In short: Dunsandle Estate is a black tea producer situated at 2,054 metres in Tamil Nadu, India, operated by Bombay Burmah Trading Corporation Ltd.
Dunsandle Estate is a black tea producer located in Tamil Nadu, India, at an elevation of 2,054 metres. The estate is operated by Bombay Burmah Trading Corporation Ltd, a diversified Indian conglomerate with interests spanning plantation crops, trading, and manufacturing. No buyers are currently recorded in supply-chain disclosures for Dunsandle, and the estate's workforce size remains unknown.
Terroir & Climate
At 2,054 metres, Dunsandle sits at a high elevation for Indian tea cultivation, where estates typically benefit from cooler temperatures, greater diurnal variation, and slower leaf maturation. This altitude in Tamil Nadu's growing regions generally coincides with conditions that can favour the development of aromatic complexity and a more structured cup, though the specific microclimate will vary by site exposure and monsoon pattern.
Estates at this elevation in southern India often experience a growing season modulated by both the south-west and north-east monsoons, with mist and cloud cover common during the wet months. These conditions tend to support steady vegetative growth while slowing the pace of flush development, a combination that can contribute to leaf thickness and the concentration of secondary metabolites in the plucked material.
Tea Produced
Dunsandle produces black tea. Estates at similar elevations in Tamil Nadu typically yield teas with good body and briskness, often displaying malty or slightly floral notes depending on season and processing. High-grown southern Indian blacks generally show a balance between astringency and sweetness, with the cooler climate at altitude tending to support a smoother, more rounded character than teas from lower, hotter elevations.
Operator
Bombay Burmah Trading Corporation Ltd is a long-established Indian conglomerate with roots in the colonial-era teak and commodity trade. Today the company maintains interests in tea and coffee plantations, along with trading operations and investments in manufacturing. No other estates operated by Bombay Burmah Trading Corporation are currently recorded in this directory.
Location & Neighbouring Estates
DUNSANDLE ESTATE lies at 11.4677, 76.6441 in TAMIL NADU, India. Its 2054 m elevation is the 4th highest of 11 estates we map in TAMIL NADU. The nearest estates in the TeaTrade directory, measured point-to-point from these coordinates, are:
- Glenfern Estate — 8.8 km away
- Welbeck Tea Estate — 11 km away
- Manjushree Tea Estate — 17 km away · O Valley
- Chamraj Tea Estate — 19 km away
- Tea Studio — 19 km away · Kattabettu
Estates at a Similar Altitude to DUNSANDLE ESTATE
Elevation shapes how slowly leaf matures, so we match DUNSANDLE ESTATE (2,054 m) with estates within 150 m of its height that are not its neighbours. Each is shown with its own 2025 climate. DUNSANDLE ESTATE recorded 1,941 mm in 2025, 8% more than the 1,802 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| KIPSONOI | Kericho, Kenya | 2,054 m | 1,236 mm | 23.0 °C |
| Eastern Produce Of Kenya, Siret Tea Factory | Nandi, Kenya | 2,055 m | 1,973 mm | 22.0 °C |
| Happy valley | West Bengal, India | 2,071 m | 2,294 mm | 17.1 °C |
| Sorwathe S.A.R.L. | Kinihira Sector, Rwanda | 2,026 m | 1,213 mm | 22.0 °C |
| Marybong Tea Estate | West Bengal, India | 2,016 m | 2,294 mm | 17.7 °C |
DUNSANDLE ESTATE Compared with TAMIL NADU
In TAMIL NADU, DUNSANDLE ESTATE is wetter than 60% of the others by 2025 rainfall; higher than 70% of the others by elevation; warmer than 60% of the others by daytime temperature. The table sets DUNSANDLE ESTATE against the 10 other estates we map in TAMIL NADU, so you can see whether it is typical for its region or an outlier.
| Measure | DUNSANDLE ESTATE | Region median | Region range |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elevation | 2,054 m | 1,870 m | 415 to 2,247 m |
| Annual rainfall (2025) | 1,941 mm | 1,557 mm | 798 to 3,631 mm |
| Mean daily high | 20.5 °C | 20.3 °C | 18.2 to 32.2 °C |
| Mean overnight low | 12.8 °C | 13.2 °C | 10.9 to 21.7 °C |
Observed Climate at DUNSANDLE ESTATE (2025)
ERA5 reanalysis data modelled for DUNSANDLE ESTATE’s coordinates recorded 1,941 mm of precipitation across calendar year 2025. The wettest month was May (408 mm) and the driest was February (6 mm). Daytime highs averaged 20.5 °C and overnight lows 12.8 °C over the year; April was the warmest month and December the coolest.
| Metric | 2025 value |
|---|---|
| Annual precipitation | 1,941 mm |
| Wettest month | May (408 mm) |
| Driest month | February (6 mm) |
| Mean daily high | 20.5 °C |
| Mean overnight low | 12.8 °C |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is DUNSANDLE ESTATE located?
DUNSANDLE ESTATE is in TAMIL NADU, India, at coordinates 11.4677, 76.6441, at an elevation of about 2054 metres.
Who operates DUNSANDLE ESTATE?
DUNSANDLE ESTATE is operated by BOMBAY BURMAH TRADING CORPORATION LTD, according to public supply-chain records.
What type of tea does DUNSANDLE ESTATE produce?
DUNSANDLE ESTATE is recorded as producing black tea.
How much rain does DUNSANDLE ESTATE receive?
ERA5 reanalysis data for the estate's coordinates recorded 1,941 mm of precipitation in 2025, peaking in May (408 mm).
How does DUNSANDLE ESTATE compare with estates at a similar elevation?
DUNSANDLE ESTATE recorded 1,941 mm in 2025, 8% more rain than the 1,802 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].
