Kharjan(Kamakyha)

Kharjan (Kamakyha) is a tea estate in Assam, India, operated by Apeejay Tea Ltd. Situated at approximately 94 metres above sea level in the Brahmaputra valley, the estate produces black tea and is recorded as a supplier to Morrisons, one of the United Kingdom's largest supermarket chains.

Terroir & Climate

At 94 metres elevation, Kharjan (Kamakyha) lies in the low-lying plains typical of much of Assam's commercial tea belt. Estates at this altitude generally experience the warm, humid conditions of the Brahmaputra floodplain, with minimal diurnal temperature variation and a growing environment shaped by the region's monsoonal climate. The low elevation typically supports vigorous vegetative growth during the long, hot growing season that characterises the valley floor.

Assam's latitude of around 26°N and its position between the Himalayan foothills and the Brahmaputra river system tend to deliver high rainfall and consistent warmth from March through October. Estates in this part of the valley often benefit from alluvial soils, though drainage and water management become key considerations during the monsoon months. The combination of heat, moisture, and fertile soils generally favours the cultivation of Camellia sinensis var. assamica, the broad-leafed varietal for which the region is known.

Tea Produced

Kharjan (Kamakyha) produces black tea. Assam estates at this elevation typically yield full-bodied, malty liquors with the robust, brisk character that has long defined the region's output. Teas from the low plains often exhibit strong, assertive flavours and a dark, coppery infusion, qualities that tend to suit blending for breakfast-style teas and mass-market retail formats. The estate's geographic position suggests a profile consistent with the bold, high-strength Assam style, though specific cup characteristics will vary by season, manufacturing practice, and leaf grade.

Supply Chain & Market Position

Kharjan (Kamakyha) is recorded as supplying Morrisons, a major British supermarket retailer with a significant own-label tea programme. This connection places the estate within the supply chain for consumer-facing grocery brands, where Assam teas are typically used in everyday blends and value-oriented breakfast tea lines. Supply to a large-scale retailer of this kind suggests the estate operates within the volume segment of the market, producing consistent, competitively priced leaf for blending and packaging in the UK.

• Recorded supplier to  Morrisons

Operator

The estate is operated by Apeejay Tea Ltd, a long-established Indian tea company with a portfolio spanning multiple producing regions. Apeejay Tea Ltd operates six other estates recorded in this directory, reflecting a sizeable footprint in India's tea sector. The company's scale and integration across cultivation, processing, and in some cases downstream blending and branding give its estates access to diverse market channels and operational infrastructure.

Location & Neighbouring Estates

Kharjan(Kamakyha) lies at 26.4434, 94.1002 in Assam, India. Its 94 m elevation is the joint 47th highest of 67 estates we map in Assam. The nearest estates in the TeaTrade directory, measured point-to-point from these coordinates, are:

• JAMGURI TEA ESTATE — 10 km away
• BORJAN — 15 km away
• Kharikatia Tea Estate — 25 km away · Kukurapohia Ouguria Gaon
• Hunwal Tea Estate — 32 km away
• Bukhial Tea Estate — 32 km away · Golghat

Estates at a Similar Altitude to Kharjan(Kamakyha)

Elevation shapes how slowly leaf matures, so we match Kharjan(Kamakyha) (94 m) with estates within 150 m of its height that are not its neighbours. Each is shown with its own 2025 climate. Kharjan(Kamakyha) recorded 2,332 mm in 2025, within 5% of the 2,241 mm average across these estates, so altitude explains most of its rainfall.

Estate	Where	Elevation	Rain 2025	Mean high
CHERIDEO PURBAT TEA ESTATE	ASSAM, India	94 m	2,548 mm	29.0 °C
Three Times	Southern Province, Sri Lanka	94 m	2,624 mm	29.8 °C
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

Kharjan(Kamakyha) Compared with Assam

In Assam, Kharjan(Kamakyha) is drier than 89% of the others by 2025 rainfall; lower than 71% of the others by elevation; warmer than 73% of the others by daytime temperature. The table sets Kharjan(Kamakyha) against the 66 other estates we map in Assam, so you can see whether it is typical for its region or an outlier.

Measure	Kharjan(Kamakyha)	Region median	Region range
Elevation	94 m	110 m	26 to 199 m
Annual rainfall (2025)	2,332 mm	2,920 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	19.9 °C	19.6 °C	18.8 to 21.1 °C

Observed Climate at Kharjan(Kamakyha) (2025)

ERA5 reanalysis data modelled for Kharjan(Kamakyha)’s coordinates recorded 2,332 mm of precipitation across calendar year 2025. The wettest month was September (396 mm) and the driest was December (1 mm). Daytime highs averaged 29.0 °C and overnight lows 19.9 °C over the year; July was the warmest month and December the coolest.

Metric	2025 value
Annual precipitation	2,332 mm
Wettest month	September (396 mm)
Driest month	December (1 mm)
Mean daily high	29.0 °C
Mean overnight low	19.9 °C

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Kharjan(Kamakyha) located?

Kharjan(Kamakyha) is in Assam, India, at coordinates 26.4434, 94.1002, at an elevation of about 94 metres.

Who operates Kharjan(Kamakyha)?

Kharjan(Kamakyha) is operated by Apeejay Tea Ltd, according to public supply-chain records.

What type of tea does Kharjan(Kamakyha) produce?

Kharjan(Kamakyha) is recorded as producing black tea.

Which buyers does Kharjan(Kamakyha) supply?

Public supplier disclosures record Kharjan(Kamakyha) as supplying Morrisons.

How much rain does Kharjan(Kamakyha) receive?

ERA5 reanalysis data for the estate's coordinates recorded 2,332 mm of precipitation in 2025, peaking in September (396 mm).

How does Kharjan(Kamakyha) compare with estates at a similar elevation?

Estates at a similar elevation recorded about 2,241 mm of rain in 2025, close to the 2,332 mm at Kharjan(Kamakyha).

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].