In short: Addabarie Tea Estate is a black tea producer in No.4 Sessa T.E, India, at 89 metres elevation, operated by Luxmi Tea Co.Pvt.Ltd.
Addabarie Tea Estate is a black tea producer located in the No.4 Sessa T.E region of India, at an elevation of 89 metres. The estate is operated by Luxmi Tea Co.Pvt.Ltd., a company with a portfolio of tea properties across India. No buyer relationships for Addabarie have been recorded in public supply‑chain data.
Terroir & Climate
At 89 metres elevation, Addabarie occupies low‑lying terrain where the subtropical climate of this latitude generally delivers warm, humid conditions conducive to vigorous vegetative growth. Estates at this altitude in the region typically experience a long growing season with minimal temperature variation, conditions that tend to favour rapid leaf development and continuous flush cycles throughout much of the year.
The combination of low elevation and the region's monsoon‑influenced weather patterns typically results in a growing environment where moisture availability is high and seasonal dormancy is limited. Such conditions generally encourage robust leaf production, though the warmer temperatures at this altitude often mean that leaf metabolism proceeds quickly, which can influence the chemical composition and processing characteristics of the harvested material.
Tea Produced
Addabarie produces black tea, and estates in this low‑elevation band of Assam typically yield full‑bodied liquors with the malty, robust character for which the region is known. Teas from this altitude and latitude often exhibit strong colour, brisk astringency, and a straightforward, assertive profile suited to breakfast blends and milk‑tea applications, though individual estate output will vary with manufacturing practice and seasonal conditions.
Operator
Luxmi Tea Co.Pvt.Ltd. operates Addabarie and is recorded as the operator of five other tea estates in this directory, indicating a significant presence in the Indian tea sector. Multi‑estate operators of this scale typically maintain centralised quality systems and processing infrastructure, though the commercial strategy and market positioning of individual properties within such portfolios can vary considerably.
Certifications & Ethics
Addabarie holds certification from the Ethical Tea Partnership, an industry membership body that requires adherence to standards covering labour rights, health and safety, and environmental management. ETP certification signals to buyers that the estate has undergone third‑party audit against a common benchmark, providing a degree of assurance on working conditions and production practices, though the rigour and scope of such schemes vary across the certification landscape.
Location & Neighbouring Estates
Addabarie Tea Estate lies at 26.8025, 92.7556 in No.4 Sessa T.E, India. Its 89 m elevation is the joint 204th highest of 250 estates we map in India. The nearest estates in the TeaTrade directory, measured point-to-point from these coordinates, are:
- Phulbari Tea Estate — 3.0 km away · Sonitpur
- Harchurah Tea Estate — 3.3 km away · Assam
- Dhulapadung — 5.5 km away · Assam
- Tarajulie Tea Estate — 6.3 km away · Assam
- Mcleod Russel India Ltd, Tezpore \u0026 Gogra Tea Factory — 9.2 km away · Assam
Estates at a Similar Altitude to Addabarie Tea Estate
Elevation shapes how slowly leaf matures, so we match Addabarie Tea Estate (89 m) with estates within 150 m of its height that are not its neighbours. Each is shown with its own 2025 climate. Addabarie Tea Estate recorded 3,338 mm in 2025, within 5% of the 3,195 mm average across these estates, so altitude explains most of its rainfall.
| Estate | Where | Elevation | Rain 2025 | Mean high |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nya Gogra Tea Estate | No.1 Naya Ghagra, India | 89 m | 2,618 mm | 28.4 °C |
| Halem Tea Estate | Sonitpur, India | 89 m | 2,946 mm | 28.9 °C |
| Kolonna | Sabaragamuwa Province, Sri Lanka | 89 m | 4,426 mm | 30.3 °C |
| Nilwala | Southern Province, Sri Lanka | 90 m | 2,875 mm | 30.2 °C |
| Triple Zed Tea Estate Private Limited | Panchagarh, Bangladesh | 87 m | 3,108 mm | 29.2 °C |
Addabarie Tea Estate Compared with India
In India, Addabarie Tea Estate is wetter than 87% of the others by 2025 rainfall; lower than 82% of the others by elevation; warmer than 73% of the others by daytime temperature. The table sets Addabarie 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 | Addabarie Tea Estate | Country median | Country range |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elevation | 89 m | 126 m | 6 to 2,299 m |
| Annual rainfall (2025) | 3,338 mm | 2,778 mm | 745 to 4,774 mm |
| Mean daily high | 28.8 °C | 28.3 °C | 16.9 to 34.5 °C |
| Mean overnight low | 19.4 °C | 19.2 °C | 9.3 to 24.2 °C |
Observed Climate at Addabarie Tea Estate (2025)
ERA5 reanalysis data modelled for Addabarie Tea Estate’s coordinates recorded 3,338 mm of precipitation across calendar year 2025. The wettest month was August (659 mm) and the driest was December (1 mm). Daytime highs averaged 28.8 °C and overnight lows 19.4 °C over the year; July was the warmest month and January the coolest.
| Metric | 2025 value |
|---|---|
| Annual precipitation | 3,338 mm |
| Wettest month | August (659 mm) |
| Driest month | December (1 mm) |
| Mean daily high | 28.8 °C |
| Mean overnight low | 19.4 °C |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Addabarie Tea Estate located?
Addabarie Tea Estate is in No.4 Sessa T.E, India, at coordinates 26.8025, 92.7556, at an elevation of about 89 metres.
Who operates Addabarie Tea Estate?
Addabarie Tea Estate is operated by Luxmi Tea Co.Pvt.Ltd., according to public supply-chain records.
What type of tea does Addabarie Tea Estate produce?
Addabarie Tea Estate is recorded as producing black tea.
What certifications does Addabarie Tea Estate hold?
Addabarie Tea Estate is recorded as holding the following certification(s): Ethical Tea Partnership.
How much rain does Addabarie Tea Estate receive?
ERA5 reanalysis data for the estate's coordinates recorded 3,338 mm of precipitation in 2025, peaking in August (659 mm).
How does Addabarie Tea Estate compare with estates at a similar elevation?
Estates at a similar elevation recorded about 3,195 mm of rain in 2025, close to the 3,338 mm at Addabarie Tea Estate.
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].
