In short: Orangajuli Tea Estate is a black tea producer in Assam, India, operated by Goodrickes Group, which manages six other estates recorded in the directory.
Orangajuli Tea Estate is a black tea garden located in Assam, India, at approximately 199 metres above sea level. The estate is operated by Goodrickes Group, one of the established tea producers in the region. Goodrickes manages a portfolio of estates across India's principal tea-growing regions, with six other properties recorded in this directory.
Terroir & Climate
At 199 metres elevation, Orangajuli occupies the low-lying plains typical of much of Assam's tea belt. Gardens at this altitude generally experience the humid, sub-tropical conditions that characterise the Brahmaputra Valley: warm temperatures year-round, heavy monsoon rainfall, and minimal diurnal temperature variation. These conditions tend to favour vigorous vegetative growth and rapid flush cycles during the growing season, which typically extends from March through November.
Estates at similar elevations in Assam often contend with high soil moisture and abundant sunshine during the pre-monsoon and monsoon months, factors that can influence both yield and leaf chemistry. The relatively low altitude means less temperature stress on the plant, and the deep alluvial soils common to the region tend to support robust root systems. Such environments generally produce teas with the full-bodied, malty profile for which Assam is internationally recognised.
Tea Produced
Orangajuli produces black tea. Assam gardens at this elevation typically yield teas with a strong, brisk character and a deep copper-coloured liquor. The cup profile of estates in this part of the valley often exhibits malty, slightly sweet notes, with a full body and astringency that holds up well to milk. Second-flush production from such gardens—harvested during the warmer, drier months of May and June—tends to command particular attention for density of flavour, though style and quality can vary year to year depending on plucking standards and processing.
Operator
Goodrickes Group is a long-established operator in the Indian tea sector, with a presence across multiple growing regions. In addition to Orangajuli, the company operates six other estates recorded in this directory, reflecting a diversified portfolio that spans different terroirs and production styles. This scale of operation typically affords estates within the group access to centralised processing expertise, quality control infrastructure, and established distribution channels in both domestic and international markets.
Location & Neighbouring Estates
Orangajuli Tea Estate lies at 26.8228, 91.8684 in Assam;, India. Its 199 m elevation is the joint 98th highest of 250 estates we map in India. The nearest estates in the TeaTrade directory, measured point-to-point from these coordinates, are:
- Mcleod Russel India Ltd, Bhooteachang Tea Factory — 4.4 km away · Assam
- MAJULI — 8.3 km away · Assam
- Corramore Tea Estate — 9.5 km away · Assam
- Borengajuli Tea Estate — 11 km away · Darrang
- Nonaipara Tea Estate — 11 km away · Assam
Estates at a Similar Altitude to Orangajuli Tea Estate
Elevation shapes how slowly leaf matures, so we match Orangajuli Tea Estate (199 m) with estates within 150 m of its height that are not its neighbours. Each is shown with its own 2025 climate. Orangajuli Tea Estate recorded 1,742 mm in 2025, 25% less than the 2,320 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Khobong | Assam, India | 199 m | 2,465 mm | 29.1 °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 |
Orangajuli Tea Estate Compared with India
In India, Orangajuli Tea Estate is drier than 92% of the others by 2025 rainfall; higher than 60% of the others by elevation; warmer than 53% of the others by daytime temperature. The table sets Orangajuli Tea Estate against the 249 other estates we map in India, so you can see whether it is typical for its country or an outlier.
| Measure | Orangajuli Tea Estate | Country median | Country range |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elevation | 199 m | 126 m | 6 to 2,299 m |
| Annual rainfall (2025) | 1,742 mm | 2,778 mm | 745 to 4,774 mm |
| Mean daily high | 28.4 °C | 28.3 °C | 16.9 to 34.5 °C |
| Mean overnight low | 19.4 °C | 19.2 °C | 9.3 to 24.2 °C |
Observed Climate at Orangajuli Tea Estate (2025)
ERA5 reanalysis data modelled for Orangajuli Tea Estate’s coordinates recorded 1,742 mm of precipitation across calendar year 2025. The wettest month was May (549 mm) and the driest was December (0 mm). Daytime highs averaged 28.4 °C and overnight lows 19.4 °C over the year; July was the warmest month and January the coolest.
| Metric | 2025 value |
|---|---|
| Annual precipitation | 1,742 mm |
| Wettest month | May (549 mm) |
| Driest month | December (0 mm) |
| Mean daily high | 28.4 °C |
| Mean overnight low | 19.4 °C |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Orangajuli Tea Estate located?
Orangajuli Tea Estate is in Assam;, India, at coordinates 26.8228, 91.8684, at an elevation of about 199 metres.
Who operates Orangajuli Tea Estate?
Orangajuli Tea Estate is operated by Goodrickes, according to public supply-chain records.
What type of tea does Orangajuli Tea Estate produce?
Orangajuli Tea Estate is recorded as producing black tea.
How much rain does Orangajuli Tea Estate receive?
ERA5 reanalysis data for the estate's coordinates recorded 1,742 mm of precipitation in 2025, peaking in May (549 mm).
How does Orangajuli Tea Estate compare with estates at a similar elevation?
Orangajuli Tea Estate recorded 1,742 mm in 2025, 25% less rain than the 2,320 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].
