In short: Lingia 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.
Lingia Tea Estate is a black tea producer located in West Bengal, India, at an altitude of 1,332 metres. The estate is operated by Chamong Tee Exports Pvt. Ltd. and is recorded as supplying two major British supermarket chains: Morrisons and Sainsbury's. It holds certification from the Ethical Tea Partnership.
Terroir & Climate
Positioned at 1,332 metres in West Bengal's tea-growing belt, Lingia occupies a mid-elevation zone that typically experiences moderate temperatures and distinct seasonal variation. Estates at this altitude in the Eastern Himalayas generally benefit from a combination of monsoon moisture and cooler nights, conditions that tend to slow leaf maturation and encourage the development of nuanced flavour compounds.
The latitude of approximately 27°N places Lingia in a subtropical highland climate zone where the growing season is usually punctuated by a pronounced dry period followed by heavy monsoon rains. This elevation and geographic position often result in a balance between yield and quality, with the cooler temperatures at higher altitude typically moderating the vigour seen in lower-lying plains gardens.
Tea Produced
Lingia produces black tea. Estates in this region and altitude band in West Bengal often yield teas with a balanced cup character—typically neither as delicate as the highest-elevation Darjeeling gardens nor as robust as the lowland Dooars or Assam productions. Mid-elevation West Bengal blacks generally offer a medium body with moderate astringency, and depending on the season and processing, can exhibit floral or malty notes. The cup profile tends to suit both straight drinking and blending applications.
Supply Chain & Market Position
Lingia's recorded supply relationships with Morrisons and Sainsbury's place it within the value chain for major British supermarket own-label tea. Both retailers source tea for blends and packaged products sold under their house brands, indicating that Lingia's output meets the quality and traceability standards required by large-scale UK grocery procurement. The estate's certification under the Ethical Tea Partnership further supports its position as a supplier to buyers with public commitments to responsible sourcing.
The presence of two significant retail buyers suggests that Lingia's production volume and consistency are sufficient to service the demands of major multiples. Supermarket supply chains typically require year-round availability, compliance with food safety standards, and audit readiness—attributes that indicate a degree of operational scale and management structure.
- Recorded supplier to Morrisons
- Recorded supplier to Sainsbury's
Operator
Chamong Tee Exports Pvt. Ltd. operates Lingia Tea Estate. The company manages a portfolio of tea gardens in the region; six other estates operated by Chamong are recorded in this directory. This multi-estate structure typically allows for shared agronomic expertise, centralised quality control, and consolidated marketing, as well as the ability to offer buyers blended or single-origin lots from different terroirs within the operator's holdings.
Certifications & Ethics
Lingia Tea Estate holds certification from the Ethical Tea Partnership, a multi-stakeholder initiative that works to improve working conditions and environmental practices on tea farms. For buyers, ETP certification provides assurance that the estate has been assessed against standards covering labour rights, health and safety, and environmental stewardship. For workers, membership signals a commitment to ongoing monitoring and improvement in line with internationally recognised norms, backed by independent verification and capacity-building support.
Location & Neighbouring Estates
Lingia Tea Estate lies at 27.0413, 88.1852 in West Bengal, India. Its 1332 m elevation is the 12th highest of 24 estates we map in West Bengal. The nearest estates in the TeaTrade directory, measured point-to-point from these coordinates, are:
- TUMSONG — 1.2 km away
- Chongtong — 4.2 km away · Darjeeling. West Bengal
- Aloobari — 4.2 km away
- Soom Tea Estate — 5.9 km away
- Orange Valley Tea Estate — 6.4 km away · Darjeeling
Estates at a Similar Altitude to Lingia Tea Estate
Elevation shapes how slowly leaf matures, so we match Lingia Tea Estate (1,332 m) with estates within 150 m of its height that are not its neighbours. Each is shown with its own 2025 climate. Lingia Tea Estate recorded 2,294 mm in 2025, within 5% of the 2,243 mm average across these estates, so altitude explains most of its rainfall.
| Estate | Where | Elevation | Rain 2025 | Mean high |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Madulsima Plantations, Battawatte | Uva Province, Sri Lanka | 1,333 m | 2,709 mm | 23.7 °C |
| Bogawantalawa Plantations, Bogawana | Central Province, Sri Lanka | 1,335 m | 2,792 mm | 22.5 °C |
| Hunan Yiqingyuan Everspring Tea Co., Ltd. | Pu'Er City, China | 1,313 m | 2,137 mm | 24.6 °C |
| Panniar Tea Estate | Idukki, India | 1,351 m | 2,349 mm | 22.7 °C |
| NJERU | Box 241 - Meru, Kenya | 1,354 m | 1,229 mm | 24.9 °C |
Lingia Tea Estate Compared with West Bengal
In West Bengal, Lingia Tea Estate is drier than 91% of the others by 2025 rainfall; higher than 52% of the others by elevation; warmer than 61% of the others by daytime temperature. The table sets Lingia 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 | Lingia Tea Estate | Region median | Region range |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elevation | 1,332 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 | 21.9 °C | 21.0 °C | 17.1 to 31.3 °C |
| Mean overnight low | 14.3 °C | 14.0 °C | 9.5 to 22.7 °C |
Observed Climate at Lingia Tea Estate (2025)
ERA5 reanalysis data modelled for Lingia 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 21.9 °C and overnight lows 14.3 °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 | 21.9 °C |
| Mean overnight low | 14.3 °C |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Lingia Tea Estate located?
Lingia Tea Estate is in West Bengal, India, at coordinates 27.0413, 88.1852, at an elevation of about 1332 metres.
Who operates Lingia Tea Estate?
Lingia Tea Estate is operated by Chamong Tee Exports Pvt. Ltd., according to public supply-chain records.
What type of tea does Lingia Tea Estate produce?
Lingia Tea Estate is recorded as producing black tea.
Which buyers does Lingia Tea Estate supply?
Public supplier disclosures record Lingia Tea Estate as supplying Morrisons, Sainsbury's.
What certifications does Lingia Tea Estate hold?
Lingia Tea Estate is recorded as holding the following certification(s): Ethical Tea Partnership.
How much rain does Lingia 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].
