In short: Singlijan Tea Estate is a black tea producer in the Kemai Jaroni area of Assam, India, operated by M K Shah Exports Ltd, which manages four other estates in the directory.
Singlijan Tea Estate is a black tea producer located in the Kemai Jaroni area of Assam, India, at an elevation of 93 metres above sea level. The estate is operated by M K Shah Exports Ltd, a company that manages a total of five estates recorded in this directory. With a workforce of 1,234, Singlijan represents a medium-to-large-scale operation typical of Assam's lowland tea belt.
Terroir & Climate
At 93 metres elevation, Singlijan sits in the heart of Assam's traditional lowland growing zones, where the subtropical climate and proximity to the Brahmaputra valley typically deliver warm, humid conditions throughout much of the year. Estates at this altitude generally experience minimal diurnal temperature variation, and the region's heavy monsoon rains—often exceeding 2,500 millimetres annually—tend to support vigorous vegetative growth and rapid flush cycles during the main cropping season from March through November.
The low elevation and latitude of approximately 27° north typically mean that frost risk is negligible, allowing year-round cultivation in principle, though quality and yield generally peak during the 'first flush' and 'second flush' periods in spring and early summer. Soils in Kemai Jaroni and the surrounding plains are often alluvial and well-draining, characteristics that tend to favour the robust, malty profiles for which Assam black teas are internationally recognised.
Tea Produced
Singlijan produces black tea, the dominant style across Assam's lowland estates. Teas from this elevation and region typically yield a full-bodied, malty cup with the brisk astringency and deep amber liquor characteristic of orthodox and CTC Assam production. Estates in Kemai Jaroni generally produce leaf that performs well in blends requiring strength and colour, though specific processing methods and plucking standards at Singlijan are not documented in available records.
Operator
M K Shah Exports Ltd operates Singlijan alongside four other tea estates recorded in this directory, indicating a multi-estate portfolio within the Assam producing region. The scale of the company's operations suggests an established presence in the Indian tea export sector, though detailed information on its market focus, geographic spread, or corporate history is not available in verified records.
Location & Neighbouring Estates
Singlijan Tea Estate lies at 26.9000, 93.4500 in Kemai Jaroni, India. Its 93 m elevation is the joint 196th highest of 250 estates we map in India. The nearest estates in the TeaTrade directory, measured point-to-point from these coordinates, are:
- Mcleod Russel India Ltd, Boroi Tea Factory — 3.1 km away · Assam
- Halem Tea Estate — 5.8 km away · Sonitpur
- Dufflaghur Tea Estate — 8.0 km away · Sonitpur
- Behali Tea Estate — 8.9 km away · Assam
- Bargang Tea Estate — 15 km away · Assam
Estates at a Similar Altitude to Singlijan Tea Estate
Elevation shapes how slowly leaf matures, so we match Singlijan Tea Estate (93 m) with estates within 150 m of its height that are not its neighbours. Each is shown with its own 2025 climate. Singlijan Tea Estate recorded 2,866 mm in 2025, 15% more than the 2,483 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Emperial Tea Estate Ltd. | Panchagarh, Bangladesh | 93 m | 3,056 mm | 28.8 °C |
| Fujian Province Guangfu Tea Co. | Hu Lin Pan Xi Town Fu Ding, China | 93 m | 1,548 mm | 24.7 °C |
| Jiangxi Wuyuan Dazhangshan Organic Food Co Ltd | Wuyuan County, China | 93 m | 1,428 mm | 25.2 °C |
| Ghoirallie | Assam, India | 93 m | 3,305 mm | 28.7 °C |
| Harchurah Tea Estate | Assam, India | 93 m | 3,078 mm | 29.0 °C |
Singlijan Tea Estate Compared with India
In India, Singlijan Tea Estate is wetter than 59% of the others by 2025 rainfall; lower than 80% of the others by elevation; warmer than 66% of the others by daytime temperature. The table sets Singlijan 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 | Singlijan Tea Estate | Country median | Country range |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elevation | 93 m | 126 m | 6 to 2,299 m |
| Annual rainfall (2025) | 2,866 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 | 19.1 °C | 19.3 °C | 9.3 to 24.2 °C |
Observed Climate at Singlijan Tea Estate (2025)
ERA5 reanalysis data modelled for Singlijan Tea Estate’s coordinates recorded 2,866 mm of precipitation across calendar year 2025. The wettest month was May (637 mm) and the driest was December (0 mm). Daytime highs averaged 28.6 °C and overnight lows 19.1 °C over the year; July was the warmest month and December the coolest.
| Metric | 2025 value |
|---|---|
| Annual precipitation | 2,866 mm |
| Wettest month | May (637 mm) |
| Driest month | December (0 mm) |
| Mean daily high | 28.6 °C |
| Mean overnight low | 19.1 °C |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Singlijan Tea Estate located?
Singlijan Tea Estate is in Kemai Jaroni, India, at coordinates 26.9000, 93.4500, at an elevation of about 93 metres.
Who operates Singlijan Tea Estate?
Singlijan Tea Estate is operated by M K Shah Exports Ltd, according to public supply-chain records.
What type of tea does Singlijan Tea Estate produce?
Singlijan Tea Estate is recorded as producing black tea.
How much rain does Singlijan Tea Estate receive?
ERA5 reanalysis data for the estate's coordinates recorded 2,866 mm of precipitation in 2025, peaking in May (637 mm).
How does Singlijan Tea Estate compare with estates at a similar elevation?
Singlijan Tea Estate recorded 2,866 mm in 2025, 15% more rain than the 2,483 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].
