In short: Cherideo Purbat Tea Estate is a black-tea producer in Assam, India, operated by Darjeeling Organic Tea Estates Pvt. Ltd., employing a workforce of 1,518.
Cherideo Purbat Tea Estate is a black-tea producer situated in Assam, India, at an elevation of 94 metres. The estate is operated by Darjeeling Organic Tea Estates Pvt. Ltd. and employs a workforce of 1,518. No buyer relationships are currently recorded in public supply-chain databases.
Terroir & Climate
At 94 metres above sea level, Cherideo Purbat occupies low-lying terrain typical of the Brahmaputra valley floor in Assam. Estates at this elevation generally experience the warm, humid conditions and heavy monsoon rainfall that characterise the region's tropical climate. Such environments tend to favour vigorous vegetative growth and year-round cropping, with peak flushes typically aligned to the pre-monsoon and post-monsoon periods when temperatures and moisture levels are conducive to rapid leaf development.
The relatively low altitude and consistent warmth found in this zone usually result in a faster growing cycle than is seen in high-elevation gardens. Leaf produced under these conditions often exhibits the bold, malty character associated with lowland Assam teas, though specific outcomes depend on cultivation practices, clone selection and processing standards adopted by the individual estate.
Tea Produced
Cherideo Purbat produces black tea. Estates in the lowland Assam belt typically yield full-bodied, brisk liquors with the robust, malty notes for which the region is internationally recognised. Teas from this elevation range are often employed in breakfast blends and commodity-grade products, though processing choices and leaf grade can yield a spectrum of cup profiles from strong and astringent to smoother, more rounded infusions.
Operator
The estate is operated by Darjeeling Organic Tea Estates Pvt. Ltd., a company that also manages two other estates recorded in this directory. The firm's name suggests a portfolio focus that extends beyond Assam into Darjeeling, though operational details and ownership structure are not publicly disclosed in available supply-chain records.
Location & Neighbouring Estates
CHERIDEO PURBAT TEA ESTATE lies at 26.9007, 94.7226 in ASSAM, India. Its 94 m elevation is the joint 47th highest of 66 estates we map in ASSAM. The nearest estates in the TeaTrade directory, measured point-to-point from these coordinates, are:
- HAJUA — 12 km away
- KHOOMTAIE — 12 km away
- Nahorhabi Tea Estate — 17 km away · Naharhabi Grant And Lakwa Rly
- Mcleod Russel India Ltd, Rajmai Tea Factory — 21 km away
- Amgoorie Tea Estate — 22 km away
Estates at a Similar Altitude to CHERIDEO PURBAT TEA ESTATE
Elevation shapes how slowly leaf matures, so we match CHERIDEO PURBAT TEA ESTATE (94 m) with estates within 150 m of its height that are not its neighbours. Each is shown with its own 2025 climate. CHERIDEO PURBAT TEA ESTATE recorded 2,548 mm in 2025, 16% more than the 2,198 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kharjan(Kamakyha) | Assam, India | 94 m | 2,332 mm | 29.0 °C |
| Three Times | Southern Province, Sri Lanka | 94 m | 2,624 mm | 29.8 °C |
| Emperial Tea Estate Ltd. | Panchagarh, Bangladesh | 93 m | 3,056 mm | 28.8 °C |
| Fujian Province Guangfu Tea Co. | Hu Lin Pan Xi Town Fu Ding, China | 93 m | 1,548 mm | 24.7 °C |
| Jiangxi Wuyuan Dazhangshan Organic Food Co Ltd | Wuyuan County, China | 93 m | 1,428 mm | 25.2 °C |
CHERIDEO PURBAT TEA ESTATE Compared with ASSAM
In ASSAM, CHERIDEO PURBAT TEA ESTATE is drier than 77% of the others by 2025 rainfall; lower than 72% of the others by elevation; warmer than 71% of the others by daytime temperature. The table sets CHERIDEO PURBAT TEA ESTATE against the 65 other estates we map in ASSAM, so you can see whether it is typical for its region or an outlier.
| Measure | CHERIDEO PURBAT TEA ESTATE | Region median | Region range |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elevation | 94 m | 110 m | 26 to 266 m |
| Annual rainfall (2025) | 2,548 mm | 2,919 mm | 1,742 to 4,142 mm |
| Mean daily high | 29.0 °C | 28.7 °C | 27.9 to 30.0 °C |
| Mean overnight low | 19.9 °C | 19.6 °C | 18.8 to 21.1 °C |
Observed Climate at CHERIDEO PURBAT TEA ESTATE (2025)
ERA5 reanalysis data modelled for CHERIDEO PURBAT TEA ESTATE’s coordinates recorded 2,548 mm of precipitation across calendar year 2025. The wettest month was May (432 mm) and the driest was December (2 mm). Daytime highs averaged 29.0 °C and overnight lows 19.9 °C over the year; July was the warmest month and December the coolest.
| Metric | 2025 value |
|---|---|
| Annual precipitation | 2,548 mm |
| Wettest month | May (432 mm) |
| Driest month | December (2 mm) |
| Mean daily high | 29.0 °C |
| Mean overnight low | 19.9 °C |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is CHERIDEO PURBAT TEA ESTATE located?
CHERIDEO PURBAT TEA ESTATE is in ASSAM, India, at coordinates 26.9007, 94.7226, at an elevation of about 94 metres.
Who operates CHERIDEO PURBAT TEA ESTATE?
CHERIDEO PURBAT TEA ESTATE is operated by DARJEELING ORGANIC TEA ESTATES PVT. LTD., according to public supply-chain records.
What type of tea does CHERIDEO PURBAT TEA ESTATE produce?
CHERIDEO PURBAT TEA ESTATE is recorded as producing black tea.
How much rain does CHERIDEO PURBAT TEA ESTATE receive?
ERA5 reanalysis data for the estate's coordinates recorded 2,548 mm of precipitation in 2025, peaking in May (432 mm).
How does CHERIDEO PURBAT TEA ESTATE compare with estates at a similar elevation?
CHERIDEO PURBAT TEA ESTATE recorded 2,548 mm in 2025, 16% more rain than the 2,198 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].
