In short: Meleng Tea Estate is a black tea producer in Goria Cha Bagisa, India, operated by Jay Shree Tea & Industries Ltd., which manages six other estates featured in our directory.
Meleng Tea Estate is a black tea producer located in the Goria Cha Bagisa region of India, at an elevation of 103 metres. The estate is operated by Jay Shree Tea & Industries Ltd., a company with a substantial presence in the Indian tea sector. No commercial buyers have been recorded in available supply-chain data.
Terroir & Climate
At 103 metres above sea level and positioned at approximately 26.7°N latitude, Meleng occupies low-elevation terrain in a subtropical zone. Estates at this altitude in northeastern India typically experience warm, humid conditions year-round, with a pronounced monsoon season that tends to concentrate flush periods in the warmer months. The low elevation generally allows for vigorous vegetative growth and rapid leaf turnover, though it can also mean less temperature variation between day and night than is found in higher-altitude gardens.
These conditions often favour robust, malty black tea styles rather than the more delicate or aromatic profiles associated with high-grown estates. The Goria Cha Bagisa region, situated within Assam's broader tea belt, is subject to the same climatic influences—high rainfall, fertile alluvial soils, and consistent warmth—that have historically defined the area's tea character. Estates in this environment typically produce leaf that oxidises readily and yields strength and body in the cup.
Tea Produced
Meleng produces black tea. Estates at similar elevations in this region of India generally yield full-bodied, brisk liquors with malty, sometimes biscuity notes, though cup character can vary considerably depending on season, processing, and leaf grade. The low altitude and warm growing conditions tend to encourage teas that are valued for strength and colour rather than floral complexity, making them well-suited to blending and to markets where robust breakfast-style blacks are in demand.
Operator
Jay Shree Tea & Industries Ltd. operates Meleng and is also responsible for six other tea estates featured in our directory, indicating a significant footprint in Indian tea production. The company's portfolio spans multiple regions, and its scale suggests both vertical integration and a diversified supply base serving domestic and international markets.
Certifications & Ethics
Meleng holds certification from the Ethical Tea Partnership, an industry body that works with estates to improve labour standards, environmental stewardship, and community welfare. Membership requires adherence to a code of practice and regular monitoring, offering buyers a degree of assurance on social and environmental performance, and providing workers with access to grievance mechanisms and improvement programmes supported by the partnership.
Location & Neighbouring Estates
Meleng Tea Estate lies at 26.7455, 94.3334 in Goria Cha Bagisa, India. Its 103 m elevation is the joint 179th highest of 250 estates we map in India. The nearest estates in the TeaTrade directory, measured point-to-point from these coordinates, are:
- Kakajan Tea Estate — 6.2 km away · No.160 Grant
- Hoolungooree Tea Estate — 10 km away · Assam
- Hunwal Tea Estate — 11 km away · Assam
- Boisahabi Tea Estate — 15 km away · Baisahabi Grant
- Kharikatia Tea Estate — 16 km away · Kukurapohia Ouguria Gaon
Estates at a Similar Altitude to Meleng Tea Estate
Elevation shapes how slowly leaf matures, so we match Meleng Tea Estate (103 m) with estates within 150 m of its height that are not its neighbours. Each is shown with its own 2025 climate. Meleng Tea Estate recorded 2,858 mm in 2025, 12% more than the 2,553 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cili Yunwuwang Tea Co,. Ltd. | Hunan Province, China | 103 m | 1,314 mm | 23.8 °C |
| BORJAN | Assam, India | 103 m | 2,348 mm | 28.4 °C |
| Lucky Kottawa | Southern Province, Sri Lanka | 103 m | 3,195 mm | 29.6 °C |
| Nahorhabi Tea Estate | Naharhabi Grant And Lakwa Rly, India | 104 m | 2,857 mm | 28.5 °C |
| Dellawa | Southern Province, Sri Lanka | 104 m | 3,051 mm | 29.3 °C |
Meleng Tea Estate Compared with India
In India, Meleng Tea Estate is wetter than 58% of the others by 2025 rainfall; lower than 72% of the others by elevation; warmer than 66% of the others by daytime temperature. The table sets Meleng 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 | Meleng Tea Estate | Country median | Country range |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elevation | 103 m | 126 m | 6 to 2,299 m |
| Annual rainfall (2025) | 2,858 mm | 2,778 mm | 745 to 4,774 mm |
| Mean daily high | 28.6 °C | 28.3 °C | 16.9 to 34.5 °C |
| Mean overnight low | 19.5 °C | 19.2 °C | 9.3 to 24.2 °C |
Observed Climate at Meleng Tea Estate (2025)
ERA5 reanalysis data modelled for Meleng Tea Estate’s coordinates recorded 2,858 mm of precipitation across calendar year 2025. The wettest month was August (439 mm) and the driest was December (2 mm). Daytime highs averaged 28.6 °C and overnight lows 19.5 °C over the year; July was the warmest month and December the coolest.
| Metric | 2025 value |
|---|---|
| Annual precipitation | 2,858 mm |
| Wettest month | August (439 mm) |
| Driest month | December (2 mm) |
| Mean daily high | 28.6 °C |
| Mean overnight low | 19.5 °C |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Meleng Tea Estate located?
Meleng Tea Estate is in Goria Cha Bagisa, India, at coordinates 26.7455, 94.3334, at an elevation of about 103 metres.
Who operates Meleng Tea Estate?
Meleng Tea Estate is operated by Jay Shree Tea & Industries Ltd., according to public supply-chain records.
What type of tea does Meleng Tea Estate produce?
Meleng Tea Estate is recorded as producing black tea.
What certifications does Meleng Tea Estate hold?
Meleng Tea Estate is recorded as holding the following certification(s): Ethical Tea Partnership.
How much rain does Meleng Tea Estate receive?
ERA5 reanalysis data for the estate's coordinates recorded 2,858 mm of precipitation in 2025, peaking in August (439 mm).
How does Meleng Tea Estate compare with estates at a similar elevation?
Meleng Tea Estate recorded 2,858 mm in 2025, 12% more rain than the 2,553 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].
