LUJERI TEA ESTATES LTD, Sukambizi

Lujeri Tea Estates Ltd, Sukambizi is a tea estate located in the Mulanje region of southern Malawi, at an elevation of 696 metres. The estate is operated by Lujeri Tea Estates Ltd. It produces both black and green teas, serving commercial markets, though specific buyer relationships have not been recorded in publicly available trade data.

Terroir & Climate

At 696 metres elevation in Malawi's Mulanje district, this estate sits at a relatively moderate altitude for East African tea production. Estates in this elevation range typically experience warm, humid conditions that support vigorous growth cycles, particularly during the wet season from November through April. The latitude of approximately 16° south places Mulanje in a subtropical zone where year-round production is generally feasible, though flush intensity tends to vary with seasonal rainfall patterns.

Soils in the Mulanje region are generally derived from the weathering of the ancient Mulanje Massif, the granite inselberg that dominates the local topography. Estates at this altitude and latitude often see faster leaf development than those at higher elevations, which can influence plucking cycles and the balance between yield and concentration in the made tea. Drainage and exposure vary considerably across the district, shaping the microclimate experienced by individual gardens.

Tea Produced

Lujeri Tea Estates Ltd, Sukambizi produces both black and green teas. Black teas from estates in Malawi's Mulanje region at this elevation typically yield a brisk, coppery liquor with moderate body and a clean finish; the warm growing conditions tend to favour teas suited to blending, though character can vary with season and processing. The estate's green tea production reflects the broader diversification seen across Malawian tea in recent years, as producers adapt processing lines to meet demand for unoxidised styles, though specific cup profiles will depend on cultivar selection and manufacturing technique.

Operator

The estate is operated by Lujeri Tea Estates Ltd. No other estates under the same operator are currently recorded in our directory.

Location & Neighbouring Estates

LUJERI TEA ESTATES LTD, Sukambizi lies at -16.0334, 35.6560 in MULANJE, Malawi. Its 696 m elevation is the 2nd highest of 5 estates we map in MULANJE. The nearest estates in the TeaTrade directory, measured point-to-point from these coordinates, are:

• Lujeri Estates Limited, Nchima (Ltel) — 1.1 km away · Mulanje Mountain Reserve
• Lujeri Estates Limited, Sayama (Ltel) — 1.1 km away · Mulanje Mountain Reserve
• Chisambo Tea Estate — 5.4 km away
• LIMBULI — 7.4 km away
• ESPERANZA — 16 km away

Estates at a Similar Altitude to LUJERI TEA ESTATES LTD, Sukambizi

Elevation shapes how slowly leaf matures, so we match LUJERI TEA ESTATES LTD, Sukambizi (696 m) with estates within 150 m of its height that are not its neighbours. Each is shown with its own 2025 climate. LUJERI TEA ESTATES LTD, Sukambizi recorded 3,738 mm in 2025, 39% more than the 2,690 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
Lichuan Qijing Farm	Hubei Province, China	697 m	1,684 mm	21.4 °C
Chongtong	Darjeeling. West Bengal, India	698 m	2,870 mm	26.8 °C
Wamba Tea Estate	Mutasa, Zimbabwe	708 m	2,156 mm	26.0 °C
Zion Hill	Central Province, Sri Lanka	717 m	2,750 mm	26.5 °C
Liverpool	Central Province, Sri Lanka	672 m	3,992 mm	26.3 °C

LUJERI TEA ESTATES LTD, Sukambizi Compared with MULANJE

In MULANJE, LUJERI TEA ESTATES LTD, Sukambizi is the wettest of the 5 estates by 2025 rainfall; higher than 75% of the others by elevation; the coolest of the 5 estates by daytime temperature. The table sets LUJERI TEA ESTATES LTD, Sukambizi against the 4 other estates we map in MULANJE, so you can see whether it is typical for its region or an outlier.

Measure	LUJERI TEA ESTATES LTD, Sukambizi	Region median	Region range
Elevation	696 m	662 m	643 to 718 m
Annual rainfall (2025)	3,738 mm	2,448 mm	1,677 to 3,220 mm
Mean daily high	25.6 °C	26.4 °C	25.6 to 26.9 °C
Mean overnight low	18.0 °C	17.9 °C	17.6 to 17.9 °C

Observed Climate at LUJERI TEA ESTATES LTD, Sukambizi (2025)

ERA5 reanalysis data modelled for LUJERI TEA ESTATES LTD, Sukambizi’s coordinates recorded 3,738 mm of precipitation across calendar year 2025. The wettest month was December (882 mm) and the driest was August (12 mm). Daytime highs averaged 25.6 °C and overnight lows 18.0 °C over the year; January was the warmest month and July the coolest.

Metric	2025 value
Annual precipitation	3,738 mm
Wettest month	December (882 mm)
Driest month	August (12 mm)
Mean daily high	25.6 °C
Mean overnight low	18.0 °C

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is LUJERI TEA ESTATES LTD, Sukambizi located?

LUJERI TEA ESTATES LTD, Sukambizi is in MULANJE, Malawi, at coordinates -16.0334, 35.6560, at an elevation of about 696 metres.

Who operates LUJERI TEA ESTATES LTD, Sukambizi?

LUJERI TEA ESTATES LTD, Sukambizi is operated by LUJERI TEA ESTATES LTD, according to public supply-chain records.

What type of tea does LUJERI TEA ESTATES LTD, Sukambizi produce?

LUJERI TEA ESTATES LTD, Sukambizi is recorded as producing black and green tea.

How much rain does LUJERI TEA ESTATES LTD, Sukambizi receive?

ERA5 reanalysis data for the estate's coordinates recorded 3,738 mm of precipitation in 2025, peaking in December (882 mm).

How does LUJERI TEA ESTATES LTD, Sukambizi compare with estates at a similar elevation?

LUJERI TEA ESTATES LTD, Sukambizi recorded 3,738 mm in 2025, 39% more rain than the 2,690 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].