In short: Mukottu Mudi Estate is a black tea producer at 1,100 metres in Tamil Nadu, India, operated by The Bombay Burmah Trading Corporation Ltd and recorded as supplying Finlays.
Mukottu Mudi Estate is a tea-growing operation in Tamil Nadu, India, situated at an elevation of 1,100 metres. It is operated by The Bombay Burmah Trading Corporation Ltd. The estate is recorded as supplying black tea to Finlays, a major procurement and blending house in the global tea trade.
Terroir & Climate
At 1,100 metres elevation in Tamil Nadu, estates typically experience a moderate highland climate that shapes the pace of vegetative growth and the chemical composition of harvested leaf. This altitude, combined with the estate's proximity to the southern tip of the Indian peninsula at approximately 10.3°N, generally places it in a zone where diurnal temperature variation is less pronounced than in higher-elevation districts, but sufficient to slow leaf development compared to lowland gardens. Such conditions often encourage steady, year-round cropping cycles punctuated by seasonal variation in rainfall intensity.
Tamil Nadu's tea-growing regions tend to benefit from both the southwest and northeast monsoons, though rainfall distribution varies considerably by microclimate and aspect. Estates at this elevation in the state are often subject to warm days and cooler nights, which can support the accumulation of secondary metabolites in the leaf. Soils in the area are generally well-drained, though composition and fertility vary widely; terroir at this altitude typically supports vigorous growth when water and nutrient management are maintained.
Tea Produced
Mukottu Mudi Estate produces black tea. Estates in Tamil Nadu at around 1,100 metres typically yield black teas with a brisk, full-bodied character, though cup profile is shaped by clone selection, processing technique, and seasonal variation. Teas from moderate elevations in this region often exhibit a robust liquor with malty or slightly sweet undertones, and a coppery infusion. The style is generally well-suited to blending and to markets that favour strong, dependable character over the more delicate aromatics associated with higher-altitude gardens.
Supply Chain & Market Position
Mukottu Mudi Estate is recorded as a supplier to Finlays, one of the world's largest tea and beverage companies, with extensive procurement networks across the major growing origins. Finlays operates blending, packing, and distribution facilities globally and sources leaf for own-brand products as well as for multinational food and beverage clients. The presence of Finlays as a recorded buyer suggests that Mukottu Mudi's output meets the quality and consistency standards required for commercial-scale blending and that the estate is integrated into established export supply chains serving international markets.
- Recorded supplier to Finlays
Location & Neighbouring Estates
The Bombay Burmah Trading Corporation Ltd, Mukottu Mudi Estate lies at 10.2777, 76.9268 in Tamil Nadu, India. Its 1100 m elevation is the 9th highest of 11 estates we map in Tamil Nadu. The nearest estates in the TeaTrade directory, measured point-to-point from these coordinates, are:
- Vagavurrai Super Tea Estate — 23 km away · Gundumalai
- Vagavurrai — 23 km away · Kerala
- Kalaar I — 23 km away · Kerala
- Letchmi Super Tea Estate — 23 km away · Kannan Devan Hills
- Kalaargold Tea Estate — 23 km away · Kannan Devan Hills
Estates at a Similar Altitude to The Bombay Burmah Trading Corporation Ltd, Mukottu Mudi Estate
Elevation shapes how slowly leaf matures, so we match The Bombay Burmah Trading Corporation Ltd, Mukottu Mudi Estate (1,100 m) with estates within 150 m of its height that are not its neighbours. Each is shown with its own 2025 climate. The Bombay Burmah Trading Corporation Ltd, Mukottu Mudi Estate recorded 3,471 mm in 2025, 37% more than the 2,540 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Balangoda Plantations, Wewesse | Uva Province, Sri Lanka | 1,104 m | 2,624 mm | 25.3 °C |
| Ambrosia | Uva Province, Sri Lanka | 1,091 m | 2,319 mm | 25.5 °C |
| Dayeuh Manggung Tea Estate | Kabupaten Garut, Indonesia | 1,088 m | 4,024 mm | 24.5 °C |
| Southdown Estate | Chipinge, Zimbabwe | 1,114 m | 1,099 mm | 24.7 °C |
| Manjushree Tea Estate | O Valley, India | 1,070 m | 2,633 mm | 24.2 °C |
The Bombay Burmah Trading Corporation Ltd, Mukottu Mudi Estate Compared with Tamil Nadu
In Tamil Nadu, The Bombay Burmah Trading Corporation Ltd, Mukottu Mudi Estate is wetter than 90% of the others by 2025 rainfall; lower than 80% of the others by elevation; warmer than 80% of the others by daytime temperature. The table sets The Bombay Burmah Trading Corporation Ltd, Mukottu Mudi 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 | The Bombay Burmah Trading Corporation Ltd, Mukottu Mudi Estate | Region median | Region range |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elevation | 1,100 m | 1,908 m | 415 to 2,247 m |
| Annual rainfall (2025) | 3,471 mm | 1,557 mm | 798 to 3,631 mm |
| Mean daily high | 24.0 °C | 20.3 °C | 18.2 to 32.2 °C |
| Mean overnight low | 16.6 °C | 12.9 °C | 10.9 to 21.7 °C |
Observed Climate at The Bombay Burmah Trading Corporation Ltd, Mukottu Mudi Estate (2025)
ERA5 reanalysis data modelled for The Bombay Burmah Trading Corporation Ltd, Mukottu Mudi Estate’s coordinates recorded 3,471 mm of precipitation across calendar year 2025. The wettest month was July (686 mm) and the driest was February (4 mm). Daytime highs averaged 24.0 °C and overnight lows 16.6 °C over the year; April was the warmest month and December the coolest.
| Metric | 2025 value |
|---|---|
| Annual precipitation | 3,471 mm |
| Wettest month | July (686 mm) |
| Driest month | February (4 mm) |
| Mean daily high | 24.0 °C |
| Mean overnight low | 16.6 °C |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is The Bombay Burmah Trading Corporation Ltd, Mukottu Mudi Estate located?
The Bombay Burmah Trading Corporation Ltd, Mukottu Mudi Estate is in Tamil Nadu, India, at coordinates 10.2777, 76.9268, at an elevation of about 1100 metres.
Who operates The Bombay Burmah Trading Corporation Ltd, Mukottu Mudi Estate?
The Bombay Burmah Trading Corporation Ltd, Mukottu Mudi Estate is operated by The Bombay Burmah Trading Corporation Ltd, Mukottu Mudi Estate, according to public supply-chain records.
What type of tea does The Bombay Burmah Trading Corporation Ltd, Mukottu Mudi Estate produce?
The Bombay Burmah Trading Corporation Ltd, Mukottu Mudi Estate is recorded as producing black tea.
Which buyers does The Bombay Burmah Trading Corporation Ltd, Mukottu Mudi Estate supply?
Public supplier disclosures record The Bombay Burmah Trading Corporation Ltd, Mukottu Mudi Estate as supplying Finlays.
How much rain does The Bombay Burmah Trading Corporation Ltd, Mukottu Mudi Estate receive?
ERA5 reanalysis data for the estate's coordinates recorded 3,471 mm of precipitation in 2025, peaking in July (686 mm).
How does The Bombay Burmah Trading Corporation Ltd, Mukottu Mudi Estate compare with estates at a similar elevation?
The Bombay Burmah Trading Corporation Ltd, Mukottu Mudi Estate recorded 3,471 mm in 2025, 37% more rain than the 2,540 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].
