SESSA M

Sessa M is a tea estate located in Assam, India, at an elevation of 67 metres above sea level. The estate is operated by Apeejay Tea Ltd, a significant producer in the Indian tea industry. Sessa M is recorded as a supplier to Morrisons, one of the United Kingdom's major supermarket chains.

Terroir & Climate

At 67 metres above sea level, Sessa M occupies lowland terrain typical of Assam's river plains. Estates at this elevation generally experience the full force of the region's monsoon climate, with high temperatures and heavy rainfall during the growing season. These conditions tend to promote rapid vegetative growth and high yields, characteristics commonly associated with low-elevation Assam production.

The warm, humid environment typical of this altitude in Assam generally supports a long plucking season, often extending from March through to November. Lowland estates in the region tend to produce leaf with the bold, malty character for which Assam is known internationally, though specific soil composition and microclimate variables can influence the final cup profile significantly from garden to garden.

Tea Produced

Sessa M produces black tea. Assam estates at this low elevation typically yield teas with robust body, malty sweetness, and the brisk astringency that characterises much of the region's output. These teas are often used in blends for breakfast-style infusions and are valued for their strength and full-bodied character, though individual lot quality and processing methods can vary considerably within any estate's production.

Supply Chain & Market Position

Sessa M is recorded as a supplier to Morrisons, indicating the estate's integration into the UK retail supply chain. Morrisons sources tea for its own-label products, and estates supplying major British supermarkets are typically required to meet specific volume, consistency, and compliance standards. This relationship suggests that Sessa M's output is oriented, at least in part, toward the value and mid-market segments of the packaged tea trade.

• Recorded supplier to  Morrisons

Operator

Sessa M is operated by Apeejay Tea Ltd, a long-established tea producer with a substantial footprint in Indian tea cultivation. Apeejay operates six other estates recorded in our directory, reflecting a multi-garden portfolio that spans key growing regions. This scale typically allows for blending flexibility, shared infrastructure, and consolidated supply relationships with major buyers.

Location & Neighbouring Estates

SESSA M lies at 26.6739, 92.8577 in Assam, India. Its 67 m elevation is the 63rd highest of 67 estates we map in Assam. The nearest estates in the TeaTrade directory, measured point-to-point from these coordinates, are:

• Mcleod Russel India Ltd, Tezpore \u0026 Gogra Tea Factory — 13 km away
• Harchurah Tea Estate — 15 km away
• Mcleod Russel India Ltd, Dimakusi Tea Factory — 16 km away
• Addabarie Tea Estate — 18 km away · No.4 Sessa T.E
• Dekorai Tea Estate — 19 km away

Estates at a Similar Altitude to SESSA M

Elevation shapes how slowly leaf matures, so we match SESSA M (67 m) with estates within 150 m of its height that are not its neighbours. Each is shown with its own 2025 climate. SESSA M recorded 2,665 mm in 2025, 7% more than the 2,495 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
Zaman Tea Agro Factory	Panchagarh, Bangladesh	68 m	2,403 mm	28.8 °C
DA ZHANG SHAN TEA CO-OPERATIVE	ZIYANG TOWN, China	68 m	1,393 mm	25.2 °C
KONDOLI	Assam, India	66 m	2,297 mm	29.8 °C
Evergreen Group, Thalangaha	Southern Province, Sri Lanka	68 m	3,185 mm	30.1 °C
Samrin	Southern Province, Sri Lanka	69 m	3,195 mm	29.6 °C

SESSA M Compared with Assam

In Assam, SESSA M is drier than 73% of the others by 2025 rainfall; lower than 94% of the others by elevation; warmer than 91% of the others by daytime temperature. The table sets SESSA M against the 66 other estates we map in Assam, so you can see whether it is typical for its region or an outlier.

Measure	SESSA M	Region median	Region range
Elevation	67 m	110 m	26 to 199 m
Annual rainfall (2025)	2,665 mm	2,920 mm	1,742 to 4,142 mm
Mean daily high	29.3 °C	28.7 °C	27.9 to 30.0 °C
Mean overnight low	20.6 °C	19.6 °C	18.8 to 21.1 °C

Observed Climate at SESSA M (2025)

ERA5 reanalysis data modelled for SESSA M’s coordinates recorded 2,665 mm of precipitation across calendar year 2025. The wettest month was May (611 mm) and the driest was December (0 mm). Daytime highs averaged 29.3 °C and overnight lows 20.6 °C over the year; July was the warmest month and January the coolest.

Metric	2025 value
Annual precipitation	2,665 mm
Wettest month	May (611 mm)
Driest month	December (0 mm)
Mean daily high	29.3 °C
Mean overnight low	20.6 °C

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is SESSA M located?

SESSA M is in Assam, India, at coordinates 26.6739, 92.8577, at an elevation of about 67 metres.

Who operates SESSA M?

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

What type of tea does SESSA M produce?

SESSA M is recorded as producing black tea.

Which buyers does SESSA M supply?

Public supplier disclosures record SESSA M as supplying Morrisons.

How much rain does SESSA M receive?

ERA5 reanalysis data for the estate's coordinates recorded 2,665 mm of precipitation in 2025, peaking in May (611 mm).

How does SESSA M compare with estates at a similar elevation?

SESSA M recorded 2,665 mm in 2025, 7% more rain than the 2,495 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].