In short: Mancotta Tea Estate is a black-tea producer in Chring Gaon, India, operated by Ssk Exports Ltd., which manages four other estates in the directory.
Mancotta Tea Estate is a black-tea producer located in Chring Gaon, India, at an elevation of 105 metres. The estate is operated by Ssk Exports Ltd., a company that manages four other tea estates recorded in this directory. Mancotta holds certification from the Ethical Tea Partnership.
Terroir & Climate
At 105 metres above sea level, Mancotta occupies a low-elevation site within the Chring Gaon region of north-eastern India. Estates at this altitude typically experience warmer temperatures and a longer growing season than their high-elevation counterparts, conditions that generally favour vigorous flush cycles and relatively rapid leaf maturation. The latitude of approximately 27°N places Mancotta within the zone influenced by the south-west monsoon, which tends to deliver substantial seasonal rainfall and high ambient humidity during the main growing months.
Low-elevation tea gardens in this climatic band often contend with greater temperature variation between day and night during the cooler months, while summer conditions can be consistently warm and moist. These factors typically encourage robust vegetative growth and can result in a leaf profile that develops quickly, with estates in similar settings often producing teas with good body and colour extraction in the cup.
Tea Produced
Mancotta Tea Estate produces black tea. Estates at this elevation in north-eastern India typically yield liquors with full body, brisk astringency, and strong colour—qualities that are often sought for blending in both domestic and international markets. The relatively warm growing conditions at 105 metres tend to favour teas with pronounced malty or earthy notes, though cup character will vary with manufacturing technique, plucking standard, and the timing of the flush. Black teas from low-elevation gardens in this region are generally valued for consistency and strength rather than the more delicate, aromatic profiles associated with higher-altitude production.
Operator
Ssk Exports Ltd. operates Mancotta Tea Estate and is recorded as the operating company for four other estates in this directory. Multi-estate operators of this scale typically maintain centralised processing standards and supply-chain infrastructure, which can offer buyers consistency across a portfolio of gardens and provide operational efficiencies in labour management, quality control, and logistics.
Certifications & Ethics
Mancotta Tea Estate is certified by the Ethical Tea Partnership, a membership organisation that requires adherence to standards covering labour rights, health and safety, and environmental stewardship. For buyers, ETP certification offers third-party assurance that the estate is monitored against a code of practice addressing working conditions, wages, and the prohibition of child and forced labour. For workers, the scheme is intended to support improved workplace standards and access to grievance mechanisms, though the extent of impact depends on the rigour of auditing and the operator's commitment to continuous improvement.
Location & Neighbouring Estates
Mancotta Tea Estate lies at 27.4413, 94.9190 in Chring Gaon, India. Its 105 m elevation is the joint 173rd highest of 250 estates we map in India. The nearest estates in the TeaTrade directory, measured point-to-point from these coordinates, are:
- Dirai Tea Estate — 3.3 km away · Dibrugarh
- Sessa — 4.3 km away · Nij Khanikar Gaon
- Bokel Tea Estate — 6.0 km away · Gharbondi Chuk Jarua Gaon
- Muttuck Tea Estate — 8.5 km away · Muttuck Tea Estate
- MAIJAN — 9.4 km away · Dibrugarh
Estates at a Similar Altitude to Mancotta Tea Estate
Elevation shapes how slowly leaf matures, so we match Mancotta Tea Estate (105 m) with estates within 150 m of its height that are not its neighbours. Each is shown with its own 2025 climate. Mancotta Tea Estate recorded 3,009 mm in 2025, 23% more than the 2,454 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Borbam Tea Estate | Assam, India | 105 m | 2,573 mm | 28.4 °C |
| Paneery Tea Estate | Darrang, India | 105 m | 2,135 mm | 29.8 °C |
| Dellawa | Southern Province, Sri Lanka | 104 m | 3,051 mm | 29.3 °C |
| Cili Yunwuwang Tea Co,. Ltd. | Hunan Province, China | 103 m | 1,314 mm | 23.8 °C |
| Lucky Kottawa | Southern Province, Sri Lanka | 103 m | 3,195 mm | 29.6 °C |
Mancotta Tea Estate Compared with India
In India, Mancotta Tea Estate is wetter than 70% of the others by 2025 rainfall; lower than 70% of the others by elevation; cooler than 58% of the others by daytime temperature. The table sets Mancotta 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 | Mancotta Tea Estate | Country median | Country range |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elevation | 105 m | 126 m | 6 to 2,299 m |
| Annual rainfall (2025) | 3,009 mm | 2,778 mm | 745 to 4,774 mm |
| Mean daily high | 28.2 °C | 28.3 °C | 16.9 to 34.5 °C |
| Mean overnight low | 19.8 °C | 19.2 °C | 9.3 to 24.2 °C |
Observed Climate at Mancotta Tea Estate (2025)
ERA5 reanalysis data modelled for Mancotta Tea Estate’s coordinates recorded 3,009 mm of precipitation across calendar year 2025. The wettest month was May (565 mm) and the driest was December (5 mm). Daytime highs averaged 28.2 °C and overnight lows 19.8 °C over the year; July was the warmest month and January the coolest.
| Metric | 2025 value |
|---|---|
| Annual precipitation | 3,009 mm |
| Wettest month | May (565 mm) |
| Driest month | December (5 mm) |
| Mean daily high | 28.2 °C |
| Mean overnight low | 19.8 °C |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Mancotta Tea Estate located?
Mancotta Tea Estate is in Chring Gaon, India, at coordinates 27.4413, 94.9190, at an elevation of about 105 metres.
Who operates Mancotta Tea Estate?
Mancotta Tea Estate is operated by Ssk Exports Ltd., according to public supply-chain records.
What type of tea does Mancotta Tea Estate produce?
Mancotta Tea Estate is recorded as producing black tea.
What certifications does Mancotta Tea Estate hold?
Mancotta Tea Estate is recorded as holding the following certification(s): Ethical Tea Partnership.
How much rain does Mancotta Tea Estate receive?
ERA5 reanalysis data for the estate's coordinates recorded 3,009 mm of precipitation in 2025, peaking in May (565 mm).
How does Mancotta Tea Estate compare with estates at a similar elevation?
Mancotta Tea Estate recorded 3,009 mm in 2025, 23% more rain than the 2,454 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].
