KHOOMTAIE

Khoomtaie is a tea estate located in Assam, India, at an elevation of 97 metres. The property is operated by Assam Company India Limited and produces black tea. The estate is known to supply Morrisons, the British supermarket chain.

Terroir & Climate

At 97 metres above sea level, Khoomtaie occupies low-lying terrain characteristic of the Assam valley floor. Estates at this elevation in Assam typically experience the region's tropical monsoon climate, with high humidity, substantial rainfall during the monsoon months, and warm temperatures year-round. These conditions generally favour vigorous vegetative growth and extended plucking seasons.

The combination of low altitude, alluvial soils common to the Brahmaputra basin, and the warm, moisture-rich environment tends to produce robust leaf with strong biochemical activity. Assam's lowland estates often yield teas with bold flavour profiles and good colour, though the specific terroir of any given garden depends on soil composition, drainage, and microclimate.

Tea Produced

Khoomtaie produces black tea. Assam estates at this elevation typically yield full-bodied, malty teas with brisk astringency and deep copper liquor. The warm growing conditions and vigorous flush cycles common to low-altitude Assam gardens often result in teas suited to breakfast blends and strong, milk-friendly infusions, though cup character varies with seasonal flush, leaf grade, and processing technique.

Supply Chain & Market Position

Khoomtaie is recorded as a supplier to Morrisons, one of the United Kingdom's major supermarket groups. This relationship places the estate within the supply chain for own-label and branded retail tea products destined for the British market, a significant destination for Assam production. Supply to a large multiple retailer typically indicates capacity for volume, consistency, and compliance with retailer sourcing standards.

• Recorded supplier to  Morrisons

Operator

The estate is operated by Assam Company India Limited, a company with a portfolio of tea properties in the region. Assam Company India Limited operates five other estates recorded in this directory, indicating a multi-garden operation with a established presence in Assam's tea sector.

Location & Neighbouring Estates

KHOOMTAIE lies at 26.9826, 94.6425 in Assam, India. Its 97 m elevation is the joint 44th highest of 67 estates we map in Assam. The nearest estates in the TeaTrade directory, measured point-to-point from these coordinates, are:

• HAJUA — under 1 km away
• CHERIDEO PURBAT TEA ESTATE — 12 km away
• Mcleod Russel India Ltd, Rajmai Tea Factory — 14 km away
• Attabarrie Tea Estate — 15 km away · Rajmai Road
• MOHOKUTIE — 20 km away

Estates at a Similar Altitude to KHOOMTAIE

Elevation shapes how slowly leaf matures, so we match KHOOMTAIE (97 m) with estates within 150 m of its height that are not its neighbours. Each is shown with its own 2025 climate. KHOOMTAIE recorded 3,092 mm in 2025, 26% more than the 2,458 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
Andaradeniya Estate, Batuwangala	Southern Province, Sri Lanka	97 m	3,510 mm	29.2 °C
Subhagya	Southern Province, Sri Lanka	97 m	3,509 mm	29.7 °C
Numalighur Tea Estate	Assam, India	96 m	2,552 mm	28.3 °C
Cape Rooibos	Western Cape, South Africa	96 m	387 mm	26.5 °C
Kharjan(Kamakyha)	Assam, India	94 m	2,332 mm	29.0 °C

KHOOMTAIE Compared with Assam

In Assam, KHOOMTAIE is wetter than 61% of the others by 2025 rainfall; lower than 67% of the others by elevation; warmer than 55% of the others by daytime temperature. The table sets KHOOMTAIE against the 66 other estates we map in Assam, so you can see whether it is typical for its region or an outlier.

Measure	KHOOMTAIE	Region median	Region range
Elevation	97 m	110 m	26 to 199 m
Annual rainfall (2025)	3,092 mm	2,919 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	19.7 °C	19.6 °C	18.8 to 21.1 °C

Observed Climate at KHOOMTAIE (2025)

ERA5 reanalysis data modelled for KHOOMTAIE’s coordinates recorded 3,092 mm of precipitation across calendar year 2025. The wettest month was May (544 mm) and the driest was December (3 mm). Daytime highs averaged 28.8 °C and overnight lows 19.7 °C over the year; July was the warmest month and January the coolest.

Metric	2025 value
Annual precipitation	3,092 mm
Wettest month	May (544 mm)
Driest month	December (3 mm)
Mean daily high	28.8 °C
Mean overnight low	19.7 °C

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is KHOOMTAIE located?

KHOOMTAIE is in Assam, India, at coordinates 26.9826, 94.6425, at an elevation of about 97 metres.

Who operates KHOOMTAIE?

KHOOMTAIE is operated by Assam Company India Limited, according to public supply-chain records.

What type of tea does KHOOMTAIE produce?

KHOOMTAIE is recorded as producing black tea.

Which buyers does KHOOMTAIE supply?

Public supplier disclosures record KHOOMTAIE as supplying Morrisons.

How much rain does KHOOMTAIE receive?

ERA5 reanalysis data for the estate's coordinates recorded 3,092 mm of precipitation in 2025, peaking in May (544 mm).

How does KHOOMTAIE compare with estates at a similar elevation?

KHOOMTAIE recorded 3,092 mm in 2025, 26% more rain than the 2,458 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].