Romai Tea Estate

Romai Tea Estate is a black tea operation located in Assam, India, at an elevation of 110 metres. The estate is operated by Rossell Tea Ltd., a significant player in the Indian tea industry. With a workforce of 1,605, Romai represents a substantial production unit within the Assam tea belt. The estate holds certification from the Ethical Tea Partnership, reflecting a commitment to independently audited labour and environmental standards.

Terroir & Climate

At 110 metres above sea level, Romai occupies low-lying terrain characteristic of the Brahmaputra valley floor in Assam. Estates at this elevation typically experience the region's warm, humid subtropical climate, with monsoon rains from June through September and a dry season that can concentrate flavour compounds in the leaf. The latitude of approximately 27°N generally affords a long growing season, with multiple flushes possible throughout the year under Assam's consistently warm temperatures.

Low-elevation Assam gardens often benefit from rich alluvial soils deposited by seasonal flooding, though they may also contend with higher ambient temperatures that accelerate growth. The combination of heat, moisture, and fertile plains typically encourages vigorous vegetative growth and the development of malty, robust flavour precursors in the Camellia sinensis var. assamica cultivars prevalent in the region. Estates on the valley floor tend to produce higher yields than their hill-country counterparts, with leaf character shaped by rapid growth and full sun exposure.

Tea Produced

Romai produces black tea, the dominant output of Assam's low-elevation estates. Teas from this altitude and region typically yield a full-bodied, malty cup with pronounced astringency and a deep amber to coppery liquor. Assam orthodox blacks from the valley floor often exhibit notes of malt, dried fruit, and a robust, brisk character suited to breakfast blends and chai preparations. CTC production, common at this elevation, tends to deliver strong, quick-brewing liquor favoured in domestic Indian markets and for bagged tea. The estate's geographic position suggests a profile consistent with the bold, assertive style for which Assam is known globally.

Operator

Rossell Tea Ltd. is the operating company behind Romai Tea Estate. The firm manages a portfolio of tea properties in India; our directory records three other estates under Rossell's operation, indicating a multi-garden enterprise with established production and management infrastructure. Rossell has a longstanding presence in the Assam tea industry, and its scale suggests integration into both domestic and export supply chains, though specific buyer relationships for Romai are not publicly recorded.

Certifications & Ethics

Romai Tea Estate is certified by the Ethical Tea Partnership, an independent body that audits labour practices, environmental stewardship, and community welfare on member estates. For buyers, ETP certification offers third-party assurance that the estate meets baseline standards on working conditions, wage compliance, and the responsible use of agrochemicals. For the estate's 1,605 workers, certification implies access to grievance mechanisms, health and safety protocols, and regular monitoring visits, though the standard does not prescribe specific wage floors or guarantee trade premiums.

Location & Neighbouring Estates

Romai Tea Estate lies at 27.3863, 95.0458 in Assam, India. Its 110 m elevation is the joint 31st highest of 66 estates we map in Assam. The nearest estates in the TeaTrade directory, measured point-to-point from these coordinates, are:

• Singlijan Tea Estate — 3.4 km away · Bhimpara
• Muttuck Tea Estate — 7.0 km away · Muttuck Tea Estate
• Dikom Tea Estate — 9.1 km away · Ekoratoli Binoigutia
• Nahortolihighgrown — 10 km away · Ekoratoli Binoigutia
• Bokel Tea Estate — 10 km away · Gharbondi Chuk Jarua Gaon

Estates at a Similar Altitude to Romai Tea Estate

Elevation shapes how slowly leaf matures, so we match Romai Tea Estate (110 m) with estates within 150 m of its height that are not its neighbours. Each is shown with its own 2025 climate. Romai Tea Estate recorded 2,765 mm in 2025, 9% more than the 2,530 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
SUFFRY	Assam, India	109 m	3,348 mm	28.5 °C
Kakajan Tea Estate	No.160 Grant, India	109 m	2,858 mm	28.6 °C
Co, Op Lanka	Southern Province, Sri Lanka	109 m	2,624 mm	30.0 °C
Jayasinghe	Southern Province, Sri Lanka	109 m	3,509 mm	29.2 °C
Rooibos Limited	Western Cape, South Africa	112 m	313 mm	27.4 °C

Romai Tea Estate Compared with Assam

In Assam, Romai Tea Estate is drier than 65% of the others by 2025 rainfall; higher than 51% of the others by elevation; cooler than 77% of the others by daytime temperature. The table sets Romai 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	Romai Tea Estate	Region median	Region range
Elevation	110 m	109 m	26 to 266 m
Annual rainfall (2025)	2,765 mm	2,919 mm	1,742 to 4,142 mm
Mean daily high	28.4 °C	28.7 °C	27.9 to 30.0 °C
Mean overnight low	19.2 °C	19.6 °C	18.8 to 21.1 °C

Observed Climate at Romai Tea Estate (2025)

ERA5 reanalysis data modelled for Romai Tea Estate’s coordinates recorded 2,765 mm of precipitation across calendar year 2025. The wettest month was May (550 mm) and the driest was December (3 mm). Daytime highs averaged 28.4 °C and overnight lows 19.2 °C over the year; July was the warmest month and January the coolest.

Metric	2025 value
Annual precipitation	2,765 mm
Wettest month	May (550 mm)
Driest month	December (3 mm)
Mean daily high	28.4 °C
Mean overnight low	19.2 °C

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Romai Tea Estate located?

Romai Tea Estate is in Assam, India, at coordinates 27.3863, 95.0458, at an elevation of about 110 metres.

Who operates Romai Tea Estate?

Romai Tea Estate is operated by Rossell Tea Ltd., according to public supply-chain records.

What type of tea does Romai Tea Estate produce?

Romai Tea Estate is recorded as producing black tea.

What certifications does Romai Tea Estate hold?

Romai Tea Estate is recorded as holding the following certification(s): Ethical Tea Partnership.

How much rain does Romai Tea Estate receive?

ERA5 reanalysis data for the estate's coordinates recorded 2,765 mm of precipitation in 2025, peaking in May (550 mm).

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

Romai Tea Estate recorded 2,765 mm in 2025, 9% more rain than the 2,530 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].