In short: Boisahabi Tea Estate is a black-tea producer in Baisahabi Grant, Assam, India, operated by Ssk Exports Ltd., which manages four other estates in our directory.
Boisahabi Tea Estate is a black-tea producer located in the Baisahabi Grant area of Assam, India, at an elevation of 108 metres above sea level. The estate is operated by Ssk Exports Ltd., a company that runs a portfolio of five estates in the region. Boisahabi holds certification from the Ethical Tea Partnership.
Terroir & Climate
At 108 metres, Boisahabi sits in the lowland zone typical of Assam's Brahmaputra valley, where estates generally experience a warm, humid subtropical climate with heavy monsoon rainfall. This latitude—just south of 27°N—and low elevation tend to promote vigorous, year-round vegetative growth, with the monsoon and post-monsoon periods typically yielding the bulk of annual production. Frost is rare at this altitude, and the growing season in such environments often extends across much of the year.
Estates at this elevation in Assam typically benefit from deep alluvial soils and high ambient temperatures, conditions that generally favour robust leaf development and the accumulation of polyphenols and amino acids that underpin the structure of orthodox and CTC black teas. The interplay of warmth, moisture, and the region's day-length variation through the seasons tends to shape both yield patterns and the chemical composition of the harvested leaf.
Tea Produced
Boisahabi produces black tea. Estates in lowland Assam at similar elevations typically yield teas with a full body, malty sweetness, and brisk astringency, characteristics often associated with the region's CTC and orthodox productions. The warm growing conditions and vigorous flush cycles common to this zone tend to produce liquors with strong colour, pronounced strength, and the robust, bread-like maltiness for which Assam is internationally recognised. Depending on plucking standards and processing, teas from this environment can range from bright and brisk to deep and rounded.
Operator
Boisahabi is operated by Ssk Exports Ltd., a company with a portfolio of five estates in our directory. Multi-estate operators of this scale typically manage production, processing, and compliance across a distributed asset base, and the presence of sibling estates may indicate shared infrastructure, centralised quality protocols, or coordinated supply to buyers seeking volume and consistency.
Certifications & Ethics
Boisahabi is certified by the Ethical Tea Partnership, a membership organisation that works with estates and brands to improve working conditions, environmental practices, and community welfare in tea-growing regions. ETP certification indicates that the estate has committed to the partnership's standards and monitoring framework, which cover labour rights, health and safety, and responsible agrochemical use. For buyers, the certification provides a degree of assurance regarding social and environmental due diligence; for workers, it is intended to support safer, fairer conditions on the ground.
Location & Neighbouring Estates
Boisahabi Tea Estate lies at 26.7762, 94.4826 in Baisahabi Grant, India. Its 108 m elevation is the joint 166th highest of 250 estates we map in India. The nearest estates in the TeaTrade directory, measured point-to-point from these coordinates, are:
- Borbam Tea Estate — 4.7 km away · Assam
- Amgoorie Tea Estate — 9.4 km away · Assam
- Kakajan Tea Estate — 10 km away · No.160 Grant
- Meleng Tea Estate — 15 km away · Goria Cha Bagisa
- Hoolungooree Tea Estate — 21 km away · Assam
Estates at a Similar Altitude to Boisahabi Tea Estate
Elevation shapes how slowly leaf matures, so we match Boisahabi Tea Estate (108 m) with estates within 150 m of its height that are not its neighbours. Each is shown with its own 2025 climate. Boisahabi Tea Estate recorded 2,988 mm in 2025, 21% more than the 2,463 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| NAPUK | Assam, India | 108 m | 2,830 mm | 28.8 °C |
| Muttuck Tea Estate | Muttuck Tea Estate, India | 108 m | 3,037 mm | 28.4 °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 |
Boisahabi Tea Estate Compared with India
In India, Boisahabi Tea Estate is wetter than 67% of the others by 2025 rainfall; lower than 67% of the others by elevation; warmer than 61% of the others by daytime temperature. The table sets Boisahabi Tea Estate against the 249 other estates we map in India, so you can see whether it is typical for its country or an outlier.
| Measure | Boisahabi Tea Estate | Country median | Country range |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elevation | 108 m | 126 m | 6 to 2,299 m |
| Annual rainfall (2025) | 2,988 mm | 2,778 mm | 745 to 4,774 mm |
| Mean daily high | 28.5 °C | 28.3 °C | 16.9 to 34.5 °C |
| Mean overnight low | 19.0 °C | 19.3 °C | 9.3 to 24.2 °C |
Observed Climate at Boisahabi Tea Estate (2025)
ERA5 reanalysis data modelled for Boisahabi Tea Estate’s coordinates recorded 2,988 mm of precipitation across calendar year 2025. The wettest month was May (463 mm) and the driest was December (4 mm). Daytime highs averaged 28.5 °C and overnight lows 19.0 °C over the year; July was the warmest month and December the coolest.
| Metric | 2025 value |
|---|---|
| Annual precipitation | 2,988 mm |
| Wettest month | May (463 mm) |
| Driest month | December (4 mm) |
| Mean daily high | 28.5 °C |
| Mean overnight low | 19.0 °C |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Boisahabi Tea Estate located?
Boisahabi Tea Estate is in Baisahabi Grant, India, at coordinates 26.7762, 94.4826, at an elevation of about 108 metres.
Who operates Boisahabi Tea Estate?
Boisahabi Tea Estate is operated by Ssk Exports Ltd., according to public supply-chain records.
What type of tea does Boisahabi Tea Estate produce?
Boisahabi Tea Estate is recorded as producing black tea.
What certifications does Boisahabi Tea Estate hold?
Boisahabi Tea Estate is recorded as holding the following certification(s): Ethical Tea Partnership.
How much rain does Boisahabi Tea Estate receive?
ERA5 reanalysis data for the estate's coordinates recorded 2,988 mm of precipitation in 2025, peaking in May (463 mm).
How does Boisahabi Tea Estate compare with estates at a similar elevation?
Boisahabi Tea Estate recorded 2,988 mm in 2025, 21% more rain than the 2,463 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].
