JABOKA

Jaboka is a tea estate in Assam, India, situated at 118 metres above sea level. The estate is operated by Apeejay Tea Ltd and produces black tea. It is recorded as a supplier to Morrisons, the British supermarket chain.

Terroir & Climate

At 118 metres elevation, Jaboka occupies lowland terrain typical of the Brahmaputra valley floor in Assam. Estates at this altitude generally experience the warm, humid conditions and heavy monsoon rainfall that characterise the region's tea-growing belt, with temperatures and moisture levels that tend to promote vigorous vegetative growth throughout much of the year.

This latitude and elevation typically support a long growing season with multiple flush cycles. The combination of heat, rainfall and alluvial soils common to low-lying Assam estates often encourages rapid leaf development, which in turn tends to yield the bold, malty character for which the region is known in global black-tea markets.

Tea Produced

Jaboka produces black tea. Assam estates at this elevation typically yield full-bodied, brisk liquors with the malty, robust profile that defines the region's output. Teas from lowland Assam gardens are often characterised by coppery infusions, strong astringency and a maltiness that performs well in blends and stands up to milk, making them particularly suited to the breakfast-tea segment in the UK and other Western markets.

Supply Chain & Market Position

Jaboka is recorded as supplying Morrisons, one of the United Kingdom's largest supermarket groups. This connection places the estate within the supply chain for mainstream retail black tea, a segment that prizes consistency, volume capability and the archetypal Assam flavour profile. The presence of a major UK grocer among its buyers suggests that Jaboka's output meets the quality and traceability standards required for branded and own-label products in a competitive and price-sensitive retail environment.

• Recorded supplier to  Morrisons

Operator

Jaboka is operated by Apeejay Tea Ltd, a significant producer in the Indian tea industry. Apeejay Tea Ltd operates six other estates recorded in our directory, indicating a multi-garden portfolio and the operational scale that typically accompanies vertically integrated tea companies active in both domestic and export markets.

Location & Neighbouring Estates

JABOKA lies at 27.0184, 95.0434 in Assam, India. Its 118 m elevation is the joint 24th highest of 67 estates we map in Assam. The nearest estates in the TeaTrade directory, measured point-to-point from these coordinates, are:

• Towkok Tea Estate — 5.3 km away · Towkok Grant No.2
• NAPUK — 8.2 km away
• SUFFRY — 10 km away
• Nahorhabi Tea Estate — 19 km away · Naharhabi Grant And Lakwa Rly
• Dirai Tea Estate — 19 km away

Estates at a Similar Altitude to JABOKA

Elevation shapes how slowly leaf matures, so we match JABOKA (118 m) with estates within 150 m of its height that are not its neighbours. Each is shown with its own 2025 climate. JABOKA recorded 2,830 mm in 2025, 5% more than the 2,692 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
Hoolungooree Tea Estate	Assam, India	118 m	2,483 mm	28.5 °C
Itakhooli Tea Estate	Assam, India	118 m	3,374 mm	28.1 °C
KDU, Deerwood	Sabaragamuwa Province, Sri Lanka	119 m	4,668 mm	29.5 °C
Yalta	Southern Province, Sri Lanka	117 m	2,624 mm	30.0 °C
I \u0026 M Smith	Western Cape, South Africa	124 m	313 mm	27.4 °C

JABOKA Compared with Assam

In Assam, JABOKA is drier than 62% of the others by 2025 rainfall; higher than 62% of the others by elevation; warmer than 55% of the others by daytime temperature. The table sets JABOKA against the 66 other estates we map in Assam, so you can see whether it is typical for its region or an outlier.

Measure	JABOKA	Region median	Region range
Elevation	118 m	110 m	26 to 199 m
Annual rainfall (2025)	2,830 mm	2,920 mm	1,742 to 4,142 mm
Mean daily high	28.8 °C	28.7 °C	27.9 to 30.0 °C
Mean overnight low	19.6 °C	19.6 °C	18.8 to 21.1 °C

Observed Climate at JABOKA (2025)

ERA5 reanalysis data modelled for JABOKA’s coordinates recorded 2,830 mm of precipitation across calendar year 2025. The wettest month was April (500 mm) and the driest was December (3 mm). Daytime highs averaged 28.8 °C and overnight lows 19.6 °C over the year; July was the warmest month and December the coolest.

Metric	2025 value
Annual precipitation	2,830 mm
Wettest month	April (500 mm)
Driest month	December (3 mm)
Mean daily high	28.8 °C
Mean overnight low	19.6 °C

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is JABOKA located?

JABOKA is in Assam, India, at coordinates 27.0184, 95.0434, at an elevation of about 118 metres.

Who operates JABOKA?

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

What type of tea does JABOKA produce?

JABOKA is recorded as producing black tea.

Which buyers does JABOKA supply?

Public supplier disclosures record JABOKA as supplying Morrisons.

How much rain does JABOKA receive?

ERA5 reanalysis data for the estate's coordinates recorded 2,830 mm of precipitation in 2025, peaking in April (500 mm).

How does JABOKA compare with estates at a similar elevation?

JABOKA recorded 2,830 mm in 2025, 5% more rain than the 2,692 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].