Badamtam Tea Estate

Badamtam Tea Estate is a black tea producer situated in West Bengal, India, at an elevation of 608 metres. The estate is operated by Goodricke Group Ltd., one of the established tea companies in the region. It holds certification from the Ethical Tea Partnership.

Terroir & Climate

At 608 metres above sea level in West Bengal, Badamtam occupies a mid-elevation zone where estates typically experience moderate tropical conditions tempered by altitude. This latitude and elevation combination generally supports year-round vegetative growth with distinct seasonal flushes, particularly the prized first and second flushes that occur after the winter dormancy and pre-monsoon periods respectively.

Estates at this altitude in the Darjeeling region often benefit from diurnal temperature variation and mist cover, factors that tend to slow leaf maturation and encourage the development of nuanced flavour compounds. The monsoon season typically brings heavy rainfall, while the cooler months can see temperatures drop significantly, influencing the dormancy cycle and the character of early-season leaf.

Tea Produced

As a black tea producer, Badamtam processes leaf in the orthodox style common to West Bengal estates at this elevation. Teas from mid-elevation gardens in this region typically yield a cup with moderate body and a balance between briskness and aromatic complexity, though character varies significantly by flush and processing decisions. First-flush productions often tend towards lighter, more floral profiles, while second-flush leaf may develop muscatel notes and fuller body, characteristics widely associated with teas from this part of India.

Operator

Goodricke Group Ltd. operates Badamtam alongside six other estates recorded in this directory, positioning it as a significant landholder in the Indian tea sector. The group manages a portfolio of gardens across the principal tea-growing regions, supplying both domestic and international markets through auction and direct channels.

Certifications & Ethics

Badamtam's certification by the Ethical Tea Partnership indicates that the estate has committed to the organisation's framework for continuous improvement in labour standards, environmental stewardship, and social conditions. ETP certification involves independent verification against a code of conduct covering working hours, wages, health and safety, and the prohibition of child and forced labour, offering buyers a degree of third-party assurance on estate-level practices.

Location & Neighbouring Estates

Badamtam Tea Estate lies at 27.0986, 88.2996 in Weste Bengal, India. Its 608 m elevation is the 88th highest of 250 estates we map in India. The nearest estates in the TeaTrade directory, measured point-to-point from these coordinates, are:

• Bannockburn Tea Estate — 4.7 km away · West Bengal
• Ging Tea Estate — 4.7 km away · West Bengal
• Phoobsering Tea Estate — 4.7 km away · West Bengal
• SHREE DWARIKA — 5.1 km away · West Bengal
• Happy valley — 6.6 km away · West Bengal

Estates at a Similar Altitude to Badamtam Tea Estate

Elevation shapes how slowly leaf matures, so we match Badamtam Tea Estate (608 m) with estates within 150 m of its height that are not its neighbours. Each is shown with its own 2025 climate. Badamtam Tea Estate recorded 2,753 mm in 2025, 23% more than the 2,244 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
Watadeniya	Central Province, Sri Lanka	616 m	2,513 mm	27.6 °C
Pallegama	Central Province, Sri Lanka	599 m	3,032 mm	27.1 °C
ESPERANZA	Mulanje, Malawi	643 m	1,677 mm	26.9 °C
James Finlay (Guizhou) Tea Co.Ltd.	Guizhou province, China	572 m	1,604 mm	22.2 °C
Kawalazi Tea Estate	D44, Malawi	653 m	2,396 mm	27.2 °C

Badamtam Tea Estate Compared with India

In India, Badamtam Tea Estate is drier than 55% of the others by 2025 rainfall; higher than 65% of the others by elevation; cooler than 65% of the others by daytime temperature. The table sets Badamtam Tea Estate against the 249 other estates we map in India, so you can see whether it is typical for its country or an outlier.

Measure	Badamtam Tea Estate	Country median	Country range
Elevation	608 m	126 m	6 to 2,299 m
Annual rainfall (2025)	2,753 mm	2,778 mm	745 to 4,774 mm
Mean daily high	27.2 °C	28.3 °C	16.9 to 34.5 °C
Mean overnight low	17.1 °C	19.3 °C	9.3 to 24.2 °C

Observed Climate at Badamtam Tea Estate (2025)

ERA5 reanalysis data modelled for Badamtam Tea Estate’s coordinates recorded 2,753 mm of precipitation across calendar year 2025. The wettest month was August (828 mm) and the driest was December (0 mm). Daytime highs averaged 27.2 °C and overnight lows 17.1 °C over the year; July was the warmest month and January the coolest.

Metric	2025 value
Annual precipitation	2,753 mm
Wettest month	August (828 mm)
Driest month	December (0 mm)
Mean daily high	27.2 °C
Mean overnight low	17.1 °C

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Badamtam Tea Estate located?

Badamtam Tea Estate is in Weste Bengal, India, at coordinates 27.0986, 88.2996, at an elevation of about 608 metres.

Who operates Badamtam Tea Estate?

Badamtam Tea Estate is operated by Goodricke Group Ltd., according to public supply-chain records.

What type of tea does Badamtam Tea Estate produce?

Badamtam Tea Estate is recorded as producing black tea.

What certifications does Badamtam Tea Estate hold?

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

How much rain does Badamtam Tea Estate receive?

ERA5 reanalysis data for the estate's coordinates recorded 2,753 mm of precipitation in 2025, peaking in August (828 mm).

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

Badamtam Tea Estate recorded 2,753 mm in 2025, 23% more rain than the 2,244 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].