BUDLABETA

Budlabeta is a tea estate in Assam, India, located at approximately 123 metres above sea level. The property is operated by Apeejay Tea Ltd, a company with a substantial presence in the Indian tea sector. The estate is recorded as supplying Morrisons, the British supermarket chain.

Terroir & Climate

At 123 metres elevation in Assam, Budlabeta occupies lowland terrain typical of the Brahmaputra valley, where the combination of tropical heat, high humidity, and rich alluvial soils generally supports vigorous vegetative growth year-round. Estates at this altitude in the region tend to experience less diurnal temperature variation than higher-elevation gardens, and the warm, moist conditions typically promote rapid leaf development.

The latitude of approximately 27.5°N places Budlabeta within the monsoon belt, where heavy seasonal rainfall and consistently warm temperatures are characteristic. These conditions generally favour continuous cropping cycles, with flush patterns driven more by monsoon timing than by temperature. The low elevation and valley position tend to result in teas with full body and strength, attributes commonly associated with Assam's lowland gardens.

Tea Produced

Budlabeta produces black tea. Estates in Assam at this elevation typically yield teas known for their malty character, robust body, and the capacity to deliver pronounced strength in the cup. The lowland terroir of the Brahmaputra valley generally lends itself to bold, full-flavoured infusions with the characteristic briskness and copper-red liquor that define the Assam style, particularly suited to breakfast blends and products where strength and colour are valued.

Supply Chain & Market Position

Budlabeta's recorded supply relationship with Morrisons situates the estate within the retail supply chain for mainstream black tea in the United Kingdom. Supplying one of the UK's major supermarket groups indicates the estate's output meets the quality and volume requirements of large-scale retail procurement. This relationship suggests that Budlabeta's production is oriented, at least in part, toward the commodity and branded retail segments where Assam teas are prized for consistency, strength, and value.

• Recorded supplier to  Morrisons

Operator

Budlabeta is operated by Apeejay Tea Ltd, one of India's established tea producers with a diversified portfolio. Apeejay Tea Ltd operates six other estates represented in this directory, reflecting a multi-garden operation with significant production capacity across tea-growing regions. This scale typically affords advantages in processing infrastructure, market access, and supply-chain coordination.

Location & Neighbouring Estates

BUDLABETA lies at 27.5599, 95.5962 in Assam, India. Its 123 m elevation is the 20th highest of 67 estates we map in Assam. The nearest estates in the TeaTrade directory, measured point-to-point from these coordinates, are:

• Raidang-D Tea Estate — 5.0 km away · Raidang T.E. 122 Fs.Gt
• Samdang Tea Estate — 5.5 km away · Samdang T.E.48 Fs. C
• Beesakopie — 7.3 km away · Kolkata
• Koomsong Tea Estate — 7.7 km away · Kumchang T.E. No-15/25/63 Wl-
• Raidang Tea Estate — 8.3 km away · Mulan Pathar Gaon

Estates at a Similar Altitude to BUDLABETA

Elevation shapes how slowly leaf matures, so we match BUDLABETA (123 m) with estates within 150 m of its height that are not its neighbours. Each is shown with its own 2025 climate. BUDLABETA recorded 3,279 mm in 2025, 28% more than the 2,565 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
Paneery Tea Estate	Darrang, India	123 m	2,135 mm	29.0 °C
Amgoorie Tea Estate	Assam, India	122 m	2,573 mm	28.4 °C
I \u0026 M Smith	Western Cape, South Africa	124 m	313 mm	27.4 °C
Spring View	Sabaragamuwa Province, Sri Lanka	125 m	3,902 mm	29.5 °C
KDU, Galpaditenne	Sabaragamuwa Province, Sri Lanka	126 m	3,902 mm	29.5 °C

BUDLABETA Compared with Assam

In Assam, BUDLABETA is wetter than 76% of the others by 2025 rainfall; higher than 71% of the others by elevation; the coolest of the 67 estates by daytime temperature. The table sets BUDLABETA against the 66 other estates we map in Assam, so you can see whether it is typical for its region or an outlier.

Measure	BUDLABETA	Region median	Region range
Elevation	123 m	110 m	26 to 199 m
Annual rainfall (2025)	3,279 mm	2,919 mm	1,742 to 4,142 mm
Mean daily high	27.9 °C	28.7 °C	28.1 to 30.0 °C
Mean overnight low	19.1 °C	19.6 °C	18.8 to 21.1 °C

Observed Climate at BUDLABETA (2025)

ERA5 reanalysis data modelled for BUDLABETA’s coordinates recorded 3,279 mm of precipitation across calendar year 2025. The wettest month was April (587 mm) and the driest was December (13 mm). Daytime highs averaged 27.9 °C and overnight lows 19.1 °C over the year; July was the warmest month and January the coolest.

Metric	2025 value
Annual precipitation	3,279 mm
Wettest month	April (587 mm)
Driest month	December (13 mm)
Mean daily high	27.9 °C
Mean overnight low	19.1 °C

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is BUDLABETA located?

BUDLABETA is in Assam, India, at coordinates 27.5599, 95.5962, at an elevation of about 123 metres.

Who operates BUDLABETA?

BUDLABETA is operated by Apeejay Tea Ltd, according to public supply-chain records.

What type of tea does BUDLABETA produce?

BUDLABETA is recorded as producing black tea.

Which buyers does BUDLABETA supply?

Public supplier disclosures record BUDLABETA as supplying Morrisons.

How much rain does BUDLABETA receive?

ERA5 reanalysis data for the estate's coordinates recorded 3,279 mm of precipitation in 2025, peaking in April (587 mm).

How does BUDLABETA compare with estates at a similar elevation?

BUDLABETA recorded 3,279 mm in 2025, 28% more rain than the 2,565 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].