Aloobari

Aloobari is a tea estate located in West Bengal, India, at an elevation of 698 metres. It is operated by Darjeeling Organic Tea Estates, a company that manages a portfolio of estates in the region. The estate is known to supply Morrisons, the British supermarket chain, and produces black tea.

Terroir & Climate

At 698 metres above sea level, Aloobari occupies a mid-elevation position within the Darjeeling tea-growing belt of West Bengal. Estates at this altitude typically experience a growing environment that balances the cooler temperatures and slower leaf maturation found at higher elevations with the warmer, more vigorous growth conditions of the lower valleys. This intermediate zone generally allows for a reasonably extended growing season while still benefiting from the diurnal temperature variation that tends to concentrate flavour compounds in the leaf.

West Bengal's tea-growing regions are subject to the influence of monsoon patterns, and estates at this latitude and elevation often see distinct wet and dry periods that shape the annual flush cycle. The cooler months typically slow vegetative growth, while the arrival of spring warmth and pre-monsoon moisture tends to trigger the first flush. Mid-elevation gardens such as this one often produce leaf that balances the delicacy of high-grown teas with greater body and resilience in the cup.

Tea Produced

Aloobari produces black tea. Estates in this part of West Bengal at similar elevations typically yield black teas with a rounded character—less ethereal than the highest-altitude Darjeeling gardens, yet often showing good depth, moderate astringency, and a balance between floral or fruity top notes and a malty or biscuity base. The mid-elevation profile tends to deliver teas that perform well in blends and appeal to buyers seeking consistency and approachability rather than the most delicate or expensive lots.

Supply Chain & Market Position

Aloobari is recorded as supplying Morrisons, one of the United Kingdom's largest supermarket chains. This relationship places the estate within the high-volume, quality-conscious segment of the retail supply chain, where consistency, traceability, and competitive pricing are paramount. Supplying a major British grocer indicates that Aloobari's output meets the standards for own-label or branded lines destined for a mass-market consumer base, and suggests the estate is integrated into a supply network capable of meeting the logistical and compliance requirements of large-scale retail.

• Recorded supplier to  Morrisons

Operator

Aloobari is operated by Darjeeling Organic Tea Estates, a company that manages multiple tea-growing properties in the region. Our directory records six other estates under the same operator, indicating a significant regional footprint and the economies of scale that come with multi-estate management. This structure typically allows for shared infrastructure, centralised quality control, and coordinated marketing, all of which can enhance the competitiveness of individual gardens within the portfolio.

Location & Neighbouring Estates

Aloobari lies at 27.0757, 88.2032 in West Bengal, India. Its 698 m elevation is the 22nd highest of 24 estates we map in West Bengal. The nearest estates in the TeaTrade directory, measured point-to-point from these coordinates, are:

• Chongtong — under 1 km away · Darjeeling. West Bengal
• Soom Tea Estate — 2.8 km away
• Lingia Tea Estate — 4.2 km away
• SHREE DWARIKA — 4.8 km away
• TUMSONG — 5.3 km away

Estates at a Similar Altitude to Aloobari

Elevation shapes how slowly leaf matures, so we match Aloobari (698 m) with estates within 150 m of its height that are not its neighbours. Each is shown with its own 2025 climate. Aloobari recorded 2,870 mm in 2025, 6% more than the 2,710 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
Lichuan Qijing Farm	Hubei Province, China	697 m	1,684 mm	21.4 °C
LUJERI TEA ESTATES LTD, Sukambizi	MULANJE, Malawi	696 m	3,738 mm	25.6 °C
Wamba Tea Estate	Mutasa, Zimbabwe	708 m	2,156 mm	26.0 °C
LIMBULI	Mulanje, Malawi	680 m	3,220 mm	25.8 °C
Zion Hill	Central Province, Sri Lanka	717 m	2,750 mm	26.5 °C

Aloobari Compared with West Bengal

In West Bengal, Aloobari is the wettest of the 24 estates by 2025 rainfall; lower than 91% of the others by elevation; warmer than 91% of the others by daytime temperature. The table sets Aloobari against the 23 other estates we map in West Bengal, so you can see whether it is typical for its region or an outlier.

Measure	Aloobari	Region median	Region range
Elevation	698 m	1,332 m	10 to 2,071 m
Annual rainfall (2025)	2,870 mm	2,552 mm	1,859 to 2,805 mm
Mean daily high	26.8 °C	21.0 °C	17.1 to 31.3 °C
Mean overnight low	15.5 °C	14.0 °C	9.5 to 22.7 °C

Observed Climate at Aloobari (2025)

ERA5 reanalysis data modelled for Aloobari’s coordinates recorded 2,870 mm of precipitation across calendar year 2025. The wettest month was August (900 mm) and the driest was December (0 mm). Daytime highs averaged 26.8 °C and overnight lows 15.5 °C over the year; July was the warmest month and January the coolest.

Metric	2025 value
Annual precipitation	2,870 mm
Wettest month	August (900 mm)
Driest month	December (0 mm)
Mean daily high	26.8 °C
Mean overnight low	15.5 °C

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Aloobari located?

Aloobari is in West Bengal, India, at coordinates 27.0757, 88.2032, at an elevation of about 698 metres.

Who operates Aloobari?

Aloobari is operated by Darjeeling Organic Tea Estates, according to public supply-chain records.

What type of tea does Aloobari produce?

Aloobari is recorded as producing black tea.

Which buyers does Aloobari supply?

Public supplier disclosures record Aloobari as supplying Morrisons.

How much rain does Aloobari receive?

ERA5 reanalysis data for the estate's coordinates recorded 2,870 mm of precipitation in 2025, peaking in August (900 mm).

How does Aloobari compare with estates at a similar elevation?

Aloobari recorded 2,870 mm in 2025, 6% more rain than the 2,710 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].