In short: Nalani Tea Estate is a black tea producer in Assam, India, operated by MK Jokai Agri Plantations Pvt Ltd, which runs five estates in total across the region.
Nalani Tea Estate is a black tea producing estate located in Assam, India, at an elevation of 124 metres. The estate is operated by MK Jokai Agri Plantations Pvt Ltd, a company that manages a total of five tea estates in the region. No downstream buyers have been publicly recorded for Nalani's production.
Terroir & Climate
At 124 metres above sea level, Nalani occupies low-lying terrain characteristic of the Assam valley's riverine plains. Estates at this elevation in Assam typically experience warm, humid conditions throughout much of the year, with the region's monsoon climate delivering heavy seasonal rainfall that supports vigorous vegetative growth. The combination of heat, moisture, and fertile alluvial soils generally favours rapid leaf development and high enzymatic activity in the plucked material.
This latitude and altitude tend to result in a long growing season with minimal winter dormancy, allowing estates in the area to produce tea across multiple flushes from early spring through late autumn. The warm, moist growing environment at such low elevations is generally associated with robust, malty flavour development in orthodox black teas, a profile for which Assam has long been recognised in global markets.
Tea Produced
Nalani produces black tea. Estates in the low-elevation Assam plains typically yield full-bodied, brisk liquors with the malty, sometimes malty-sweet character for which the region is known. The warm growing conditions and rapid leaf maturation at this altitude often contribute to teas with strong colour, pronounced astringency, and the robust profile favoured in blended breakfast teas and CTC production, though the specific processing method and leaf grade at Nalani have not been disclosed.
Operator
MK Jokai Agri Plantations Pvt Ltd operates Nalani Tea Estate alongside four other estates recorded in industry directories. The presence of multiple estates under common management suggests a portfolio approach to production in Assam, though the company's market positioning, total output, and distribution channels have not been publicly detailed.
Location & Neighbouring Estates
Nalani Tea Estate lies at 27.5680, 95.3286 in Assam, India. Its 124 m elevation is the 18th highest of 66 estates we map in Assam. The nearest estates in the TeaTrade directory, measured point-to-point from these coordinates, are:
- Tonganagaon Tea Estate — 8.5 km away
- Sewpur — 8.6 km away
- Rungagora J — 8.8 km away
- TALUP — 9.2 km away
- Baghjan Tea Estate — 10 km away · Tinsukia
Estates at a Similar Altitude to Nalani Tea Estate
Elevation shapes how slowly leaf matures, so we match Nalani Tea Estate (124 m) with estates within 150 m of its height that are not its neighbours. Each is shown with its own 2025 climate. Nalani Tea Estate recorded 2,993 mm in 2025, 8% more than the 2,783 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| I \u0026 M Smith | Western Cape, South Africa | 124 m | 313 mm | 27.4 °C |
| Amgoorie | India, India | 125 m | 3,227 mm | 28.5 °C |
| Spring View | Sabaragamuwa Province, Sri Lanka | 125 m | 3,902 mm | 29.5 °C |
| Amgoorie Tea Estate | Assam, India | 122 m | 2,573 mm | 28.4 °C |
| KDU, Galpaditenne | Sabaragamuwa Province, Sri Lanka | 126 m | 3,902 mm | 29.5 °C |
Nalani Tea Estate Compared with Assam
In Assam, Nalani Tea Estate is wetter than 57% of the others by 2025 rainfall; higher than 74% of the others by elevation; warmer than 55% of the others by daytime temperature. The table sets Nalani Tea Estate against the 65 other estates we map in Assam, so you can see whether it is typical for its region or an outlier.
| Measure | Nalani Tea Estate | Region median | Region range |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elevation | 124 m | 109 m | 26 to 266 m |
| Annual rainfall (2025) | 2,993 mm | 2,919 mm | 1,742 to 4,142 mm |
| Mean daily high | 28.8 °C | 28.7 °C | 27.9 to 30.0 °C |
| Mean overnight low | 19.8 °C | 19.6 °C | 18.8 to 21.1 °C |
Observed Climate at Nalani Tea Estate (2025)
ERA5 reanalysis data modelled for Nalani Tea Estate’s coordinates recorded 2,993 mm of precipitation across calendar year 2025. The wettest month was August (548 mm) and the driest was December (9 mm). Daytime highs averaged 28.8 °C and overnight lows 19.8 °C over the year; July was the warmest month and January the coolest.
| Metric | 2025 value |
|---|---|
| Annual precipitation | 2,993 mm |
| Wettest month | August (548 mm) |
| Driest month | December (9 mm) |
| Mean daily high | 28.8 °C |
| Mean overnight low | 19.8 °C |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Nalani Tea Estate located?
Nalani Tea Estate is in Assam, India, at coordinates 27.5680, 95.3286, at an elevation of about 124 metres.
Who operates Nalani Tea Estate?
Nalani Tea Estate is operated by MK Jokai Agri Plantations Pvt Ltd, according to public supply-chain records.
What type of tea does Nalani Tea Estate produce?
Nalani Tea Estate is recorded as producing black tea.
How much rain does Nalani Tea Estate receive?
ERA5 reanalysis data for the estate's coordinates recorded 2,993 mm of precipitation in 2025, peaking in August (548 mm).
How does Nalani Tea Estate compare with estates at a similar elevation?
Nalani Tea Estate recorded 2,993 mm in 2025, 8% more rain than the 2,783 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].
