TALUP

Talup is a tea estate in Assam, India, situated at 126 metres above sea level. The estate is operated by Apeejay Tea Ltd and produces black tea. It is recorded as supplying Morrisons, the British supermarket chain.

Terroir & Climate

At 126 metres elevation, Talup occupies the low-lying alluvial plains characteristic of Assam's principal tea-growing belt. Estates at this altitude typically experience a warm, humid subtropical climate with heavy monsoon rainfall, conditions that generally favour vigorous vegetative growth and high yields. The relatively low elevation and fertile soils tend to produce a growing environment conducive to the robust, malty character for which Assam teas are recognised.

The latitude of approximately 27.5°N places Talup within the core of the Brahmaputra valley, where the combination of ample rainfall, heat, and river-valley topography typically supports a long growing season. Estates in this part of Assam often benefit from the moisture and sediment deposited by the river system, which tends to contribute to the rapid leaf development and strong, brisk cup profile associated with the region.

Tea Produced

Talup produces black tea, the dominant type in Assam. Estates at this elevation in the Brahmaputra valley typically yield teas with a full-bodied, malty, and robust character, often displaying the brisk astringency and deep copper colour for which Assam CTC and orthodox black teas are known. The warm, humid conditions at lower altitudes generally favour strong, bold liquor rather than the delicate, aromatic profiles associated with high-elevation gardens.

Supply Chain & Market Position

Talup is recorded as supplying Morrisons, one of the United Kingdom's major supermarket chains. This relationship places the estate within the supply chain serving the British retail market, where Assam black tea is a staple ingredient in breakfast blends and own-label products. The presence of a large UK multiple as a recorded buyer suggests that Talup's output meets the volume, quality consistency, and audit standards typically required by mainstream grocery retailers.

• Recorded supplier to  Morrisons

Operator

Talup is operated by Apeejay Tea Ltd, one of India's established tea producers. Apeejay Tea Ltd operates six other estates recorded in our directory, indicating a diversified portfolio across multiple growing areas. This multi-estate structure typically allows operators to blend output, manage seasonal variation, and offer buyers a range of profiles and price points.

Location & Neighbouring Estates

TALUP lies at 27.4886, 95.3558 in Assam, India. Its 126 m elevation is the joint 13th highest of 67 estates we map in Assam. The nearest estates in the TeaTrade directory, measured point-to-point from these coordinates, are:

• Langarjhan Tea Estate — under 1 km away
• Tonganagaon Tea Estate — 1.3 km away
• Rungagora J — 1.5 km away
• Sewpur — 1.7 km away
• Itakhooli Tea Estate — 3.1 km away

Estates at a Similar Altitude to TALUP

Elevation shapes how slowly leaf matures, so we match TALUP (126 m) with estates within 150 m of its height that are not its neighbours. Each is shown with its own 2025 climate. TALUP recorded 3,184 mm in 2025, 23% more than the 2,590 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
KDU, Galpaditenne	Sabaragamuwa Province, Sri Lanka	126 m	3,902 mm	29.5 °C
Amgoorie	India, India	125 m	3,227 mm	28.5 °C
Spring View	Sabaragamuwa Province, Sri Lanka	125 m	3,902 mm	29.5 °C
Zhejiang Wuyi Tea Base	P.R, China	128 m	1,604 mm	24.6 °C
I \u0026 M Smith	Western Cape, South Africa	124 m	313 mm	27.4 °C

TALUP Compared with Assam

In Assam, TALUP is wetter than 65% of the others by 2025 rainfall; higher than 77% of the others by elevation; cooler than 89% of the others by daytime temperature. The table sets TALUP against the 66 other estates we map in Assam, so you can see whether it is typical for its region or an outlier.

Measure	TALUP	Region median	Region range
Elevation	126 m	110 m	26 to 199 m
Annual rainfall (2025)	3,184 mm	2,919 mm	1,742 to 4,142 mm
Mean daily high	28.3 °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 TALUP (2025)

ERA5 reanalysis data modelled for TALUP’s coordinates recorded 3,184 mm of precipitation across calendar year 2025. The wettest month was August (560 mm) and the driest was December (9 mm). Daytime highs averaged 28.3 °C and overnight lows 19.2 °C over the year; July was the warmest month and January the coolest.

Metric	2025 value
Annual precipitation	3,184 mm
Wettest month	August (560 mm)
Driest month	December (9 mm)
Mean daily high	28.3 °C
Mean overnight low	19.2 °C

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is TALUP located?

TALUP is in Assam, India, at coordinates 27.4886, 95.3558, at an elevation of about 126 metres.

Who operates TALUP?

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

What type of tea does TALUP produce?

TALUP is recorded as producing black tea.

Which buyers does TALUP supply?

Public supplier disclosures record TALUP as supplying Morrisons.

How much rain does TALUP receive?

ERA5 reanalysis data for the estate's coordinates recorded 3,184 mm of precipitation in 2025, peaking in August (560 mm).

How does TALUP compare with estates at a similar elevation?

TALUP recorded 3,184 mm in 2025, 23% more rain than the 2,590 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].