In short: Himalayan Tea Producers Cooperative Ltd. is a cooperative tea estate on LN Road 32 in Nepal at 1,895 metres elevation, certified by the Ethical Tea Partnership and producing black and green teas.
Himalayan Tea Producers Cooperative Ltd. is a tea estate located on LN Road 32 in Nepal, operating at an elevation of 1,895 metres. The estate is run as a cooperative under the same name and produces both black and green teas. It holds certification from the Ethical Tea Partnership. No commercial buyers for its output have been recorded in trade directories to date.
Terroir & Climate
At 1,895 metres above sea level, this estate sits within the mid- to high-elevation zone typical of Nepal's eastern tea-growing belt. Estates at this altitude generally experience cooler ambient temperatures and wider diurnal variation than lowland gardens, conditions that tend to slow vegetative growth and encourage the accumulation of polyphenols and aromatic compounds in the leaf. The latitude—just below 27.1° N—places the estate in a subtropical highland climate, where the monsoon season typically shapes the annual flush cycle and winter dormancy is common.
Rainfall and mist exposure at this elevation are generally significant during the summer months, which can promote lush vegetative growth but also demands careful plucking and processing discipline to manage moisture in the leaf. The cooler nights and moderate daytime warmth that high-altitude gardens in this region often experience tend to favour teas with balanced astringency and a degree of aromatic complexity, though much depends on cultivar selection, soil composition, and processing method—none of which are specified in available records.
Tea Produced
The estate produces both black and green teas. Black teas from mid- to high-elevation Nepali estates often exhibit a medium body with brisk astringency and floral or fruity notes, though character can vary considerably depending on flush timing and oxidation protocols. Green teas from similar altitudes tend to show vegetal freshness and a lighter, more delicate cup, sometimes with grassy or herbaceous undertones. Without detailed processing or cultivar data, any tasting characterisation remains speculative, but the elevation and regional context suggest the potential for teas with aromatic interest and moderate structure.
Operator
Himalayan Tea Producers Cooperative Ltd. operates the estate as a cooperative structure, a model that typically implies shared ownership or participation among growers or workers. No other estates operated by this cooperative are recorded in available trade directories, suggesting it may function as a single-estate entity or that any associated gardens are not separately documented. Cooperative structures in the Nepali tea sector often serve smallholders or community groups, though specifics of governance and membership are not disclosed in public records for this estate.
Certifications & Ethics
The estate holds certification from the Ethical Tea Partnership, an industry body that works with producers to improve labour standards, environmental practices, and community welfare. For buyers, ETP certification offers a degree of assurance that the estate has been assessed against benchmarks covering worker rights, health and safety, and responsible agrochemical use. For workers, participation in the ETP programme typically entails access to training, grievance mechanisms, and periodic third-party audits, though outcomes depend on the rigour of implementation and local context.
Location & Neighbouring Estates
Himalayan Tea Producers Cooperative Ltd. lies at 27.0087, 87.8219 in LN Road 32, Nepal. Its 1895 m elevation is the highest of 6 estates we map in Nepal. The nearest estates in the TeaTrade directory, measured point-to-point from these coordinates, are:
- Himalayan Shangri-La — 6.4 km away · Mechi Hwy
- Gorkha Tea Estate Pvt Ltd — 27 km away · Sunperpani Fikkal
- Chamong Tea Estate — 32 km away · West Bengal
- Selimbong Tea Estate — 35 km away · Soolbongs Tea Garden
- TUMSONG — 35 km away · West Bengal
Observed Climate at Himalayan Tea Producers Cooperative Ltd. (2025)
ERA5 reanalysis data modelled for Himalayan Tea Producers Cooperative Ltd.’s coordinates recorded 2,180 mm of precipitation across calendar year 2025. The wettest month was August (527 mm) and the driest was December (0 mm). Daytime highs averaged 18.5 °C and overnight lows 10.9 °C over the year; July was the warmest month and February the coolest.
| Metric | 2025 value |
|---|---|
| Annual precipitation | 2,180 mm |
| Wettest month | August (527 mm) |
| Driest month | December (0 mm) |
| Mean daily high | 18.5 °C |
| Mean overnight low | 10.9 °C |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Himalayan Tea Producers Cooperative Ltd. located?
Himalayan Tea Producers Cooperative Ltd. is in LN Road 32, Nepal, at coordinates 27.0087, 87.8219, at an elevation of about 1895 metres.
Who operates Himalayan Tea Producers Cooperative Ltd.?
Himalayan Tea Producers Cooperative Ltd. is operated by Himalayan Tea Producers Cooperative Ltd., according to public supply-chain records.
What type of tea does Himalayan Tea Producers Cooperative Ltd. produce?
Himalayan Tea Producers Cooperative Ltd. is recorded as producing black and green tea.
What certifications does Himalayan Tea Producers Cooperative Ltd. hold?
Himalayan Tea Producers Cooperative Ltd. is recorded as holding the following certification(s): Ethical Tea Partnership.
How much rain does Himalayan Tea Producers Cooperative Ltd. receive?
ERA5 reanalysis data for the estate's coordinates recorded 2,180 mm of precipitation in 2025, peaking in August (527 mm).
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].
