In short: Mcleod Russel India Ltd, Bhooteachang Tea Factory is a black tea estate in Assam, India, operated by Mcleod Russel India Ltd at an elevation of 165 metres.
Mcleod Russel India Ltd, Bhooteachang Tea Factory is a black tea producer located in Assam, India, at an elevation of 165 metres. The estate is operated by Mcleod Russel India Ltd, a company historically significant in the Indian tea industry. No downstream buyers are currently recorded in the public supply-chain data available for this facility.
Terroir & Climate
At 165 metres above sea level, Bhooteachang sits within the lowland tropical belt of Assam, where estates typically experience high humidity, substantial rainfall, and warm temperatures year-round. This combination generally supports vigorous vegetative growth and rapid leaf turnover, conditions that tend to favour the production of bold, malty black teas characteristic of the region.
Assam's low-elevation gardens often benefit from alluvial soils and a growing environment that typically yields robust leaf with good body and colour in the cup. The latitude of approximately 26.8°N places the estate within the prime tea-growing corridor of the Brahmaputra Valley, where climatic consistency tends to allow for extended plucking seasons and reliable output across multiple flushes.
Tea Produced
Estates in Assam producing black tea at this elevation generally yield a full-bodied, malty cup with brisk astringency and deep coppery colour. The leaf from lowland Assam gardens is typically processed to emphasise strength and boldness, qualities that tend to make these teas well-suited to breakfast blends and milk-based preparations. While individual garden character varies, the regional profile usually features malt, toast, and a smooth, round finish.
Operator
Mcleod Russel India Ltd has been a prominent name in the Indian tea sector, historically operating numerous estates across Assam and other producing regions. The Bhooteachang facility represents one node in what has been one of the subcontinent's larger tea production networks, though no sibling estates under the same operator are currently recorded in this directory.
Location & Neighbouring Estates
Mcleod Russel India Ltd, Bhooteachang Tea Factory lies at 26.7930, 91.8977 in Assam, India. Its 165 m elevation is the 6th highest of 66 estates we map in Assam. The nearest estates in the TeaTrade directory, measured point-to-point from these coordinates, are:
- MAJULI — 3.9 km away
- Orangajuli Tea Estate — 4.4 km away · Assam;
- Nonaipara Tea Estate — 7.1 km away
- Paneery Tea Estate — 8.6 km away · Darrang
- Corramore Tea Estate — 9.5 km away
Estates at a Similar Altitude to Mcleod Russel India Ltd, Bhooteachang Tea Factory
Elevation shapes how slowly leaf matures, so we match Mcleod Russel India Ltd, Bhooteachang Tea Factory (165 m) with estates within 150 m of its height that are not its neighbours. Each is shown with its own 2025 climate. Mcleod Russel India Ltd, Bhooteachang Tea Factory recorded 1,742 mm in 2025, 37% less than the 2,780 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kahawatte Plantations, Nilagama | Sabaragamuwa Province, Sri Lanka | 166 m | 2,770 mm | 29.5 °C |
| KDU, New Kandagastenne | Sabaragamuwa Province, Sri Lanka | 163 m | 3,432 mm | 29.4 °C |
| Dirok Tea Estate | Assam, India | 168 m | 2,919 mm | 28.6 °C |
| Margherita Tea Estate | Assam, India | 172 m | 2,919 mm | 28.2 °C |
| Hre\u00f1uk Sa | Misiones, Argentina | 173 m | 1,860 mm | 26.5 °C |
Mcleod Russel India Ltd, Bhooteachang Tea Factory Compared with Assam
In Assam, Mcleod Russel India Ltd, Bhooteachang Tea Factory is the driest of the 66 estates by 2025 rainfall; higher than 92% of the others by elevation; warmer than 82% of the others by daytime temperature. The table sets Mcleod Russel India Ltd, Bhooteachang Tea Factory against the 65 other estates we map in Assam, so you can see whether it is typical for its region or an outlier.
| Measure | Mcleod Russel India Ltd, Bhooteachang Tea Factory | Region median | Region range |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elevation | 165 m | 109 m | 26 to 266 m |
| Annual rainfall (2025) | 1,742 mm | 2,919 mm | 1,742 to 4,142 mm |
| Mean daily high | 29.1 °C | 28.7 °C | 27.9 to 30.0 °C |
| Mean overnight low | 20.1 °C | 19.6 °C | 18.8 to 21.1 °C |
Observed Climate at Mcleod Russel India Ltd, Bhooteachang Tea Factory (2025)
ERA5 reanalysis data modelled for Mcleod Russel India Ltd, Bhooteachang Tea Factory’s coordinates recorded 1,742 mm of precipitation across calendar year 2025. The wettest month was May (549 mm) and the driest was December (0 mm). Daytime highs averaged 29.1 °C and overnight lows 20.1 °C over the year; July was the warmest month and January the coolest.
| Metric | 2025 value |
|---|---|
| Annual precipitation | 1,742 mm |
| Wettest month | May (549 mm) |
| Driest month | December (0 mm) |
| Mean daily high | 29.1 °C |
| Mean overnight low | 20.1 °C |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Mcleod Russel India Ltd, Bhooteachang Tea Factory located?
Mcleod Russel India Ltd, Bhooteachang Tea Factory is in Assam, India, at coordinates 26.7930, 91.8977, at an elevation of about 165 metres.
Who operates Mcleod Russel India Ltd, Bhooteachang Tea Factory?
Mcleod Russel India Ltd, Bhooteachang Tea Factory is operated by Mcleod Russel India Ltd, Bhooteachang Tea Factory, according to public supply-chain records.
What type of tea does Mcleod Russel India Ltd, Bhooteachang Tea Factory produce?
Mcleod Russel India Ltd, Bhooteachang Tea Factory is recorded as producing black tea.
How much rain does Mcleod Russel India Ltd, Bhooteachang Tea Factory receive?
ERA5 reanalysis data for the estate's coordinates recorded 1,742 mm of precipitation in 2025, peaking in May (549 mm).
How does Mcleod Russel India Ltd, Bhooteachang Tea Factory compare with estates at a similar elevation?
Mcleod Russel India Ltd, Bhooteachang Tea Factory recorded 1,742 mm in 2025, 37% less rain than the 2,780 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].
