In short: Manjushree Tea Estate is a black tea producer in O Valley, India, operated by Jay Shree Tea & Industries Ltd., which manages six other estates in the region.
Manjushree Tea Estate is a black tea producer located in O Valley, India, at an elevation of 1,070 metres. The estate is operated by Jay Shree Tea & Industries Ltd., a vertically integrated tea company with a significant portfolio of gardens across India's principal growing regions. No buyers have been publicly recorded for Manjushree's output.
Terroir & Climate
At 1,070 metres above sea level, Manjushree occupies a mid-elevation position in the O Valley—likely the Ooty or Nilgiri region, given the coordinates in Tamil Nadu's Western Ghats. Estates at this altitude typically experience a moderated tropical climate with diurnal temperature variation that can slow leaf maturation and encourage the development of more nuanced flavour compounds. The south Indian Nilgiris generally enjoy two principal flush periods, with the winter and early spring months often yielding teas of particular aromatic intensity.
Rainfall in this latitude and elevation band tends to be substantial, particularly during the southwest monsoon, and the combination of moisture, altitude, and the region's characteristic rolling topography usually supports year-round cropping. The cooler nights associated with estates above 1,000 metres often contribute to a briskness in the cup, while the relative consistency of day-length at this latitude tends to produce a more uniform leaf character across the calendar than is typical in the seasonal extremes of northern India.
Tea Produced
Manjushree produces black tea. Estates in the Nilgiris at comparable elevations generally yield teas with a bright, brisk liquor and a clean, rounded flavour profile that tends to sit between the muscatel complexity of Darjeeling and the malty body of Assam. The region is known for teas that infuse to a coppery amber and often exhibit floral or slightly fruity top notes, with a smooth, medium body and little astringency. Such teas are widely regarded as versatile and well-suited to both straight consumption and blending.
Operator
Jay Shree Tea & Industries Ltd. is one of India's established tea producers, with interests spanning cultivation, manufacture, and distribution. The company operates seven estates recorded in this directory, including Manjushree, reflecting a multi-garden strategy across key growing regions. This scale typically affords operational efficiencies in processing, logistics, and quality control, and positions the group as a significant supplier within both domestic and export markets.
Certifications & Ethics
Manjushree Tea Estate holds certification from the Ethical Tea Partnership, a multi-stakeholder initiative that monitors labour standards, environmental practices, and community welfare across member estates. ETP certification requires regular independent audits against a framework covering wages, working conditions, pesticide use, and freedom of association. For buyers, the mark signals a baseline commitment to responsible production; for workers, it implies access to grievance mechanisms and standards aligned with international labour conventions, though the scheme is advisory rather than punitive in its enforcement model.
Location & Neighbouring Estates
Manjushree Tea Estate lies at 11.4434, 76.4892 in O Valley, India. Its 1070 m elevation is the 70th highest of 250 estates we map in India. The nearest estates in the TeaTrade directory, measured point-to-point from these coordinates, are:
- DUNSANDLE ESTATE — 17 km away · TAMIL NADU
- Welbeck Tea Estate — 23 km away · Tamil Nadu
- Glenfern Estate — 23 km away · Tamil Nadu
- Wentworth Tea Estate — 24 km away · Cherambadi
- Chamraj Tea Estate — 26 km away · Tamil Nadu
Estates at a Similar Altitude to Manjushree Tea Estate
Elevation shapes how slowly leaf matures, so we match Manjushree Tea Estate (1,070 m) with estates within 150 m of its height that are not its neighbours. Each is shown with its own 2025 climate. Manjushree Tea Estate recorded 2,633 mm in 2025, 8% less than the 2,874 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kisaru Tea Estate | Kampala-Masindi Road, Uganda | 1,070 m | 1,046 mm | 29.7 °C |
| Amba Estate | Bandarawela, Sri Lanka | 1,079 m | 2,206 mm | 26.1 °C |
| Kalaar I | Kerala, India | 1,088 m | 4,774 mm | 23.2 °C |
| Dayeuh Manggung Tea Estate | Kabupaten Garut, Indonesia | 1,088 m | 4,024 mm | 24.5 °C |
| Ambrosia | Uva Province, Sri Lanka | 1,091 m | 2,319 mm | 25.5 °C |
Manjushree Tea Estate Compared with India
In India, Manjushree Tea Estate is drier than 57% of the others by 2025 rainfall; higher than 72% of the others by elevation; cooler than 70% of the others by daytime temperature. The table sets Manjushree 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 | Manjushree Tea Estate | Country median | Country range |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elevation | 1,070 m | 126 m | 6 to 2,299 m |
| Annual rainfall (2025) | 2,633 mm | 2,778 mm | 745 to 4,774 mm |
| Mean daily high | 24.2 °C | 28.3 °C | 16.9 to 34.5 °C |
| Mean overnight low | 16.7 °C | 19.3 °C | 9.3 to 24.2 °C |
Observed Climate at Manjushree Tea Estate (2025)
ERA5 reanalysis data modelled for Manjushree Tea Estate’s coordinates recorded 2,633 mm of precipitation across calendar year 2025. The wettest month was May (478 mm) and the driest was February (4 mm). Daytime highs averaged 24.2 °C and overnight lows 16.7 °C over the year; April was the warmest month and December the coolest.
| Metric | 2025 value |
|---|---|
| Annual precipitation | 2,633 mm |
| Wettest month | May (478 mm) |
| Driest month | February (4 mm) |
| Mean daily high | 24.2 °C |
| Mean overnight low | 16.7 °C |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Manjushree Tea Estate located?
Manjushree Tea Estate is in O Valley, India, at coordinates 11.4434, 76.4892, at an elevation of about 1070 metres.
Who operates Manjushree Tea Estate?
Manjushree Tea Estate is operated by Jay Shree Tea & Industries Ltd., according to public supply-chain records.
What type of tea does Manjushree Tea Estate produce?
Manjushree Tea Estate is recorded as producing black tea.
What certifications does Manjushree Tea Estate hold?
Manjushree Tea Estate is recorded as holding the following certification(s): Ethical Tea Partnership.
How much rain does Manjushree Tea Estate receive?
ERA5 reanalysis data for the estate's coordinates recorded 2,633 mm of precipitation in 2025, peaking in May (478 mm).
How does Manjushree Tea Estate compare with estates at a similar elevation?
Manjushree Tea Estate recorded 2,633 mm in 2025, 8% less rain than the 2,874 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].
