In short: Monteviot is a black tea estate in West Bengal, India, at 744 metres elevation, operated by Darjeeling Organic Tea Estates and known to supply Morrisons.
Monteviot is a tea estate situated in West Bengal, India, at an elevation of 744 metres. The estate is operated by Darjeeling Organic Tea Estates and is known to supply Morrisons, the UK supermarket chain. The estate produces black tea.
Terroir & Climate
At 744 metres elevation in the West Bengal tea belt, estates typically occupy a mid-elevation zone where diurnal temperature variation tends to be moderate and growing conditions generally allow for steady vegetative growth. This altitude often falls within a range where daytime warmth encourages photosynthesis while cooler nights can help preserve certain organic acids and volatile compounds in the leaf, though conditions vary considerably with aspect, slope and localised weather patterns.
The latitude of approximately 26.9°N places the estate in the eastern Himalayan foothills, a region that generally experiences a monsoon-influenced climate with a pronounced wet season and a cooler, drier winter period. Estates in this area typically see active flushing from spring through autumn, with the character of the leaf shifting according to seasonal rainfall, temperature and day length. Mid-elevation gardens in West Bengal often benefit from well-distributed rainfall and mist, factors that can contribute to steady cropping and the development of nuanced secondary metabolites in processed leaf.
Tea Produced
Monteviot produces black tea. Estates at similar elevations in West Bengal generally yield teas with a balance of body and briskness; mid-altitude gardens often produce liquors that combine malty or grainy base notes with moderate astringency and, depending on plucking standard and processing, variable degrees of floral or fruity character. Black teas from this elevation band in the region tend to be versatile, suited both to blending and to single-estate presentation, though specific cup profiles will vary with manufacturing technique, seasonal flush and leaf grade.
Supply Chain & Market Position
Monteviot is recorded as a supplier to Morrisons, one of the United Kingdom's major supermarket chains. This relationship places the estate within the supply chain of a large-scale retailer that sources tea for branded own-label products, indicating that Monteviot's output meets the quality, traceability and volume requirements of mainstream UK grocery buyers. Supply to a supermarket of this scale typically involves rigorous auditing and compliance with food-safety and ethical-sourcing standards, reflecting the estate's integration into established global supply networks.
- Recorded supplier to Morrisons
Operator
The estate is operated by Darjeeling Organic Tea Estates, a company that manages multiple tea-growing properties in the region. Darjeeling Organic Tea Estates operates six other estates recorded in this directory, suggesting a portfolio approach to production and marketing. Multi-estate operators of this kind often benefit from economies of scale in processing, certification and market access, and may coordinate plucking and manufacturing schedules across their holdings to meet buyer specifications and manage seasonal variation in output.
Location & Neighbouring Estates
Monteviot lies at 26.8921, 88.2559 in West Bengal, India. Its 744 m elevation is the 21st highest of 24 estates we map in West Bengal. The nearest estates in the TeaTrade directory, measured point-to-point from these coordinates, are:
- Ambootia — 1.5 km away
- Castleton Tea Estate — 2.5 km away
- Singell Tea Estate — 2.6 km away · Kurseong
- Jungpana Tea Estate — 3.1 km away
- Singbulli Tea Estate — 6.1 km away · Singbulli Tea Garden
Estates at a Similar Altitude to Monteviot
Elevation shapes how slowly leaf matures, so we match Monteviot (744 m) with estates within 150 m of its height that are not its neighbours. Each is shown with its own 2025 climate. Monteviot recorded 1,859 mm in 2025, 26% less than the 2,509 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Achoor Tea Estate | Via Pozhuthana, India | 738 m | 3,256 mm | 26.5 °C |
| Adawatte Estate | Adawatte Rd, Sri Lanka | 753 m | 2,890 mm | 27.6 °C |
| Galpaya | Central Province, Sri Lanka | 754 m | 2,750 mm | 26.1 °C |
| Xuan\u0027En Wutai Changchen Tea Industry Co., Ltd. | Enshi City, China | 760 m | 1,627 mm | 21.7 °C |
| Carolyn Estate | Nilgiris-Wayanad. Tamil Nadu, India | 761 m | 2,024 mm | 27.8 °C |
Monteviot Compared with West Bengal
In West Bengal, Monteviot is the driest of the 24 estates by 2025 rainfall; lower than 87% of the others by elevation; warmer than 83% of the others by daytime temperature. The table sets Monteviot 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 | Monteviot | Region median | Region range |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elevation | 744 m | 1,332 m | 10 to 2,071 m |
| Annual rainfall (2025) | 1,859 mm | 2,552 mm | 1,951 to 2,870 mm |
| Mean daily high | 24.2 °C | 21.0 °C | 17.1 to 31.3 °C |
| Mean overnight low | 17.9 °C | 14.0 °C | 9.5 to 22.7 °C |
Observed Climate at Monteviot (2025)
ERA5 reanalysis data modelled for Monteviot’s coordinates recorded 1,859 mm of precipitation across calendar year 2025. The wettest month was August (438 mm) and the driest was December (0 mm). Daytime highs averaged 24.2 °C and overnight lows 17.9 °C over the year; July was the warmest month and January the coolest.
| Metric | 2025 value |
|---|---|
| Annual precipitation | 1,859 mm |
| Wettest month | August (438 mm) |
| Driest month | December (0 mm) |
| Mean daily high | 24.2 °C |
| Mean overnight low | 17.9 °C |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Monteviot located?
Monteviot is in West Bengal, India, at coordinates 26.8921, 88.2559, at an elevation of about 744 metres.
Who operates Monteviot?
Monteviot is operated by Darjeeling Organic Tea Estates, according to public supply-chain records.
What type of tea does Monteviot produce?
Monteviot is recorded as producing black tea.
Which buyers does Monteviot supply?
Public supplier disclosures record Monteviot as supplying Morrisons.
How much rain does Monteviot receive?
ERA5 reanalysis data for the estate's coordinates recorded 1,859 mm of precipitation in 2025, peaking in August (438 mm).
How does Monteviot compare with estates at a similar elevation?
Monteviot recorded 1,859 mm in 2025, 26% less rain than the 2,509 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].
