In short: Sepon Tea Estate is a black tea producer in Sepon Chah Bagicha 207/25 and 44, India, operated by Luxmi Tea Co.Pvt.Ltd., which runs five other estates in our directory.
Sepon Tea Estate is a black tea producer located in Sepon Chah Bagicha 207/25 and 44, India, at an elevation of 102 metres. The estate is operated by Luxmi Tea Co.Pvt.Ltd., a company that manages five other tea estates listed in our directory. No specific buyers have been recorded in publicly available supply-chain data.
Terroir & Climate
At 102 metres above sea level, Sepon Tea Estate occupies low-elevation terrain at approximately 27°N latitude. Estates at this altitude in the region typically experience warmer ambient temperatures and higher humidity than their high-grown counterparts, conditions that generally encourage vigorous vegetative growth and a longer annual cropping window. The growing cycle in such environments tends to be less sharply delineated by季节al temperature swings, often permitting multiple flush periods across the year.
Low-elevation gardens in this latitude band are often subject to monsoon influence, and the interplay of warmth, moisture, and alluvial or flood-plain soils can shape both yield potential and leaf chemistry. These conditions typically favour the production of full-bodied, briskly astringent teas, though the precise character of any given estate's output will reflect local drainage, clonal material, and processing protocols as much as elevation alone.
Tea Produced
Sepon Tea Estate produces black tea. Estates at comparable low elevations in this part of India generally yield teas with robust body, malty sweetness, and forthright astringency—profiles that tend to perform well in blended products and milk-tea applications. While we cannot verify the specific cup character of Sepon's output without direct tasting data, the combination of warm growing conditions and black-tea manufacture typically supports the development of strong, brisk liquor with good colour and a relatively bold flavour envelope.
Operator
Sepon Tea Estate is operated by Luxmi Tea Co.Pvt.Ltd., a company with a portfolio that includes five other estates listed in our directory. Multi-estate operators of this scale often benefit from shared agronomic expertise, centralised processing infrastructure, and consolidated market access, though the commercial strategies and quality positioning of individual gardens within a group can vary considerably.
Certifications & Ethics
Sepon Tea Estate holds certification from the Ethical Tea Partnership, a multi-stakeholder initiative that sets standards for labour rights, health and safety, and environmental stewardship on tea farms. For buyers, ETP membership signals a commitment to monitored improvement across social and environmental indicators; for workers, it typically entails access to grievance mechanisms, safer working conditions, and regular independent audit. Certification does not guarantee compliance in every instance, but it does require estates to submit to external scrutiny and demonstrate progress against agreed benchmarks.
Location & Neighbouring Estates
Sepon Tea Estate lies at 27.1041, 94.8420 in Sepon Chah Bagicha 207/25 and 44, India. Its 102 m elevation is the 181st highest of 250 estates we map in India. The nearest estates in the TeaTrade directory, measured point-to-point from these coordinates, are:
- MOHOKUTIE — 3.7 km away · Assam
- Thowra Tea Estate — 5.0 km away · Chandamonda Changmai
- Moran Tea Estate — 7.2 km away · Khatikhedi
- Nahorhabi Tea Estate — 12 km away · Naharhabi Grant And Lakwa Rly
- Mcleod Russel India Ltd, Rajmai Tea Factory — 13 km away · Assam
Estates at a Similar Altitude to Sepon Tea Estate
Elevation shapes how slowly leaf matures, so we match Sepon Tea Estate (102 m) with estates within 150 m of its height that are not its neighbours. Each is shown with its own 2025 climate. Sepon Tea Estate recorded 2,923 mm in 2025, 14% more than the 2,553 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cili Yunwuwang Tea Co,. Ltd. | Hunan Province, China | 103 m | 1,314 mm | 23.8 °C |
| BORJAN | Assam, India | 103 m | 2,348 mm | 28.4 °C |
| Meleng Tea Estate | Goria Cha Bagisa, India | 103 m | 2,858 mm | 28.6 °C |
| Lucky Kottawa | Southern Province, Sri Lanka | 103 m | 3,195 mm | 29.6 °C |
| Dellawa | Southern Province, Sri Lanka | 104 m | 3,051 mm | 29.3 °C |
Sepon Tea Estate Compared with India
In India, Sepon Tea Estate is wetter than 65% of the others by 2025 rainfall; lower than 72% of the others by elevation; warmer than 53% of the others by daytime temperature. The table sets Sepon 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 | Sepon Tea Estate | Country median | Country range |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elevation | 102 m | 126 m | 6 to 2,299 m |
| Annual rainfall (2025) | 2,923 mm | 2,778 mm | 745 to 4,774 mm |
| Mean daily high | 28.4 °C | 28.3 °C | 16.9 to 34.5 °C |
| Mean overnight low | 19.7 °C | 19.2 °C | 9.3 to 24.2 °C |
Observed Climate at Sepon Tea Estate (2025)
ERA5 reanalysis data modelled for Sepon Tea Estate’s coordinates recorded 2,923 mm of precipitation across calendar year 2025. The wettest month was May (538 mm) and the driest was December (6 mm). Daytime highs averaged 28.4 °C and overnight lows 19.7 °C over the year; July was the warmest month and December the coolest.
| Metric | 2025 value |
|---|---|
| Annual precipitation | 2,923 mm |
| Wettest month | May (538 mm) |
| Driest month | December (6 mm) |
| Mean daily high | 28.4 °C |
| Mean overnight low | 19.7 °C |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Sepon Tea Estate located?
Sepon Tea Estate is in Sepon Chah Bagicha 207/25 and 44, India, at coordinates 27.1041, 94.8420, at an elevation of about 102 metres.
Who operates Sepon Tea Estate?
Sepon Tea Estate is operated by Luxmi Tea Co.Pvt.Ltd., according to public supply-chain records.
What type of tea does Sepon Tea Estate produce?
Sepon Tea Estate is recorded as producing black tea.
What certifications does Sepon Tea Estate hold?
Sepon Tea Estate is recorded as holding the following certification(s): Ethical Tea Partnership.
How much rain does Sepon Tea Estate receive?
ERA5 reanalysis data for the estate's coordinates recorded 2,923 mm of precipitation in 2025, peaking in May (538 mm).
How does Sepon Tea Estate compare with estates at a similar elevation?
Sepon Tea Estate recorded 2,923 mm in 2025, 14% more rain than the 2,553 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].
