JALINGA

Jalinga is a tea estate located in Rosekandi Grant Pt II, India, at an elevation of 29 metres above sea level. The estate is operated by Jalinga and is recorded as supplying black tea to Morrisons, the British supermarket chain.

Terroir & Climate

At just 29 metres elevation, Jalinga occupies low-lying terrain characteristic of the plains regions where some Indian tea cultivation occurs. Estates at this altitude typically experience warmer temperatures year-round and a more compressed diurnal temperature range than their high-grown counterparts. The latitude of approximately 24.7°N places the estate in a zone that generally receives substantial monsoonal rainfall, which tends to support vigorous vegetative growth during the wet months.

Low elevation in tropical and subtropical tea regions is often associated with faster leaf development and higher yields per hectare, though the rapid growth cycle can influence leaf chemistry. Estates at similar altitudes typically work within a growing season that experiences less temperature-driven dormancy, allowing for extended or near-continuous plucking in favourable years. Drainage and soil management tend to be critical at these elevations, particularly during periods of heavy rainfall.

Tea Produced

Jalinga produces black tea. Estates at low elevations in this part of India generally yield teas with robust body and straightforward character, often suited to blending or to markets that favour strength and colour over aromatic complexity. The accelerated growing conditions typical of plains estates tend to produce leaf that processes into liquors with malty or grainy notes, good astringency, and the deep coppery infusions valued in everyday and breakfast-style blends. While high-grown teas are often prized for subtlety, low-elevation black teas typically offer consistency and bold flavour at accessible price points.

Supply Chain & Market Position

Jalinga is recorded as a supplier to Morrisons, one of the United Kingdom's major supermarket chains. This supply relationship indicates the estate's integration into the retail value chain for branded or own-label tea products in the British market. Supplying a large multiple retailer typically requires consistent volume, adherence to food safety standards, and competitive pricing, suggesting that Jalinga's production is oriented toward the mainstream commodity segment of the industry.

• Recorded supplier to  Morrisons

Location & Neighbouring Estates

JALINGA lies at 24.6721, 92.7133 in Rosekandi Grant Pt II, India. Its 29 m elevation is the 230th highest of 250 estates we map in India. The nearest estates in the TeaTrade directory, measured point-to-point from these coordinates, are:

• Kalline Tea Estate — 37 km away · Sundeura
• Koomber — 42 km away · Kumbhir
• BHUBRIGHAT TEA ESTATE — 44 km away · ASSAM
• Coombergram — 45 km away · PO KUMBHIRCACHAR ASSAM 788 108 Jorhat
• Chotolekha Tea Estate Factory — 48 km away · Moulvibazar

Estates at a Similar Altitude to JALINGA

Elevation shapes how slowly leaf matures, so we match JALINGA (29 m) with estates within 150 m of its height that are not its neighbours. Each is shown with its own 2025 climate. JALINGA recorded 3,003 mm in 2025, 16% more than the 2,585 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
Kobayashi Aracha Factory	Kikugawa, Japan	29 m	1,920 mm	21.0 °C
Galaboda	Southern Province, Sri Lanka	29 m	2,837 mm	30.2 °C
Hiniduma Hills	Southern Province, Sri Lanka	29 m	3,509 mm	30.1 °C
Rajnagar Tea Estate Factory	Moulvibazar, Bangladesh	30 m	2,536 mm	30.1 °C
Jungalebari cha bagan	Sylhet, Bangladesh	28 m	2,123 mm	30.2 °C

JALINGA Compared with India

In India, JALINGA is wetter than 70% of the others by 2025 rainfall; lower than 92% of the others by elevation; warmer than 91% of the others by daytime temperature. The table sets JALINGA against the 249 other estates we map in India, so you can see whether it is typical for its country or an outlier.

Measure	JALINGA	Country median	Country range
Elevation	29 m	126 m	6 to 2,299 m
Annual rainfall (2025)	3,003 mm	2,778 mm	745 to 4,774 mm
Mean daily high	30.3 °C	28.3 °C	16.9 to 34.5 °C
Mean overnight low	20.4 °C	19.2 °C	9.3 to 24.2 °C

Observed Climate at JALINGA (2025)

ERA5 reanalysis data modelled for JALINGA’s coordinates recorded 3,003 mm of precipitation across calendar year 2025. The wettest month was August (565 mm) and the driest was December (0 mm). Daytime highs averaged 30.3 °C and overnight lows 20.4 °C over the year; July was the warmest month and January the coolest.

Metric	2025 value
Annual precipitation	3,003 mm
Wettest month	August (565 mm)
Driest month	December (0 mm)
Mean daily high	30.3 °C
Mean overnight low	20.4 °C

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is JALINGA located?

JALINGA is in Rosekandi Grant Pt II, India, at coordinates 24.6721, 92.7133, at an elevation of about 29 metres.

Who operates JALINGA?

JALINGA is operated by Jalinga, according to public supply-chain records.

What type of tea does JALINGA produce?

JALINGA is recorded as producing black tea.

Which buyers does JALINGA supply?

Public supplier disclosures record JALINGA as supplying Morrisons.

How much rain does JALINGA receive?

ERA5 reanalysis data for the estate's coordinates recorded 3,003 mm of precipitation in 2025, peaking in August (565 mm).

How does JALINGA compare with estates at a similar elevation?

JALINGA recorded 3,003 mm in 2025, 16% more rain than the 2,585 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].