In short: Mcleod Russel India Ltd, Rajmai Tea Factory is an Assam black tea estate at 99 metres elevation, recorded as supplying Sainsbury's.
Mcleod Russel India Ltd, Rajmai Tea Factory is a tea estate in Assam, India, situated at 99 metres above sea level. The estate is operated by Mcleod Russel India Ltd, Rajmai Tea Factory and produces black tea. It is recorded as supplying Sainsbury's, the UK supermarket chain.
Terroir & Climate
At 99 metres elevation, the estate occupies low-lying terrain typical of Assam's valley-floor gardens. Estates at this altitude in the region generally experience the full force of the monsoon, with high rainfall and humidity during the growing season. The warm, moist conditions and relatively flat topography tend to encourage rapid vegetative growth.
The combination of low elevation, sub-tropical latitude, and Assam's alluvial soils typically favours robust, fast-growing bushes. Estates in this zone often produce high volumes of leaf during the peak monsoon months, with the climate generally supporting a long cropping season that can extend from spring through to late autumn.
Tea Produced
The estate produces black tea. Assam gardens at this elevation typically yield full-bodied, malty teas with the bold, brisk character for which the region is known. Low-altitude Assam leaf generally produces a strong, copper-coloured liquor well suited to breakfast blends and other applications where body and colour are priorities. The growing conditions in the valley tend to favour teas with pronounced astringency and a robust, straightforward profile.
Supply Chain & Market Position
The estate is recorded as supplying Sainsbury's, one of the United Kingdom's major supermarket chains. This relationship places the estate within the supply chain for mainstream retail tea, where volume, consistency, and competitive pricing are typically central considerations. Sainsbury's sources Assam tea for both own-label lines and branded products on its shelves, and estates that supply the retailer are generally expected to meet its ethical and quality assurance standards. The recorded supply relationship suggests the estate produces tea suited to blending for the mass-market segment.
- Recorded supplier to Sainsbury's
Operator
The estate is operated by Mcleod Russel India Ltd, Rajmai Tea Factory. No other estates operated by this entity are currently recorded in the directory.
Location & Neighbouring Estates
Mcleod Russel India Ltd, Rajmai Tea Factory lies at 27.0922, 94.7076 in Assam, India. Its 99 m elevation is the 43rd highest of 66 estates we map in Assam. The nearest estates in the TeaTrade directory, measured point-to-point from these coordinates, are:
- Attabarrie Tea Estate — 1.3 km away · Rajmai Road
- Thowra Tea Estate — 8.7 km away · Chandamonda Changmai
- MOHOKUTIE — 10.0 km away
- Sepon Tea Estate — 13 km away · Sepon Chah Bagicha 207/25 and 44
- HAJUA — 14 km away
Estates at a Similar Altitude to Mcleod Russel India Ltd, Rajmai Tea Factory
Elevation shapes how slowly leaf matures, so we match Mcleod Russel India Ltd, Rajmai Tea Factory (99 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, Rajmai Tea Factory recorded 3,522 mm in 2025, 34% more than the 2,620 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bargang Tea Estate | Assam, India | 100 m | 3,188 mm | 29.0 °C |
| Bukhial Tea Estate | Golghat, India | 100 m | 2,505 mm | 28.2 °C |
| Suviska | Southern Province, Sri Lanka | 98 m | 3,509 mm | 29.2 °C |
| Andaradeniya Estate, Batuwangala | Southern Province, Sri Lanka | 97 m | 3,510 mm | 29.2 °C |
| Cape Rooibos | Western Cape, South Africa | 96 m | 387 mm | 26.5 °C |
Mcleod Russel India Ltd, Rajmai Tea Factory Compared with Assam
In Assam, Mcleod Russel India Ltd, Rajmai Tea Factory is wetter than 94% of the others by 2025 rainfall; lower than 65% of the others by elevation; cooler than 63% of the others by daytime temperature. The table sets Mcleod Russel India Ltd, Rajmai 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, Rajmai Tea Factory | Region median | Region range |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elevation | 99 m | 110 m | 26 to 266 m |
| Annual rainfall (2025) | 3,522 mm | 2,919 mm | 1,742 to 4,142 mm |
| Mean daily high | 28.5 °C | 28.7 °C | 27.9 to 30.0 °C |
| Mean overnight low | 20.0 °C | 19.6 °C | 18.8 to 21.1 °C |
Observed Climate at Mcleod Russel India Ltd, Rajmai Tea Factory (2025)
ERA5 reanalysis data modelled for Mcleod Russel India Ltd, Rajmai Tea Factory’s coordinates recorded 3,522 mm of precipitation across calendar year 2025. The wettest month was May (635 mm) and the driest was December (5 mm). Daytime highs averaged 28.5 °C and overnight lows 20.0 °C over the year; July was the warmest month and January the coolest.
| Metric | 2025 value |
|---|---|
| Annual precipitation | 3,522 mm |
| Wettest month | May (635 mm) |
| Driest month | December (5 mm) |
| Mean daily high | 28.5 °C |
| Mean overnight low | 20.0 °C |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Mcleod Russel India Ltd, Rajmai Tea Factory located?
Mcleod Russel India Ltd, Rajmai Tea Factory is in Assam, India, at coordinates 27.0922, 94.7076, at an elevation of about 99 metres.
Who operates Mcleod Russel India Ltd, Rajmai Tea Factory?
Mcleod Russel India Ltd, Rajmai Tea Factory is operated by Mcleod Russel India Ltd, Rajmai Tea Factory, according to public supply-chain records.
What type of tea does Mcleod Russel India Ltd, Rajmai Tea Factory produce?
Mcleod Russel India Ltd, Rajmai Tea Factory is recorded as producing black tea.
Which buyers does Mcleod Russel India Ltd, Rajmai Tea Factory supply?
Public supplier disclosures record Mcleod Russel India Ltd, Rajmai Tea Factory as supplying Sainsbury's.
How much rain does Mcleod Russel India Ltd, Rajmai Tea Factory receive?
ERA5 reanalysis data for the estate's coordinates recorded 3,522 mm of precipitation in 2025, peaking in May (635 mm).
How does Mcleod Russel India Ltd, Rajmai Tea Factory compare with estates at a similar elevation?
Mcleod Russel India Ltd, Rajmai Tea Factory recorded 3,522 mm in 2025, 34% more rain than the 2,620 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].
