In short: Soureni/Sourenee Tea Estate is a black tea producer in India's 10th Floor region, operated by Soureni/Sourenee Plantation Pvt. Ltd. and certified by the Ethical Tea Partnership.
Soureni/Sourenee Tea Estate is a black tea producer located in the 10th Floor region of India, at an elevation of 8 metres. The estate is operated by Soureni/Sourenee Plantation Pvt. Ltd. and holds certification from the Ethical Tea Partnership.
Terroir & Climate
At 8 metres above sea level, Soureni/Sourenee occupies an unusually low-elevation position for a tea estate, particularly within the Indian context. Estates at near sea level typically experience warmer, more humid conditions throughout the year, with less diurnal temperature variation than is found in the traditional high-altitude tea districts. Such conditions generally favour rapid, year-round vegetative growth, though they may also present distinct challenges in terms of pest pressure and moisture management.
The combination of low altitude and the estate's geographic coordinates—placing it in the vicinity of the Bengal plains—suggests an environment characterised by high rainfall, warm temperatures, and fertile alluvial or deltaic soils. These factors tend to produce vigorous leaf growth and can support high-volume cultivation, though the resulting tea character is often shaped by the estate's specific processing protocols rather than elevation-driven stress or slow maturation.
Tea Produced
Soureni/Sourenee produces black tea. Estates operating at low elevations in warm, humid climates typically yield teas with robust body and straightforward, malty or earthy character, often favoured for blending or for markets that prize strength and colour over aromatic complexity. The rapid leaf growth common at such altitudes generally results in teas that are less nuanced than their high-grown counterparts, though processing choices—particularly around oxidation and firing—can significantly influence the final cup profile.
Operator
Soureni/Sourenee Tea Estate is operated by Soureni/Sourenee Plantation Pvt. Ltd. No other estates operated by this company are currently recorded in the directory.
Certifications & Ethics
The estate holds certification from the Ethical Tea Partnership, a membership organisation that works with tea producers to improve working and environmental conditions across the supply chain. For buyers, this certification signals a commitment to third-party monitoring of labour standards, health and safety, and environmental practice, and it reflects ongoing engagement with a recognised framework for due diligence in ethical sourcing.
Location & Neighbouring Estates
Soureni/ Sourenee Tea Estate lies at 22.5487, 88.3596 in 10Th Floor, India. Its 8 m elevation is the 286th highest of 288 estates we map in India. The nearest estates in the TeaTrade directory, measured point-to-point from these coordinates, are:
- SSK Exports Limited — under 1 km away · 1ST FLOOR
- Numalighur Tea Estate — under 1 km away · Kolkata
- GONESHBARI — under 1 km away · 3RD FLOOR KOLKATA WB IN
- Deamoolie — under 1 km away · Pretoria Street
- Dhoedaam — under 1 km away · Pretoria Street
Observed Climate at Soureni/ Sourenee Tea Estate (2025)
ERA5 reanalysis data modelled for Soureni/ Sourenee Tea Estate’s coordinates recorded 1,858 mm of precipitation across calendar year 2025. The wettest month was July (450 mm) and the driest was December (0 mm). Daytime highs averaged 31.4 °C and overnight lows 22.9 °C over the year; May was the warmest month and December the coolest.
| Metric | 2025 value |
|---|---|
| Annual precipitation | 1,858 mm |
| Wettest month | July (450 mm) |
| Driest month | December (0 mm) |
| Mean daily high | 31.4 °C |
| Mean overnight low | 22.9 °C |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Soureni/ Sourenee Tea Estate located?
Soureni/ Sourenee Tea Estate is in 10Th Floor, India, at coordinates 22.5487, 88.3596, at an elevation of about 8 metres.
Who operates Soureni/ Sourenee Tea Estate?
Soureni/ Sourenee Tea Estate is operated by Soureni/ Sourenee Plantation Pvt. Ltd., according to public supply-chain records.
What type of tea does Soureni/ Sourenee Tea Estate produce?
Soureni/ Sourenee Tea Estate is recorded as producing black tea.
What certifications does Soureni/ Sourenee Tea Estate hold?
Soureni/ Sourenee Tea Estate is recorded as holding the following certification(s): Ethical Tea Partnership.
How much rain does Soureni/ Sourenee Tea Estate receive?
ERA5 reanalysis data for the estate's coordinates recorded 1,858 mm of precipitation in 2025, peaking in July (450 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].
