In short: Harchurah Tea Estate is a black tea producer in Assam, India, operated by Goodrickes Group at an elevation of 93 metres.
Harchurah Tea Estate is a black tea garden located in Assam, India, at approximately 93 metres above sea level. The estate is operated by Goodrickes Group, one of the established names in Indian tea cultivation and trade. No buyer relationships for Harchurah are currently on public record.
Terroir & Climate
At 93 metres elevation, Harchurah sits within the low-lying river plains that characterise much of Assam's tea belt. Estates at this altitude typically experience a warm, humid subtropical climate with heavy monsoon rainfall and minimal diurnal temperature variation. These conditions generally favour vigorous vegetative growth and a long plucking season, often extending from March through November.
The river-valley terroir of lowland Assam tends to produce robust, full-bodied leaf with strong colour and structure in the cup. The consistent warmth and moisture typical of this elevation generally support high yields, though the flatter terrain and richer alluvial soils can yield a different flavour profile from higher-altitude gardens elsewhere in India.
Tea Produced
Harchurah produces black tea. Assam gardens at this elevation typically yield a malty, full-bodied liquor with brisk astringency and strong colour—characteristics long associated with the region's CTC and orthodox production. Leaf from lowland Assam estates is often valued for blending strength and consistency, particularly in the breakfast and commodity segments, though specific cup profiles vary considerably by season, clone selection and processing method.
Operator
Goodrickes Group operates Harchurah and is recorded as the operator of six other tea estates in this directory. The company has a long-established presence in Indian tea and maintains a portfolio spanning multiple growing regions, supplying both domestic and export markets.
Location & Neighbouring Estates
Harchurah Tea Estate lies at 26.7730, 92.7606 in Assam, India. Its 93 m elevation is the joint 49th highest of 66 estates we map in Assam. The nearest estates in the TeaTrade directory, measured point-to-point from these coordinates, are:
- Addabarie Tea Estate — 3.3 km away · No.4 Sessa T.E
- Phulbari Tea Estate — 6.0 km away · Sonitpur
- Mcleod Russel India Ltd, Tezpore \u0026 Gogra Tea Factory — 6.2 km away
- Dhulapadung — 6.5 km away
- Tarajulie Tea Estate — 8.0 km away
Estates at a Similar Altitude to Harchurah Tea Estate
Elevation shapes how slowly leaf matures, so we match Harchurah Tea Estate (93 m) with estates within 150 m of its height that are not its neighbours. Each is shown with its own 2025 climate. Harchurah Tea Estate recorded 3,078 mm in 2025, 31% more than the 2,345 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Emperial Tea Estate Ltd. | Panchagarh, Bangladesh | 93 m | 3,056 mm | 28.8 °C |
| Fujian Province Guangfu Tea Co. | Hu Lin Pan Xi Town Fu Ding, China | 93 m | 1,548 mm | 24.7 °C |
| Jiangxi Wuyuan Dazhangshan Organic Food Co Ltd | Wuyuan County, China | 93 m | 1,428 mm | 25.2 °C |
| Singlijan Tea Estate | Kemai Jaroni, India | 93 m | 2,866 mm | 28.6 °C |
| Nagrijuli Tea Estate | No.2.Piplani, India | 93 m | 2,829 mm | 28.8 °C |
Harchurah Tea Estate Compared with Assam
In Assam, Harchurah Tea Estate is wetter than 62% of the others by 2025 rainfall; lower than 75% of the others by elevation; warmer than 71% of the others by daytime temperature. The table sets Harchurah 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 | Harchurah Tea Estate | Region median | Region range |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elevation | 93 m | 110 m | 26 to 266 m |
| Annual rainfall (2025) | 3,078 mm | 2,919 mm | 1,742 to 4,142 mm |
| Mean daily high | 29.0 °C | 28.7 °C | 27.9 to 30.0 °C |
| Mean overnight low | 20.2 °C | 19.6 °C | 18.8 to 21.1 °C |
Observed Climate at Harchurah Tea Estate (2025)
ERA5 reanalysis data modelled for Harchurah Tea Estate’s coordinates recorded 3,078 mm of precipitation across calendar year 2025. The wettest month was May (624 mm) and the driest was December (0 mm). Daytime highs averaged 29.0 °C and overnight lows 20.2 °C over the year; July was the warmest month and January the coolest.
| Metric | 2025 value |
|---|---|
| Annual precipitation | 3,078 mm |
| Wettest month | May (624 mm) |
| Driest month | December (0 mm) |
| Mean daily high | 29.0 °C |
| Mean overnight low | 20.2 °C |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Harchurah Tea Estate located?
Harchurah Tea Estate is in Assam, India, at coordinates 26.7730, 92.7606, at an elevation of about 93 metres.
Who operates Harchurah Tea Estate?
Harchurah Tea Estate is operated by Goodrickes, according to public supply-chain records.
What type of tea does Harchurah Tea Estate produce?
Harchurah Tea Estate is recorded as producing black tea.
How much rain does Harchurah Tea Estate receive?
ERA5 reanalysis data for the estate's coordinates recorded 3,078 mm of precipitation in 2025, peaking in May (624 mm).
How does Harchurah Tea Estate compare with estates at a similar elevation?
Harchurah Tea Estate recorded 3,078 mm in 2025, 31% more rain than the 2,345 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].
