In short: Welbeck Tea Estate is a black tea producer in Tamil Nadu, India, operated by Stanes Amalgamated at an elevation of 2,077 metres and recorded as supplying Morrisons.
Welbeck Tea Estate is a black tea producer located in Tamil Nadu, India, at an elevation of 2,077 metres. The estate is operated by Stanes Amalgamated and is recorded as supplying Morrisons, the British supermarket chain.
Terroir & Climate
At 2,077 metres, Welbeck operates at a high elevation typical of premium South Indian tea cultivation. Estates at this altitude in Tamil Nadu generally experience cooler temperatures and greater diurnal variation than lowland producers, factors that tend to slow leaf maturation and encourage the accumulation of flavour compounds. The climatic conditions at this latitude and elevation typically support year-round growth, though the monsoon cycle tends to influence flush quality and processing schedules.
High-elevation sites in this region often benefit from mist cover and well-distributed rainfall, both of which tend to promote even canopy development. Soils in the Tamil Nadu highlands are generally acidic and well-drained, characteristics that typically favour Camellia sinensis var. assamica cultivars. The altitude tends to moderate temperature extremes, creating conditions that many growers associate with bright liquors and defined character in the finished leaf.
Tea Produced
Welbeck produces black tea, the dominant style of the Tamil Nadu highlands. Estates at this elevation in the region typically yield teas with brisk, clean profiles and good colour in the cup. High-grown South Indian blacks often display a balance of body and brightness, with the slower-growing leaf tending to develop more nuanced character than teas from lower altitudes. The processing traditions of the region generally favour orthodox and CTC manufacture, both of which are widely used to meet diverse market requirements.
Supply Chain & Market Position
Welbeck is recorded as supplying Morrisons, one of the United Kingdom's major supermarket chains. This relationship places the estate within the supply chain of a retail buyer that sources tea for own-label and branded products serving a mass-market consumer base. Supplying a grocer of Morrisons' scale typically requires consistent volume, quality assurance, and the ability to meet the traceability and ethical standards that British supermarkets have progressively adopted.
- Recorded supplier to Morrisons
Operator
Welbeck Tea Estate is operated by Stanes Amalgamated, a company with historical roots in the South Indian plantation sector. Stanes Amalgamated has been involved in tea, coffee, and agricultural services in the region for well over a century, and its portfolio has included estate management and supply-chain coordination for domestic and export markets. The company's experience in the Tamil Nadu tea industry positions it as an established actor in the region's commercial landscape.
Location & Neighbouring Estates
Welbeck Tea Estate lies at 11.3764, 76.6844 in Tamil Nadu, India. Its 2077 m elevation is the 3rd highest of 11 estates we map in Tamil Nadu. The nearest estates in the TeaTrade directory, measured point-to-point from these coordinates, are:
- Glenfern Estate — 4.6 km away
- Chamraj Tea Estate — 8.6 km away
- DUNSANDLE ESTATE — 11 km away
- Glenworth Tea Estate — 12 km away · The Nilgiris
- Parkside Tea Estate — 14 km away · Coonoor
Estates at a Similar Altitude to Welbeck Tea Estate
Elevation shapes how slowly leaf matures, so we match Welbeck Tea Estate (2,077 m) with estates within 150 m of its height that are not its neighbours. Each is shown with its own 2025 climate. Welbeck Tea Estate recorded 1,583 mm in 2025, 11% less than the 1,774 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tombe Tea Factory | Nairobi, Kenya | 2,076 m | 1,451 mm | 22.3 °C |
| Kenya Tea Development Agency, Ndarugu | Kiambu, Kenya | 2,081 m | 1,300 mm | 19.7 °C |
| Happy valley | West Bengal, India | 2,071 m | 2,294 mm | 17.1 °C |
| Barnesbeg Tea Estate | Darjeeling, India | 2,100 m | 2,294 mm | 16.9 °C |
| TEZA | Muramvya, Burundi | 2,118 m | 1,533 mm | 20.1 °C |
Welbeck Tea Estate Compared with Tamil Nadu
In Tamil Nadu, Welbeck Tea Estate is wetter than 50% of the others by 2025 rainfall; higher than 80% of the others by elevation; cooler than 90% of the others by daytime temperature. The table sets Welbeck Tea Estate against the 10 other estates we map in Tamil Nadu, so you can see whether it is typical for its region or an outlier.
| Measure | Welbeck Tea Estate | Region median | Region range |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elevation | 2,077 m | 1,870 m | 415 to 2,247 m |
| Annual rainfall (2025) | 1,583 mm | 1,736 mm | 798 to 3,631 mm |
| Mean daily high | 18.8 °C | 20.4 °C | 18.2 to 32.2 °C |
| Mean overnight low | 12.0 °C | 13.2 °C | 10.9 to 21.7 °C |
Observed Climate at Welbeck Tea Estate (2025)
ERA5 reanalysis data modelled for Welbeck Tea Estate’s coordinates recorded 1,583 mm of precipitation across calendar year 2025. The wettest month was May (358 mm) and the driest was February (7 mm). Daytime highs averaged 18.8 °C and overnight lows 12.0 °C over the year; May was the warmest month and December the coolest.
| Metric | 2025 value |
|---|---|
| Annual precipitation | 1,583 mm |
| Wettest month | May (358 mm) |
| Driest month | February (7 mm) |
| Mean daily high | 18.8 °C |
| Mean overnight low | 12.0 °C |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Welbeck Tea Estate located?
Welbeck Tea Estate is in Tamil Nadu, India, at coordinates 11.3764, 76.6844, at an elevation of about 2077 metres.
Who operates Welbeck Tea Estate?
Welbeck Tea Estate is operated by Stanes Amalgamated, according to public supply-chain records.
What type of tea does Welbeck Tea Estate produce?
Welbeck Tea Estate is recorded as producing black tea.
Which buyers does Welbeck Tea Estate supply?
Public supplier disclosures record Welbeck Tea Estate as supplying Morrisons.
How much rain does Welbeck Tea Estate receive?
ERA5 reanalysis data for the estate's coordinates recorded 1,583 mm of precipitation in 2025, peaking in May (358 mm).
How does Welbeck Tea Estate compare with estates at a similar elevation?
Welbeck Tea Estate recorded 1,583 mm in 2025, 11% less rain than the 1,774 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].
