Sepoydhoorah

Sepoydhoorah is a tea estate in West Bengal, India, located at approximately 866 metres above sea level. The estate is operated by Darjeeling Organic Tea Estates and produces black tea. It is recorded as a supplier to Morrisons, the British supermarket chain.

Terroir & Climate

At 866 metres elevation and positioned at latitude 26.85°N in West Bengal, Sepoydhoorah sits within an altitude band that typically experiences moderate diurnal temperature variation. Estates at this elevation in the eastern Himalayan foothills generally benefit from a balance between warmth and cooling night-time temperatures, conditions that tend to support steady photosynthesis while allowing flavour compounds to accumulate in the leaf.

The region's monsoon-influenced climate typically brings concentrated rainfall between June and September, followed by drier winter months. This seasonal rhythm generally shapes a growing calendar with defined flush periods—spring, summer, and autumn—each of which tends to yield leaf with distinct chemical profiles. Mid-elevation estates in this latitude range often produce tea with moderate astringency and body, though specific cup character depends on clone selection, manufacturing technique, and precise harvest timing.

Tea Produced

Sepoydhoorah produces black tea. Estates at similar elevations in West Bengal typically yield orthodox black teas with a balance of briskness and body, often displaying malty or slightly fruity notes depending on the season of plucking. Mid-elevation gardens in this region tend to produce teas with good colour and a rounded astringency, characteristics that generally suit both blending and single-estate retail. The cup profile will vary across flush periods, with spring teas typically showing lighter, more aromatic qualities and summer or autumn productions often developing fuller body and deeper colour.

Supply Chain & Market Position

Sepoydhoorah's recorded supply relationship with Morrisons places it within the orbit of major UK grocery retail. Morrisons sources tea both for own-label products and, historically, through partnerships with established tea brands. Estates supplying supermarket chains at this scale are generally expected to meet consistent quality standards, traceability requirements, and volume commitments. The presence of a British multiple retailer as a known buyer suggests that Sepoydhoorah's output aligns with the demands of the mainstream UK tea market, where West Bengal black teas are valued for their versatility in blending and accessible flavour profiles.

• Recorded supplier to  Morrisons

Operator

Sepoydhoorah is operated by Darjeeling Organic Tea Estates, a company that manages a portfolio of tea-growing properties in the region. Darjeeling Organic Tea Estates operates six other estates recorded in this directory, indicating a significant regional footprint and a multi-estate management model. Operational scale of this kind typically allows for shared infrastructure, centralized quality control, and coordinated marketing, though individual gardens within a portfolio may maintain distinct production styles and market positions.

Location & Neighbouring Estates

Sepoydhoorah lies at 26.8530, 88.3334 in West Bengal, India. Its 866 m elevation is the 20th highest of 24 estates we map in West Bengal. The nearest estates in the TeaTrade directory, measured point-to-point from these coordinates, are:

• Goomtee Tea Estate — under 1 km away · Darjeeling
• Nurbong — 3.5 km away
• Rohini Tea Estate — 4.8 km away · Subash Ghisingh Marg
• Castleton Tea Estate — 6.3 km away
• Singell Tea Estate — 6.6 km away · Kurseong

Estates at a Similar Altitude to Sepoydhoorah

Elevation shapes how slowly leaf matures, so we match Sepoydhoorah (866 m) with estates within 150 m of its height that are not its neighbours. Each is shown with its own 2025 climate. Sepoydhoorah recorded 2,805 mm in 2025, 31% more than the 2,138 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
Glenloch	Central Province, Sri Lanka	866 m	2,525 mm	25.7 °C
Arrapetta Tea Estate	Meppadi, India	867 m	2,919 mm	26.0 °C
Fengxiangyuan Tea Industry Co., Ltd.	Guizhou Province, China	868 m	1,589 mm	20.4 °C
Demodera Estate	Demodera - Spring Valley - Badulla Rd, Sri Lanka	864 m	2,624 mm	26.7 °C
Stanes Amalgamated	Bengaluru, India	862 m	1,035 mm	28.7 °C

Sepoydhoorah Compared with West Bengal

In West Bengal, Sepoydhoorah is wetter than 91% of the others by 2025 rainfall; lower than 83% of the others by elevation; warmer than 78% of the others by daytime temperature. The table sets Sepoydhoorah 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	Sepoydhoorah	Region median	Region range
Elevation	866 m	1,332 m	10 to 2,071 m
Annual rainfall (2025)	2,805 mm	2,552 mm	1,859 to 2,870 mm
Mean daily high	23.4 °C	21.0 °C	17.1 to 31.3 °C
Mean overnight low	17.0 °C	14.0 °C	9.5 to 22.7 °C

Observed Climate at Sepoydhoorah (2025)

ERA5 reanalysis data modelled for Sepoydhoorah’s coordinates recorded 2,805 mm of precipitation across calendar year 2025. The wettest month was August (599 mm) and the driest was December (1 mm). Daytime highs averaged 23.4 °C and overnight lows 17.0 °C over the year; July was the warmest month and February the coolest.

Metric	2025 value
Annual precipitation	2,805 mm
Wettest month	August (599 mm)
Driest month	December (1 mm)
Mean daily high	23.4 °C
Mean overnight low	17.0 °C

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Sepoydhoorah located?

Sepoydhoorah is in West Bengal, India, at coordinates 26.8530, 88.3334, at an elevation of about 866 metres.

Who operates Sepoydhoorah?

Sepoydhoorah is operated by Darjeeling Organic Tea Estates, according to public supply-chain records.

What type of tea does Sepoydhoorah produce?

Sepoydhoorah is recorded as producing black tea.

Which buyers does Sepoydhoorah supply?

Public supplier disclosures record Sepoydhoorah as supplying Morrisons.

How much rain does Sepoydhoorah receive?

ERA5 reanalysis data for the estate's coordinates recorded 2,805 mm of precipitation in 2025, peaking in August (599 mm).

How does Sepoydhoorah compare with estates at a similar elevation?

Sepoydhoorah recorded 2,805 mm in 2025, 31% more rain than the 2,138 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].