In short: Chamong Tea Estate, Namdang is a black tea producer in Assam, India, operated by Chamong Tea Estate, Namdang and known to supply Finlays.
Chamong Tea Estate, Namdang is a tea-producing estate located in Assam, India, at an elevation of 150 metres above sea level. The estate is operated by Chamong Tea Estate, Namdang and is known to supply Finlays, a significant buyer in the international tea trade. The estate specialises in the production of black tea.
Terroir & Climate
At 150 metres above sea level, Chamong Tea Estate, Namdang occupies a low-elevation position typical of many Assam valley estates. This altitude, combined with the region's subtropical latitude of approximately 27°N, generally supports a warm, humid growing environment. Estates at such elevations in Assam often experience a long growing season, with monsoon rains from June through September playing a central role in the annual flush cycle.
The low-lying terrain typical of this part of Assam tends to produce vigorous, fast-growing leaf with a robust character. The combination of heat, moisture, and fertile alluvial soils common to the Brahmaputra valley usually encourages high yields and the development of the malty, full-bodied profiles for which Assam black teas are recognised in global markets.
Tea Produced
As a producer of black tea, Chamong Tea Estate, Namdang works within the stylistic range characteristic of low-elevation Assam estates. Teas from this region and altitude typically yield a strong, malty cup with brisk astringency and a deep amber to reddish liquor. The leaf character at these elevations generally favours bold, full-bodied infusions well suited to breakfast blends and milk-based preparations, though specific processing choices at the estate level will influence the final sensory profile.
Supply Chain & Market Position
Chamong Tea Estate, Namdang is recorded as supplying Finlays, a major international tea company with a substantial footprint in sourcing, blending, and distribution. This relationship suggests that the estate's output is directed toward the industrial and blending segments of the market, where Assam black teas are valued for their consistency, strength, and compatibility with branded retail products. Finlays' involvement typically indicates integration into supply chains serving supermarkets, foodservice, and branded tea packers across multiple geographies.
- Recorded supplier to Finlays
Operator
The estate is operated by Chamong Tea Estate, Namdang. No other estates operated by this company are currently recorded in the directory.
Location & Neighbouring Estates
Chamong Tea Estate, Namdang lies at 27.3950, 95.6287 in Assam, India. Its 150 m elevation is the 8th highest of 66 estates we map in Assam. The nearest estates in the TeaTrade directory, measured point-to-point from these coordinates, are:
- Pengaree — under 1 km away
- Bogapani Tea Estate — 6.4 km away · Tinsukia
- Powai Tea Estate — 7.5 km away · Agbandha Bangali
- Dehing Tea Estate — 8.4 km away · Golai No.4
- Mahakali Tea Estate — 11 km away · 328/388 Nlr. Grt
Estates at a Similar Altitude to Chamong Tea Estate, Namdang
Elevation shapes how slowly leaf matures, so we match Chamong Tea Estate, Namdang (150 m) with estates within 150 m of its height that are not its neighbours. Each is shown with its own 2025 climate. Chamong Tea Estate, Namdang recorded 2,840 mm in 2025, 15% more than the 2,476 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anhui Huangshan United Keemun Tea Co., Ltd. - Office and Factory | Anhui Huangshan Eoconomic Development Zone, China | 149 m | 1,408 mm | 24.6 °C |
| Aennen | Sabaragamuwa Province, Sri Lanka | 153 m | 3,269 mm | 29.4 °C |
| Kamarangapitiya | Sabaragamuwa Province, Sri Lanka | 147 m | 2,770 mm | 29.7 °C |
| Coombergram | PO KUMBHIRCACHAR ASSAM 788 108 Jorhat, India | 155 m | 3,190 mm | 29.1 °C |
| MAJULI | Assam, India | 142 m | 1,742 mm | 28.8 °C |
Chamong Tea Estate, Namdang Compared with Assam
In Assam, Chamong Tea Estate, Namdang is drier than 58% of the others by 2025 rainfall; higher than 89% of the others by elevation; cooler than 52% of the others by daytime temperature. The table sets Chamong Tea Estate, Namdang against the 65 other estates we map in Assam, so you can see whether it is typical for its region or an outlier.
| Measure | Chamong Tea Estate, Namdang | Region median | Region range |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elevation | 150 m | 109 m | 26 to 266 m |
| Annual rainfall (2025) | 2,840 mm | 2,919 mm | 1,742 to 4,142 mm |
| Mean daily high | 28.7 °C | 28.7 °C | 27.9 to 30.0 °C |
| Mean overnight low | 19.0 °C | 19.6 °C | 18.8 to 21.1 °C |
Observed Climate at Chamong Tea Estate, Namdang (2025)
ERA5 reanalysis data modelled for Chamong Tea Estate, Namdang’s coordinates recorded 2,840 mm of precipitation across calendar year 2025. The wettest month was April (430 mm) and the driest was December (34 mm). Daytime highs averaged 28.7 °C and overnight lows 19.0 °C over the year; July was the warmest month and January the coolest.
| Metric | 2025 value |
|---|---|
| Annual precipitation | 2,840 mm |
| Wettest month | April (430 mm) |
| Driest month | December (34 mm) |
| Mean daily high | 28.7 °C |
| Mean overnight low | 19.0 °C |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Chamong Tea Estate, Namdang located?
Chamong Tea Estate, Namdang is in Assam, India, at coordinates 27.3950, 95.6287, at an elevation of about 150 metres.
Who operates Chamong Tea Estate, Namdang?
Chamong Tea Estate, Namdang is operated by Chamong Tea Estate, Namdang, according to public supply-chain records.
What type of tea does Chamong Tea Estate, Namdang produce?
Chamong Tea Estate, Namdang is recorded as producing black tea.
Which buyers does Chamong Tea Estate, Namdang supply?
Public supplier disclosures record Chamong Tea Estate, Namdang as supplying Finlays.
How much rain does Chamong Tea Estate, Namdang receive?
ERA5 reanalysis data for the estate's coordinates recorded 2,840 mm of precipitation in 2025, peaking in April (430 mm).
How does Chamong Tea Estate, Namdang compare with estates at a similar elevation?
Chamong Tea Estate, Namdang recorded 2,840 mm in 2025, 15% more rain than the 2,476 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].
