Nonaipara Tea Estate

Nonaipara Tea Estate is a black-tea producer situated in Assam, India, at an elevation of 114 metres. The estate is operated by Goodrickes, a company with a long-established presence in the Assam tea industry. No specific supply relationships are publicly recorded for this estate.

Terroir & Climate

At 114 metres above sea level, Nonaipara occupies the low-lying alluvial plains that characterise much of Assam's tea-growing landscape. Estates at this elevation typically experience warm, humid conditions year-round, with the region's monsoon climate delivering heavy rainfall during the growing season. These conditions generally favour vigorous vegetative growth and rapid leaf production.

The combination of low elevation, high temperatures, and abundant moisture tends to produce robust, bold leaf that develops quickly. Assam's plains are recognised for yielding teas with strong body and malty depth, qualities that are often associated with estates in this geographic and climatic band. The flat terrain and rich soils common to this altitude range generally support high-yielding cultivation.

Tea Produced

Nonaipara produces black tea, the dominant style across Assam's lowland estates. Teas from this region and elevation typically brew to a full-bodied, malty cup with brisk astringency and deep copper colour. Estates on the Assam plains are generally known for their bold, robust character, making them well-suited to breakfast blends and milk-based preparations. While individual garden character varies, the altitude and climate of this zone tend to favour strength and body over the more delicate aromatics found at higher elevations.

Operator

Goodrickes operates Nonaipara as part of a portfolio that includes six other estates recorded in this directory. The company is an established player in the Assam tea sector, with a history of managing estates across the region's key growing areas. This multi-estate footprint offers potential economies of scale in processing, logistics, and market access, though the specific commercial strategies and output volumes for individual gardens are not publicly disclosed.

Location & Neighbouring Estates

Nonaipara Tea Estate lies at 26.7309, 91.9148 in Assam, India. Its 114 m elevation is the 27th highest of 66 estates we map in Assam. The nearest estates in the TeaTrade directory, measured point-to-point from these coordinates, are:

• Paneery Tea Estate — 1.5 km away · Darrang
• MAJULI — 5.2 km away
• Mcleod Russel India Ltd, Bhooteachang Tea Factory — 7.1 km away
• Borengajuli Tea Estate — 11 km away · Darrang
• Orangajuli Tea Estate — 11 km away · Assam;

Estates at a Similar Altitude to Nonaipara Tea Estate

Elevation shapes how slowly leaf matures, so we match Nonaipara Tea Estate (114 m) with estates within 150 m of its height that are not its neighbours. Each is shown with its own 2025 climate. Nonaipara Tea Estate recorded 2,135 mm in 2025, 9% less than the 2,335 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
Tinkong Tea Estate	Assam, India	113 m	2,733 mm	28.3 °C
Dikom Tea Estate	Ekoratoli Binoigutia, India	113 m	3,383 mm	28.3 °C
Rooibos Limited	Western Cape, South Africa	112 m	313 mm	27.4 °C
Dishan Valley	Southern Province, Sri Lanka	112 m	2,624 mm	30.0 °C
Yalta	Southern Province, Sri Lanka	117 m	2,624 mm	30.0 °C

Nonaipara Tea Estate Compared with Assam

In Assam, Nonaipara Tea Estate is drier than 95% of the others by 2025 rainfall; higher than 60% of the others by elevation; warmer than 71% of the others by daytime temperature. The table sets Nonaipara 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	Nonaipara Tea Estate	Region median	Region range
Elevation	114 m	109 m	26 to 266 m
Annual rainfall (2025)	2,135 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	19.6 °C	19.6 °C	18.8 to 21.1 °C

Observed Climate at Nonaipara Tea Estate (2025)

ERA5 reanalysis data modelled for Nonaipara Tea Estate’s coordinates recorded 2,135 mm of precipitation across calendar year 2025. The wettest month was May (620 mm) and the driest was December (0 mm). Daytime highs averaged 29.0 °C and overnight lows 19.6 °C over the year; July was the warmest month and January the coolest.

Metric	2025 value
Annual precipitation	2,135 mm
Wettest month	May (620 mm)
Driest month	December (0 mm)
Mean daily high	29.0 °C
Mean overnight low	19.6 °C

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Nonaipara Tea Estate located?

Nonaipara Tea Estate is in Assam, India, at coordinates 26.7309, 91.9148, at an elevation of about 114 metres.

Who operates Nonaipara Tea Estate?

Nonaipara Tea Estate is operated by Goodrickes, according to public supply-chain records.

What type of tea does Nonaipara Tea Estate produce?

Nonaipara Tea Estate is recorded as producing black tea.

How much rain does Nonaipara Tea Estate receive?

ERA5 reanalysis data for the estate's coordinates recorded 2,135 mm of precipitation in 2025, peaking in May (620 mm).

How does Nonaipara Tea Estate compare with estates at a similar elevation?

Nonaipara Tea Estate recorded 2,135 mm in 2025, 9% less rain than the 2,335 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].