Thurbo Tea Estate

Thurbo Tea Estate is a black tea producer located in West Bengal, India, at an elevation of 1,590 metres. The estate is operated by Goodrickes, a long-established plantation group with interests across the Darjeeling and Dooars districts. No buyers have been recorded publicly for this estate.

Terroir & Climate

At 1,590 metres, Thurbo sits within the mid-elevation band typical of West Bengal's hill tea districts. Estates at this altitude generally experience a pronounced diurnal temperature variation, with warm days and cooler nights that tend to slow vegetative growth and encourage the accumulation of polyphenols and aromatic compounds in the leaf. The monsoon cycle and mist cover common to this latitude typically shape a growing season with distinct flushes, each yielding leaf of different character.

The elevation and latitude together suggest a terroir that tends to favour complexity over sheer vigour. Mid-altitude gardens in this region often benefit from well-drained slopes and exposure to moisture-laden winds, conditions that generally support the development of nuanced flavour profiles in orthodox black tea. The interplay of altitude, temperature and rainfall patterns usually results in a slower, more deliberate maturation of the tea plant.

Tea Produced

Thurbo produces black tea. Estates in West Bengal at this elevation typically yield orthodox black teas with a balance of briskness and aromatic depth, though the character varies markedly by flush. First flush productions from mid-altitude gardens in the region often show lighter body and floral or green notes, while second flush teas tend to develop fuller body, muscatel or fruity undertones, and amber liquor. Autumnal crops generally offer mellow, rounded cups with less astringency. The specific cup profile of Thurbo's output will depend on manufacturing method, plucking standard and seasonal timing.

Operator

Thurbo is operated by Goodrickes, a company with a substantial footprint in the Indian tea sector. Goodrickes manages six other estates recorded in this directory, indicating a portfolio approach to cultivation and processing across multiple sites. This operational scale typically allows for shared agronomic expertise, centralised quality oversight and coordinated marketing, though each estate's output may reach market through distinct channels.

Location & Neighbouring Estates

Thurbo Tea Estate lies at 26.8874, 88.1863 in West Bengal, India. Its 1590 m elevation is the 6th highest of 24 estates we map in West Bengal. The nearest estates in the TeaTrade directory, measured point-to-point from these coordinates, are:

• Seeyok Tea Garden — under 1 km away · Mirik
• DHAJEA — 4.0 km away
• NAGRI FARM — 4.0 km away
• Phuguri Tea Estate — 4.9 km away · Saurinibasti
• Singbulli Tea Estate — 5.2 km away · Singbulli Tea Garden

Estates at a Similar Altitude to Thurbo Tea Estate

Elevation shapes how slowly leaf matures, so we match Thurbo Tea Estate (1,590 m) with estates within 150 m of its height that are not its neighbours. Each is shown with its own 2025 climate. Thurbo Tea Estate recorded 2,552 mm in 2025, 16% more than the 2,201 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
Letchmi	Kerala, India	1,593 m	3,791 mm	21.6 °C
Karongi Ltd, Muganza, Kivu Tea Factory	Birambo, Rwanda	1,582 m	1,190 mm	24.5 °C
Mudete Tea Factory	Gisambai - Mudete Rd, Kenya	1,603 m	1,708 mm	25.7 °C
TINDERET	Songhor, Kenya	1,577 m	1,545 mm	25.9 °C
Madupatty Tea Estate	Mattupetty, India	1,606 m	2,773 mm	21.3 °C

Thurbo Tea Estate Compared with West Bengal

In West Bengal, Thurbo Tea Estate is drier than 52% of the others by 2025 rainfall; higher than 78% of the others by elevation; cooler than 78% of the others by daytime temperature. The table sets Thurbo 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	Thurbo Tea Estate	Region median	Region range
Elevation	1,590 m	1,324 m	10 to 2,071 m
Annual rainfall (2025)	2,552 mm	2,552 mm	1,859 to 2,870 mm
Mean daily high	19.5 °C	21.0 °C	17.1 to 31.3 °C
Mean overnight low	12.6 °C	14.0 °C	9.5 to 22.7 °C

Observed Climate at Thurbo Tea Estate (2025)

ERA5 reanalysis data modelled for Thurbo Tea Estate’s coordinates recorded 2,552 mm of precipitation across calendar year 2025. The wettest month was August (592 mm) and the driest was December (5 mm). Daytime highs averaged 19.5 °C and overnight lows 12.6 °C over the year; July was the warmest month and February the coolest.

Metric	2025 value
Annual precipitation	2,552 mm
Wettest month	August (592 mm)
Driest month	December (5 mm)
Mean daily high	19.5 °C
Mean overnight low	12.6 °C

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Thurbo Tea Estate located?

Thurbo Tea Estate is in West Bengal, India, at coordinates 26.8874, 88.1863, at an elevation of about 1590 metres.

Who operates Thurbo Tea Estate?

Thurbo Tea Estate is operated by Goodrickes, according to public supply-chain records.

What type of tea does Thurbo Tea Estate produce?

Thurbo Tea Estate is recorded as producing black tea.

How much rain does Thurbo Tea Estate receive?

ERA5 reanalysis data for the estate's coordinates recorded 2,552 mm of precipitation in 2025, peaking in August (592 mm).

How does Thurbo Tea Estate compare with estates at a similar elevation?

Thurbo Tea Estate recorded 2,552 mm in 2025, 16% more rain than the 2,201 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].