In short: Seajuli Tea Estate is a black tea producer in Assam, India, operated by M K Shah Exports Ltd, which manages four other estates in the directory.
Seajuli Tea Estate is a black tea producer located in the Assam region of India, at an elevation of 92 metres. The estate is operated by M K Shah Exports Ltd and employs a workforce of 1,315. No buyers have been recorded in publicly available supply-chain data.
Terroir & Climate
At 92 metres above sea level, Seajuli occupies low-lying terrain typical of Assam's Brahmaputra valley floor, where heat and humidity combine to drive vigorous vegetative growth. Estates at this elevation in the region generally experience a long, warm growing season punctuated by the monsoon, which typically arrives in June and brings both the rainfall that sustains production and the atmospheric moisture that influences leaf metabolism.
The low altitude and latitude of around 27°N tend to produce rapid flush cycles and robust leaf with high levels of secondary metabolites. Such conditions generally favour the bold, malty character for which Assam is known, though specific outcomes depend on clone selection, plucking standards and processing protocols.
Tea Produced
Seajuli produces black tea. Assam estates at this elevation typically yield a full-bodied, brisk cup with malty depth and a copper-to-red infusion. The low altitude and warm, humid climate tend to encourage teas that are robust rather than delicate, with a profile well suited to breakfast blends and milk service, though exact character will vary by season and manufacturing technique.
Operator
The estate is operated by M K Shah Exports Ltd, which also manages four other tea estates listed in this directory. This multi-estate structure is common among operators in Assam and typically allows for shared agronomic expertise, centralised processing and blending capability, and consolidated supply arrangements with buyers.
Location & Neighbouring Estates
Seajuli Tea Estate lies at 27.2368, 94.1156 in Assam, India. Its 92 m elevation is the joint 51st highest of 66 estates we map in Assam. The nearest estates in the TeaTrade directory, measured point-to-point from these coordinates, are:
- Koilamari Tea Estate — 10 km away · Koilamari 306
- Dejoo Tea Estate — 14 km away
- Meleng Tea Estate — 59 km away · Goria Cha Bagisa
- HAJUA — 59 km away
- KHOOMTAIE — 59 km away
Estates at a Similar Altitude to Seajuli Tea Estate
Elevation shapes how slowly leaf matures, so we match Seajuli Tea Estate (92 m) with estates within 150 m of its height that are not its neighbours. Each is shown with its own 2025 climate. Seajuli Tea Estate recorded 2,489 mm in 2025, 10% less than the 2,780 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Behali Tea Estate | Assam, India | 92 m | 3,254 mm | 28.9 °C |
| New Nivithigala Tea Factory | Lelwala, Sri Lanka | 92 m | 3,510 mm | 29.2 °C |
| Blue Hills | Sabaragamuwa Province, Sri Lanka | 92 m | 2,533 mm | 30.9 °C |
| Emperial Tea Estate Ltd. | Panchagarh, Bangladesh | 93 m | 3,056 mm | 28.8 °C |
| Fujian Province Guangfu Tea Co. | Hu Lin Pan Xi Town Fu Ding, China | 93 m | 1,548 mm | 24.7 °C |
Seajuli Tea Estate Compared with Assam
In Assam, Seajuli Tea Estate is drier than 80% of the others by 2025 rainfall; lower than 78% of the others by elevation; warmer than 55% of the others by daytime temperature. The table sets Seajuli 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 | Seajuli Tea Estate | Region median | Region range |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elevation | 92 m | 110 m | 26 to 266 m |
| Annual rainfall (2025) | 2,489 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 | 20.2 °C | 19.6 °C | 18.8 to 21.1 °C |
Observed Climate at Seajuli Tea Estate (2025)
ERA5 reanalysis data modelled for Seajuli Tea Estate’s coordinates recorded 2,489 mm of precipitation across calendar year 2025. The wettest month was May (465 mm) and the driest was December (5 mm). Daytime highs averaged 28.8 °C and overnight lows 20.2 °C over the year; July was the warmest month and January the coolest.
| Metric | 2025 value |
|---|---|
| Annual precipitation | 2,489 mm |
| Wettest month | May (465 mm) |
| Driest month | December (5 mm) |
| Mean daily high | 28.8 °C |
| Mean overnight low | 20.2 °C |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Seajuli Tea Estate located?
Seajuli Tea Estate is in Assam, India, at coordinates 27.2368, 94.1156, at an elevation of about 92 metres.
Who operates Seajuli Tea Estate?
Seajuli Tea Estate is operated by M K Shah Exports Ltd, according to public supply-chain records.
What type of tea does Seajuli Tea Estate produce?
Seajuli Tea Estate is recorded as producing black tea.
How much rain does Seajuli Tea Estate receive?
ERA5 reanalysis data for the estate's coordinates recorded 2,489 mm of precipitation in 2025, peaking in May (465 mm).
How does Seajuli Tea Estate compare with estates at a similar elevation?
Seajuli Tea Estate recorded 2,489 mm in 2025, 10% less rain than the 2,780 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].
