In short: Young Tea Private Limited is a black tea estate operating at 433 metres elevation in Tamil Nadu, India, and is recorded as supplying Finlays.
Young Tea Private Limited is a tea estate located in Tamil Nadu, India, at an elevation of 433 metres above sea level. The estate produces black tea and is recorded as a supplier to Finlays, a major participant in the global tea trade.
Terroir & Climate
At 433 metres elevation in Tamil Nadu, this estate occupies a relatively low-altitude zone typical of parts of southern India's tea-growing belt. Estates at this elevation generally experience warmer temperatures and a longer growing season than their high-grown counterparts, which tends to encourage vigorous vegetative growth and faster leaf development. The latitude of around 11°N places the estate in a tropical climate regime, where monsoon patterns typically drive the seasonal rhythm of flush cycles.
Low- to mid-elevation estates in Tamil Nadu often benefit from the region's characteristic warm days and dependable rainfall, conditions that tend to favour rapid cropping and consistent yields. The interplay of altitude, temperature, and moisture availability at this elevation typically shapes a leaf profile with good body and strength, though the specific character of any estate's output will reflect its particular microclimate, soil composition, and agronomic practices.
Tea Produced
Young Tea Private Limited produces black tea. Estates at comparable elevations in Tamil Nadu typically yield teas with robust body, malty notes, and a brisk, full-bodied character well suited to blending. The relatively low altitude and warm growing conditions tend to produce leaves that, once processed, deliver strength and colour in the cup, qualities often sought by buyers for use in breakfast blends and bulk trade. The estate's specific cup profile will depend on factors including harvest timing, withering, and fermentation protocols employed during manufacture.
Supply Chain & Market Position
Young Tea Private Limited is recorded as supplying Finlays, a vertically integrated tea business with significant plantation holdings, blending operations, and customer relationships across the global tea supply chain. Finlays' presence as a buyer suggests that the estate's production meets the specifications required by a major international player, whether for estate-specific lots or for incorporation into blended products. The relationship positions Young Tea within the mainstream of the commercial tea trade, supplying volume and consistency to a buyer with extensive global reach.
- Recorded supplier to Finlays
Location & Neighbouring Estates
Young Tea Private Limited lies at 11.1457, 76.9441 in Tamil Nadu, India. Its 433 m elevation is the 10th highest of 11 estates we map in Tamil Nadu. The nearest estates in the TeaTrade directory, measured point-to-point from these coordinates, are:
- THE UNITED NILGIRI TEA ESTATES CO LTD — 17 km away
- Kotada Tea Estate — 17 km away · Kotagiri
- Parkside Tea Estate — 25 km away · Coonoor
- Coonoor Tea Estate — 27 km away · Yedapalli
- Glenworth Tea Estate — 27 km away · The Nilgiris
Estates at a Similar Altitude to Young Tea Private Limited
Elevation shapes how slowly leaf matures, so we match Young Tea Private Limited (433 m) with estates within 150 m of its height that are not its neighbours. Each is shown with its own 2025 climate. Young Tea Private Limited recorded 798 mm in 2025, 67% less than the 2,449 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| KDU, Kuttapitiya | Sabaragamuwa Province, Sri Lanka | 434 m | 3,432 mm | 27.6 °C |
| Mount Eliza | Central Province, Sri Lanka | 439 m | 3,329 mm | 28.2 °C |
| Casa Fuentes | Campo Grande, Argentina | 442 m | 1,707 mm | 25.9 °C |
| Capell | RN14, Argentina | 448 m | 1,723 mm | 25.9 °C |
| Thai Tea Suwirun Co., Ltd. | Chiangrai, Thailand | 404 m | 2,054 mm | 29.3 °C |
Young Tea Private Limited Compared with Tamil Nadu
In Tamil Nadu, Young Tea Private Limited is the driest of the 11 estates by 2025 rainfall; lower than 90% of the others by elevation; the warmest of the 11 estates by daytime temperature. The table sets Young Tea Private Limited 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 | Young Tea Private Limited | Region median | Region range |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elevation | 433 m | 1,908 m | 415 to 2,247 m |
| Annual rainfall (2025) | 798 mm | 1,762 mm | 1,143 to 3,631 mm |
| Mean daily high | 32.2 °C | 20.3 °C | 18.2 to 30.9 °C |
| Mean overnight low | 21.5 °C | 12.9 °C | 10.9 to 21.7 °C |
Observed Climate at Young Tea Private Limited (2025)
ERA5 reanalysis data modelled for Young Tea Private Limited’s coordinates recorded 798 mm of precipitation across calendar year 2025. The wettest month was October (162 mm) and the driest was February (2 mm). Daytime highs averaged 32.2 °C and overnight lows 21.5 °C over the year; April was the warmest month and December the coolest.
| Metric | 2025 value |
|---|---|
| Annual precipitation | 798 mm |
| Wettest month | October (162 mm) |
| Driest month | February (2 mm) |
| Mean daily high | 32.2 °C |
| Mean overnight low | 21.5 °C |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Young Tea Private Limited located?
Young Tea Private Limited is in Tamil Nadu, India, at coordinates 11.1457, 76.9441, at an elevation of about 433 metres.
What type of tea does Young Tea Private Limited produce?
Young Tea Private Limited is recorded as producing black tea.
Which buyers does Young Tea Private Limited supply?
Public supplier disclosures record Young Tea Private Limited as supplying Finlays.
How much rain does Young Tea Private Limited receive?
ERA5 reanalysis data for the estate's coordinates recorded 798 mm of precipitation in 2025, peaking in October (162 mm).
How does Young Tea Private Limited compare with estates at a similar elevation?
Young Tea Private Limited recorded 798 mm in 2025, 67% less rain than the 2,449 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].