In short: Halmari Tea Estate is a black tea producer located in Halmari Nlr Grant No.330, Assam, India, at 101 metres elevation, operated by Amarawati Tea Co. Ltd and certified by the Ethical Tea Partnership.
Halmari Tea Estate is a black tea producer situated in Halmari Nlr Grant No.330, in the Upper Assam region of India. Located at approximately 27.3°N and 94.9°E at an elevation of 101 metres above sea level, the estate is operated by Amarawati Tea Co. Ltd. It holds certification from the Ethical Tea Partnership, reflecting a commitment to verified labour and environmental standards.
Terroir & Climate
At 101 metres elevation, Halmari Tea Estate occupies the low-lying alluvial plains characteristic of the Brahmaputra valley in Upper Assam. Estates at this latitude and altitude typically experience a tropical monsoon climate with high humidity, substantial rainfall during the monsoon months, and warm temperatures year-round. These conditions generally favour vigorous vegetative growth and extended plucking seasons, often from March through to November, with the most active flush periods coinciding with pre-monsoon and post-monsoon windows.
The combination of warmth, moisture, and fertile alluvial soils tends to encourage rapid leaf development and high enzymatic activity in the fresh leaf. Teas from such low-elevation Assam gardens often exhibit the robust, malty character for which the region is known, though individual estate practice and processing will ultimately determine the cup profile. The lack of significant elevation means that diurnal temperature variation is modest, which typically supports fuller-bodied, brisk infusions rather than the more delicate aromatics associated with high-grown teas.
Tea Produced
Halmari Tea Estate produces black tea. Assam teas from low-elevation, high-humidity environments such as this typically yield a full-bodied, brisk cup with malty sweetness and a copper-red infusion. Estates in this part of the Brahmaputra valley often produce leaf suited to both orthodox and CTC manufacture, though the specific processing methods employed at Halmari are not recorded here. The character of Assam blacks generally makes them well-suited to breakfast blends and applications where strength and body are valued.
Operator
The estate is operated by Amarawati Tea Co. Ltd. No other estates operated by this company are currently recorded in our directory.
Certifications & Ethics
Halmari Tea Estate is certified by the Ethical Tea Partnership, a multi-stakeholder initiative that conducts independent monitoring of labour rights, health and safety, and environmental practice on member estates. ETP certification indicates that the estate has undergone assessment against the partnership's standards and is subject to ongoing verification, offering buyers a degree of assurance regarding working conditions and compliance with national and international labour norms.
Location & Neighbouring Estates
Halmari Tea Estate lies at 27.2790, 94.9416 in Halmari Nlr Grant No.330, India. Its 101 m elevation is the joint 204th highest of 288 estates we map in India. The nearest estates in the TeaTrade directory, measured point-to-point from these coordinates, are:
- Khowang Tea Estate — 5.4 km away · Assam
- Khowang Tea Estate — 6.3 km away · Bukahula
- Teloijan — 6.4 km away · Assam
- Dirai Tea Estate — 13 km away · Assam
- Sessa — 14 km away · Nij Khanikar Gaon
Observed Climate at Halmari Tea Estate (2025)
ERA5 reanalysis data modelled for Halmari Tea Estate’s coordinates recorded 2,789 mm of precipitation across calendar year 2025. The wettest month was May (526 mm) and the driest was December (3 mm). Daytime highs averaged 28.4 °C and overnight lows 19.6 °C over the year; July was the warmest month and January the coolest.
| Metric | 2025 value |
|---|---|
| Annual precipitation | 2,789 mm |
| Wettest month | May (526 mm) |
| Driest month | December (3 mm) |
| Mean daily high | 28.4 °C |
| Mean overnight low | 19.6 °C |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Halmari Tea Estate located?
Halmari Tea Estate is in Halmari Nlr Grant No.330, India, at coordinates 27.2790, 94.9416, at an elevation of about 101 metres.
Who operates Halmari Tea Estate?
Halmari Tea Estate is operated by Amarawati Tea Co. Ltd, according to public supply-chain records.
What type of tea does Halmari Tea Estate produce?
Halmari Tea Estate is recorded as producing black tea.
What certifications does Halmari Tea Estate hold?
Halmari Tea Estate is recorded as holding the following certification(s): Ethical Tea Partnership.
How much rain does Halmari Tea Estate receive?
ERA5 reanalysis data for the estate's coordinates recorded 2,789 mm of precipitation in 2025, peaking in May (526 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].
