In short: Phoobsering Tea Estate is a black tea producer in West Bengal, India, operated by Chamong Tee Exports Pvt. Ltd. and known to supply major UK supermarkets Morrisons and Sainsbury's.
Phoobsering Tea Estate is a black tea garden located in West Bengal, India, at an elevation of 1,724 metres. The estate is operated by Chamong Tee Exports Pvt. Ltd., a company that manages multiple tea properties in the region. Phoobsering is recorded as a supplier to two major UK supermarket chains, Morrisons and Sainsbury's.
Terroir & Climate
At 1,724 metres, Phoobsering sits at an elevation that typically places it within the high-grown category for Darjeeling-region estates. Gardens at this altitude generally experience cooler temperatures and greater diurnal variation than their low-grown counterparts, conditions that tend to slow leaf maturation and can contribute to more complex biochemical development in the leaf.
The latitude of approximately 27°N and the mountainous terrain of West Bengal's tea districts typically bring distinct seasonal monsoons and a pronounced dormancy period in winter. Estates at this elevation often contend with mist and cloud cover during the growing months, factors that generally moderate sunlight exposure and may influence the development of flavour precursors in the harvested leaf.
Tea Produced
Phoobsering produces black tea. Estates in this region at comparable elevations tend to yield teas with brisk, aromatic profiles, often exhibiting floral or muscatel notes depending on the flush. High-grown West Bengal blacks generally produce a lighter-bodied liquor than low-elevation Assam teas, with a character that can range from delicate and bright in the early season to more rounded and mature later in the year, though specific cup profiles vary widely by harvest timing and processing.
Supply Chain & Market Position
Phoobsering's recorded buyers include two of the United Kingdom's largest supermarket chains, Morrisons and Sainsbury's. This supply relationship places the estate within the mainstream retail segment of the UK tea market, where volume, consistency, and competitive pricing are typically key requirements. Estates supplying major multiples generally participate in blended products rather than single-estate offerings, though the specific end use of Phoobsering's production has not been disclosed.
- Recorded supplier to Morrisons
- Recorded supplier to Sainsbury's
Operator
Phoobsering is operated by Chamong Tee Exports Pvt. Ltd., a company with a portfolio of tea estates in the region. Chamong manages six other estates recorded in our directory, indicating a multi-garden operation with the scale and infrastructure typical of established regional producers. Companies operating multiple estates often achieve efficiencies in processing, marketing, and supply-chain management that can be significant in serving large retail accounts.
Location & Neighbouring Estates
Phoobsering 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
- Ging 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 Phoobsering Tea Estate
Elevation shapes how slowly leaf matures, so we match Phoobsering 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. Phoobsering 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 |
Phoobsering Tea Estate Compared with West Bengal
In West Bengal, Phoobsering 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 Phoobsering 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 | Phoobsering 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 Phoobsering Tea Estate (2025)
ERA5 reanalysis data modelled for Phoobsering 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 Phoobsering Tea Estate located?
Phoobsering Tea Estate is in West Bengal, India, at coordinates 27.0615, 88.2765, at an elevation of about 1724 metres.
Who operates Phoobsering Tea Estate?
Phoobsering Tea Estate is operated by Chamong Tee Exports Pvt. Ltd., according to public supply-chain records.
What type of tea does Phoobsering Tea Estate produce?
Phoobsering Tea Estate is recorded as producing black tea.
Which buyers does Phoobsering Tea Estate supply?
Public supplier disclosures record Phoobsering Tea Estate as supplying Morrisons, Sainsbury's.
How much rain does Phoobsering Tea Estate receive?
ERA5 reanalysis data for the estate's coordinates recorded 2,294 mm of precipitation in 2025, peaking in August (644 mm).
How does Phoobsering Tea Estate compare with estates at a similar elevation?
Phoobsering Tea Estate recorded 2,294 mm in 2025, 38% more rain than the 1,662 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].
