In short: Maud Tea Estate is a black tea producer in Chetia Pathar, Assam, India, operated by Chamong Tee Exports Pvt. Ltd., which manages six other estates in the directory.
Maud Tea Estate is a black tea producer located in the Chetia Pathar area of Assam, India, at an elevation of 116 metres. The estate is operated by Chamong Tee Exports Pvt. Ltd., a company with a significant portfolio of tea-growing assets across India's principal growing regions. Maud holds certification from the Ethical Tea Partnership, reflecting its adherence to labour and environmental standards recognised within the international tea trade.
Terroir & Climate
At 116 metres above sea level, Maud Tea Estate occupies low-lying terrain characteristic of the Brahmaputra valley floor in Assam. Estates at this elevation typically experience a warm, humid subtropical climate with high rainfall distributed across the monsoon months, conditions that generally favour vigorous vegetative growth and year-round plucking cycles. The combination of heat, moisture, and alluvial soils common to the region tends to produce robust leaf with strong biochemical activity, particularly in the accumulation of polyphenols and other compounds that drive body and colour in manufacture.
The latitude of approximately 27°N places Maud within the heart of the Assam growing belt, where daylight variation remains moderate and winter dormancy is brief. Estates in this zone often begin their first flush earlier than higher-elevation gardens and can sustain production well into the autumn months. The low elevation and valley microclimate typically support cultivars bred for yield and resilience in tropical lowland conditions, though specific varietal information for Maud is not recorded.
Tea Produced
Maud Tea Estate produces black tea, the dominant category for Assam gardens at this elevation and latitude. Estates in the Chetia Pathar area, working with leaf grown under warm, humid lowland conditions, typically yield full-bodied orthodox or CTC blacks with pronounced malt, brisk astringency, and deep copper liquor. The biochemical intensity common to low-elevation Assam leaf generally translates to teas well suited to blending, breakfast formats, and markets that prize strength and colour over aromatic complexity. Specific cultivar or processing detail for Maud's output has not been published, so cup character will vary by season, manufacturing protocol, and intended buyer specification.
Operator
Chamong Tee Exports Pvt. Ltd., headquartered in Kolkata, operates Maud Tea Estate as part of a diversified portfolio spanning Darjeeling, Assam, and other growing regions in India. The company manages six additional estates recorded in this directory, giving it scale in both production and market reach. Chamong is known as a vertically integrated exporter with direct relationships across wholesale, auction, and retail channels, and its estates collectively supply a range of tea styles to buyers in Europe, North America, and Asia.
Certifications & Ethics
Maud Tea Estate holds certification from the Ethical Tea Partnership, an industry body that audits participating estates against standards covering wages, working conditions, housing, health and safety, and environmental stewardship. For buyers, ETP membership signals ongoing third-party oversight and a commitment to progressive labour practices; for workers, it typically correlates with access to grievance mechanisms, training programmes, and welfare infrastructure beyond statutory minimums. The certification is increasingly a threshold requirement for supplying multinational brands and European buyers committed to ethical sourcing.
Location & Neighbouring Estates
Maud Tea Estate lies at 27.4363, 95.2363 in Chetia Pathar, India. Its 116 m elevation is the joint 144th 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 — 5.6 km away · Tinsukia
- Chubwahighgrown — 8.3 km away · Khailabari Bagan Gaon
- Bordubi Tea Estate — 8.9 km away · Bordubi No.1
- Keyhung Tea Estate — 9.3 km away · Assam
- Itakhooli Tea Estate — 10 km away · Assam
Estates at a Similar Altitude to Maud Tea Estate
Elevation shapes how slowly leaf matures, so we match Maud Tea Estate (116 m) with estates within 150 m of its height that are not its neighbours. Each is shown with its own 2025 climate. Maud Tea Estate recorded 3,274 mm in 2025, 27% more than the 2,584 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hunwal Tea Estate | Assam, India | 116 m | 2,483 mm | 28.5 °C |
| Dufflaghur Tea Estate | Sonitpur, India | 115 m | 2,830 mm | 28.6 °C |
| Yalta | Southern Province, Sri Lanka | 117 m | 2,624 mm | 30.0 °C |
| KDU, Deerwood | Sabaragamuwa Province, Sri Lanka | 119 m | 4,668 mm | 29.5 °C |
| Rooibos Limited | Western Cape, South Africa | 112 m | 313 mm | 27.4 °C |
Maud Tea Estate Compared with India
In India, Maud Tea Estate is wetter than 82% of the others by 2025 rainfall; lower than 58% of the others by elevation; cooler than 61% of the others by daytime temperature. The table sets Maud 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 | Maud Tea Estate | Country median | Country range |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elevation | 116 m | 126 m | 6 to 2,299 m |
| Annual rainfall (2025) | 3,274 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 Maud Tea Estate (2025)
ERA5 reanalysis data modelled for Maud Tea Estate’s coordinates recorded 3,274 mm of precipitation across calendar year 2025. The wettest month was August (659 mm) and the driest was November (13 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 | 3,274 mm |
| Wettest month | August (659 mm) |
| Driest month | November (13 mm) |
| Mean daily high | 28.1 °C |
| Mean overnight low | 19.4 °C |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Maud Tea Estate located?
Maud Tea Estate is in Chetia Pathar, India, at coordinates 27.4363, 95.2363, at an elevation of about 116 metres.
Who operates Maud Tea Estate?
Maud Tea Estate is operated by Chamong Tee Exports Pvt. Ltd., according to public supply-chain records.
What type of tea does Maud Tea Estate produce?
Maud Tea Estate is recorded as producing black tea.
What certifications does Maud Tea Estate hold?
Maud Tea Estate is recorded as holding the following certification(s): Ethical Tea Partnership.
How much rain does Maud Tea Estate receive?
ERA5 reanalysis data for the estate's coordinates recorded 3,274 mm of precipitation in 2025, peaking in August (659 mm).
How does Maud Tea Estate compare with estates at a similar elevation?
Maud Tea Estate recorded 3,274 mm in 2025, 27% more rain than the 2,584 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].
