In short: Mcleod Russel India Ltd, Tezpore & Gogra Tea Factory is a black tea producer in Assam, India, operated by Mcleod Russel India Ltd, Tezpore & Gogra Tea Factory at an elevation of 75 metres.
Mcleod Russel India Ltd, Tezpore & Gogra Tea Factory is a tea estate and processing facility located in Assam, India, at an elevation of 75 metres. The operation is managed by Mcleod Russel India Ltd, Tezpore & Gogra Tea Factory and produces black tea.
Terroir & Climate
At 75 metres above sea level, this estate occupies low-lying terrain in Assam's river valleys, where the Brahmaputra basin and its tributaries shape the growing environment. Estates at this elevation in the region typically experience high humidity, warm temperatures, and the monsoonal rainfall pattern that characterises Assam's subtropical climate. These conditions generally promote vigorous vegetative growth throughout the long growing season, which in this latitude tends to extend from late March through November.
Low-altitude Assam gardens often benefit from alluvial soils deposited by river systems, which can support robust tea bushes capable of frequent plucking rounds. The warm, moist conditions typical of this elevation and region tend to yield a leaf profile with strong enzymatic activity during withering and oxidation, characteristics that generally influence the body and colour of the manufactured black tea.
Tea Produced
The estate produces black tea. Assam teas from low-elevation sites in this region typically yield a full-bodied cup with malty and robust characteristics, often exhibiting the brisk, strong liquor for which the region is known internationally. The warm growing conditions and the leaf's natural chemistry generally favour a dark infusion with pronounced strength, attributes that have historically made low-altitude Assam production well-suited to blending and breakfast-style teas in global markets.
Operator
The estate is operated by Mcleod Russel India Ltd, Tezpore & Gogra Tea Factory. No other estates under the same operator are recorded in this directory.
Location & Neighbouring Estates
Mcleod Russel India Ltd, Tezpore \u0026 Gogra Tea Factory lies at 26.7210, 92.7371 in Assam, India. Its 75 m elevation is the 60th 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, Dimakusi Tea Factory — 6.2 km away
- Harchurah Tea Estate — 6.2 km away
- Addabarie Tea Estate — 9.2 km away · No.4 Sessa T.E
- Dhulapadung — 9.3 km away
- Tarajulie Tea Estate — 11 km away
Estates at a Similar Altitude to Mcleod Russel India Ltd, Tezpore \u0026 Gogra Tea Factory
Elevation shapes how slowly leaf matures, so we match Mcleod Russel India Ltd, Tezpore \u0026 Gogra Tea Factory (75 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, Tezpore \u0026 Gogra Tea Factory recorded 3,097 mm in 2025, 6% more than the 2,918 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Euro Asia Tea Factory Ltd | Panchagarh, Bangladesh | 77 m | 2,582 mm | 29.2 °C |
| Sanora | Sabaragamuwa Province, Sri Lanka | 77 m | 4,458 mm | 30.0 °C |
| Evergreen Group, Lihiniyawa | Western Province, Sri Lanka | 73 m | 3,642 mm | 30.0 °C |
| Shennong Tea Co., Ltd. | Hunan Province, China | 78 m | 1,030 mm | 24.1 °C |
| BAGHMARI | Assam, India | 78 m | 2,876 mm | 28.6 °C |
Mcleod Russel India Ltd, Tezpore \u0026 Gogra Tea Factory Compared with Assam
In Assam, Mcleod Russel India Ltd, Tezpore \u0026 Gogra Tea Factory is wetter than 66% of the others by 2025 rainfall; lower than 91% of the others by elevation; warmer than 71% of the others by daytime temperature. The table sets Mcleod Russel India Ltd, Tezpore \u0026 Gogra 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, Tezpore \u0026 Gogra Tea Factory | Region median | Region range |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elevation | 75 m | 110 m | 26 to 266 m |
| Annual rainfall (2025) | 3,097 mm | 2,919 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 Mcleod Russel India Ltd, Tezpore \u0026 Gogra Tea Factory (2025)
ERA5 reanalysis data modelled for Mcleod Russel India Ltd, Tezpore \u0026 Gogra Tea Factory’s coordinates recorded 3,097 mm of precipitation across calendar year 2025. The wettest month was August (673 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 January the coolest.
| Metric | 2025 value |
|---|---|
| Annual precipitation | 3,097 mm |
| Wettest month | August (673 mm) |
| Driest month | December (1 mm) |
| Mean daily high | 29.0 °C |
| Mean overnight low | 19.9 °C |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Mcleod Russel India Ltd, Tezpore \u0026 Gogra Tea Factory located?
Mcleod Russel India Ltd, Tezpore \u0026 Gogra Tea Factory is in Assam, India, at coordinates 26.7210, 92.7371, at an elevation of about 75 metres.
Who operates Mcleod Russel India Ltd, Tezpore \u0026 Gogra Tea Factory?
Mcleod Russel India Ltd, Tezpore \u0026 Gogra Tea Factory is operated by Mcleod Russel India Ltd, Tezpore & Gogra Tea Factory, according to public supply-chain records.
What type of tea does Mcleod Russel India Ltd, Tezpore \u0026 Gogra Tea Factory produce?
Mcleod Russel India Ltd, Tezpore \u0026 Gogra Tea Factory is recorded as producing black tea.
How much rain does Mcleod Russel India Ltd, Tezpore \u0026 Gogra Tea Factory receive?
ERA5 reanalysis data for the estate's coordinates recorded 3,097 mm of precipitation in 2025, peaking in August (673 mm).
How does Mcleod Russel India Ltd, Tezpore \u0026 Gogra Tea Factory compare with estates at a similar elevation?
Mcleod Russel India Ltd, Tezpore \u0026 Gogra Tea Factory recorded 3,097 mm in 2025, 6% more rain than the 2,918 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].
