Singbulli Tea Estate

Singbulli Tea Estate is a black tea producer located in the Singbulli Tea Garden area of India, at an elevation of 1,000 metres. The estate is operated by Jay Shree Tea & Industries Ltd., a vertically integrated tea company with holdings across several of India's principal growing regions. No specific buyers have been recorded in our directory.

Terroir & Climate

At 1,000 metres above sea level and situated at approximately 26.8°N latitude, Singbulli occupies a mid-elevation band where estates typically experience moderate diurnal temperature variation. This altitude generally falls within a zone where the growing season tends to be longer than in low-elevation plains yet less constrained by cold than gardens above 1,500 metres. Rainfall patterns at this latitude are usually governed by the South Asian monsoon, and estates in similar settings often see a flush cycle that peaks during the warmer, wetter months.

Mid-elevation gardens in this part of India generally benefit from conditions that can favour a balance between yield and leaf quality. The cooler nights typical of 1,000-metre sites tend to slow metabolic processes in the leaf, which may contribute to the accumulation of certain flavour compounds. Soil composition and microclimate vary widely even within a single estate, but the elevation and latitude together suggest an environment conducive to the production of black tea with structured character.

Tea Produced

Singbulli produces black tea. Estates at this elevation in the broader region typically yield teas with moderate body and a balance of briskness and depth, though precise cup character depends on plucking standard, processing choices, and seasonal variation. Mid-elevation Indian black teas often display malty or slightly astringent notes, with a structured mouthfeel that appeals to blenders seeking consistency. Without specific data on leaf grade or processing protocols at Singbulli, it is reasonable to expect that the output conforms to the style profile common to gardens in this altitude band, where the slower maturation of leaf may support a more complex infusion than is typical of lower-lying estates.

Operator

Jay Shree Tea & Industries Ltd. is a major vertically integrated operator in the Indian tea sector, with interests spanning cultivation, processing, and distribution. The company operates six other estates recorded in our directory, reflecting a multi-garden footprint that provides both scale and the ability to blend across terroirs. Vertically integrated operators of this kind typically supply both the domestic Indian market and international buyers, though specific supply relationships for Singbulli have not been documented in our records.

Certifications & Ethics

Singbulli Tea Estate holds certification from the Ethical Tea Partnership, an industry body that works with producers to improve labour conditions, environmental stewardship, and supply chain transparency. The certification involves independent audits against a framework covering wages, working hours, health and safety, and environmental impact. For buyers, the presence of Ethical Tea Partnership certification offers a degree of assurance that the estate is subject to ongoing monitoring and remediation on social and environmental criteria, which has become a baseline expectation in many export markets.

Location & Neighbouring Estates

Singbulli Tea Estate lies at 26.8495, 88.2175 in Singbulli Tea Garden, India. Its 1000 m elevation is the 72nd highest of 250 estates we map in India. The nearest estates in the TeaTrade directory, measured point-to-point from these coordinates, are:

• Phuguri Tea Estate — 1.7 km away · Saurinibasti
• Gayabaree \u0026 Millikthong Tea Estate — 1.7 km away · Purba Phuguri Tea Garden
• Ambootia — 4.6 km away · West Bengal
• Thurbo Tea Estate — 5.2 km away · West Bengal
• Seeyok Tea Garden — 5.4 km away · Mirik

Estates at a Similar Altitude to Singbulli Tea Estate

Elevation shapes how slowly leaf matures, so we match Singbulli Tea Estate (1,000 m) with estates within 150 m of its height that are not its neighbours. Each is shown with its own 2025 climate. Singbulli Tea Estate recorded 2,805 mm in 2025, 6% less than the 2,999 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
IGEMBE (Kiegoi \u0026 Igembe Factory)	Igembe South, Kenya	1,008 m	1,042 mm	26.7 °C
Vellaioya Estate	Avissawella - Hatton - Nuwara Eliya Hwy, Sri Lanka	1,008 m	4,627 mm	24.2 °C
Bitaco / La Cumbre	Yumbo, Colombia	990 m	2,878 mm	27.0 °C
Harangala	Central Province, Sri Lanka	1,011 m	4,013 mm	24.0 °C
Bah Butong Estate	Simalungun Regency, Indonesia	979 m	2,437 mm	25.5 °C

Singbulli Tea Estate Compared with India

In India, Singbulli Tea Estate is wetter than 53% of the others by 2025 rainfall; higher than 71% of the others by elevation; cooler than 75% of the others by daytime temperature. The table sets Singbulli 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	Singbulli Tea Estate	Country median	Country range
Elevation	1,000 m	126 m	6 to 2,299 m
Annual rainfall (2025)	2,805 mm	2,778 mm	745 to 4,774 mm
Mean daily high	22.6 °C	28.3 °C	16.9 to 34.5 °C
Mean overnight low	16.2 °C	19.3 °C	9.3 to 24.2 °C

Observed Climate at Singbulli Tea Estate (2025)

ERA5 reanalysis data modelled for Singbulli Tea Estate’s coordinates recorded 2,805 mm of precipitation across calendar year 2025. The wettest month was August (599 mm) and the driest was December (1 mm). Daytime highs averaged 22.6 °C and overnight lows 16.2 °C over the year; July was the warmest month and February the coolest.

Metric	2025 value
Annual precipitation	2,805 mm
Wettest month	August (599 mm)
Driest month	December (1 mm)
Mean daily high	22.6 °C
Mean overnight low	16.2 °C

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Singbulli Tea Estate located?

Singbulli Tea Estate is in Singbulli Tea Garden, India, at coordinates 26.8495, 88.2175, at an elevation of about 1000 metres.

Who operates Singbulli Tea Estate?

Singbulli Tea Estate is operated by Jay Shree Tea & Industries Ltd., according to public supply-chain records.

What type of tea does Singbulli Tea Estate produce?

Singbulli Tea Estate is recorded as producing black tea.

What certifications does Singbulli Tea Estate hold?

Singbulli Tea Estate is recorded as holding the following certification(s): Ethical Tea Partnership.

How much rain does Singbulli Tea Estate receive?

ERA5 reanalysis data for the estate's coordinates recorded 2,805 mm of precipitation in 2025, peaking in August (599 mm).

How does Singbulli Tea Estate compare with estates at a similar elevation?

Singbulli Tea Estate recorded 2,805 mm in 2025, 6% less rain than the 2,999 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].