In short: Harrisons Malayalam Ltd. is a tea estate in Suryanelli, India, at 1,469 metres elevation, operated by Harrisons Malayalam Ltd., which runs a total of seven estates recorded in our directory.
Harrisons Malayalam Ltd. is a tea estate located in Suryanelli, in the Indian state of Kerala, at an elevation of 1,469 metres. The estate is operated by Harrisons Malayalam Ltd., a company that manages a total of seven estates recorded in our directory. The estate produces black tea and holds certification from the Ethical Tea Partnership.
Terroir & Climate
At 1,469 metres, Harrisons Malayalam Ltd. sits within the mid-elevation range typical of Kerala's High Range tea districts. Estates at this altitude generally experience a moderated tropical climate, with cooler temperatures than the lowlands but without the pronounced diurnal extremes of estates above 1,800 metres. The latitude of approximately 10°N places Suryanelli within the monsoon belt, where rainfall patterns tend to be bimodal, with the southwest monsoon and a secondary northeast monsoon influencing the growing calendar.
This elevation and climate combination typically allows for year-round cropping, though flush quality and leaf chemistry often vary seasonally in response to rainfall distribution and temperature shifts. Mid-elevation estates in this region generally produce leaf with moderate astringency and body, shaped by steady growth rates and the influence of mist and cloud cover during the monsoon months.
Tea Produced
Harrisons Malayalam Ltd. produces black tea. Estates in Suryanelli at this elevation typically yield teas with medium body, moderate briskness, and a balance between malty and floral notes. The cup character from mid-elevation Kerala gardens often shows bright liquor colour and a clean astringency, though style and processing choices across flushes can introduce considerable variation within a single estate's output.
Operator
The estate is operated by Harrisons Malayalam Ltd., which manages a total of seven tea estates recorded in our directory. This multi-estate footprint suggests a degree of operational scale and integration within the region, though the company's broader ownership structure and market strategy are not documented in our verified records.
Certifications & Ethics
Harrisons Malayalam Ltd. is certified by the Ethical Tea Partnership, a membership organisation that works to improve social, environmental, and economic conditions in tea-producing regions. Certification indicates that the estate has committed to meeting the partnership's standards on labour rights, health and safety, and environmental stewardship, and is subject to monitoring and capacity-building support. For buyers, the certification provides third-party assurance on supply-chain responsibility; for workers, it is intended to support improvements in working conditions and grievance mechanisms.
Location & Neighbouring Estates
Harrisons Malayalam Ltd. lies at 10.0455, 77.2072 in Suryanelli, India. Its 1469 m elevation is the joint 49th highest of 250 estates we map in India. The nearest estates in the TeaTrade directory, measured point-to-point from these coordinates, are:
- Surianalle Tea Estate, Idukki — under 1 km away
- Panniar Tea Estate — 5.0 km away · Idukki
- Chokanad I — 7.7 km away · Kerala
- Yellapatty Tea Estate — 9.0 km away · Dist. Kerala
- Arivikad — 9.1 km away · Kerala
Estates at a Similar Altitude to Harrisons Malayalam Ltd.
Elevation shapes how slowly leaf matures, so we match Harrisons Malayalam Ltd. (1,469 m) with estates within 150 m of its height that are not its neighbours. Each is shown with its own 2025 climate. Harrisons Malayalam Ltd. recorded 2,210 mm in 2025, 7% more than the 2,063 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Madulsima Plantations, Kew | Central Province, Sri Lanka | 1,468 m | 2,792 mm | 21.7 °C |
| CHAMONG TEE EXPORTS PVT LTD | WEST BENGAL, India | 1,472 m | 2,552 mm | 20.3 °C |
| Katumba tea estate | Mbeya, Tanzania United Republic Of | 1,474 m | 2,554 mm | 21.1 °C |
| Anshun Royal Tea village tea garden | Guizhou Province, China | 1,477 m | 1,417 mm | 19.4 °C |
| Weru Tea Factory | Mariani, Kenya | 1,479 m | 1,001 mm | 23.8 °C |
Harrisons Malayalam Ltd. Compared with India
In India, Harrisons Malayalam Ltd. is drier than 79% of the others by 2025 rainfall; higher than 80% of the others by elevation; cooler than 74% of the others by daytime temperature. The table sets Harrisons Malayalam Ltd. against the 249 other estates we map in India, so you can see whether it is typical for its country or an outlier.
| Measure | Harrisons Malayalam Ltd. | Country median | Country range |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elevation | 1,469 m | 126 m | 6 to 2,299 m |
| Annual rainfall (2025) | 2,210 mm | 2,778 mm | 745 to 4,774 mm |
| Mean daily high | 22.7 °C | 28.3 °C | 16.9 to 34.5 °C |
| Mean overnight low | 14.8 °C | 19.3 °C | 9.3 to 24.2 °C |
Observed Climate at Harrisons Malayalam Ltd. (2025)
ERA5 reanalysis data modelled for Harrisons Malayalam Ltd.’s coordinates recorded 2,210 mm of precipitation across calendar year 2025. The wettest month was May (402 mm) and the driest was February (25 mm). Daytime highs averaged 22.7 °C and overnight lows 14.8 °C over the year; April was the warmest month and December the coolest.
| Metric | 2025 value |
|---|---|
| Annual precipitation | 2,210 mm |
| Wettest month | May (402 mm) |
| Driest month | February (25 mm) |
| Mean daily high | 22.7 °C |
| Mean overnight low | 14.8 °C |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Harrisons Malayalam Ltd. located?
Harrisons Malayalam Ltd. is in Suryanelli, India, at coordinates 10.0455, 77.2072, at an elevation of about 1469 metres.
Who operates Harrisons Malayalam Ltd.?
Harrisons Malayalam Ltd. is operated by Harrisons Malayalam Ltd., according to public supply-chain records.
What type of tea does Harrisons Malayalam Ltd. produce?
Harrisons Malayalam Ltd. is recorded as producing black tea.
What certifications does Harrisons Malayalam Ltd. hold?
Harrisons Malayalam Ltd. is recorded as holding the following certification(s): Ethical Tea Partnership.
How much rain does Harrisons Malayalam Ltd. receive?
ERA5 reanalysis data for the estate's coordinates recorded 2,210 mm of precipitation in 2025, peaking in May (402 mm).
How does Harrisons Malayalam Ltd. compare with estates at a similar elevation?
Harrisons Malayalam Ltd. recorded 2,210 mm in 2025, 7% more rain than the 2,063 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].
