Muttrapore

Muttrapore is a tea estate in Assam, India, situated at an elevation of 199 metres above sea level. The estate is operated by Apeejay Tea Ltd, a company with a multi-estate portfolio in the region, and is recorded as a supplier to Morrisons, the British supermarket chain. The estate produces black tea.

Terroir & Climate

At 199 metres elevation in the Assam plains, Muttrapore occupies a growing environment typical of the region's lower-altitude estates. Tea gardens at this elevation in Assam generally benefit from the valley's humid subtropical climate, where high temperatures, monsoonal rainfall, and deep alluvial soils tend to support vigorous growth throughout the main growing season. The latitude of approximately 26° North places the estate within the heartland of Assam tea production, where long daylight hours during the spring and summer months typically promote rapid flush cycles.

Estates at similar elevations in Assam often experience a pronounced wet season from May through September, which can yield heavy cropping but may also demand careful plucking and processing to maintain leaf quality. The relatively low altitude generally results in warmer conditions year-round compared to high-grown estates, a factor that tends to favour the development of malty, robust leaf character. Frost is rarely a concern at this elevation, and the growing cycle typically continues into late autumn before winter dormancy sets in.

Tea Produced

As a black tea producer, Muttrapore supplies the style for which Assam is internationally recognised. Teas from estates at this elevation in the region typically exhibit the full-bodied, malty profile characteristic of plains-grown Assam leaf: a robust cup with strong colour, a smooth or brisk astringency, and the capacity to carry milk well. Second-flush production from similar estates often shows the most pronounced malt notes, while first-flush and autumnal pickings can offer slightly lighter, more nuanced character. The warm, humid growing conditions at lower elevations generally favour teas destined for blending and everyday drinking rather than the more delicate or complex profiles sometimes associated with high-elevation production.

Supply Chain & Market Position

Muttrapore's recorded supply relationship with Morrisons places the estate within the supply chain of one of the United Kingdom's largest supermarket operators. This connection suggests that at least a portion of the estate's output is destined for the retail blending market, where Assam teas are prized for their strength, colour, and consistency. Estates supplying major multiples typically meet volume, quality assurance, and traceability standards consistent with mainstream branded and own-label tea products sold across a national retail network.

• Recorded supplier to  Morrisons

Operator

Apeejay Tea Ltd is a long-established Indian tea producer with a portfolio spanning multiple estates in the north-eastern growing regions. According to our directory, the company operates at least six other recorded estates, reflecting a significant operational footprint in the Indian tea sector. Multi-estate operators of this scale typically maintain centralised processing standards, supply-chain infrastructure, and quality oversight across their holdings.

Location & Neighbouring Estates

Muttrapore lies at 26.2006, 92.9376 in Assam, India. Its 199 m elevation is the joint 1st highest of 67 estates we map in Assam. The nearest estates in the TeaTrade directory, measured point-to-point from these coordinates, are:

• Khobong — under 1 km away
• KONDOLI — 19 km away
• KELLYDEN — 32 km away · Misa
• SAGMOOTEA — 39 km away
• SESSA M — 53 km away

Estates at a Similar Altitude to Muttrapore

Elevation shapes how slowly leaf matures, so we match Muttrapore (199 m) with estates within 150 m of its height that are not its neighbours. Each is shown with its own 2025 climate. Muttrapore recorded 2,465 mm in 2025, 13% more than the 2,175 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
Orangajuli Tea Estate	Assam;, India	199 m	1,742 mm	28.4 °C
Coop.Agri.Ltda.Ruiz De Montoya	Misiones, Argentina	202 m	1,841 mm	27.4 °C
Dbm International Trading Co Ltd	Xiuning, China	195 m	1,254 mm	23.7 °C
KDU, Nilvin View	Sabaragamuwa Province, Sri Lanka	194 m	2,770 mm	28.7 °C
New Vithanakanda	Sabaragamuwa Province, Sri Lanka	204 m	3,269 mm	29.6 °C

Muttrapore Compared with Assam

In Assam, Muttrapore is drier than 86% of the others by 2025 rainfall; higher than 98% of the others by elevation; warmer than 82% of the others by daytime temperature. The table sets Muttrapore against the 66 other estates we map in Assam, so you can see whether it is typical for its region or an outlier.

Measure	Muttrapore	Region median	Region range
Elevation	199 m	110 m	26 to 199 m
Annual rainfall (2025)	2,465 mm	2,920 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	20.0 °C	19.6 °C	18.8 to 21.1 °C

Observed Climate at Muttrapore (2025)

ERA5 reanalysis data modelled for Muttrapore’s coordinates recorded 2,465 mm of precipitation across calendar year 2025. The wettest month was August (523 mm) and the driest was December (2 mm). Daytime highs averaged 29.1 °C and overnight lows 20.0 °C over the year; July was the warmest month and December the coolest.

Metric	2025 value
Annual precipitation	2,465 mm
Wettest month	August (523 mm)
Driest month	December (2 mm)
Mean daily high	29.1 °C
Mean overnight low	20.0 °C

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Muttrapore located?

Muttrapore is in Assam, India, at coordinates 26.2006, 92.9376, at an elevation of about 199 metres.

Who operates Muttrapore?

Muttrapore is operated by Apeejay Tea Ltd, according to public supply-chain records.

What type of tea does Muttrapore produce?

Muttrapore is recorded as producing black tea.

Which buyers does Muttrapore supply?

Public supplier disclosures record Muttrapore as supplying Morrisons.

How much rain does Muttrapore receive?

ERA5 reanalysis data for the estate's coordinates recorded 2,465 mm of precipitation in 2025, peaking in August (523 mm).

How does Muttrapore compare with estates at a similar elevation?

Muttrapore recorded 2,465 mm in 2025, 13% more rain than the 2,175 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].