In short: Dewata Tea Estate is a black and green tea producer located in Kab. Bandung, Indonesia, at 1,391 metres elevation, operated by PT. Kabepe Chakra.
Dewata Tea Estate is a tea production facility located in Kab. Bandung, Indonesia, at an elevation of 1,391 metres. The estate is operated by PT. Kabepe Chakra and produces both black and green tea. No buyers for Dewata's production have been recorded in publicly available supply-chain data.
Terroir & Climate
At 1,391 metres above sea level in the Bandung regency of West Java, the estate sits within a mid-elevation band that typically experiences moderate tropical highland conditions. Estates at this latitude and altitude in Indonesia generally benefit from consistent temperatures and well-distributed rainfall throughout much of the year, though the intensity of wet and dry seasons can vary by microclimate. These elevations tend to slow leaf maturation relative to lowland gardens, which can contribute to more developed flavour compounds in the harvested leaf.
The volcanic soils common to the Bandung plateau are generally well-draining and mineral-rich, characteristics that have historically supported tea cultivation across West Java. Mid-elevation estates in this region often contend with afternoon cloud cover and mist, factors that can moderate direct sun exposure and influence the balance between vegetative growth and secondary metabolite accumulation. While specific soil composition and microclimatic details for Dewata are not publicly documented, the broader terroir of Kab. Bandung is recognised within Indonesia's tea industry for yielding leaf suited to both orthodox black and green tea production.
Tea Produced
Dewata produces both black and green tea. Indonesian black teas from mid-elevation estates such as this tend to offer a moderate body with malty or slightly sweet notes, though cup character varies considerably with cultivar, processing method, and seasonal conditions. Green teas from the Bandung region are generally processed to yield a vegetal, somewhat grassy profile, often with a lighter astringency than green teas from higher-altitude estates. The dual production of black and green styles suggests processing flexibility, though without recorded buyer or market data it is not known which type predominates or how the estate's output is positioned in domestic or export channels.
Operator
PT. Kabepe Chakra operates Dewata Tea Estate. According to available records, the company also operates one other tea estate listed in this directory, indicating a modest multi-site presence within Indonesia's tea sector. No further details about the company's ownership structure, total production capacity, or market focus are publicly documented.
Location & Neighbouring Estates
Dewata Tea Estate lies at -7.2167, 107.4667 in Kab. Bandung, Indonesia. Its 1391 m elevation is the 9th highest of 17 estates we map in Indonesia. The nearest estates in the TeaTrade directory, measured point-to-point from these coordinates, are:
- Malabar Tea Estate — 9.5 km away · West Java
- Rancabali Tea Estate — 12 km away · Bandung Regency
- Pt Perkebunan Nusantara Viii, Sperata — 12 km away · West Java
- Negara KanaanTea Estate — 15 km away
- Sinumbra Tea Estate — 16 km away · West Java
Estates at a Similar Altitude to Dewata Tea Estate
Elevation shapes how slowly leaf matures, so we match Dewata Tea Estate (1,391 m) with estates within 150 m of its height that are not its neighbours. Each is shown with its own 2025 climate. Dewata Tea Estate recorded 2,942 mm in 2025, 5% more than the 2,805 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| KYIMBILA | Mbeya region, Tanzania United Republic Of | 1,391 m | 1,902 mm | 21.6 °C |
| Horana Plantations, Stockholm | Nuwara Eliya District, Sri Lanka | 1,390 m | 3,868 mm | 21.9 °C |
| Agarapatana Plantations, Glenanore | Uva Province, Sri Lanka | 1,387 m | 2,188 mm | 23.3 °C |
| Gorkha Tea Estate Pvt Ltd | Sunperpani Fikkal, Nepal | 1,386 m | 2,277 mm | 20.5 °C |
| Vagavurrai Super Tea Estate | Gundumalai, India | 1,397 m | 3,791 mm | 22.5 °C |
Dewata Tea Estate Compared with Indonesia
In Indonesia, Dewata Tea Estate is drier than 81% of the others by 2025 rainfall; higher than 50% of the others by elevation; cooler than 56% of the others by daytime temperature. The table sets Dewata Tea Estate against the 16 other estates we map in Indonesia, so you can see whether it is typical for its country or an outlier.
| Measure | Dewata Tea Estate | Country median | Country range |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elevation | 1,391 m | 1,259 m | 23 to 1,859 m |
| Annual rainfall (2025) | 2,942 mm | 3,106 mm | 2,437 to 4,698 mm |
| Mean daily high | 22.8 °C | 23.8 °C | 20.0 to 30.6 °C |
| Mean overnight low | 15.9 °C | 16.6 °C | 13.3 to 23.5 °C |
Observed Climate at Dewata Tea Estate (2025)
ERA5 reanalysis data modelled for Dewata Tea Estate’s coordinates recorded 2,942 mm of precipitation across calendar year 2025. The wettest month was November (390 mm) and the driest was July (93 mm). Daytime highs averaged 22.8 °C and overnight lows 15.9 °C over the year; May was the warmest month and July the coolest.
| Metric | 2025 value |
|---|---|
| Annual precipitation | 2,942 mm |
| Wettest month | November (390 mm) |
| Driest month | July (93 mm) |
| Mean daily high | 22.8 °C |
| Mean overnight low | 15.9 °C |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Dewata Tea Estate located?
Dewata Tea Estate is in Kab. Bandung, Indonesia, at coordinates -7.2167, 107.4667, at an elevation of about 1391 metres.
Who operates Dewata Tea Estate?
Dewata Tea Estate is operated by PT. Kabepe Chakra, according to public supply-chain records.
What type of tea does Dewata Tea Estate produce?
Dewata Tea Estate is recorded as producing black and green tea.
How much rain does Dewata Tea Estate receive?
ERA5 reanalysis data for the estate's coordinates recorded 2,942 mm of precipitation in 2025, peaking in November (390 mm).
How does Dewata Tea Estate compare with estates at a similar elevation?
Dewata Tea Estate recorded 2,942 mm in 2025, 5% more rain than the 2,805 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].
