HAPJAN

Hapjan is a tea estate in Assam, India, situated at 126 metres above sea level in the low-lying plains of the Brahmaputra valley. The estate is operated by Apeejay Tea Ltd and is recorded as a supplier to the British supermarket chain Morrisons. Production is focused on black tea.

Terroir & Climate

At 126 metres elevation, Hapjan occupies land typical of the Assam valley floor, where the subtropical climate and proximity to the Brahmaputra tend to create warm, humid conditions with high seasonal rainfall. Estates at this latitude and altitude generally experience a long growing season with vigorous flush cycles during the monsoon months, when heat and moisture combine to promote rapid leaf growth.

The low elevation and valley position typically result in minimal diurnal temperature variation compared to high-grown estates, and the alluvial soils common to the region often support robust vegetative growth. These conditions generally favour the production of full-bodied black teas with the malty, brisk character for which Assam is internationally recognised.

Tea Produced

As a black tea producer in the Assam plains, Hapjan's output would typically be processed as orthodox or CTC leaf destined for blending or retail packaged tea. Estates at this elevation in Assam tend to yield teas with a strong, malty profile, bright coppery liquor, and the robust astringency that underpins many British breakfast blends. The low-grown character generally emphasises body and strength over the more delicate aromatics associated with higher-altitude production.

Supply Chain & Market Position

Hapjan is recorded as supplying Morrisons, one of the United Kingdom's major supermarket chains. This relationship places the estate within the supply chain for retail own-label tea, a segment that typically demands consistent volume, competitive pricing, and adherence to retailer standards for quality and traceability. The presence of a listed British buyer suggests that Hapjan's production meets the specifications required for the mainstream UK tea market, where Assam leaf is a staple ingredient in everyday blends.

• Recorded supplier to  Morrisons

Operator

Hapjan is operated by Apeejay Tea Ltd, one of India's established tea companies with a portfolio spanning multiple estates. Apeejay operates six other estates recorded in this directory, reflecting a significant presence in the Indian tea industry and the operational scale typical of corporate tea groups in Assam.

Location & Neighbouring Estates

HAPJAN lies at 27.5016, 95.4648 in Assam, India. Its 126 m elevation is the joint 13th highest of 67 estates we map in Assam. The nearest estates in the TeaTrade directory, measured point-to-point from these coordinates, are:

• Hokonguri — 5.6 km away
• Raidang Tea Estate — 6.7 km away · Mulan Pathar Gaon
• Samdang Tea Estate — 9.4 km away · Samdang T.E.48 Fs. C
• Sewpur — 9.6 km away
• Raidang-D Tea Estate — 9.7 km away · Raidang T.E. 122 Fs.Gt

Estates at a Similar Altitude to HAPJAN

Elevation shapes how slowly leaf matures, so we match HAPJAN (126 m) with estates within 150 m of its height that are not its neighbours. Each is shown with its own 2025 climate. HAPJAN recorded 3,282 mm in 2025, 27% more than the 2,590 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
KDU, Galpaditenne	Sabaragamuwa Province, Sri Lanka	126 m	3,902 mm	29.5 °C
Amgoorie	India, India	125 m	3,227 mm	28.5 °C
Spring View	Sabaragamuwa Province, Sri Lanka	125 m	3,902 mm	29.5 °C
Zhejiang Wuyi Tea Base	P.R, China	128 m	1,604 mm	24.6 °C
I \u0026 M Smith	Western Cape, South Africa	124 m	313 mm	27.4 °C

HAPJAN Compared with Assam

In Assam, HAPJAN is wetter than 77% of the others by 2025 rainfall; higher than 77% of the others by elevation; cooler than 94% of the others by daytime temperature. The table sets HAPJAN against the 66 other estates we map in Assam, so you can see whether it is typical for its region or an outlier.

Measure	HAPJAN	Region median	Region range
Elevation	126 m	110 m	26 to 199 m
Annual rainfall (2025)	3,282 mm	2,919 mm	1,742 to 4,142 mm
Mean daily high	28.2 °C	28.7 °C	27.9 to 30.0 °C
Mean overnight low	19.0 °C	19.6 °C	18.8 to 21.1 °C

Observed Climate at HAPJAN (2025)

ERA5 reanalysis data modelled for HAPJAN’s coordinates recorded 3,282 mm of precipitation across calendar year 2025. The wettest month was August (540 mm) and the driest was December (12 mm). Daytime highs averaged 28.2 °C and overnight lows 19.0 °C over the year; July was the warmest month and January the coolest.

Metric	2025 value
Annual precipitation	3,282 mm
Wettest month	August (540 mm)
Driest month	December (12 mm)
Mean daily high	28.2 °C
Mean overnight low	19.0 °C

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is HAPJAN located?

HAPJAN is in Assam, India, at coordinates 27.5016, 95.4648, at an elevation of about 126 metres.

Who operates HAPJAN?

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

What type of tea does HAPJAN produce?

HAPJAN is recorded as producing black tea.

Which buyers does HAPJAN supply?

Public supplier disclosures record HAPJAN as supplying Morrisons.

How much rain does HAPJAN receive?

ERA5 reanalysis data for the estate's coordinates recorded 3,282 mm of precipitation in 2025, peaking in August (540 mm).

How does HAPJAN compare with estates at a similar elevation?

HAPJAN recorded 3,282 mm in 2025, 27% more rain than the 2,590 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].