In short: Goomtee Tea Estate is a Darjeeling black tea producer located at 1,010 metres elevation, operated by Kanoria International with a workforce of 361.
Goomtee Tea Estate is a black tea producer in the Darjeeling district of India, situated at 1,010 metres above sea level. The estate is operated by Kanoria International and employs a workforce of 361. It holds certification from the Ethical Tea Partnership.
Terroir & Climate
At 1,010 metres, Goomtee occupies a mid-elevation position within the Darjeeling belt, where estates typically experience a temperate growing climate shaped by Himalayan proximity and monsoon rhythms. This altitude generally situates the estate in a zone where diurnal temperature variation can be significant, and cloud cover and moisture levels tend to influence the pace of shoot development during the main growing flushes.
Darjeeling estates at this elevation often benefit from well-drained hillside soils and a growing cycle punctuated by distinct seasonal flushes—first flush in spring, second flush in early summer, and monsoon and autumnal harvests thereafter. The interplay of altitude, latitude, and the region's characteristic mist and rainfall patterns tends to favour slower leaf maturation, which is widely associated with the aromatic complexity for which Darjeeling teas are known.
Tea Produced
Goomtee produces black tea, the dominant category across Darjeeling. Estates in this region and at comparable elevations typically yield teas with floral or muscatel notes, particularly during the prized second flush, though character varies significantly by season and manufacturing technique. Mid-elevation Darjeeling blacks often display a balance between body and brightness, with a cup profile that can range from delicate and aromatic in spring to fuller and more rounded in summer. The specific sensory signature of Goomtee's production will reflect its microclimate, plucking standards, and processing choices, all of which vary by harvest.
Operator
The estate is operated by Kanoria International. No other estates operated by this company are currently recorded in our directory.
Certifications & Ethics
Goomtee holds certification from the Ethical Tea Partnership, an industry body that works to improve social and environmental conditions on tea estates through independent audits and continuous improvement programmes. For buyers, this certification signals a commitment to standards covering worker welfare, health and safety, and environmental stewardship, supported by regular third-party verification.
Location & Neighbouring Estates
Goomtee Tea Estate lies at 26.8519, 88.3241 in Darjeeling, India. Its 1010 m elevation is the 7th highest of 8 estates we map in Darjeeling. The nearest estates in the TeaTrade directory, measured point-to-point from these coordinates, are:
- Sepoydhoorah — under 1 km away · West Bengal
- Rohini Tea Estate — 4.1 km away · Subash Ghisingh Marg
- Nurbong — 4.3 km away · West Bengal
- Castleton Tea Estate — 5.6 km away · West Bengal
- Singell Tea Estate — 6.0 km away · Kurseong
Estates at a Similar Altitude to Goomtee Tea Estate
Elevation shapes how slowly leaf matures, so we match Goomtee Tea Estate (1,010 m) with estates within 150 m of its height that are not its neighbours. Each is shown with its own 2025 climate. Goomtee Tea Estate recorded 2,805 mm in 2025, within 5% of the 2,817 mm average across these estates, so altitude explains most of its rainfall.
| Estate | Where | Elevation | Rain 2025 | Mean high |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Harangala | Central Province, Sri Lanka | 1,011 m | 4,013 mm | 24.0 °C |
| IGEMBE (Kiegoi \u0026 Igembe Factory) | Igembe South, Kenya | 1,008 m | 1,042 mm | 26.7 °C |
| Vellaioya Estate | Avissawella - Hatton - Nuwara Eliya Hwy, Sri Lanka | 1,008 m | 4,627 mm | 24.2 °C |
| Namingomba Tea Estates Limited | Thyolo, Malawi | 1,022 m | 1,525 mm | 24.1 °C |
| Bitaco / La Cumbre | Yumbo, Colombia | 990 m | 2,878 mm | 27.0 °C |
Goomtee Tea Estate Compared with Darjeeling
In Darjeeling, Goomtee Tea Estate is wetter than 71% of the others by 2025 rainfall; lower than 86% of the others by elevation; warmer than 86% of the others by daytime temperature. The table sets Goomtee Tea Estate against the 7 other estates we map in Darjeeling, so you can see whether it is typical for its region or an outlier.
| Measure | Goomtee Tea Estate | Region median | Region range |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elevation | 1,010 m | 2,100 m | 923 to 2,100 m |
| Annual rainfall (2025) | 2,805 mm | 2,294 mm | 2,294 to 4,758 mm |
| Mean daily high | 22.5 °C | 16.9 °C | 16.9 to 23.4 °C |
| Mean overnight low | 16.1 °C | 9.3 °C | 9.3 to 14.4 °C |
Observed Climate at Goomtee Tea Estate (2025)
ERA5 reanalysis data modelled for Goomtee Tea Estate’s coordinates recorded 2,805 mm of precipitation across calendar year 2025. The wettest month was August (599 mm) and the driest was December (1 mm). Daytime highs averaged 22.5 °C and overnight lows 16.1 °C over the year; July was the warmest month and February the coolest.
| Metric | 2025 value |
|---|---|
| Annual precipitation | 2,805 mm |
| Wettest month | August (599 mm) |
| Driest month | December (1 mm) |
| Mean daily high | 22.5 °C |
| Mean overnight low | 16.1 °C |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Goomtee Tea Estate located?
Goomtee Tea Estate is in Darjeeling, India, at coordinates 26.8519, 88.3241, at an elevation of about 1010 metres.
Who operates Goomtee Tea Estate?
Goomtee Tea Estate is operated by Kanoria International, according to public supply-chain records.
What type of tea does Goomtee Tea Estate produce?
Goomtee Tea Estate is recorded as producing black tea.
What certifications does Goomtee Tea Estate hold?
Goomtee Tea Estate is recorded as holding the following certification(s): Ethical Tea Partnership.
How much rain does Goomtee Tea Estate receive?
ERA5 reanalysis data for the estate's coordinates recorded 2,805 mm of precipitation in 2025, peaking in August (599 mm).
How does Goomtee Tea Estate compare with estates at a similar elevation?
Estates at a similar elevation recorded about 2,817 mm of rain in 2025, close to the 2,805 mm at Goomtee Tea Estate.
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].
