In short: Mokalbari Tea Factory is a black tea estate in Kanai Gaon, India, operated by Mokalbari Kanoi Tea Estate Pvt. Ltd. and certified by the Ethical Tea Partnership.
Mokalbari Tea Factory is a black tea estate located in Kanai Gaon, India, at an elevation of 112 metres. The estate is operated by Mokalbari Kanoi Tea Estate Pvt. Ltd. and holds certification from the Ethical Tea Partnership. No buyers have been recorded in the publicly available supply-chain data for this estate.
Terroir & Climate
At 112 metres above sea level, Mokalbari Tea Factory occupies a low-elevation position in the tea-growing landscape of north-eastern India. Estates at this altitude typically experience warmer temperatures and higher humidity than their high-grown counterparts, conditions that generally favour a faster growth cycle and more vigorous flush production throughout the extended growing season. The latitude of approximately 27.5° north places the estate in a subtropical zone where monsoon rains and seasonal variation tend to shape the rhythm of plucking and processing.
Low-elevation gardens in this part of India often benefit from rich alluvial soils and consistent moisture, factors that can contribute to robust leaf growth and high yields. The warmer microclimate at this altitude tends to produce teas with a different character from those grown in the cooler, slower-maturing conditions of hill estates, though specific soil composition, clone selection, and factory technique all play decisive roles in the final cup profile.
Tea Produced
Mokalbari Tea Factory produces black tea. Estates at low elevation in north-eastern India typically yield teas with a full body, malty or brisk character, and a copper-red infusion. The warmer growing conditions at 112 metres often favour teas with strength and assertiveness rather than the delicate aromatics associated with high-grown leaf. Black teas from this altitude and region are generally well suited to blending and to markets that prize robustness and colour, though individual factory practice and leaf handling can produce significant variation within that broad tendency.
Operator
The estate is operated by Mokalbari Kanoi Tea Estate Pvt. Ltd. No other estates operated by this company are currently recorded in the directory.
Certifications & Ethics
Mokalbari Tea Factory is certified by the Ethical Tea Partnership, a multi-stakeholder initiative that monitors labour standards, environmental practice, and social conditions on member estates. ETP certification indicates that the estate has committed to the Partnership's code of conduct and submits to regular third-party audits covering issues such as wages, working hours, health and safety, and pesticide use. For buyers, the certification offers a degree of supply-chain assurance; for workers, it is intended to underpin improvements in conditions and grievance mechanisms, though the scope and impact of such programmes can vary across certified sites.
Location & Neighbouring Estates
Mokalbari Tea Factory lies at 27.4904, 95.0521 in Kanai Gaon, India. Its 112 m elevation is the joint 171st highest of 288 estates we map in India. The nearest estates in the TeaTrade directory, measured point-to-point from these coordinates, are:
- Nahortolihighgrown — 3.5 km away · Ekoratoli Binoigutia
- Dikom Tea Estate — 3.7 km away · Ekoratoli Binoigutia
- Muttuck Tea Estate — 6.5 km away · Muttuck Tea Estate
- Singlijan Tea Estate — 8.2 km away · Bhimpara
- Hattialli Tea Estate — 9.3 km away · Hattialli Tea Estate
Observed Climate at Mokalbari Tea Factory (2025)
ERA5 reanalysis data modelled for Mokalbari Tea Factory’s coordinates recorded 3,618 mm of precipitation across calendar year 2025. The wettest month was August (735 mm) and the driest was December (15 mm). Daytime highs averaged 28.5 °C and overnight lows 20.1 °C over the year; July was the warmest month and January the coolest.
| Metric | 2025 value |
|---|---|
| Annual precipitation | 3,618 mm |
| Wettest month | August (735 mm) |
| Driest month | December (15 mm) |
| Mean daily high | 28.5 °C |
| Mean overnight low | 20.1 °C |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Mokalbari Tea Factory located?
Mokalbari Tea Factory is in Kanai Gaon, India, at coordinates 27.4904, 95.0521, at an elevation of about 112 metres.
Who operates Mokalbari Tea Factory?
Mokalbari Tea Factory is operated by Mokalbari Kanoi Tea Estate Pvt. Ltd., according to public supply-chain records.
What type of tea does Mokalbari Tea Factory produce?
Mokalbari Tea Factory is recorded as producing black tea.
What certifications does Mokalbari Tea Factory hold?
Mokalbari Tea Factory is recorded as holding the following certification(s): Ethical Tea Partnership.
How much rain does Mokalbari Tea Factory receive?
ERA5 reanalysis data for the estate's coordinates recorded 3,618 mm of precipitation in 2025, peaking in August (735 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].
