Dekorai Tea Estate

Dekorai Tea Estate is a black tea producer located in Assam, India, at an elevation of 84 metres. The estate is operated by Mcleod Russell, one of the most prominent tea companies in the region, and is known to supply Finlays, a major international tea trader and processor.

Terroir & Climate

At 84 metres above sea level, Dekorai sits in the low-lying plains characteristic of Assam's main tea belt. Estates at this elevation typically experience the warm, humid conditions and rich alluvial soils for which the region is known. The monsoon-driven climate generally supports vigorous growth, and the combination of heat and moisture tends to encourage the production of bold, malty leaf.

The latitude of approximately 26.8° north places Dekorai in the heart of the Brahmaputra valley, where the growing season is long and flush cycles are often prolific. These lowland estates generally benefit from minimal temperature variation and high rainfall, conditions that tend to favour the robust, full-bodied character for which Assam teas are internationally recognised.

Tea Produced

Dekorai produces black tea. Assam estates at this elevation typically yield teas with strong, malty profiles, a deep copper liquor, and the brisk astringency that defines the region's output. These teas are often used in breakfast blends and are valued for their body and capacity to carry milk, though specific cup character will vary by flush, plucking standard, and processing decisions on the estate.

Supply Chain & Market Position

Finlays is recorded as a buyer of Dekorai's production. As one of the world's largest tea suppliers, Finlays sources from estates across India and East Africa to serve multinational brand owners and retail private-label programmes. The presence of Finlays in Dekorai's customer base suggests the estate's output meets the volume, consistency, and quality benchmarks required for inclusion in large-scale blended products destined for both domestic and export markets.

• Recorded supplier to  Finlays

Operator

Dekorai is operated by Mcleod Russell, historically one of India's largest tea producers. Mcleod Russell manages a significant portfolio of estates across Assam and other growing regions, and the company has been a dominant force in the Indian tea industry for decades. The company operates at least two other estates recorded in this directory, reflecting the scale and geographic reach of its operations.

Location & Neighbouring Estates

Dekorai Tea Estate lies at 26.8108, 92.9661 in Assam, India. Its 84 m elevation is the 55th highest of 66 estates we map in Assam. The nearest estates in the TeaTrade directory, measured point-to-point from these coordinates, are:

• Dekorai Tea Esate — under 1 km away · Sonitpur
• Majulighur Tea Estate — 12 km away · Majuli Garh 101/156
• Pertabghur Tea Estate — 13 km away · Sonitpur
• SESSA M — 19 km away
• Phulbari Tea Estate — 20 km away · Sonitpur

Estates at a Similar Altitude to Dekorai Tea Estate

Elevation shapes how slowly leaf matures, so we match Dekorai Tea Estate (84 m) with estates within 150 m of its height that are not its neighbours. Each is shown with its own 2025 climate. Dekorai Tea Estate recorded 3,374 mm in 2025, 7% more than the 3,146 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
Hathikuli Tea Estate	Assam, India	83 m	2,735 mm	29.2 °C
SAGMOOTEA	Assam, India	85 m	2,851 mm	29.1 °C
Kithulgala	Sabaragamuwa Province, Sri Lanka	83 m	3,969 mm	30.3 °C
Talma Tea Industries Ltd	Rangpur, Bangladesh	82 m	3,066 mm	29.2 °C
Triple Zed Tea Estate Private Limited	Panchagarh, Bangladesh	87 m	3,108 mm	29.2 °C

Dekorai Tea Estate Compared with Assam

In Assam, Dekorai Tea Estate is wetter than 89% of the others by 2025 rainfall; lower than 83% of the others by elevation; warmer than 66% of the others by daytime temperature. The table sets Dekorai 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	Dekorai Tea Estate	Region median	Region range
Elevation	84 m	110 m	26 to 266 m
Annual rainfall (2025)	3,374 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	19.7 °C	19.6 °C	18.8 to 21.1 °C

Observed Climate at Dekorai Tea Estate (2025)

ERA5 reanalysis data modelled for Dekorai Tea Estate’s coordinates recorded 3,374 mm of precipitation across calendar year 2025. The wettest month was May (689 mm) and the driest was December (0 mm). Daytime highs averaged 28.9 °C and overnight lows 19.7 °C over the year; July was the warmest month and January the coolest.

Metric	2025 value
Annual precipitation	3,374 mm
Wettest month	May (689 mm)
Driest month	December (0 mm)
Mean daily high	28.9 °C
Mean overnight low	19.7 °C

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Dekorai Tea Estate located?

Dekorai Tea Estate is in Assam, India, at coordinates 26.8108, 92.9661, at an elevation of about 84 metres.

Who operates Dekorai Tea Estate?

Dekorai Tea Estate is operated by Mcleod Russell, according to public supply-chain records.

What type of tea does Dekorai Tea Estate produce?

Dekorai Tea Estate is recorded as producing black tea.

Which buyers does Dekorai Tea Estate supply?

Public supplier disclosures record Dekorai Tea Estate as supplying Finlays.

How much rain does Dekorai Tea Estate receive?

ERA5 reanalysis data for the estate's coordinates recorded 3,374 mm of precipitation in 2025, peaking in May (689 mm).

How does Dekorai Tea Estate compare with estates at a similar elevation?

Dekorai Tea Estate recorded 3,374 mm in 2025, 7% more rain than the 3,146 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].