Dhulapadung

Dhulapadung is a tea estate in Assam, India, operated by Apeejay Tea Ltd. Situated at approximately 80 metres above sea level, the estate produces black tea and is recorded as supplying Morrisons, the British supermarket chain.

Terroir & Climate

At 80 metres elevation, Dhulapadung lies in the lowland plains that characterise much of Assam's tea country. Estates at this altitude typically experience the full warmth and humidity of the Brahmaputra valley, with monsoon rains and high temperatures promoting vigorous, fast growth during the growing season. The low elevation and tropical latitude generally favour a long cropping period, often extending from March through to November.

The terroir of Assam's river plains tends to yield robust, full-bodied leaf with the malty, brisk character for which the region is known. Lowland gardens often benefit from alluvial soils and reliable moisture, conditions that typically support high yields and the bold, copper liquors associated with classic Assam black teas.

Tea Produced

Dhulapadung produces black tea. Estates in lowland Assam at this elevation generally yield teas with a strong, malty profile, brisk astringency, and the full body that defines the region's output. The cup character tends toward robust, coppery infusions suited to breakfast blends and milk-based service, though specific flavour notes will vary by season, plucking standard, and processing.

Supply Chain & Market Position

Dhulapadung is recorded as supplying Morrisons, one of the United Kingdom's major supermarket chains. This relationship places the estate within the supply chain for mainstream retail tea, where Assam leaf is valued for its strength, colour, and blending versatility. Supply to a large British retailer reflects the estate's integration into established export channels and its ability to meet the volume, consistency, and food-safety standards required by modern supermarket sourcing.

• Recorded supplier to  Morrisons

Operator

The estate is operated by Apeejay Tea Ltd, a significant player in the Indian tea industry. Apeejay Tea operates six other estates recorded in our directory, reflecting a multi-garden portfolio across India's principal tea-growing regions. This scale typically affords operational efficiencies, centralised processing and quality control, and diversified market access.

Location & Neighbouring Estates

Dhulapadung lies at 26.7977, 92.7009 in Assam, India. Its 80 m elevation is the 58th highest of 67 estates we map in Assam. The nearest estates in the TeaTrade directory, measured point-to-point from these coordinates, are:

• Tarajulie Tea Estate — 1.8 km away
• Ghoirallie — 5.4 km away
• Addabarie Tea Estate — 5.5 km away · No.4 Sessa T.E
• Harchurah Tea Estate — 6.5 km away
• Phulbari Tea Estate — 7.4 km away · Sonitpur

Estates at a Similar Altitude to Dhulapadung

Elevation shapes how slowly leaf matures, so we match Dhulapadung (80 m) with estates within 150 m of its height that are not its neighbours. Each is shown with its own 2025 climate. Dhulapadung recorded 3,305 mm in 2025, 18% more than the 2,809 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
Pertabghur Tea Estate	Sonitpur, India	81 m	2,821 mm	28.7 °C
Susantha	Southern Province, Sri Lanka	79 m	3,310 mm	30.0 °C
Shennong Tea Co., Ltd.	Hunan Province, China	78 m	1,030 mm	24.1 °C
BAGHMARI	Assam, India	78 m	2,876 mm	28.6 °C
Palindanuwara	Western Province, Sri Lanka	78 m	4,010 mm	29.1 °C

Dhulapadung Compared with Assam

In Assam, Dhulapadung is wetter than 80% of the others by 2025 rainfall; lower than 86% of the others by elevation; cooler than 53% of the others by daytime temperature. The table sets Dhulapadung against the 66 other estates we map in Assam, so you can see whether it is typical for its region or an outlier.

Measure	Dhulapadung	Region median	Region range
Elevation	80 m	110 m	26 to 199 m
Annual rainfall (2025)	3,305 mm	2,919 mm	1,742 to 4,142 mm
Mean daily high	28.7 °C	28.7 °C	27.9 to 30.0 °C
Mean overnight low	19.2 °C	19.6 °C	18.8 to 21.1 °C

Observed Climate at Dhulapadung (2025)

ERA5 reanalysis data modelled for Dhulapadung’s coordinates recorded 3,305 mm of precipitation across calendar year 2025. The wettest month was August (784 mm) and the driest was December (0 mm). Daytime highs averaged 28.7 °C and overnight lows 19.2 °C over the year; July was the warmest month and January the coolest.

Metric	2025 value
Annual precipitation	3,305 mm
Wettest month	August (784 mm)
Driest month	December (0 mm)
Mean daily high	28.7 °C
Mean overnight low	19.2 °C

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Dhulapadung located?

Dhulapadung is in Assam, India, at coordinates 26.7977, 92.7009, at an elevation of about 80 metres.

Who operates Dhulapadung?

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

What type of tea does Dhulapadung produce?

Dhulapadung is recorded as producing black tea.

Which buyers does Dhulapadung supply?

Public supplier disclosures record Dhulapadung as supplying Morrisons.

How much rain does Dhulapadung receive?

ERA5 reanalysis data for the estate's coordinates recorded 3,305 mm of precipitation in 2025, peaking in August (784 mm).

How does Dhulapadung compare with estates at a similar elevation?

Dhulapadung recorded 3,305 mm in 2025, 18% more rain than the 2,809 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].