In short: Dhajea is a black tea estate in West Bengal, India, at 1,244 metres, operated by Chamong Tee Exports Pvt. Ltd. and recorded as a supplier to Morrisons.
Dhajea is a tea estate in West Bengal, India, situated at an elevation of 1,244 metres. It is operated by Chamong Tee Exports Pvt. Ltd., a company active across multiple tea-growing districts in the region. The estate is recorded as a supplier to Morrisons, the British supermarket chain, and produces black tea.
Terroir & Climate
At 1,244 metres, Dhajea occupies a mid-elevation band in West Bengal's tea country, where estates typically experience cooler temperatures and a more pronounced diurnal range than those on the plains. This altitude generally allows for a slower maturation of the leaf, which can contribute to greater complexity in the cup. The estate's position at approximately 27° N places it in a monsoon-influenced climate zone, where rainfall patterns and mist cover tend to play a significant role in shaping the growing season.
Estates at this elevation in West Bengal often contend with steep terrain and variable microclimates, factors that can introduce diversity in leaf character even within a single property. The cooler nights typical of this altitude range tend to favour the retention of certain volatile compounds in the leaf, while the intensity of sunlight at higher elevations generally encourages robust vegetative growth during the active flush periods.
Tea Produced
Dhajea produces black tea, the dominant style in West Bengal's mid-elevation estates. Teas from this altitude band in the region typically yield a brisk, full-bodied cup with a balance of malt and astringency. Depending on the season and processing, estates at similar elevations often produce liquors ranging from bright and coppery to darker, more robust infusions with notes that can include dried fruit, wood, and a characteristic muscatel character during the second flush, though the expression of these traits varies considerably year to year and across different sections of a garden.
Supply Chain & Market Position
Dhajea's recorded supply relationship with Morrisons places it within the orbit of major British grocery retail. Morrisons sources tea for both own-label products and branded lines stocked in its stores, and estates that supply such buyers are typically required to meet consistent volume and quality benchmarks. The presence of a UK supermarket as a known buyer suggests that Dhajea's output is channelled, at least in part, through established export networks serving the mass-market segment, where price competitiveness and traceability are key procurement criteria.
- Recorded supplier to Morrisons
Operator
Chamong Tee Exports Pvt. Ltd. operates Dhajea alongside six other estates recorded in our directory. The company is an established player in the Darjeeling and wider West Bengal tea industry, with a portfolio that spans multiple growing districts. Multi-estate operators of this scale typically benefit from economies of scope in processing, logistics, and market access, and are often able to offer buyers blended or single-garden lots depending on commercial requirements.
Location & Neighbouring Estates
DHAJEA lies at 26.9209, 88.2023 in West Bengal, India. Its 1244 m elevation is the joint 15th highest of 24 estates we map in West Bengal. The nearest estates in the TeaTrade directory, measured point-to-point from these coordinates, are:
- NAGRI FARM — under 1 km away
- Thurbo Tea Estate — 4.0 km away
- Seeyok Tea Garden — 4.5 km away · Mirik
- Chamu Tea Garden — 4.7 km away · Chamu Tea Garden
- Selimbong Tea Estate — 5.0 km away · Soolbongs Tea Garden
Estates at a Similar Altitude to DHAJEA
Elevation shapes how slowly leaf matures, so we match DHAJEA (1,244 m) with estates within 150 m of its height that are not its neighbours. Each is shown with its own 2025 climate. DHAJEA recorded 2,778 mm in 2025, 15% more than the 2,419 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wattegoda Estate | Watagoda Estate Road, Sri Lanka | 1,246 m | 4,232 mm | 22.8 °C |
| Guizhou Tongren Gui Tea Co., Ltd. | Guiyang, China | 1,241 m | 1,466 mm | 19.9 °C |
| Green Fountain Yunnan Tea Co., Ltd.Mangbai | Yunnan Province, China | 1,248 m | 2,424 mm | 24.0 °C |
| Gold Buds Uva Tea | Uva Province, Sri Lanka | 1,248 m | 2,308 mm | 24.8 °C |
| Uganda Tea Corporation Ltd., Luwala Tea Estates Ltd | Lugazi, Uganda | 1,239 m | 1,664 mm | 26.7 °C |
DHAJEA Compared with West Bengal
In West Bengal, DHAJEA is wetter than 74% of the others by 2025 rainfall; lower than 65% of the others by elevation; cooler than 52% of the others by daytime temperature. The table sets DHAJEA 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 | DHAJEA | Region median | Region range |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elevation | 1,244 m | 1,332 m | 10 to 2,071 m |
| Annual rainfall (2025) | 2,778 mm | 2,552 mm | 1,859 to 2,870 mm |
| Mean daily high | 21.0 °C | 21.0 °C | 17.1 to 31.3 °C |
| Mean overnight low | 14.6 °C | 14.0 °C | 9.5 to 22.7 °C |
Observed Climate at DHAJEA (2025)
ERA5 reanalysis data modelled for DHAJEA’s coordinates recorded 2,778 mm of precipitation across calendar year 2025. The wettest month was August (591 mm) and the driest was December (2 mm). Daytime highs averaged 21.0 °C and overnight lows 14.6 °C over the year; July was the warmest month and February the coolest.
| Metric | 2025 value |
|---|---|
| Annual precipitation | 2,778 mm |
| Wettest month | August (591 mm) |
| Driest month | December (2 mm) |
| Mean daily high | 21.0 °C |
| Mean overnight low | 14.6 °C |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is DHAJEA located?
DHAJEA is in West Bengal, India, at coordinates 26.9209, 88.2023, at an elevation of about 1244 metres.
Who operates DHAJEA?
DHAJEA is operated by CHAMONG TEE EXPORTS PVT. LTD., according to public supply-chain records.
What type of tea does DHAJEA produce?
DHAJEA is recorded as producing black tea.
Which buyers does DHAJEA supply?
Public supplier disclosures record DHAJEA as supplying Morrisons.
How much rain does DHAJEA receive?
ERA5 reanalysis data for the estate's coordinates recorded 2,778 mm of precipitation in 2025, peaking in August (591 mm).
How does DHAJEA compare with estates at a similar elevation?
DHAJEA recorded 2,778 mm in 2025, 15% more rain than the 2,419 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].