In short: Ging Tea Estate is a black tea producer in West Bengal, India, operated by Chamong Tee Exports Pvt. Ltd. and known to supply Morrisons and Sainsbury's.
Ging Tea Estate is a black tea producer located in West Bengal, India, at an elevation of 1,724 metres. The estate is operated by Chamong Tee Exports Pvt. Ltd. and holds certification from the Ethical Tea Partnership. Ging is recorded as a supplier to two major UK supermarket chains, Morrisons and Sainsbury's.
Terroir & Climate
At 1,724 metres above sea level, Ging occupies a high-elevation site within West Bengal's tea-growing belt. Estates at this altitude typically experience cooler temperatures and greater diurnal variation than their low-elevation counterparts, conditions that tend to slow leaf maturation and can contribute to more complex biochemical development in the plucked leaf. The latitude of approximately 27° north places the estate in a zone where the monsoon cycle generally exerts significant influence over the growing calendar.
High-altitude gardens in this region often contend with mist, cloud cover, and seasonal rainfall patterns that shape both yield and leaf character. The cooler ambient temperatures associated with this elevation tend to favour slower, more gradual growth, while the interplay of sunlight, moisture, and altitude can influence the concentration of polyphenols and other compounds that underpin a tea's structure and keeping quality.
Tea Produced
Ging produces black tea, the style most commonly associated with high-elevation West Bengal estates. Teas from gardens at this altitude in the region typically offer a balance of body and brightness, with the slower leaf growth often contributing to a more structured cup. Depending on plucking season and manufacturing choices, black teas from such elevations can range from brisk and aromatic to fuller-bodied expressions with darker, more rounded profiles, though specific character varies considerably with flush and processing.
Supply Chain & Market Position
Ging's recorded customer base includes Morrisons and Sainsbury's, two of the United Kingdom's largest supermarket chains. This relationship positions the estate as a supplier within the mainstream retail segment, where volume, consistency, and certification credentials are typically weighted heavily in sourcing decisions. Supply to major multiples of this scale generally requires both reliable production capacity and adherence to ethical and quality standards that align with retailer due-diligence expectations.
- Recorded supplier to Morrisons
- Recorded supplier to Sainsbury's
Operator
Ging is operated by Chamong Tee Exports Pvt. Ltd., a company with a portfolio of tea estates across India's principal growing regions. Chamong operates six other estates recorded in our directory, making it a significant multi-garden operator with consolidated experience in production, certification management, and export logistics. This scale often facilitates access to international buyers and enables estates within the group to meet the volume and traceability requirements of large retail customers.
Certifications & Ethics
Ging Tea Estate is certified by the Ethical Tea Partnership, a membership organisation that works with tea producers and buyers to improve working conditions and environmental practices on estates. ETP certification indicates that the estate has undergone assessment against the partnership's standards, which cover labour rights, health and safety, and environmental management. For buyers, particularly those in the retail sector, ETP membership serves as a recognised benchmark of ethical due diligence and ongoing commitment to responsible sourcing.
Location & Neighbouring Estates
Ging Tea Estate lies at 27.0615, 88.2765 in West Bengal, India. Its 1724 m elevation is the joint 3rd highest of 24 estates we map in West Bengal. The nearest estates in the TeaTrade directory, measured point-to-point from these coordinates, are:
- Bannockburn Tea Estate — under 1 km away
- Phoobsering Tea Estate — under 1 km away
- Happy valley — 1.9 km away
- Potong Tea Garden — 2.4 km away · Darjeeling
- Glenburn Tea Estate — 2.5 km away · Darjeeling
Estates at a Similar Altitude to Ging Tea Estate
Elevation shapes how slowly leaf matures, so we match Ging Tea Estate (1,724 m) with estates within 150 m of its height that are not its neighbours. Each is shown with its own 2025 climate. Ging Tea Estate recorded 2,294 mm in 2025, 38% more than the 1,662 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gumaro | Addis Ababa, Ethiopia | 1,725 m | 1,663 mm | 25.0 °C |
| Green Fountain Yunnan Tea Co., Ltd- Lailong | Yunnan Province, China | 1,718 m | 2,028 mm | 21.8 °C |
| SITOI (Sitoi Factory) | P.O. Box Lantana Rd, Kenya | 1,713 m | 792 mm | 24.8 °C |
| Rukuriri Tea Factory | RUKURIRI TEA FACTORY, Kenya | 1,711 m | 1,029 mm | 21.4 °C |
| High Forest Tea Estate | Dudley Senanayake Mawatha, Sri Lanka | 1,744 m | 2,796 mm | 20.4 °C |
Ging Tea Estate Compared with West Bengal
In West Bengal, Ging Tea Estate is drier than 91% of the others by 2025 rainfall; higher than 83% of the others by elevation; cooler than 91% of the others by daytime temperature. The table sets Ging 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 | Ging Tea Estate | Region median | Region range |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elevation | 1,724 m | 1,324 m | 10 to 2,071 m |
| Annual rainfall (2025) | 2,294 mm | 2,552 mm | 1,859 to 2,870 mm |
| Mean daily high | 19.3 °C | 21.0 °C | 17.1 to 31.3 °C |
| Mean overnight low | 11.7 °C | 14.0 °C | 9.5 to 22.7 °C |
Observed Climate at Ging Tea Estate (2025)
ERA5 reanalysis data modelled for Ging Tea Estate’s coordinates recorded 2,294 mm of precipitation across calendar year 2025. The wettest month was August (644 mm) and the driest was December (10 mm). Daytime highs averaged 19.3 °C and overnight lows 11.7 °C over the year; July was the warmest month and February the coolest.
| Metric | 2025 value |
|---|---|
| Annual precipitation | 2,294 mm |
| Wettest month | August (644 mm) |
| Driest month | December (10 mm) |
| Mean daily high | 19.3 °C |
| Mean overnight low | 11.7 °C |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Ging Tea Estate located?
Ging Tea Estate is in West Bengal, India, at coordinates 27.0615, 88.2765, at an elevation of about 1724 metres.
Who operates Ging Tea Estate?
Ging Tea Estate is operated by Chamong Tee Exports Pvt. Ltd., according to public supply-chain records.
What type of tea does Ging Tea Estate produce?
Ging Tea Estate is recorded as producing black tea.
Which buyers does Ging Tea Estate supply?
Public supplier disclosures record Ging Tea Estate as supplying Morrisons, Sainsbury's.
What certifications does Ging Tea Estate hold?
Ging Tea Estate is recorded as holding the following certification(s): Ethical Tea Partnership.
How much rain does Ging Tea Estate receive?
ERA5 reanalysis data for the estate's coordinates recorded 2,294 mm of precipitation in 2025, peaking in August (644 mm).
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].
