In short: Powai Tea Estate is a black tea garden in the Agbandha Bangali region of India, operated by Amalgamated Plantations Pvt. Ltd., which manages six other estates recorded in this directory.
Powai Tea Estate is a black tea producer located in the Agbandha Bangali region of India, at an elevation of 145 metres above sea level. The estate is operated by Amalgamated Plantations Pvt. Ltd., a company that manages a portfolio of tea properties in the country. Powai is one of seven estates under this operator's management that appear in this directory.
Terroir & Climate
At 145 metres elevation, Powai occupies low-lying terrain characteristic of India's plains tea-growing zones. Estates at this altitude typically experience warmer ambient temperatures and less diurnal variation than their high-elevation counterparts, conditions that tend to support vigorous vegetative growth throughout much of the year. The latitude of approximately 27°N places Powai in a subtropical belt where seasonal monsoon patterns generally drive the growing calendar, with flush cycles influenced by the arrival and retreat of monsoon rains.
Powai produces black tea. Estates in low-elevation subtropical zones of India often yield teas with robust body and brisk, malty character, though cup profiles vary widely depending on cultivar, processing, and the timing of plucking relative to monsoon cycles. Teas from such altitudes tend to be well suited to blending and to styles that emphasise strength and colour over the more delicate aromatics associated with higher-grown leaf.
Tea Produced
Operator
Amalgamated Plantations Pvt. Ltd. is a multi-estate operator with a presence across India's tea-growing regions. In addition to Powai, the company operates six other estates recorded in this directory, indicating a diversified production base. Operators of this scale typically supply both domestic and export markets, though the specific distribution channels for Powai's output are not publicly documented.
Certifications & Ethics
Powai Tea Estate is certified by the Ethical Tea Partnership, a multi-stakeholder initiative that requires member estates to meet standards on labour rights, health and safety, and environmental stewardship. ETP certification signals to buyers that the estate undergoes regular third-party monitoring against a code of conduct covering wages, working conditions, and the prohibition of child and forced labour. For workers, ETP membership is intended to support improved workplace conditions and access to grievance mechanisms, though the effectiveness of such schemes depends on the rigour of on-the-ground auditing and remediation.
Location & Neighbouring Estates
Powai Tea Estate lies at 27.3308, 95.6511 in Agbandha Bangali, India. Its 145 m elevation is the 107th highest of 250 estates we map in India. The nearest estates in the TeaTrade directory, measured point-to-point from these coordinates, are:
- Dehing Tea Estate — 1.1 km away · Golai No.4
- Margherita Tea Estate — 6.5 km away · Assam
- Pengaree — 7.4 km away · Assam
- Chamong Tea Estate, Namdang — 7.5 km away · Assam
- Dirok Tea Estate — 9.6 km away · Assam
Estates at a Similar Altitude to Powai Tea Estate
Elevation shapes how slowly leaf matures, so we match Powai Tea Estate (145 m) with estates within 150 m of its height that are not its neighbours. Each is shown with its own 2025 climate. Powai Tea Estate recorded 2,919 mm in 2025, 17% more than the 2,494 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Evergreen Group, Karawita | Sabaragamuwa Province, Sri Lanka | 144 m | 3,214 mm | 29.6 °C |
| Kahawatte Plantations, Hunuwella | Sabaragamuwa Province, Sri Lanka | 143 m | 3,902 mm | 29.7 °C |
| MAJULI | Assam, India | 142 m | 1,742 mm | 28.8 °C |
| Anhui Huangshan United Keemun Tea Co., Ltd. - Office and Factory | Anhui Huangshan Eoconomic Development Zone, China | 149 m | 1,408 mm | 24.6 °C |
| Dejoo Tea Estate | Assam, India | 141 m | 2,202 mm | 28.9 °C |
Powai Tea Estate Compared with India
In India, Powai Tea Estate is wetter than 62% of the others by 2025 rainfall; higher than 57% of the others by elevation; cooler than 58% of the others by daytime temperature. The table sets Powai Tea Estate against the 249 other estates we map in India, so you can see whether it is typical for its country or an outlier.
| Measure | Powai Tea Estate | Country median | Country range |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elevation | 145 m | 126 m | 6 to 2,299 m |
| Annual rainfall (2025) | 2,919 mm | 2,778 mm | 745 to 4,774 mm |
| Mean daily high | 28.2 °C | 28.3 °C | 16.9 to 34.5 °C |
| Mean overnight low | 18.8 °C | 19.3 °C | 9.3 to 24.2 °C |
Observed Climate at Powai Tea Estate (2025)
ERA5 reanalysis data modelled for Powai Tea Estate’s coordinates recorded 2,919 mm of precipitation across calendar year 2025. The wettest month was April (476 mm) and the driest was December (28 mm). Daytime highs averaged 28.2 °C and overnight lows 18.8 °C over the year; July was the warmest month and January the coolest.
| Metric | 2025 value |
|---|---|
| Annual precipitation | 2,919 mm |
| Wettest month | April (476 mm) |
| Driest month | December (28 mm) |
| Mean daily high | 28.2 °C |
| Mean overnight low | 18.8 °C |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Powai Tea Estate located?
Powai Tea Estate is in Agbandha Bangali, India, at coordinates 27.3308, 95.6511, at an elevation of about 145 metres.
Who operates Powai Tea Estate?
Powai Tea Estate is operated by Amalgamated Plantations Pvt. Ltd., according to public supply-chain records.
What type of tea does Powai Tea Estate produce?
Powai Tea Estate is recorded as producing black tea.
What certifications does Powai Tea Estate hold?
Powai Tea Estate is recorded as holding the following certification(s): Ethical Tea Partnership.
How much rain does Powai Tea Estate receive?
ERA5 reanalysis data for the estate's coordinates recorded 2,919 mm of precipitation in 2025, peaking in April (476 mm).
How does Powai Tea Estate compare with estates at a similar elevation?
Powai Tea Estate recorded 2,919 mm in 2025, 17% more rain than the 2,494 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].
