Ambootia

Ambootia is a tea estate in West Bengal, India, situated at 979 metres above sea level. The estate is operated by Darjeeling Organic Tea Estates, which manages six other estates recorded in this directory. Ambootia produces black tea and is known to supply Morrisons, the UK supermarket chain.

Terroir & Climate

At 979 metres elevation in West Bengal, Ambootia lies within a zone that typically experiences the interplay of monsoon rainfall and Himalayan foothill microclimates. Estates at this altitude generally benefit from cooler temperatures and diurnal variation that tend to slow leaf maturation, potentially contributing to the accumulation of compounds associated with flavour complexity. The latitude of approximately 27°N places the estate in a region where the growing season is often punctuated by distinct wet and dry phases.

Mid-elevation gardens in this part of West Bengal often contend with mist and cloud cover during the monsoon months, which can moderate direct solar exposure and influence the pace of photosynthesis. Drainage and slope orientation typically play significant roles in determining microclimate at the bush level. Estates in this elevation band generally produce teas that reflect the balance between warmth and altitude-driven restraint, though specific outcomes depend on cultivation practices and processing choices.

Tea Produced

Ambootia produces black tea, the category that dominates output in this region of West Bengal. Estates at comparable elevations in the Darjeeling area tend to yield black teas with a range of character depending on flush and processing: first-flush productions often exhibit lighter, more floral or astringent profiles, while second-flush teas from mid-elevation gardens commonly develop fuller body and the muscatel notes for which the region is known. Autumnal harvests generally produce teas with mellower, rounded character. The specific cup profile of Ambootia's output will depend on plucking standards, withering conditions, and oxidation management, but the estate's elevation and location suggest the potential for teas with moderate body and aromatic complexity typical of West Bengal's mid-altitude gardens.

Supply Chain & Market Position

Ambootia is recorded as supplying Morrisons, one of the United Kingdom's major supermarket chains. This relationship places the estate within a supply chain serving the retail sector, where volume, consistency, and traceability are typically key purchasing criteria. Supplying a large British retailer suggests that Ambootia's production meets the quality benchmarks and audit requirements common in mainstream grocery tea programmes, and that its output is oriented toward the consumer rather than specialist or auction-only channels.

• Recorded supplier to  Morrisons

Operator

Darjeeling Organic Tea Estates operates Ambootia and six other estates recorded in this directory. The company's portfolio of holdings indicates a significant presence in the West Bengal tea sector. Operating multiple estates can afford logistical and processing efficiencies, as well as the ability to offer blended or diversified product ranges to buyers. The scale of the operation suggests established infrastructure and supply-chain relationships within the region.

Location & Neighbouring Estates

Ambootia lies at 26.8800, 88.2490 in West Bengal, India. Its 979 m elevation is the 18th highest of 24 estates we map in West Bengal. The nearest estates in the TeaTrade directory, measured point-to-point from these coordinates, are:

• Monteviot — 1.5 km away
• Castleton Tea Estate — 3.0 km away
• Singell Tea Estate — 3.5 km away · Kurseong
• Jungpana Tea Estate — 4.2 km away
• Singbulli Tea Estate — 4.6 km away · Singbulli Tea Garden

Estates at a Similar Altitude to Ambootia

Elevation shapes how slowly leaf matures, so we match Ambootia (979 m) with estates within 150 m of its height that are not its neighbours. Each is shown with its own 2025 climate. Ambootia recorded 2,805 mm in 2025, 16% more than the 2,415 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
Bah Butong Estate	Simalungun Regency, Indonesia	979 m	2,437 mm	25.5 °C
Pussellawa Plantations, Rothschild	Central Province, Sri Lanka	983 m	2,526 mm	24.9 °C
Satemwa Tea Estates Limited, Satemwa	Thyolo, Malawi	974 m	1,525 mm	24.1 °C
Balangoda Plantations, Debedde	Uva Province, Sri Lanka	972 m	2,709 mm	26.2 °C
Bitaco / La Cumbre	Yumbo, Colombia	990 m	2,878 mm	27.0 °C

Ambootia Compared with West Bengal

In West Bengal, Ambootia is wetter than 87% of the others by 2025 rainfall; lower than 74% of the others by elevation; warmer than 74% of the others by daytime temperature. The table sets Ambootia 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	Ambootia	Region median	Region range
Elevation	979 m	1,332 m	10 to 2,071 m
Annual rainfall (2025)	2,805 mm	2,552 mm	1,859 to 2,870 mm
Mean daily high	22.6 °C	21.0 °C	17.1 to 31.3 °C
Mean overnight low	16.1 °C	14.0 °C	9.5 to 22.7 °C

Observed Climate at Ambootia (2025)

ERA5 reanalysis data modelled for Ambootia’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 22.6 °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	22.6 °C
Mean overnight low	16.1 °C

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Ambootia located?

Ambootia is in West Bengal, India, at coordinates 26.8800, 88.2490, at an elevation of about 979 metres.

Who operates Ambootia?

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

What type of tea does Ambootia produce?

Ambootia is recorded as producing black tea.

Which buyers does Ambootia supply?

Public supplier disclosures record Ambootia as supplying Morrisons.

How much rain does Ambootia receive?

ERA5 reanalysis data for the estate's coordinates recorded 2,805 mm of precipitation in 2025, peaking in August (599 mm).

How does Ambootia compare with estates at a similar elevation?

Ambootia recorded 2,805 mm in 2025, 16% more rain than the 2,415 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].