In short: Dimakusi Tea Factory is a black tea estate in Assam, India, operated by Mcleod Russel India Ltd. and recorded as supplying Finlays and Sainsbury's.
Dimakusi Tea Factory is a black tea estate in Assam, India, situated at an elevation of 69 metres. The estate is operated by Mcleod Russel India Ltd., one of the world's largest tea producers by acreage, and is recorded as supplying both Finlays and Sainsbury's, the latter a major British supermarket chain.
Terroir & Climate
At 69 metres above sea level, Dimakusi occupies low-lying terrain in the Brahmaputra valley, where Assam's tea belt typically experiences the subtropical monsoon climate that defines the region's character. Estates at this elevation generally benefit from high humidity, significant rainfall during the monsoon months, and warm temperatures year-round, conditions that tend to support vigorous vegetative growth and rapid flush cycles.
The low altitude and valley-floor position typically mean less diurnal temperature variation than hill gardens experience, and the resulting leaf tends to develop the robust, malty profile for which Assam is known. The combination of alluvial soils and monsoon rains generally encourages strong, full-bodied liquors, though specific soil composition and microclimate will vary across individual estates.
Tea Produced
Dimakusi produces black tea. Assam estates at this elevation typically yield a bold, malty cup with strong body and a characteristic briskness. The low-grown character generally leans toward robust, copper-coloured infusions with the full-bodied strength favoured in breakfast blends and traditional British tea formulations, though individual batches and processing methods will naturally influence the final profile.
Supply Chain & Market Position
Dimakusi is recorded as supplying Finlays, a global tea and beverage business with significant blending and distribution operations, as well as Sainsbury's, one of the United Kingdom's largest supermarket chains. The presence of a major British retailer in the supply chain indicates that Dimakusi's output meets the quality and volume requirements of the UK mass market, while the Finlays connection suggests the estate's teas are integrated into international blending and packing streams. This dual route to market—direct retail supply and via a major trading house—reflects a positioning that serves both branded retail and the broader commodity tea sector.
- Recorded supplier to Finlays
- Recorded supplier to Sainsbury's
Operator
Mcleod Russel India Ltd. is the operator of Dimakusi Tea Factory. Historically one of the world's largest tea producers by planted area, Mcleod Russel has managed a substantial portfolio of estates across India's principal tea-growing regions. The company operates six other estates recorded in this directory, reflecting the scale and geographic spread typical of India's corporate tea sector.
Certifications & Ethics
Dimakusi Tea Factory holds certification from the Ethical Tea Partnership, a multi-stakeholder initiative that works with tea producers to improve labour standards, environmental stewardship, and community welfare. For buyers, ETP membership signals a commitment to monitored progress on working conditions, health and safety, and responsible pesticide use; for workers and surrounding communities, it typically means access to grievance mechanisms and participation in programmes aimed at incremental improvements in estate management practices.
Location & Neighbouring Estates
Mcleod Russel India Ltd, Dimakusi Tea Factory lies at 26.6770, 92.6984 in Assam, India. Its 69 m elevation is the 61st highest of 66 estates we map in Assam. The nearest estates in the TeaTrade directory, measured point-to-point from these coordinates, are:
- Mcleod Russel India Ltd, Tezpore \u0026 Gogra Tea Factory — 6.2 km away
- Harchurah Tea Estate — 12 km away
- Dhulapadung — 13 km away
- Addabarie Tea Estate — 15 km away · No.4 Sessa T.E
- Tarajulie Tea Estate — 15 km away
Estates at a Similar Altitude to Mcleod Russel India Ltd, Dimakusi Tea Factory
Elevation shapes how slowly leaf matures, so we match Mcleod Russel India Ltd, Dimakusi Tea Factory (69 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, Dimakusi Tea Factory recorded 2,775 mm in 2025, 14% more than the 2,428 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Samrin | Southern Province, Sri Lanka | 69 m | 3,195 mm | 29.6 °C |
| Kotagala Plantations, Rayigama | Western Province, Sri Lanka | 69 m | 3,822 mm | 29.5 °C |
| Zaman Tea Agro Factory | Panchagarh, Bangladesh | 68 m | 2,403 mm | 28.8 °C |
| HUNAN TEA COMPANY | FURONG DISTRICT, China | 70 m | 1,327 mm | 24.7 °C |
| DA ZHANG SHAN TEA CO-OPERATIVE | ZIYANG TOWN, China | 68 m | 1,393 mm | 25.2 °C |
Mcleod Russel India Ltd, Dimakusi Tea Factory Compared with Assam
In Assam, Mcleod Russel India Ltd, Dimakusi Tea Factory is drier than 63% of the others by 2025 rainfall; lower than 92% of the others by elevation; warmer than 95% of the others by daytime temperature. The table sets Mcleod Russel India Ltd, Dimakusi 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, Dimakusi Tea Factory | Region median | Region range |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elevation | 69 m | 110 m | 26 to 266 m |
| Annual rainfall (2025) | 2,775 mm | 2,919 mm | 1,742 to 4,142 mm |
| Mean daily high | 29.4 °C | 28.7 °C | 27.9 to 30.0 °C |
| Mean overnight low | 20.5 °C | 19.6 °C | 18.8 to 21.1 °C |
Observed Climate at Mcleod Russel India Ltd, Dimakusi Tea Factory (2025)
ERA5 reanalysis data modelled for Mcleod Russel India Ltd, Dimakusi Tea Factory’s coordinates recorded 2,775 mm of precipitation across calendar year 2025. The wettest month was May (636 mm) and the driest was December (1 mm). Daytime highs averaged 29.4 °C and overnight lows 20.5 °C over the year; July was the warmest month and January the coolest.
| Metric | 2025 value |
|---|---|
| Annual precipitation | 2,775 mm |
| Wettest month | May (636 mm) |
| Driest month | December (1 mm) |
| Mean daily high | 29.4 °C |
| Mean overnight low | 20.5 °C |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Mcleod Russel India Ltd, Dimakusi Tea Factory located?
Mcleod Russel India Ltd, Dimakusi Tea Factory is in Assam, India, at coordinates 26.6770, 92.6984, at an elevation of about 69 metres.
Who operates Mcleod Russel India Ltd, Dimakusi Tea Factory?
Mcleod Russel India Ltd, Dimakusi Tea Factory is operated by Mcleod Russel India Ltd., according to public supply-chain records.
What type of tea does Mcleod Russel India Ltd, Dimakusi Tea Factory produce?
Mcleod Russel India Ltd, Dimakusi Tea Factory is recorded as producing black tea.
Which buyers does Mcleod Russel India Ltd, Dimakusi Tea Factory supply?
Public supplier disclosures record Mcleod Russel India Ltd, Dimakusi Tea Factory as supplying Finlays, Sainsbury's.
What certifications does Mcleod Russel India Ltd, Dimakusi Tea Factory hold?
Mcleod Russel India Ltd, Dimakusi Tea Factory is recorded as holding the following certification(s): Ethical Tea Partnership.
How much rain does Mcleod Russel India Ltd, Dimakusi Tea Factory receive?
ERA5 reanalysis data for the estate's coordinates recorded 2,775 mm of precipitation in 2025, peaking in May (636 mm).
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].
