Pussimbing Tea Estate

Pussimbing Tea Estate is a black-tea production unit located in West Bengal, India, at an elevation of 1,247 metres. The estate is operated by Chamong Tee Exports Pvt. Ltd., a company with a portfolio of tea gardens in the region. Pussimbing is recorded as a supplier to Sainsbury's, the British supermarket chain, and holds certification from the Ethical Tea Partnership.

Terroir & Climate

At 1,247 metres above sea level in West Bengal, Pussimbing occupies an elevation band that typically experiences cooler temperatures and greater diurnal variation than lowland gardens. Estates at this altitude in the eastern Himalayas often benefit from persistent cloud cover and high relative humidity during the growing season, conditions that tend to slow leaf maturation and can contribute to greater complexity in the made tea.

West Bengal's tea-growing districts generally receive monsoon rainfall between June and September, with drier, cooler periods in late autumn and winter that often prompt dormancy. The latitude—just south of 27° N—places Pussimbing in a zone where day length varies moderately through the year, and where spring and autumn flush periods are typically defined by temperature shifts rather than extreme photoperiod changes. Soils in mid-elevation gardens of this region are often acidic and well-drained, characteristics that tend to suit Camellia sinensis var. assamica and hybrid cultivars commonly planted in northern India.

Tea Produced

Pussimbing produces black tea, the dominant processed style in West Bengal's commercial estates. Teas from mid-elevation gardens in this region typically yield a brisk, full-bodied cup with moderate astringency, though much depends on plucking standard, season, and manufacturing technique. Spring harvests at comparable elevations often show brighter, more aromatic character, while monsoon-flush production tends toward stronger, maltier profiles suited to blending. The estate's position at over 1,200 metres may allow for slightly slower leaf development than lower-altitude neighbours, a factor that can contribute to nuance in the finished tea when processing is carefully managed.

Supply Chain & Market Position

Pussimbing is recorded as a supplier to Sainsbury's, one of the United Kingdom's largest supermarket chains. This relationship places the estate within the supply chain of a major retail buyer that sources tea for both own-label products and branded lines sold through its stores. Supply to a customer of this scale typically requires consistent volume, adherence to food-safety and traceability standards, and competitive pricing. The presence of Ethical Tea Partnership certification aligns with the procurement policies of many UK multiples, which have increasingly required third-party verification of labour and environmental practices from their tea suppliers over the past two decades.

• Recorded supplier to  Sainsbury's

Operator

Pussimbing is operated by Chamong Tee Exports Pvt. Ltd., a company active in the cultivation, processing, and export of tea from northern India. Chamong manages a portfolio of estates in the region; within this directory, six other gardens under the same operator are recorded, indicating a multi-estate operation with economies of scale in processing, logistics, and market access. Chamong has positioned itself as a supplier to both retail and institutional buyers, with an emphasis on certified production and traceability—a profile consistent with the requirements of European and North American tea buyers.

Certifications & Ethics

Pussimbing holds certification from the Ethical Tea Partnership (ETP), a multi-stakeholder initiative that works to improve social and environmental conditions on tea estates through monitoring, capacity-building, and shared standards. ETP certification involves regular independent audits of labour practices, health and safety provisions, and environmental management, and is widely recognised by European retailers as evidence of supply-chain responsibility. For buyers, ETP membership signals a commitment to continuous improvement and transparency; for workers, it is intended to support better wages, housing, and grievance mechanisms, though outcomes depend on effective implementation and local context.

Location & Neighbouring Estates

Pussimbing Tea Estate lies at 26.9652, 88.1886 in West Bengal, India. Its 1247 m elevation is the 14th highest of 24 estates we map in West Bengal. The nearest estates in the TeaTrade directory, measured point-to-point from these coordinates, are:

• Chamu Tea Garden — 1.1 km away · Chamu Tea Garden
• CHAMONG TEE EXPORTS PVT LTD — 2.9 km away
• Selimbong Tea Estate — 3.3 km away · Soolbongs Tea Garden
• Chamong Tea Estate — 4.7 km away
• DHAJEA — 5.1 km away

Estates at a Similar Altitude to Pussimbing Tea Estate

Elevation shapes how slowly leaf matures, so we match Pussimbing Tea Estate (1,247 m) with estates within 150 m of its height that are not its neighbours. Each is shown with its own 2025 climate. Pussimbing Tea Estate recorded 2,778 mm in 2025, 54% more than the 1,802 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
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
Guizhou Tongren Gui Tea Co., Ltd.	Guiyang, China	1,241 m	1,466 mm	19.9 °C
Uganda Tea Corporation Ltd., Luwala Tea Estates Ltd	Lugazi, Uganda	1,239 m	1,664 mm	26.7 °C
Mwera Tea Estates Ltdmwte)	p.o Box, Uganda	1,237 m	1,149 mm	27.1 °C

Pussimbing Tea Estate Compared with West Bengal

In West Bengal, Pussimbing Tea Estate is wetter than 78% of the others by 2025 rainfall; lower than 57% of the others by elevation; cooler than 52% of the others by daytime temperature. The table sets Pussimbing 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	Pussimbing Tea Estate	Region median	Region range
Elevation	1,247 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 Pussimbing Tea Estate (2025)

ERA5 reanalysis data modelled for Pussimbing Tea Estate’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 Pussimbing Tea Estate located?

Pussimbing Tea Estate is in West Bengal, India, at coordinates 26.9652, 88.1886, at an elevation of about 1247 metres.

Who operates Pussimbing Tea Estate?

Pussimbing Tea Estate is operated by Chamong Tee Exports Pvt. Ltd., according to public supply-chain records.

What type of tea does Pussimbing Tea Estate produce?

Pussimbing Tea Estate is recorded as producing black tea.

Which buyers does Pussimbing Tea Estate supply?

Public supplier disclosures record Pussimbing Tea Estate as supplying Sainsbury's.

What certifications does Pussimbing Tea Estate hold?

Pussimbing Tea Estate is recorded as holding the following certification(s): Ethical Tea Partnership.

How much rain does Pussimbing Tea Estate receive?

ERA5 reanalysis data for the estate's coordinates recorded 2,778 mm of precipitation in 2025, peaking in August (591 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].