Borpatra Tea Estate

Borpatra Tea Estate is a black tea producer located in Assam, India, at an elevation of 131 metres. The estate is operated by Goodricke Group Ltd., one of the country's established tea companies, and is recorded as a supplier to Morrisons, the British supermarket chain.

Terroir & Climate

At 131 metres above sea level in the Brahmaputra valley, Borpatra sits within the low-elevation belt where Assam's archetypal tea-growing conditions generally prevail. Estates at this latitude and altitude typically experience a warm, humid climate with monsoon rains that support vigorous vegetative growth through much of the year. The combination of heat, moisture and alluvial soils tends to encourage rapid leaf development and a growing season that extends across multiple flush periods.

This elevation is characteristic of the valley floor estates that have historically formed the backbone of Assam's commodity black tea production. The lack of significant altitude means that temperature moderation is minimal; estates in this band often contend with high daytime heat during the growing months, which generally promotes the full-bodied, malty character for which the region is known. Flush timing and intensity tend to be influenced heavily by the onset and withdrawal of the monsoon.

Tea Produced

Borpatra produces black tea. Estates at this elevation in Assam typically yield a robust, full-bodied cup with the malty, brisk character that defines much of the region's output. Second flush production from similar sites often exhibits a deeper colour and stronger astringency, while first flush teas tend to be somewhat lighter and more aromatic. The warm growing conditions and rapid leaf growth generally favour teas suited to blending and everyday consumption, though quality can vary considerably by season and manufacturing standards.

Supply Chain & Market Position

Borpatra Tea Estate is recorded as a supplier to Morrisons, placing it within the supply chain of one of the United Kingdom's major grocery retailers. This relationship indicates that at least a portion of the estate's output reaches the branded or own-label retail tea market, a segment that demands consistent quality, traceability and often third-party certification. Supplying a chain of Morrisons' scale suggests the estate maintains the volume capacity and quality assurance systems required for supermarket procurement.

• Recorded supplier to  Morrisons

Operator

Borpatra Tea Estate is operated by Goodricke Group Ltd., a long-established name in Indian tea with a portfolio that spans Assam and Darjeeling. Goodricke operates six other estates listed in this directory, giving it a diversified production base across multiple terroirs and quality segments. The group's scale and supply-chain integration typically provide its estates with access to quality-control systems, market linkages and the resources to pursue certification standards expected by international buyers.

Certifications & Ethics

Borpatra Tea Estate holds certification from the Ethical Tea Partnership, a multi-stakeholder initiative focused on improving working conditions and environmental practices across tea supply chains. For buyers, ETP membership signals a commitment to monitoring and progressively addressing labour rights, health and safety, and environmental impact; for workers, it typically entails regular independent audits and a framework through which grievances and non-conformances are expected to be raised and remediated.

Location & Neighbouring Estates

Borpatra Tea Estate lies at 27.1512, 95.3519 in Borpatra Tea Estate, India. Its 131 m elevation is the 119th highest of 250 estates we map in India. The nearest estates in the TeaTrade directory, measured point-to-point from these coordinates, are:

• Namroop Tea Estate — 6.6 km away · Namrup
• Desam Tea Estate — 15 km away · Tairai Gaon
• Langharjan Tea Estate — 15 km away · Naharkatia
• Namsang Tea Estate — 16 km away · Namchang Chah Bagicha
• Tinkong Tea Estate — 20 km away · Assam

Estates at a Similar Altitude to Borpatra Tea Estate

Elevation shapes how slowly leaf matures, so we match Borpatra Tea Estate (131 m) with estates within 150 m of its height that are not its neighbours. Each is shown with its own 2025 climate. Borpatra Tea Estate recorded 2,784 mm in 2025, within 5% of the 2,664 mm average across these estates, so altitude explains most of its rainfall.

Estate	Where	Elevation	Rain 2025	Mean high
Beesakopie	Kolkata, India	132 m	3,279 mm	27.8 °C
Koomber	Kumbhir, India	132 m	3,190 mm	29.7 °C
Co, Op Cola	Southern Province, Sri Lanka	130 m	2,624 mm	29.9 °C
Thammenna	Southern Province, Sri Lanka	129 m	2,624 mm	29.9 °C
Zhejiang Wuyi Tea Base	P.R, China	128 m	1,604 mm	24.6 °C

Borpatra Tea Estate Compared with India

In India, Borpatra Tea Estate is wetter than 51% of the others by 2025 rainfall; higher than 53% of the others by elevation; warmer than 53% of the others by daytime temperature. The table sets Borpatra 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	Borpatra Tea Estate	Country median	Country range
Elevation	131 m	126 m	6 to 2,299 m
Annual rainfall (2025)	2,784 mm	2,778 mm	745 to 4,774 mm
Mean daily high	28.4 °C	28.3 °C	16.9 to 34.5 °C
Mean overnight low	18.9 °C	19.3 °C	9.3 to 24.2 °C

Observed Climate at Borpatra Tea Estate (2025)

ERA5 reanalysis data modelled for Borpatra Tea Estate’s coordinates recorded 2,784 mm of precipitation across calendar year 2025. The wettest month was May (455 mm) and the driest was December (6 mm). Daytime highs averaged 28.4 °C and overnight lows 18.9 °C over the year; July was the warmest month and December the coolest.

Metric	2025 value
Annual precipitation	2,784 mm
Wettest month	May (455 mm)
Driest month	December (6 mm)
Mean daily high	28.4 °C
Mean overnight low	18.9 °C

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Borpatra Tea Estate located?

Borpatra Tea Estate is in Borpatra Tea Estate, India, at coordinates 27.1512, 95.3519, at an elevation of about 131 metres.

Who operates Borpatra Tea Estate?

Borpatra Tea Estate is operated by Goodricke Group Ltd., according to public supply-chain records.

What type of tea does Borpatra Tea Estate produce?

Borpatra Tea Estate is recorded as producing black tea.

Which buyers does Borpatra Tea Estate supply?

Public supplier disclosures record Borpatra Tea Estate as supplying Morrisons.

What certifications does Borpatra Tea Estate hold?

Borpatra Tea Estate is recorded as holding the following certification(s): Ethical Tea Partnership.

How much rain does Borpatra Tea Estate receive?

ERA5 reanalysis data for the estate's coordinates recorded 2,784 mm of precipitation in 2025, peaking in May (455 mm).

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].