In short: Chamu Tea Garden is a black-tea estate in India's Chamu Tea Garden region at 1,508 metres, operated by Chamong Estate Garden and certified by the Ethical Tea Partnership.
Chamu Tea Garden is a black-tea estate located in the Chamu Tea Garden region of India, at an elevation of 1,508 metres. The estate is operated by Chamong Estate Garden and holds certification from the Ethical Tea Partnership. No buyers of record have been publicly documented for this property.
Terroir & Climate
At 1,508 metres above sea level, Chamu Tea Garden occupies a mid-elevation belt where cooler ambient temperatures and increased cloud cover typically moderate the intensity of solar radiation. Estates at this altitude in the eastern Himalayan foothills generally experience diurnal temperature swings that can slow leaf metabolism, often encouraging the accumulation of polyphenols and amino acids in the growing flush.
The latitude of approximately 27° north places the estate in a zone that receives distinct monsoon rainfall patterns, with a pronounced wet season typically alternating with drier winter months. These seasonal shifts tend to influence flush timing and leaf character, with many estates in comparable settings producing their most sought-after teas during pre-monsoon and autumn harvest windows when moisture stress and cooler nights can concentrate flavour compounds.
Tea Produced
Chamu Tea Garden produces black tea. Estates at similar elevations in this part of India often yield black teas with moderate astringency and a balance between briskness and body, though cup character varies considerably with clone material, plucking standard, and processing technique. Mid-elevation gardens in the region tend to produce teas that exhibit floral or muscatel notes when handled as orthodox leaf, though the specific profile of Chamu's output will depend on factory practice and the timing of the flush.
Operator
Chamong Estate Garden operates Chamu Tea Garden. No other estates operated by this company are currently recorded in this directory.
Certifications & Ethics
Chamu Tea Garden is certified by the Ethical Tea Partnership, a multi-stakeholder initiative that requires member estates to meet standards covering labour rights, health and safety, and environmental stewardship. ETP certification involves regular on-site monitoring and is intended to provide assurance to buyers that the estate adheres to a defined set of social and environmental criteria, including those related to wages, working hours, and the responsible use of agrochemicals.
Location & Neighbouring Estates
Chamu Tea Garden lies at 26.9588, 88.1804 in Chamu Tea Garden, India. Its 1508 m elevation is the 49th highest of 288 estates we map in India. The nearest estates in the TeaTrade directory, measured point-to-point from these coordinates, are:
- Pussimbing Tea Estate — 1.1 km away · West Bengal
- Selimbong Tea Estate — 2.0 km away · Soolbongs Tea Garden
- Chamong Tea Estate — 3.8 km away · West Bengal
- NAGRI FARM — 4.7 km away · West Bengal
- Thurbo Tea Estate — 6.8 km away · West Bengal
Observed Climate at Chamu Tea Garden (2025)
ERA5 reanalysis data modelled for Chamu Tea Garden’s coordinates recorded 2,552 mm of precipitation across calendar year 2025. The wettest month was August (592 mm) and the driest was December (5 mm). Daytime highs averaged 19.6 °C and overnight lows 12.7 °C over the year; July was the warmest month and February the coolest.
| Metric | 2025 value |
|---|---|
| Annual precipitation | 2,552 mm |
| Wettest month | August (592 mm) |
| Driest month | December (5 mm) |
| Mean daily high | 19.6 °C |
| Mean overnight low | 12.7 °C |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Chamu Tea Garden located?
Chamu Tea Garden is in Chamu Tea Garden, India, at coordinates 26.9588, 88.1804, at an elevation of about 1508 metres.
Who operates Chamu Tea Garden?
Chamu Tea Garden is operated by Chamong Estate Garden, according to public supply-chain records.
What type of tea does Chamu Tea Garden produce?
Chamu Tea Garden is recorded as producing black tea.
What certifications does Chamu Tea Garden hold?
Chamu Tea Garden is recorded as holding the following certification(s): Ethical Tea Partnership.
How much rain does Chamu Tea Garden receive?
ERA5 reanalysis data for the estate's coordinates recorded 2,552 mm of precipitation in 2025, peaking in August (592 mm).
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].
