In short: Okayti Tea Estate is a black tea producer in Dharmatala Kolkata, India, operated by Okayti Tea Co Ltd with a workforce of 647.
Okayti Tea Estate is a black tea producer located in Dharmatala Kolkata, India, at an elevation of 15 metres. The estate is operated by Okayti Tea Co Ltd and employs a workforce of 647.
Terroir & Climate
At just 15 metres above sea level, the estate occupies a low-lying position characteristic of the plains around Kolkata, at approximately 22.6° north latitude. Tea estates at this elevation and in this humid subtropical climate typically experience year-round warmth and high moisture levels, conditions that generally encourage rapid vegetative growth and relatively short plucking cycles. The absence of altitude-induced temperature variation tends to produce a growing environment quite distinct from the hill stations more commonly associated with Indian tea.
Estates in low-elevation tropical and subtropical zones often contend with higher ambient temperatures and more consistent day-night temperature ranges than their high-grown counterparts. These conditions typically favour vigorous flush production, though the lack of cool nights—which in higher estates tends to slow leaf maturation and concentrate certain flavour compounds—may influence the character of the made tea. Rainfall patterns and soil drainage at near-sea-level sites can also play a significant role in shaping the annual growing cycle.
Tea Produced
The estate produces black tea. Low-elevation estates in the eastern Indian plains typically yield teas with a robust, full-bodied cup character, often marked by brisk, malty notes rather than the delicate or floral profiles more commonly associated with high-grown Darjeeling or Nilgiri teas. The rapid leaf growth characteristic of warm, low-altitude zones tends to produce material suited to orthodox or CTC manufacture with strong colour and body, though the precise processing methods employed at any given estate will shape the final cup. Teas from this type of terroir are generally valued for strength and consistency in blending applications.
Operator
The estate is operated by Okayti Tea Co Ltd. No other estates operated by this company are currently recorded in our directory.
Location & Neighbouring Estates
Okayti Tea Estate lies at 22.5570, 88.3524 in Dharmatala Kolkata, India. Its 15 m elevation is the joint 265th highest of 288 estates we map in India. The nearest estates in the TeaTrade directory, measured point-to-point from these coordinates, are:
- GONESHBARI — under 1 km away · 3RD FLOOR KOLKATA WB IN
- Soureni/ Sourenee Tea Estate — 1.2 km away · 10Th Floor
- Numalighur Tea Estate — 1.4 km away · Kolkata
- Deamoolie — 1.4 km away · Pretoria Street
- Dhoedaam — 1.4 km away · Pretoria Street
Observed Climate at Okayti Tea Estate (2025)
ERA5 reanalysis data modelled for Okayti Tea Estate’s coordinates recorded 1,858 mm of precipitation across calendar year 2025. The wettest month was July (450 mm) and the driest was December (0 mm). Daytime highs averaged 31.4 °C and overnight lows 22.9 °C over the year; May was the warmest month and December the coolest.
| Metric | 2025 value |
|---|---|
| Annual precipitation | 1,858 mm |
| Wettest month | July (450 mm) |
| Driest month | December (0 mm) |
| Mean daily high | 31.4 °C |
| Mean overnight low | 22.9 °C |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Okayti Tea Estate located?
Okayti Tea Estate is in Dharmatala Kolkata, India, at coordinates 22.5570, 88.3524, at an elevation of about 15 metres.
Who operates Okayti Tea Estate?
Okayti Tea Estate is operated by Okayti Tea Co Ltd, according to public supply-chain records.
What type of tea does Okayti Tea Estate produce?
Okayti Tea Estate is recorded as producing black tea.
How much rain does Okayti Tea Estate receive?
ERA5 reanalysis data for the estate's coordinates recorded 1,858 mm of precipitation in 2025, peaking in July (450 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].
