In short: Negara Kanaan Tea Estate is a black and green tea producer in Kab. Bandung, Indonesia, at 1,487 metres elevation, operated by PT. Kabepe Chakra.
Negara Kanaan Tea Estate is a tea-producing property located in Kab. Bandung, West Java, Indonesia, at an elevation of 1,487 metres. The estate is operated by PT. Kabepe Chakra and produces both black and green teas. Records of its direct buyers in international trade databases have not been identified, though this is common for estates serving domestic blenders or operating through intermediary exporters.
Terroir & Climate
At 1,487 metres above sea level on Java's volcanic highlands, Negara Kanaan occupies an elevation range that typically supports year-round tea cultivation with limited dormancy. West Java's equatorial latitude means relatively stable temperatures and day length throughout the calendar, though estates in Kab. Bandung generally experience a pronounced wet season that tends to boost vegetative growth and flush frequency.
Soils in this region are often derived from volcanic parent material, which can offer good drainage and mineral availability when managed appropriately. The mid-elevation position—neither the extreme cool of the highest gardens nor the warmth of low-lying plains—tends to produce leaf that balances briskness with moderate body, though specific outcomes depend heavily on cultivar selection, plucking standards and factory protocol.
Tea Produced
Negara Kanaan produces both black and green teas. West Javan black teas from estates at this altitude often yield a cup that is bright and brisk, with moderate astringency and a clean finish; they are typically suited to blending and can perform well in both bulk and packet-tea markets. Green teas from the region tend toward a vegetal, lightly grassy profile when processed soon after plucking, though styles vary widely depending on withering and firing regimes. Estates in Kab. Bandung are not generally known for the heavy oxidation or muscatel character associated with higher-altitude Darjeeling or Taiwan oolongs, but rather for consistent, accessible leaf suited to everyday consumption.
Operator
The estate is operated by PT. Kabepe Chakra, an Indonesian tea company that also manages at least one other tea property recorded in industry directories. Multi-estate operators of this scale in Indonesia often serve both domestic blenders and regional export channels, though the company's full portfolio and market focus are not exhaustively documented in public trade records.
Location & Neighbouring Estates
Negara KanaanTea Estate lies at -7.1461, 107.3465 in Kab. Bandung, Indonesia. Its 1487 m elevation is the 6th highest of 17 estates we map in Indonesia. The nearest estates in the TeaTrade directory, measured point-to-point from these coordinates, are:
- Sinumbra Tea Estate — 1.3 km away · West Java
- Rancabali Tea Estate — 3.1 km away · Bandung Regency
- Pt Perkebunan Nusantara Viii, Sperata — 3.1 km away · West Java
- Dewata Tea Estate — 15 km away
- Malabar Tea Estate — 23 km away · West Java
Estates at a Similar Altitude to Negara KanaanTea Estate
Elevation shapes how slowly leaf matures, so we match Negara KanaanTea Estate (1,487 m) with estates within 150 m of its height that are not its neighbours. Each is shown with its own 2025 climate. Negara KanaanTea Estate recorded 2,986 mm in 2025, 104% more than the 1,467 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mcleod Russel Uganda Limited, Mwenge Tea Factory, Rwenzori Garden | Fort Portal, Uganda | 1,492 m | 1,382 mm | 26.0 °C |
| Bogawantalawa Plantations, Loinorn | Central Province, Sri Lanka | 1,493 m | 2,299 mm | 23.0 °C |
| KYENJOJO | Mabale, Uganda | 1,481 m | 1,236 mm | 25.5 °C |
| Weru Tea Factory | Mariani, Kenya | 1,479 m | 1,001 mm | 23.8 °C |
| Anshun Royal Tea village tea garden | Guizhou Province, China | 1,477 m | 1,417 mm | 19.4 °C |
Negara KanaanTea Estate Compared with Indonesia
In Indonesia, Negara KanaanTea Estate is drier than 75% of the others by 2025 rainfall; higher than 69% of the others by elevation; cooler than 69% of the others by daytime temperature. The table sets Negara KanaanTea 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 | Negara KanaanTea Estate | Country median | Country range |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elevation | 1,487 m | 1,240 m | 23 to 1,859 m |
| Annual rainfall (2025) | 2,986 mm | 3,106 mm | 2,437 to 4,698 mm |
| Mean daily high | 22.3 °C | 23.8 °C | 20.0 to 30.6 °C |
| Mean overnight low | 15.6 °C | 16.6 °C | 13.3 to 23.5 °C |
Observed Climate at Negara KanaanTea Estate (2025)
ERA5 reanalysis data modelled for Negara KanaanTea Estate’s coordinates recorded 2,986 mm of precipitation across calendar year 2025. The wettest month was November (390 mm) and the driest was July (101 mm). Daytime highs averaged 22.3 °C and overnight lows 15.6 °C over the year; May was the warmest month and July the coolest.
| Metric | 2025 value |
|---|---|
| Annual precipitation | 2,986 mm |
| Wettest month | November (390 mm) |
| Driest month | July (101 mm) |
| Mean daily high | 22.3 °C |
| Mean overnight low | 15.6 °C |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Negara KanaanTea Estate located?
Negara KanaanTea Estate is in Kab. Bandung, Indonesia, at coordinates -7.1461, 107.3465, at an elevation of about 1487 metres.
Who operates Negara KanaanTea Estate?
Negara KanaanTea Estate is operated by PT. Kabepe Chakra, according to public supply-chain records.
What type of tea does Negara KanaanTea Estate produce?
Negara KanaanTea Estate is recorded as producing black and green tea.
How much rain does Negara KanaanTea Estate receive?
ERA5 reanalysis data for the estate's coordinates recorded 2,986 mm of precipitation in 2025, peaking in November (390 mm).
How does Negara KanaanTea Estate compare with estates at a similar elevation?
Negara KanaanTea Estate recorded 2,986 mm in 2025, 104% more rain than the 1,467 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].
