In short: Bokakhat Tea Estate is a black tea producer in the Bokakhat region of Assam, India, operated by Rossell Tea Ltd and known to supply Morrisons.
Bokakhat Tea Estate is a black tea producer located in the Bokakhat region of Assam, India, at an elevation of 82 metres above sea level. The estate is operated by Rossell Tea Ltd, a company with holdings across multiple Assam tea-growing areas. Bokakhat is recorded as a supplier to Morrisons, the British supermarket chain.
Terroir & Climate
At 82 metres above sea level, Bokakhat occupies low-lying terrain characteristic of the Brahmaputra valley floor in central Assam. Estates at this elevation typically experience the warm, humid monsoon climate that defines lowland Assam tea country, with high rainfall concentrated in the summer months and relatively little temperature variation across the year. These conditions generally favour vigorous, fast-growing bushes that can be plucked repeatedly through an extended cropping season.
The Bokakhat area lies within the broader Golaghat district, at a latitude of approximately 26.6°N, where the tropical-subtropical threshold tends to produce consistent warmth year-round. Lowland sites in this belt often benefit from alluvial soils and high ambient moisture, factors that typically encourage the rapid vegetative growth and bold leaf associated with orthodox Assam blacks. Flush timing in such environments is generally less pronounced than in higher-altitude districts, with production continuing across much of the year outside the coldest winter weeks.
Tea Produced
Bokakhat produces black tea. Estates in the lowland Assam belt at similar elevations typically yield full-bodied, malty liquors with the robust character for which the region is known internationally. The warm growing conditions and rapid leaf development common at this altitude tend to produce teas suited to breakfast blends and strong, brisk infusions, though cup profile will vary with manufacturing method, season and leaf grade.
Supply Chain & Market Position
Bokakhat Tea Estate is recorded as a supplier to Morrisons, one of the United Kingdom's major supermarket chains. This relationship places the estate within the supply chain for own-label retail tea, a high-volume segment where competitive pricing and consistent quality are typically key requirements. Supplying a large British retailer reflects Assam's longstanding role as a source of everyday black tea for the UK market, and suggests that Bokakhat's output meets the standards and traceability expectations of a mainstream grocery buyer.
- Recorded supplier to Morrisons
Operator
Bokakhat Tea Estate is operated by Rossell Tea Ltd, an Indian tea company with interests in Assam. Rossell Tea Ltd operates three other estates currently recorded in this directory, indicating a multi-garden portfolio within the region. Companies managing several estates in Assam often benefit from economies of scale in processing, logistics and marketing, and may coordinate production across gardens to meet diverse buyer specifications.
Location & Neighbouring Estates
Bokakhat Tea Estate lies at 26.6354, 93.6417 in Bokakhat, India. Its 82 m elevation is the 214th highest of 250 estates we map in India. The nearest estates in the TeaTrade directory, measured point-to-point from these coordinates, are:
- Hathikuli Tea Estate — 2.3 km away · Assam
- DIFFLOO — 3.4 km away · Assam
- Numalighur Tea Estate — 3.5 km away · Assam
- Behora Tea Estate — 7.1 km away · Golaghat
- Bukhial Tea Estate — 20 km away · Golghat
Estates at a Similar Altitude to Bokakhat Tea Estate
Elevation shapes how slowly leaf matures, so we match Bokakhat Tea Estate (82 m) with estates within 150 m of its height that are not its neighbours. Each is shown with its own 2025 climate. Bokakhat Tea Estate recorded 2,552 mm in 2025, 21% less than the 3,249 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Talma Tea Industries Ltd | Rangpur, Bangladesh | 82 m | 3,066 mm | 29.2 °C |
| Monabarie Tea Estate | Monabari P.P. No.2, India | 83 m | 3,081 mm | 28.7 °C |
| Pertabghur Tea Estate | Sonitpur, India | 81 m | 2,821 mm | 28.7 °C |
| Kithulgala | Sabaragamuwa Province, Sri Lanka | 83 m | 3,969 mm | 30.3 °C |
| Susantha | Southern Province, Sri Lanka | 79 m | 3,310 mm | 30.0 °C |
Bokakhat Tea Estate Compared with India
In India, Bokakhat Tea Estate is drier than 65% of the others by 2025 rainfall; lower than 86% of the others by elevation; cooler than 52% of the others by daytime temperature. The table sets Bokakhat 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 | Bokakhat Tea Estate | Country median | Country range |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elevation | 82 m | 126 m | 6 to 2,299 m |
| Annual rainfall (2025) | 2,552 mm | 2,778 mm | 745 to 4,774 mm |
| Mean daily high | 28.3 °C | 28.3 °C | 16.9 to 34.5 °C |
| Mean overnight low | 20.0 °C | 19.2 °C | 9.3 to 24.2 °C |
Observed Climate at Bokakhat Tea Estate (2025)
ERA5 reanalysis data modelled for Bokakhat Tea Estate’s coordinates recorded 2,552 mm of precipitation across calendar year 2025. The wettest month was May (491 mm) and the driest was December (4 mm). Daytime highs averaged 28.3 °C and overnight lows 20.0 °C over the year; July was the warmest month and December the coolest.
| Metric | 2025 value |
|---|---|
| Annual precipitation | 2,552 mm |
| Wettest month | May (491 mm) |
| Driest month | December (4 mm) |
| Mean daily high | 28.3 °C |
| Mean overnight low | 20.0 °C |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Bokakhat Tea Estate located?
Bokakhat Tea Estate is in Bokakhat, India, at coordinates 26.6354, 93.6417, at an elevation of about 82 metres.
Who operates Bokakhat Tea Estate?
Bokakhat Tea Estate is operated by Rossell Tea Ltd, according to public supply-chain records.
What type of tea does Bokakhat Tea Estate produce?
Bokakhat Tea Estate is recorded as producing black tea.
Which buyers does Bokakhat Tea Estate supply?
Public supplier disclosures record Bokakhat Tea Estate as supplying Morrisons.
How much rain does Bokakhat Tea Estate receive?
ERA5 reanalysis data for the estate's coordinates recorded 2,552 mm of precipitation in 2025, peaking in May (491 mm).
How does Bokakhat Tea Estate compare with estates at a similar elevation?
Bokakhat Tea Estate recorded 2,552 mm in 2025, 21% less rain than the 3,249 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].
