Pengaree

Pengaree is a black tea estate located in Assam, India, at an elevation of 153 metres. The property is operated by Apeejay Tea Ltd, one of the established operators in the region. Pengaree is known to supply Morrisons, the British supermarket chain, placing it within the export-oriented segment of Assam's tea industry.

Terroir & Climate

At 153 metres above sea level, Pengaree occupies low-lying terrain typical of the Assam valley floor, where the climate tends to be warm and humid year-round. Estates at this elevation in Assam generally experience high temperatures and monsoon rainfall that together encourage vigorous vegetative growth and a long picking season. The combination of heat, moisture, and alluvial soils typically found in the valley usually supports robust leaf development and the malty, full-bodied character for which Assam is known.

The latitude of approximately 27.4° North places Pengaree in the heart of the Upper Assam tea belt, where day length and seasonal variation in light quality tend to influence the biochemical composition of the leaf. Estates in this zone often benefit from a pronounced flush cycle, with the second flush—usually harvested from May onwards—generally considered the peak period for flavour complexity and strength. Low elevation ordinarily correlates with faster growth rates and higher yields, though leaf maturity and processing skill remain decisive in determining final cup quality.

Tea Produced

Pengaree produces black tea, the dominant category in Assam's output. Estates at similar elevations in the region typically yield teas with a full body, malty sweetness, and the brisk, assertive character that supports blending and retail packaging. The low altitude generally favours teas with strong colour and robust flavour rather than the more delicate or floral notes sometimes associated with high-grown production. Such profiles tend to perform well in breakfast blends and in markets where strength and colour are valued.

Supply Chain & Market Position

Pengaree is recorded as a supplier to Morrisons, one of the United Kingdom's largest supermarket chains. This relationship indicates that the estate's production meets the volume, consistency, and traceability standards required by a major British retailer. Supplying a household-name grocer typically involves compliance with food safety, ethical sourcing, and quality assurance protocols, and places Pengaree within the mainstream export supply chain linking Assam producers to the UK retail market.

• Recorded supplier to  Morrisons

Operator

Pengaree is operated by Apeejay Tea Ltd, a significant player in Indian tea with a portfolio that spans multiple estates. Apeejay Tea Ltd operates six other estates recorded in this directory, reflecting a scale of operation that provides the company with a substantial footprint in the sector. Multi-estate operators of this kind often benefit from centralised processing, quality control, and marketing infrastructure, and are well positioned to meet the demands of large-scale buyers in both domestic and export markets.

Location & Neighbouring Estates

Pengaree lies at 27.3951, 95.6300 in Assam, India. Its 153 m elevation is the 6th highest of 67 estates we map in Assam. The nearest estates in the TeaTrade directory, measured point-to-point from these coordinates, are:

• Chamong Tea Estate, Namdang — under 1 km away
• Bogapani Tea Estate — 6.4 km away · Tinsukia
• Powai Tea Estate — 7.4 km away · Agbandha Bangali
• Dehing Tea Estate — 8.4 km away · Golai No.4
• Mahakali Tea Estate — 11 km away · 328/388 Nlr. Grt

Estates at a Similar Altitude to Pengaree

Elevation shapes how slowly leaf matures, so we match Pengaree (153 m) with estates within 150 m of its height that are not its neighbours. Each is shown with its own 2025 climate. Pengaree recorded 2,841 mm in 2025, 11% more than the 2,569 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
Aennen	Sabaragamuwa Province, Sri Lanka	153 m	3,269 mm	29.4 °C
Evergreen Group, Kanneliya	Southern Province, Sri Lanka	153 m	3,234 mm	30.2 °C
Coombergram	PO KUMBHIRCACHAR ASSAM 788 108 Jorhat, India	155 m	3,190 mm	29.1 °C
Anhui Huangshan United Keemun Tea Co., Ltd. - Office and Factory	Anhui Huangshan Eoconomic Development Zone, China	149 m	1,408 mm	24.6 °C
Corramore Tea Estate	Assam, India	145 m	1,742 mm	28.8 °C

Pengaree Compared with Assam

In Assam, Pengaree is drier than 58% of the others by 2025 rainfall; higher than 92% of the others by elevation; cooler than 53% of the others by daytime temperature. The table sets Pengaree against the 66 other estates we map in Assam, so you can see whether it is typical for its region or an outlier.

Measure	Pengaree	Region median	Region range
Elevation	153 m	110 m	26 to 199 m
Annual rainfall (2025)	2,841 mm	2,920 mm	1,742 to 4,142 mm
Mean daily high	28.7 °C	28.7 °C	27.9 to 30.0 °C
Mean overnight low	18.8 °C	19.6 °C	18.8 to 21.1 °C

Observed Climate at Pengaree (2025)

ERA5 reanalysis data modelled for Pengaree’s coordinates recorded 2,841 mm of precipitation across calendar year 2025. The wettest month was April (430 mm) and the driest was December (34 mm). Daytime highs averaged 28.7 °C and overnight lows 18.8 °C over the year; July was the warmest month and December the coolest.

Metric	2025 value
Annual precipitation	2,841 mm
Wettest month	April (430 mm)
Driest month	December (34 mm)
Mean daily high	28.7 °C
Mean overnight low	18.8 °C

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Pengaree located?

Pengaree is in Assam, India, at coordinates 27.3951, 95.6300, at an elevation of about 153 metres.

Who operates Pengaree?

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

What type of tea does Pengaree produce?

Pengaree is recorded as producing black tea.

Which buyers does Pengaree supply?

Public supplier disclosures record Pengaree as supplying Morrisons.

How much rain does Pengaree receive?

ERA5 reanalysis data for the estate's coordinates recorded 2,841 mm of precipitation in 2025, peaking in April (430 mm).

How does Pengaree compare with estates at a similar elevation?

Pengaree recorded 2,841 mm in 2025, 11% more rain than the 2,569 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].