Danau Kembar

Danau Kembar is a tea estate located in West Sumatra, Indonesia, positioned at approximately 358 metres above sea level. The estate is operated by PT Perkebunan Nusantra VI, one of Indonesia's state-owned plantation companies, and is recorded as a supplier to the British supermarket chain Morrisons. The estate produces both black and green teas.

Terroir & Climate

At 358 metres elevation, Danau Kembar occupies a relatively low-altitude position for tea cultivation, particularly when compared to the high-elevation estates found elsewhere in Indonesia and across Asia. Estates at this elevation in equatorial Sumatra typically experience warm, humid conditions year-round, with limited seasonal temperature variation. Such environments tend to encourage vigorous vegetative growth, and the lack of significant cold stress or dormancy periods generally results in a faster-growing flush cycle.

West Sumatra's tropical climate, characterised by heavy rainfall and consistent warmth, tends to produce leaf with a different metabolic profile than that from cooler, high-altitude gardens. Lower elevation often correlates with larger leaf, faster oxidation rates during processing, and a tendency toward bolder, more astringent liquor in black teas. Green teas from such regions may likewise exhibit a more robust, less delicate character than their high-mountain counterparts, though processing choices remain the dominant variable.

Tea Produced

Danau Kembar produces both black and green teas. Black teas from lower-elevation Indonesian estates typically yield a straightforward, robust cup with malty or earthy notes and a degree of astringency; they are often valued for blending or for markets that favour strength over nuance. Green teas from similar terroir tend to be more vegetal and full-bodied than the lighter, more aromatic styles associated with cooler highland gardens, though the estate's specific processing protocols will ultimately determine the final cup profile. Both styles are likely to reflect the vigorous growth and warm, humid conditions characteristic of West Sumatra's lower slopes.

Supply Chain & Market Position

Danau Kembar is recorded as a supplier to Morrisons, one of the United Kingdom's largest supermarket chains. This relationship places the estate within the supply chain for mainstream, price-competitive retail tea—a segment that prioritises consistent volume, food-safety standards, and cost efficiency. Supplying a major UK grocer indicates that Danau Kembar meets the traceability and quality assurance expectations of large-scale European buyers, and that its output is suited to blending or own-label products destined for the mass market.

• Recorded supplier to  Morrisons

Operator

The estate is operated by PT Perkebunan Nusantra VI, a state-owned enterprise within Indonesia's extensive network of plantation companies. PT Perkebunan Nusantra VI manages agricultural assets across multiple provinces, and our directory records at least one other tea estate under its operation. As a state enterprise, the company is subject to government oversight and typically operates within a framework that balances commercial objectives with broader policy considerations around rural employment and regional development.

Location & Neighbouring Estates

Danau Kembar lies at -0.7399, 100.8000 in West Sumatra, Indonesia. Its 358 m elevation is the 14th highest of 17 estates we map in Indonesia. The nearest estates in the TeaTrade directory, measured point-to-point from these coordinates, are:

• Kayu Aro Tea Estate — 125 km away · Kerinci Regency
• Kayu Aro — 191 km away · Jambi
• Bah Butong Estate — 448 km away · Simalungun Regency
• HQ Sipef, Cibuni Factory — 536 km away · North Sumatra
• Sinumbra Tea Estate — 1016 km away · West Java

Estates at a Similar Altitude to Danau Kembar

Elevation shapes how slowly leaf matures, so we match Danau Kembar (358 m) with estates within 150 m of its height that are not its neighbours. Each is shown with its own 2025 climate. Danau Kembar recorded 3,083 mm in 2025, 37% more than the 2,254 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
Nurbong	West Bengal, India	357 m	2,666 mm	27.2 °C
Agroteales S.R.L.	Misiones, Argentina	361 m	1,778 mm	26.8 °C
Tea Shakthi, Deniyaya Tea Shakthi	Deniyaya, Sri Lanka	365 m	2,796 mm	27.9 °C
Andaradeniya Estate, Galaxy	Southern Province, Sri Lanka	366 m	2,215 mm	28.7 °C
Packing Plant Italia	Misiones, Argentina	349 m	1,816 mm	26.0 °C

Danau Kembar Compared with Indonesia

In Indonesia, Danau Kembar is wetter than 50% of the others by 2025 rainfall; lower than 81% of the others by elevation; warmer than 88% of the others by daytime temperature. The table sets Danau Kembar against the 16 other estates we map in Indonesia, so you can see whether it is typical for its country or an outlier.

Measure	Danau Kembar	Country median	Country range
Elevation	358 m	1,410 m	23 to 1,859 m
Annual rainfall (2025)	3,083 mm	3,058 mm	2,437 to 4,698 mm
Mean daily high	30.3 °C	22.9 °C	20.0 to 30.6 °C
Mean overnight low	20.8 °C	15.9 °C	13.3 to 23.5 °C

Observed Climate at Danau Kembar (2025)

ERA5 reanalysis data modelled for Danau Kembar’s coordinates recorded 3,083 mm of precipitation across calendar year 2025. The wettest month was December (508 mm) and the driest was July (69 mm). Daytime highs averaged 30.3 °C and overnight lows 20.8 °C over the year; June was the warmest month and January the coolest.

Metric	2025 value
Annual precipitation	3,083 mm
Wettest month	December (508 mm)
Driest month	July (69 mm)
Mean daily high	30.3 °C
Mean overnight low	20.8 °C

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Danau Kembar located?

Danau Kembar is in West Sumatra, Indonesia, at coordinates -0.7399, 100.8000, at an elevation of about 358 metres.

Who operates Danau Kembar?

Danau Kembar is operated by PT Perkebunan Nusantra VI, according to public supply-chain records.

What type of tea does Danau Kembar produce?

Danau Kembar is recorded as producing black and green tea.

Which buyers does Danau Kembar supply?

Public supplier disclosures record Danau Kembar as supplying Morrisons.

How much rain does Danau Kembar receive?

ERA5 reanalysis data for the estate's coordinates recorded 3,083 mm of precipitation in 2025, peaking in December (508 mm).

How does Danau Kembar compare with estates at a similar elevation?

Danau Kembar recorded 3,083 mm in 2025, 37% more rain than the 2,254 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].