In short: Chamong Tea Estate is a black tea producer in West Bengal, India, operated by Chamong Tee Exports Pvt. Ltd. and known to supply Sainsbury's.
Chamong Tea Estate is a black tea producer located in West Bengal, India, at an elevation of 1,445 metres. The estate is operated by Chamong Tee Exports Pvt. Ltd. and is recorded as supplying Sainsbury's, one of the United Kingdom's major supermarket chains.
Terroir & Climate
At 1,445 metres, Chamong occupies a mid-elevation position in West Bengal's tea-growing topography. Estates at this altitude typically experience cooler temperatures and greater diurnal variation than low-elevation plantations, factors that tend to slow leaf maturation and can contribute to more complex flavour development. The latitude of approximately 27°N places the estate within the Darjeeling belt, where the interplay of monsoon rains and dry periods generally shapes a distinct growing calendar.
The mid-altitude environment often brings morning mists and afternoon sun, conditions that estates in this band commonly associate with slower, more even growth. Drainage at this elevation is typically good, and the cooler nights tend to preserve volatile aromatics in the leaf. These geographic factors generally influence the character of teas grown in this part of West Bengal, though specific outcomes depend on a range of cultivation and processing choices.
Tea Produced
Chamong produces black tea, the dominant category in West Bengal's export market. Estates at similar elevations in this region often yield teas with a balance of body and briskness, and the mid-altitude character can lend itself to both muscatel notes and malty depth, depending on the flush and processing style. Black teas from this latitude and elevation typically exhibit a bright liquor and a flavour profile that ranges from floral and astringent in the spring to fuller and more rounded in the summer months.
Supply Chain & Market Position
Chamong Tea Estate is recorded as a supplier to Sainsbury's, indicating its integration into the British retail supply chain. Sainsbury's sources tea for both own-label products and branded partnerships, and the estate's inclusion in that network suggests it meets the volume, quality assurance, and traceability standards expected by major UK supermarkets. Supplying a retailer of Sainsbury's scale typically requires consistent output and the ability to navigate buyer audit and compliance frameworks, positioning Chamong within the commercial mainstream of India's export-oriented tea sector.
- Recorded supplier to Sainsbury's
Operator
Chamong Tea Estate is operated by Chamong Tee Exports Pvt. Ltd., a company that also manages six other estates recorded in our directory. This multi-estate operation suggests a portfolio approach to production, with the potential for aggregated processing, blending, and marketing. Operating multiple estates can offer logistical and commercial efficiencies, as well as the ability to supply buyers with diverse or consistent lots across a growing season.
Location & Neighbouring Estates
Chamong Tea Estate lies at 26.9575, 88.1420 in West Bengal, India. Its 1445 m elevation is the 11th highest of 24 estates we map in West Bengal. The nearest estates in the TeaTrade directory, measured point-to-point from these coordinates, are:
- Selimbong Tea Estate — 2.3 km away · Soolbongs Tea Garden
- Chamu Tea Garden — 3.8 km away · Chamu Tea Garden
- Pussimbing Tea Estate — 4.7 km away
- DHAJEA — 7.2 km away
- NAGRI FARM — 7.2 km away
Estates at a Similar Altitude to Chamong Tea Estate
Elevation shapes how slowly leaf matures, so we match Chamong Tea Estate (1,445 m) with estates within 150 m of its height that are not its neighbours. Each is shown with its own 2025 climate. Chamong Tea Estate recorded 2,552 mm in 2025, within 5% of the 2,529 mm average across these estates, so altitude explains most of its rainfall.
| Estate | Where | Elevation | Rain 2025 | Mean high |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kenya Tea Development Agency, Michimikuru | Meru, Kenya | 1,443 m | 770 mm | 24.6 °C |
| Maskeliya Plantations, Ampttiakande | Uva Province, Sri Lanka | 1,447 m | 2,308 mm | 23.1 °C |
| Bogawantalawa Plantations, Campion | Central Province, Sri Lanka | 1,442 m | 2,792 mm | 21.8 °C |
| Viriparai Super Tea Estate | Munnar, India | 1,452 m | 3,791 mm | 21.6 °C |
| Sinumbra Tea Estate | West Java, Indonesia | 1,431 m | 2,986 mm | 22.7 °C |
Chamong Tea Estate Compared with West Bengal
In West Bengal, Chamong Tea Estate is drier than 52% of the others by 2025 rainfall; higher than 57% of the others by elevation; cooler than 61% of the others by daytime temperature. The table sets Chamong Tea Estate 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 | Chamong Tea Estate | Region median | Region range |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elevation | 1,445 m | 1,324 m | 10 to 2,071 m |
| Annual rainfall (2025) | 2,552 mm | 2,552 mm | 1,859 to 2,870 mm |
| Mean daily high | 20.5 °C | 21.0 °C | 17.1 to 31.3 °C |
| Mean overnight low | 13.5 °C | 14.0 °C | 9.5 to 22.7 °C |
Observed Climate at Chamong Tea Estate (2025)
ERA5 reanalysis data modelled for Chamong Tea Estate’s coordinates recorded 2,552 mm of precipitation across calendar year 2025. The wettest month was August (592 mm) and the driest was December (5 mm). Daytime highs averaged 20.5 °C and overnight lows 13.5 °C over the year; July was the warmest month and February the coolest.
| Metric | 2025 value |
|---|---|
| Annual precipitation | 2,552 mm |
| Wettest month | August (592 mm) |
| Driest month | December (5 mm) |
| Mean daily high | 20.5 °C |
| Mean overnight low | 13.5 °C |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Chamong Tea Estate located?
Chamong Tea Estate is in West Bengal, India, at coordinates 26.9575, 88.1420, at an elevation of about 1445 metres.
Who operates Chamong Tea Estate?
Chamong Tea Estate is operated by Chamong Tee Exports Pvt. Ltd., according to public supply-chain records.
What type of tea does Chamong Tea Estate produce?
Chamong Tea Estate is recorded as producing black tea.
Which buyers does Chamong Tea Estate supply?
Public supplier disclosures record Chamong Tea Estate as supplying Sainsbury's.
How much rain does Chamong Tea Estate receive?
ERA5 reanalysis data for the estate's coordinates recorded 2,552 mm of precipitation in 2025, peaking in August (592 mm).
How does Chamong Tea Estate compare with estates at a similar elevation?
Estates at a similar elevation recorded about 2,529 mm of rain in 2025, close to the 2,552 mm at Chamong 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].
