In short: The United Nilgiri Tea Estates Co Ltd is a black tea producer located in Tamil Nadu, India, at an elevation of 415 metres in the Nilgiri region.
The United Nilgiri Tea Estates Co Ltd is a tea estate situated in Tamil Nadu, India, within the Nilgiri growing region. Positioned at an elevation of 415 metres, the estate produces black tea. Neither the operating company nor commercial buyers are recorded in available supply-chain data.
Terroir & Climate
At 415 metres, The United Nilgiri Tea Estates Co Ltd occupies a relatively low elevation within the Nilgiri range, which extends from foothills to high-altitude plateaux. Estates at this altitude in Tamil Nadu generally experience warmer temperatures and higher humidity than their high-grown counterparts, conditions that typically support vigorous vegetative growth and year-round cropping. The Nilgiris lie at the confluence of the Western and Eastern Ghats, and low-elevation sites in this latitude tend to receive substantial monsoon rainfall, particularly from the south-west monsoon between June and September.
Lower-altitude estates in the Nilgiris often benefit from faster leaf maturity and higher yields, though the cup character and biochemical composition of the leaf can differ from teas grown at higher elevations. The warm, humid microclimate at around 400 metres generally encourages a softer, more rapidly growing flush, and the terroir is less subject to the diurnal temperature swings that are characteristic of high-elevation sites. These environmental factors typically influence both the physical handling of leaf and the enzymatic activity during processing.
Tea Produced
The United Nilgiri Tea Estates Co Ltd produces black tea. Nilgiri teas from lower elevations such as this generally yield a brisk, full-bodied cup with moderate astringency and a straightforward, clean character. Estates at similar altitudes in the region tend to produce leaf that processes into teas with good colour and strength, qualities that have historically made lower-grown Nilgiri blacks popular for blending. The cup profile is often less complex and fragrant than high-grown Nilgiri teas, but typically offers consistency and a robust, reliable infusion suited to everyday consumption and commercial blends.
Location & Neighbouring Estates
THE UNITED NILGIRI TEA ESTATES CO LTD lies at 10.9995, 76.9819 in TAMIL NADU, India. Its 415 m elevation is the lowest of 11 estates we map in TAMIL NADU. The nearest estates in the TeaTrade directory, measured point-to-point from these coordinates, are:
- Kotada Tea Estate — under 1 km away · Kotagiri
- Young Tea Private Limited — 17 km away
- Parkside Tea Estate — 40 km away · Coonoor
- Glenworth Tea Estate — 43 km away · The Nilgiris
- Coonoor Tea Estate — 43 km away · Yedapalli
Estates at a Similar Altitude to THE UNITED NILGIRI TEA ESTATES CO LTD
Elevation shapes how slowly leaf matures, so we match THE UNITED NILGIRI TEA ESTATES CO LTD (415 m) with estates within 150 m of its height that are not its neighbours. Each is shown with its own 2025 climate. THE UNITED NILGIRI TEA ESTATES CO LTD recorded 1,143 mm in 2025, 46% less than the 2,120 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Andaradeniya Estate, Willie Group | Southern Province, Sri Lanka | 416 m | 2,650 mm | 27.6 °C |
| New Deniyaya Tea Estate | A17, Sri Lanka | 409 m | 2,650 mm | 27.6 °C |
| Thai Tea Suwirun Co., Ltd. | Chiangrai, Thailand | 404 m | 2,054 mm | 29.3 °C |
| Guzhang Organic Tea Co., Ltd. | Guzhang County, China | 391 m | 1,538 mm | 22.9 °C |
| Casa Fuentes | Campo Grande, Argentina | 442 m | 1,707 mm | 25.9 °C |
THE UNITED NILGIRI TEA ESTATES CO LTD Compared with TAMIL NADU
In TAMIL NADU, THE UNITED NILGIRI TEA ESTATES CO LTD is drier than 90% of the others by 2025 rainfall; the lowest of the 11 estates by elevation; warmer than 90% of the others by daytime temperature. The table sets THE UNITED NILGIRI TEA ESTATES CO LTD 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 UNITED NILGIRI TEA ESTATES CO LTD | Region median | Region range |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elevation | 415 m | 1,908 m | 433 to 2,247 m |
| Annual rainfall (2025) | 1,143 mm | 1,762 mm | 798 to 3,631 mm |
| Mean daily high | 30.9 °C | 20.3 °C | 18.2 to 32.2 °C |
| Mean overnight low | 21.7 °C | 12.9 °C | 10.9 to 21.5 °C |
Observed Climate at THE UNITED NILGIRI TEA ESTATES CO LTD (2025)
ERA5 reanalysis data modelled for THE UNITED NILGIRI TEA ESTATES CO LTD’s coordinates recorded 1,143 mm of precipitation across calendar year 2025. The wettest month was October (231 mm) and the driest was February (2 mm). Daytime highs averaged 30.9 °C and overnight lows 21.7 °C over the year; April was the warmest month and December the coolest.
| Metric | 2025 value |
|---|---|
| Annual precipitation | 1,143 mm |
| Wettest month | October (231 mm) |
| Driest month | February (2 mm) |
| Mean daily high | 30.9 °C |
| Mean overnight low | 21.7 °C |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is THE UNITED NILGIRI TEA ESTATES CO LTD located?
THE UNITED NILGIRI TEA ESTATES CO LTD is in TAMIL NADU, India, at coordinates 10.9995, 76.9819, at an elevation of about 415 metres.
What type of tea does THE UNITED NILGIRI TEA ESTATES CO LTD produce?
THE UNITED NILGIRI TEA ESTATES CO LTD is recorded as producing black tea.
How much rain does THE UNITED NILGIRI TEA ESTATES CO LTD receive?
ERA5 reanalysis data for the estate's coordinates recorded 1,143 mm of precipitation in 2025, peaking in October (231 mm).
How does THE UNITED NILGIRI TEA ESTATES CO LTD compare with estates at a similar elevation?
THE UNITED NILGIRI TEA ESTATES CO LTD recorded 1,143 mm in 2025, 46% less rain than the 2,120 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].