KORAKUNDAH TEA ESTATE FACTORY

Korakundah Tea Estate Factory is a black tea production facility situated at 2,247 metres above sea level in Tamil Nadu, India. The estate is operated by United Nilgiri Tea Estates Ltd. At this elevation, Korakundah ranks among the higher-altitude tea-growing sites in the Nilgiri region, where steep terrain and cool temperatures typically shape both cultivation practices and leaf character.

Terroir & Climate

At 2,247 metres, Korakundah occupies a zone where altitude exerts a pronounced influence on the growing cycle. Estates at this elevation in Tamil Nadu generally experience cooler temperatures and greater diurnal variation than lower-altitude neighbours, factors that tend to slow vegetative growth and encourage the accumulation of certain secondary metabolites in the leaf. The latitude—just over 11° north—places the estate in a tropical belt subject to both the southwest and northeast monsoons, which typically deliver the bulk of annual rainfall in distinct seasonal pulses.

High-elevation sites in the Nilgiris often contend with mist, cloud cover and sharper night-time cooling, all of which can influence flush timing and the concentration of polyphenols. Soils at this altitude are generally well-drained, a function of slope and the weathered parent material common to the region. These conditions tend to favour teas with brisk character and a lighter cup colour relative to low-grown orthodox blacks, though much depends on factory processing and the specific microclimates within the estate's boundaries.

Tea Produced

Korakundah produces black tea. High-grown Nilgiri blacks of this type typically yield a brisk, clean cup with moderate astringency and a relatively light body compared to Assam or heavier lowland styles. Estates at similar elevations in Tamil Nadu often produce teas that exhibit floral or slightly fruity notes, with a crisp finish that suits both straight drinking and blending. The slower maturation common at altitude tends to support a finer, more aromatic leaf, though precise cup character will vary with season, plucking standard and oxidation protocol.

Operator

The estate is operated by United Nilgiri Tea Estates Ltd, the company responsible for day-to-day management and processing. No other estates operated by this company are currently recorded in our directory.

Location & Neighbouring Estates

KORAKUNDAH TEA ESTATE FACTORY lies at 11.2229, 76.5801 in TAMIL NADU, India. Its 2247 m elevation is the joint 1st highest of 11 estates we map in TAMIL NADU. The nearest estates in the TeaTrade directory, measured point-to-point from these coordinates, are:

• Thiashola Tea Estate — 3.9 km away
• Chamraj Tea Estate — 14 km away
• Welbeck Tea Estate — 21 km away
• Parkside Tea Estate — 25 km away · Coonoor
• Glenfern Estate — 25 km away

Estates at a Similar Altitude to KORAKUNDAH TEA ESTATE FACTORY

Elevation shapes how slowly leaf matures, so we match KORAKUNDAH TEA ESTATE FACTORY (2,247 m) with estates within 150 m of its height that are not its neighbours. Each is shown with its own 2025 climate. KORAKUNDAH TEA ESTATE FACTORY recorded 3,631 mm in 2025, 146% more than the 1,476 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
Kisyet Tea Limited	Bomet, Kenya	2,244 m	1,336 mm	21.4 °C
LASIT	Subukia, Kenya	2,234 m	1,326 mm	21.9 °C
RWEGURA	Kayanza, Burundi	2,217 m	1,477 mm	20.4 °C
CHUNDAVURRAI	Kannan Devan Hills, India	2,299 m	2,094 mm	17.9 °C
Werraka	Addis Ababa, Ethiopia	2,302 m	1,148 mm	22.6 °C

KORAKUNDAH TEA ESTATE FACTORY Compared with TAMIL NADU

In TAMIL NADU, KORAKUNDAH TEA ESTATE FACTORY is the wettest of the 11 estates by 2025 rainfall; higher than 90% of the others by elevation; the coolest of the 11 estates by daytime temperature. The table sets KORAKUNDAH TEA ESTATE FACTORY 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	KORAKUNDAH TEA ESTATE FACTORY	Region median	Region range
Elevation	2,247 m	1,870 m	415 to 2,247 m
Annual rainfall (2025)	3,631 mm	1,557 mm	798 to 3,471 mm
Mean daily high	18.2 °C	20.4 °C	18.8 to 32.2 °C
Mean overnight low	10.9 °C	13.2 °C	11.9 to 21.7 °C

Observed Climate at KORAKUNDAH TEA ESTATE FACTORY (2025)

ERA5 reanalysis data modelled for KORAKUNDAH TEA ESTATE FACTORY’s coordinates recorded 3,631 mm of precipitation across calendar year 2025. The wettest month was May (942 mm) and the driest was February (4 mm). Daytime highs averaged 18.2 °C and overnight lows 10.9 °C over the year; April was the warmest month and December the coolest.

Metric	2025 value
Annual precipitation	3,631 mm
Wettest month	May (942 mm)
Driest month	February (4 mm)
Mean daily high	18.2 °C
Mean overnight low	10.9 °C

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is KORAKUNDAH TEA ESTATE FACTORY located?

KORAKUNDAH TEA ESTATE FACTORY is in TAMIL NADU, India, at coordinates 11.2229, 76.5801, at an elevation of about 2247 metres.

Who operates KORAKUNDAH TEA ESTATE FACTORY?

KORAKUNDAH TEA ESTATE FACTORY is operated by UNITED NILGIRI TEA ESTATES LTD, according to public supply-chain records.

What type of tea does KORAKUNDAH TEA ESTATE FACTORY produce?

KORAKUNDAH TEA ESTATE FACTORY is recorded as producing black tea.

How much rain does KORAKUNDAH TEA ESTATE FACTORY receive?

ERA5 reanalysis data for the estate's coordinates recorded 3,631 mm of precipitation in 2025, peaking in May (942 mm).

How does KORAKUNDAH TEA ESTATE FACTORY compare with estates at a similar elevation?

KORAKUNDAH TEA ESTATE FACTORY recorded 3,631 mm in 2025, 146% more rain than the 1,476 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].