Borengajuli Tea Estate

Borengajuli Tea Estate is a black tea producer located in the Darrang district of Assam, India, at an elevation of 118 metres above sea level. The estate is operated by Mcleod Russel India Ltd., one of the largest tea producers globally, and is recorded as supplying Finlays, a major international tea trader and packer.

Terroir & Climate

At 118 metres above sea level, Borengajuli lies in the low-elevation plains characteristic of Assam's principal tea-growing zones. Estates at this altitude in the Brahmaputra valley typically experience a warm, humid subtropical climate with significant monsoon rainfall, conditions that generally favour vigorous vegetative growth and year-round cropping potential, though most production is concentrated in the first and second flush periods from March through to early summer.

The low elevation and latitude of approximately 26.7°N tend to produce a growing environment with minimal diurnal temperature variation and consistent warmth, factors that often contribute to rapid leaf development and the accumulation of compounds associated with malty, full-bodied character. Darrang district soils are generally alluvial in origin, and estates in this zone often benefit from naturally fertile plains, though specific soil management practices vary by operator.

Tea Produced

Borengajuli produces black tea. Estates in the Darrang region at similar elevations typically yield teas with the malty, robust, and brisk character for which Assam is known commercially. The low-altitude plains tend to produce leaf that processes into bold, copper-coloured liquors with good body and strength, qualities often sought for blending by international buyers. While cup profile varies with season, plucking standard, and manufacture, teas from this elevation band generally offer less aromatic complexity than high-grown teas but greater consistency in strength and colour.

Supply Chain & Market Position

Borengajuli is recorded as supplying Finlays, a vertically integrated tea business with global sourcing operations and blending facilities serving retail and foodservice clients. This relationship places the estate within a supply chain oriented toward volume and consistency, typical of Assam producers serving multinational traders. Finlays' purchasing from Borengajuli suggests the estate meets the quality assurance and traceability standards required by large-scale packers, and the link points to Borengajuli's role as a supplier of blending-grade black tea for international markets.

• Recorded supplier to  Finlays

Operator

Mcleod Russel India Ltd. operates Borengajuli and, according to our directory, controls at least six other tea estates. Historically one of the world's largest private-sector tea producers by acreage, Mcleod Russel has undergone significant restructuring in recent years, including asset sales and financial reorganisation. The company's portfolio has been concentrated in Assam and other Indian growing regions, and its scale has traditionally afforded economies in processing, logistics, and market access, though operational and ownership structures have been in flux.

Location & Neighbouring Estates

Borengajuli Tea Estate lies at 26.7397, 91.8073 in Darrang, India. Its 118 m elevation is the joint 140th highest of 250 estates we map in India. The nearest estates in the TeaTrade directory, measured point-to-point from these coordinates, are:

• Nonaipara Tea Estate — 11 km away · Assam
• Mcleod Russel India Ltd, Bhooteachang Tea Factory — 11 km away · Assam
• Orangajuli Tea Estate — 11 km away · Assam;
• Paneery Tea Estate — 11 km away
• MAJULI — 13 km away · Assam

Estates at a Similar Altitude to Borengajuli Tea Estate

Elevation shapes how slowly leaf matures, so we match Borengajuli Tea Estate (118 m) with estates within 150 m of its height that are not its neighbours. Each is shown with its own 2025 climate. Borengajuli Tea Estate recorded 2,155 mm in 2025, 20% less than the 2,692 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
Hoolungooree Tea Estate	Assam, India	118 m	2,483 mm	28.5 °C
Itakhooli Tea Estate	Assam, India	118 m	3,374 mm	28.1 °C
KDU, Deerwood	Sabaragamuwa Province, Sri Lanka	119 m	4,668 mm	29.5 °C
Yalta	Southern Province, Sri Lanka	117 m	2,624 mm	30.0 °C
I \u0026 M Smith	Western Cape, South Africa	124 m	313 mm	27.4 °C

Borengajuli Tea Estate Compared with India

In India, Borengajuli Tea Estate is drier than 80% of the others by 2025 rainfall; lower than 57% of the others by elevation; warmer than 80% of the others by daytime temperature. The table sets Borengajuli 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	Borengajuli Tea Estate	Country median	Country range
Elevation	118 m	126 m	6 to 2,299 m
Annual rainfall (2025)	2,155 mm	2,778 mm	745 to 4,774 mm
Mean daily high	29.0 °C	28.3 °C	16.9 to 34.5 °C
Mean overnight low	19.2 °C	19.3 °C	9.3 to 24.2 °C

Observed Climate at Borengajuli Tea Estate (2025)

ERA5 reanalysis data modelled for Borengajuli Tea Estate’s coordinates recorded 2,155 mm of precipitation across calendar year 2025. The wettest month was May (617 mm) and the driest was December (0 mm). Daytime highs averaged 29.0 °C and overnight lows 19.2 °C over the year; July was the warmest month and January the coolest.

Metric	2025 value
Annual precipitation	2,155 mm
Wettest month	May (617 mm)
Driest month	December (0 mm)
Mean daily high	29.0 °C
Mean overnight low	19.2 °C

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Borengajuli Tea Estate located?

Borengajuli Tea Estate is in Darrang, India, at coordinates 26.7397, 91.8073, at an elevation of about 118 metres.

Who operates Borengajuli Tea Estate?

Borengajuli Tea Estate is operated by Mcleod Russel India Ltd., according to public supply-chain records.

What type of tea does Borengajuli Tea Estate produce?

Borengajuli Tea Estate is recorded as producing black tea.

Which buyers does Borengajuli Tea Estate supply?

Public supplier disclosures record Borengajuli Tea Estate as supplying Finlays.

How much rain does Borengajuli Tea Estate receive?

ERA5 reanalysis data for the estate's coordinates recorded 2,155 mm of precipitation in 2025, peaking in May (617 mm).

How does Borengajuli Tea Estate compare with estates at a similar elevation?

Borengajuli Tea Estate recorded 2,155 mm in 2025, 20% less rain than the 2,692 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].