Bloomfield Tea Factory

Bloomfield Tea Factory is a tea estate located in Muloza, in the southern region of Malawi. The estate is operated by Lujeri Tea Estates Ltd., one of the established tea producers in the country. Bloomfield produces both black and green tea and holds certification from the Ethical Tea Partnership.

Terroir & Climate

Situated at an elevation of 643 metres in Malawi's southern tea-growing region, Bloomfield occupies a relatively low-altitude position compared to many East African estates. At this latitude—just over 16° south—estates typically experience a subtropical climate with warm, humid conditions and a pronounced wet season. The lower elevation generally results in warmer ambient temperatures, which tend to accelerate vegetative growth and can produce a more vigorous flush cycle.

Tea grown at elevations below 1,000 metres in southern African contexts often develops broader leaves and a faster oxidation rate post-plucking. The warm, moist conditions typical of this altitude in Malawi can favour robust leaf development, though the cup character tends to be less delicate than that of high-grown teas from cooler climates. Seasonal variation in rainfall and temperature typically shapes the quality and volume of production across the year.

Tea Produced

Bloomfield produces both black and green tea. Black teas from estates at this elevation in Malawi's southern region typically yield a full-bodied cup with brisk, malty characteristics and good colour. The warmer growing conditions often contribute to teas with strength and body rather than the floral or complex notes associated with higher-altitude estates. Green tea production at lower elevations in subtropical climates tends to produce a robust, vegetal profile. The exact cup character will vary with processing choices, plucking standards, and the season of manufacture.

Operator

Bloomfield is operated by Lujeri Tea Estates Ltd., a long-established operator in Malawi's tea sector. Lujeri operates one other estate recorded in our directory, indicating a multi-estate production base in the country. The company is one of the principal tea producers in Malawi, a market that supplies both regional African buyers and international blenders.

Certifications & Ethics

Bloomfield holds certification from the Ethical Tea Partnership, a member-driven organisation that works to improve social, environmental, and economic conditions in tea-producing regions. For buyers, this certification signals that the estate is subject to third-party monitoring against the ETP's standards covering labour rights, health and safety, and environmental management. For workers, ETP membership is intended to support improved working conditions, grievance mechanisms, and ongoing capacity-building on estates.

Location & Neighbouring Estates

Bloomfield Tea Factory lies at -16.0252, 35.5083 in Muloza, Malawi. Its 643 m elevation is the joint 16th highest of 23 estates we map in Malawi. The nearest estates in the TeaTrade directory, measured point-to-point from these coordinates, are:

• ESPERANZA — under 1 km away · Mulanje
• MINI MINI — under 1 km away · Mulanje
• Gotha Tea — under 1 km away · Thyolo- Muloza Road
• Lauderdale Tea Estate — under 1 km away · Thyolo-Muloza Road
• Likanga Tea Estate — under 1 km away · Thyolo-Muloza Road

Estates at a Similar Altitude to Bloomfield Tea Factory

Elevation shapes how slowly leaf matures, so we match Bloomfield Tea Factory (643 m) with estates within 150 m of its height that are not its neighbours. Each is shown with its own 2025 climate. Bloomfield Tea Factory recorded 1,677 mm in 2025, 33% less than the 2,497 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
Kawalazi Tea Estate	D44, Malawi	653 m	2,396 mm	27.2 °C
Dartry	Central Province, Sri Lanka	633 m	2,750 mm	27.0 °C
Agarapatana Plantations, Diyagama West	Central Province, Sri Lanka	655 m	2,872 mm	26.8 °C
Hunan Xiaoxiang Tea Industry Co., Ltd. - Baotian Town	Huitong County, China	667 m	1,715 mm	21.6 °C
Badamtam Tea Estate	Weste Bengal, India	608 m	2,753 mm	27.2 °C

Bloomfield Tea Factory Compared with Malawi

In Malawi, Bloomfield Tea Factory is drier than 59% of the others by 2025 rainfall; the lowest of the 23 estates by elevation; warmer than 64% of the others by daytime temperature. The table sets Bloomfield Tea Factory against the 22 other estates we map in Malawi, so you can see whether it is typical for its country or an outlier.

Measure	Bloomfield Tea Factory	Country median	Country range
Elevation	643 m	722 m	643 to 1,022 m
Annual rainfall (2025)	1,677 mm	1,677 mm	1,525 to 3,738 mm
Mean daily high	26.9 °C	25.5 °C	24.1 to 27.2 °C
Mean overnight low	17.9 °C	17.9 °C	16.2 to 18.0 °C

Observed Climate at Bloomfield Tea Factory (2025)

ERA5 reanalysis data modelled for Bloomfield Tea Factory’s coordinates recorded 1,677 mm of precipitation across calendar year 2025. The wettest month was December (393 mm) and the driest was September (3 mm). Daytime highs averaged 26.9 °C and overnight lows 17.9 °C over the year; January was the warmest month and July the coolest.

Metric	2025 value
Annual precipitation	1,677 mm
Wettest month	December (393 mm)
Driest month	September (3 mm)
Mean daily high	26.9 °C
Mean overnight low	17.9 °C

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Bloomfield Tea Factory located?

Bloomfield Tea Factory is in Muloza, Malawi, at coordinates -16.0252, 35.5083, at an elevation of about 643 metres.

Who operates Bloomfield Tea Factory?

Bloomfield Tea Factory is operated by Lujeri Tea Estates Ltd., according to public supply-chain records.

What type of tea does Bloomfield Tea Factory produce?

Bloomfield Tea Factory is recorded as producing black and green tea.

What certifications does Bloomfield Tea Factory hold?

Bloomfield Tea Factory is recorded as holding the following certification(s): Ethical Tea Partnership.

How much rain does Bloomfield Tea Factory receive?

ERA5 reanalysis data for the estate's coordinates recorded 1,677 mm of precipitation in 2025, peaking in December (393 mm).

How does Bloomfield Tea Factory compare with estates at a similar elevation?

Bloomfield Tea Factory recorded 1,677 mm in 2025, 33% less rain than the 2,497 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].