Namring Tea Estate

Namring Tea Estate is a black tea producer located in the Darjeeling region of India, at an elevation of 923 metres. The estate is operated by Darjeeling Tea & Chinchona Association Ltd and maintains a workforce of 1,922. No buyer relationships are publicly recorded for this estate.

Terroir & Climate

At 923 metres above sea level, Namring sits within the mid-elevation band typical of many Darjeeling gardens, where the interplay of altitude, latitude, and the Himalayan microclimate tends to shape both the pace of leaf development and the biochemical composition of the plucked material. Estates at this elevation generally experience cooler temperatures than lowland gardens, which can slow photosynthesis and allow for a more gradual accumulation of secondary metabolites in the leaf.

The Darjeeling region's monsoon pattern and diurnal temperature variation—common at this latitude and altitude—typically influence the estate's seasonal flushes. First flush teas from mid-elevation gardens often exhibit briskness and lighter body, while second flush production can develop greater complexity as the leaf matures under longer daylight hours and warmer daytime conditions. The specific terroir of each garden varies with aspect, soil type, and drainage, but altitude remains a key determinant of cup character across the region.

Tea Produced

Namring produces black tea, the dominant category in Darjeeling's output. Mid-elevation estates in the region typically yield teas with moderate astringency and a balance between brightness and body, though individual flush and manufacturing choices introduce considerable variation. First flush blacks from gardens at this altitude often present floral or green notes, while second flush production may develop the muscatel character for which Darjeeling is known. The cup profile will depend heavily on plucking standards, withering duration, and oxidation management, all of which vary by season and factory practice.

Operator

The estate is operated by Darjeeling Tea & Chinchona Association Ltd, a company whose involvement in the region reflects the longstanding institutional presence of joint-stock enterprises in Darjeeling's tea sector. No other estates operated by this company are currently recorded in our directory.

Location & Neighbouring Estates

Namring Tea Estate lies at 27.0173, 88.3871 in Darjeeling, India. Its 923 m elevation is the lowest of 8 estates we map in Darjeeling. The nearest estates in the TeaTrade directory, measured point-to-point from these coordinates, are:

• Teesta Valley Tea Estate — 2.2 km away · Dist
• Tukdah Tea Estate — 3.5 km away · West Bengal
• Glenburn Tea Estate — 11 km away
• Bannockburn Tea Estate — 12 km away · West Bengal
• Ging Tea Estate — 12 km away · West Bengal

Estates at a Similar Altitude to Namring Tea Estate

Elevation shapes how slowly leaf matures, so we match Namring Tea Estate (923 m) with estates within 150 m of its height that are not its neighbours. Each is shown with its own 2025 climate. Namring Tea Estate recorded 3,324 mm in 2025, 45% more than the 2,293 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
Roscommon Estate, Wanganella	Chimanimani, Zimbabwe	928 m	1,101 mm	27.0 °C
Mangshi Zhicheng Tea Industry Limited Company	Dehong City, China	931 m	1,755 mm	26.2 °C
Pasir Malang Tea Estate	Malang Regency, Indonesia	933 m	3,891 mm	25.1 °C
Guranse Tea Estate Pvt. Ltd. - Primary Processing, Refining, and Packing	Koshi Hwy, Nepal	938 m	2,512 mm	24.0 °C
Namunukula Plantations, Kinellan	Uva Province, Sri Lanka	907 m	2,206 mm	26.0 °C

Namring Tea Estate Compared with Darjeeling

In Darjeeling, Namring Tea Estate is wetter than 86% of the others by 2025 rainfall; the lowest of the 8 estates by elevation; the warmest of the 8 estates by daytime temperature. The table sets Namring 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	Namring Tea Estate	Region median	Region range
Elevation	923 m	2,100 m	1,010 to 2,100 m
Annual rainfall (2025)	3,324 mm	2,294 mm	2,294 to 4,758 mm
Mean daily high	23.4 °C	16.9 °C	16.9 to 22.5 °C
Mean overnight low	14.4 °C	9.3 °C	9.3 to 16.1 °C

Observed Climate at Namring Tea Estate (2025)

ERA5 reanalysis data modelled for Namring Tea Estate’s coordinates recorded 3,324 mm of precipitation across calendar year 2025. The wettest month was August (788 mm) and the driest was December (0 mm). Daytime highs averaged 23.4 °C and overnight lows 14.4 °C over the year; July was the warmest month and January the coolest.

Metric	2025 value
Annual precipitation	3,324 mm
Wettest month	August (788 mm)
Driest month	December (0 mm)
Mean daily high	23.4 °C
Mean overnight low	14.4 °C

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Namring Tea Estate located?

Namring Tea Estate is in Darjeeling, India, at coordinates 27.0173, 88.3871, at an elevation of about 923 metres.

Who operates Namring Tea Estate?

Namring Tea Estate is operated by Darjeeling Tea & Chinchona Association Ltd, according to public supply-chain records.

What type of tea does Namring Tea Estate produce?

Namring Tea Estate is recorded as producing black tea.

How much rain does Namring Tea Estate receive?

ERA5 reanalysis data for the estate's coordinates recorded 3,324 mm of precipitation in 2025, peaking in August (788 mm).

How does Namring Tea Estate compare with estates at a similar elevation?

Namring Tea Estate recorded 3,324 mm in 2025, 45% more rain than the 2,293 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].