea does GONESHBARI produce?
GONESHBARI is recorded as producing black tea.
Which buyers does GONESHBARI supply?
Public supplier disclosures record GONESHBARI as supplying Morrisons.
How much rain does GONESHBARI receive?
ERA5 reanalysis data for the estate's coordinates recorded 1,858 mm of precipitation in 2025, peaking in July (450 mm).
How does GONESHBARI compare with estates at a similar elevation?
GONESHBARI recorded 1,858 mm in 2025, 16% less rain than the 2,200 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].
