In short: Bordubi Tea Estate is a black tea producer in the Bordubi No.1 region of India, operated by M K Shah Exports Ltd, which manages four other tea estates in the directory.
Bordubi Tea Estate is a black tea producer located in the Bordubi No.1 region of India, at an elevation of 122 metres. The estate is operated by M K Shah Exports Ltd and employs a workforce of 2,608. It is one of five estates in the directory managed by M K Shah Exports Ltd.
Terroir & Climate
At 122 metres above sea level, Bordubi Tea Estate occupies low-elevation terrain characteristic of the valley floor growing zones in this part of Assam. Estates at this altitude typically experience warmer ambient temperatures and higher humidity year-round, conditions that generally support vigorous vegetative growth and allow for extended plucking seasons. The latitude of approximately 27°N places the estate in a subtropical belt where monsoon patterns tend to dominate the growing cycle, with the bulk of annual rainfall concentrated between May and September.
Low-elevation gardens in this region often contend with higher levels of moisture stress during the dry months, which can influence the concentration of compounds in the leaf. Conversely, the warmth and moisture during the monsoon months typically drive rapid flush cycles. Estates at similar elevations in Upper Assam tend to produce leaf with robust body and malty character, though individual garden practice and processing standards introduce considerable variation.
Tea Produced
Bordubi produces black tea. Estates in the Bordubi area, situated at low elevation in Upper Assam, typically yield full-bodied liquors with malty, sometimes brisk, character. The warm growing conditions and rapid growth cycles at this altitude often result in teas with strong colour and assertive flavour profiles, though the final cup character depends heavily on plucking standards, withering time, and oxidation management during processing.
Operator
Bordubi Tea Estate is operated by M K Shah Exports Ltd, a company that manages a portfolio of tea properties in the region. M K Shah Exports Ltd operates four other estates recorded in this directory, indicating a multi-garden operation with a foothold in the Indian tea sector. The scale of the workforce at Bordubi—2,608 employees—points to a substantial production operation within the group's holdings.
Location & Neighbouring Estates
Bordubi Tea Estate lies at 27.3966, 95.3144 in Bordubi No.1, India. Its 122 m elevation is the joint 132nd highest of 250 estates we map in India. The nearest estates in the TeaTrade directory, measured point-to-point from these coordinates, are:
- Dirial Tea Estate — 3.7 km away · Tinsukia
- Keyhung Tea Estate — 4.4 km away · Assam
- Itakhooli Tea Estate — 8.2 km away · Assam
- Maud Tea Estate — 8.9 km away · Chetia Pathar
- Rungagora J — 11 km away · Assam
Estates at a Similar Altitude to Bordubi Tea Estate
Elevation shapes how slowly leaf matures, so we match Bordubi Tea Estate (122 m) with estates within 150 m of its height that are not its neighbours. Each is shown with its own 2025 climate. Bordubi Tea Estate recorded 3,261 mm in 2025, 24% more than the 2,624 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Amgoorie Tea Estate | Assam, India | 122 m | 2,573 mm | 28.4 °C |
| BUDLABETA | Assam, India | 123 m | 3,279 mm | 27.9 °C |
| I \u0026 M Smith | Western Cape, South Africa | 124 m | 313 mm | 27.4 °C |
| KDU, Matuwagalla | Sabaragamuwa Province, Sri Lanka | 120 m | 3,902 mm | 29.5 °C |
| Andaradeniya Estate, Andaradeniya | Southern Province, Sri Lanka | 120 m | 3,054 mm | 29.2 °C |
Bordubi Tea Estate Compared with India
In India, Bordubi Tea Estate is wetter than 82% of the others by 2025 rainfall; lower than 54% of the others by elevation; cooler than 61% of the others by daytime temperature. The table sets Bordubi 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 | Bordubi Tea Estate | Country median | Country range |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elevation | 122 m | 126 m | 6 to 2,299 m |
| Annual rainfall (2025) | 3,261 mm | 2,778 mm | 745 to 4,774 mm |
| Mean daily high | 28.1 °C | 28.3 °C | 16.9 to 34.5 °C |
| Mean overnight low | 19.4 °C | 19.2 °C | 9.3 to 24.2 °C |
Observed Climate at Bordubi Tea Estate (2025)
ERA5 reanalysis data modelled for Bordubi Tea Estate’s coordinates recorded 3,261 mm of precipitation across calendar year 2025. The wettest month was August (551 mm) and the driest was December (7 mm). Daytime highs averaged 28.1 °C and overnight lows 19.4 °C over the year; July was the warmest month and January the coolest.
| Metric | 2025 value |
|---|---|
| Annual precipitation | 3,261 mm |
| Wettest month | August (551 mm) |
| Driest month | December (7 mm) |
| Mean daily high | 28.1 °C |
| Mean overnight low | 19.4 °C |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Bordubi Tea Estate located?
Bordubi Tea Estate is in Bordubi No.1, India, at coordinates 27.3966, 95.3144, at an elevation of about 122 metres.
Who operates Bordubi Tea Estate?
Bordubi Tea Estate is operated by M K Shah Exports Ltd, according to public supply-chain records.
What type of tea does Bordubi Tea Estate produce?
Bordubi Tea Estate is recorded as producing black tea.
How much rain does Bordubi Tea Estate receive?
ERA5 reanalysis data for the estate's coordinates recorded 3,261 mm of precipitation in 2025, peaking in August (551 mm).
How does Bordubi Tea Estate compare with estates at a similar elevation?
Bordubi Tea Estate recorded 3,261 mm in 2025, 24% more rain than the 2,624 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].
