In short: Dejoo Tea Estate is an Assam black tea producer in India, operated by Goodricke Group and known to supply Morrisons.
Dejoo Tea Estate is a black tea producer located in Assam, India, at an elevation of 141 metres. The estate is operated by Goodricke Group, one of the region's established tea companies, and is recorded as supplying Morrisons, the British supermarket chain.
Terroir & Climate
At 141 metres above sea level, Dejoo occupies the low-lying alluvial plains characteristic of Assam's principal tea-growing districts. Estates at this elevation in the Brahmaputra valley typically benefit from a warm, humid subtropical climate with high rainfall distributed across the monsoon months. These conditions generally favour vigorous vegetative growth and high yields, with the heat and moisture accelerating the biochemical processes that contribute to the robust, malty character associated with lowland Assam teas.
The growing season in this part of Assam typically extends from March through November, with peak production concentrated in the early flush (April–May) and the monsoon months. Lowland estates in the region tend to produce leaf with higher levels of tannins and strong, brisk liquor, though cup character can vary significantly depending on cultivar, plucking standard, and processing technique. The relatively uniform temperature and ample water supply at this altitude generally support continuous cropping across the season.
Tea Produced
Dejoo produces black tea, the dominant type manufactured across Assam's lowland estates. Teas from estates at this elevation in the region typically yield a full-bodied, malty cup with pronounced astringency and a deep amber to reddish liquor. The style is generally suited to blending for breakfast teas and other robust English-market applications, where strength and colour are prioritised. Specific cup character will depend on the timing of the harvest, with early-season teas often displaying brighter notes and monsoon-flush leaf tending toward heavier, more uniform strength.
Supply Chain & Market Position
Dejoo is recorded as a supplier to Morrisons, indicating participation in the retail supply chain for the UK supermarket sector. This relationship places the estate within the network of Assam producers that feed branded and own-label tea lines in British grocery, a market that demands consistent volume, competitive pricing, and reliable quality standards. Goodricke Group's portfolio and established blending and export infrastructure likely facilitate this connection, with Dejoo's output contributing to the blended black teas distributed under Morrisons' tea offerings.
- Recorded supplier to Morrisons
Operator
Goodricke Group operates Dejoo along with six other estates recorded in this directory, reflecting the company's significant footprint across India's tea-growing regions. Goodricke is a long-established player in the Indian tea industry, with a portfolio that spans cultivation, manufacturing, blending, and export. The group supplies both domestic and international markets, and its operational scale allows for vertical integration and direct relationships with major buyers in the UK and elsewhere.
Location & Neighbouring Estates
Dejoo Tea Estate lies at 27.2735, 93.9852 in Assam, India. Its 141 m elevation is the 10th highest of 66 estates we map in Assam. The nearest estates in the TeaTrade directory, measured point-to-point from these coordinates, are:
- Koilamari Tea Estate — 8.3 km away · Koilamari 306
- Seajuli Tea Estate — 14 km away
- Nya Gogra Tea Estate — 54 km away · No.1 Naya Ghagra
- Dufflaghur Tea Estate — 59 km away · Sonitpur
- Mcleod Russel India Ltd, Boroi Tea Factory — 65 km away
Estates at a Similar Altitude to Dejoo Tea Estate
Elevation shapes how slowly leaf matures, so we match Dejoo Tea Estate (141 m) with estates within 150 m of its height that are not its neighbours. Each is shown with its own 2025 climate. Dejoo Tea Estate recorded 2,202 mm in 2025, 24% less than the 2,887 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mahakali Tea Estate | 328/388 Nlr. Grt, India | 140 m | 3,150 mm | 28.4 °C |
| MAJULI | Assam, India | 142 m | 1,742 mm | 28.8 °C |
| Pussellawa Plantations, Pambegama | Sabaragamuwa Province, Sri Lanka | 142 m | 4,426 mm | 30.2 °C |
| Kahawatte Plantations, Hunuwella | Sabaragamuwa Province, Sri Lanka | 143 m | 3,902 mm | 29.7 °C |
| Anhui Huangshan United Keemun Tea Co., Ltd. - Factory | Huangshan City, China | 137 m | 1,216 mm | 24.9 °C |
Dejoo Tea Estate Compared with Assam
In Assam, Dejoo Tea Estate is drier than 92% of the others by 2025 rainfall; higher than 86% of the others by elevation; warmer than 66% of the others by daytime temperature. The table sets Dejoo Tea Estate against the 65 other estates we map in Assam, so you can see whether it is typical for its region or an outlier.
| Measure | Dejoo Tea Estate | Region median | Region range |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elevation | 141 m | 109 m | 26 to 266 m |
| Annual rainfall (2025) | 2,202 mm | 2,919 mm | 1,742 to 4,142 mm |
| Mean daily high | 28.9 °C | 28.7 °C | 27.9 to 30.0 °C |
| Mean overnight low | 19.4 °C | 19.6 °C | 18.8 to 21.1 °C |
Observed Climate at Dejoo Tea Estate (2025)
ERA5 reanalysis data modelled for Dejoo Tea Estate’s coordinates recorded 2,202 mm of precipitation across calendar year 2025. The wettest month was May (481 mm) and the driest was December (1 mm). Daytime highs averaged 28.9 °C and overnight lows 19.4 °C over the year; July was the warmest month and January the coolest.
| Metric | 2025 value |
|---|---|
| Annual precipitation | 2,202 mm |
| Wettest month | May (481 mm) |
| Driest month | December (1 mm) |
| Mean daily high | 28.9 °C |
| Mean overnight low | 19.4 °C |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Dejoo Tea Estate located?
Dejoo Tea Estate is in Assam, India, at coordinates 27.2735, 93.9852, at an elevation of about 141 metres.
Who operates Dejoo Tea Estate?
Dejoo Tea Estate is operated by Goodrickes, according to public supply-chain records.
What type of tea does Dejoo Tea Estate produce?
Dejoo Tea Estate is recorded as producing black tea.
Which buyers does Dejoo Tea Estate supply?
Public supplier disclosures record Dejoo Tea Estate as supplying Morrisons.
How much rain does Dejoo Tea Estate receive?
ERA5 reanalysis data for the estate's coordinates recorded 2,202 mm of precipitation in 2025, peaking in May (481 mm).
How does Dejoo Tea Estate compare with estates at a similar elevation?
Dejoo Tea Estate recorded 2,202 mm in 2025, 24% less rain than the 2,887 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].
