In short: Cherakara Tea Estate is a black tea producer located on Thalappuzha Police Station Rd in India at 769 metres elevation, operated by Parisons Estates And Industries Pvt. Ltd.
Cherakara Tea Estate is a black tea producer situated along Thalappuzha Police Station Rd in India, at an elevation of 769 metres. The estate is operated by Parisons Estates And Industries Pvt. Ltd., a company that also manages at least one other estate recorded in this directory. No specific buyers for Cherakara's production have been publicly documented in available trade records.
Terroir & Climate
At 769 metres above sea level, Cherakara occupies a mid-elevation zone where tropical warmth is typically moderated by altitude. Estates at this elevation in India's tea-growing regions generally experience a climate that supports year-round vegetative growth, though the intensity of monsoon rains and the degree of diurnal temperature variation will shape the character of the leaf. The latitude—just below 12° N—places the estate in a zone where daylight hours vary little across the year, and warmth remains relatively constant.
Mid-elevation sites of this kind tend to yield leaf with a balance between the briskness associated with higher, cooler gardens and the body and colour that lower, warmer areas often produce. Rainfall patterns and soil drainage in this region are typically significant factors in determining flush cycles and leaf chemistry, though the specifics for Cherakara are not recorded in available data.
Tea Produced
Cherakara produces black tea. Estates at similar elevations in India generally yield teas with moderate body, reasonable brightness, and a cup profile that can range from malty to brisk depending on processing style and seasonal conditions. Mid-grown Indian blacks of this type are often used in blends where a reliable, full-flavoured base is required, though certain production runs may be marketed as single-origin offerings. Without detailed processing or cultivar information, it is difficult to specify the precise sensory profile, but teas from this elevation band typically deliver a straightforward, robust character in the cup.
Operator
Parisons Estates And Industries Pvt. Ltd. operates Cherakara and at least one other tea estate documented in this directory. The company's portfolio suggests a presence in India's mid-elevation tea sector, though public information on its commercial strategy, total acreage, or annual output remains limited. Parisons' estates are understood to supply the broader tea trade, but specific customer relationships have not been disclosed in available records.
Certifications & Ethics
Cherakara holds certification from the Ethical Tea Partnership, a multi-stakeholder initiative that monitors labour rights, health and safety, and environmental standards on member estates. For buyers, ETP certification provides independent verification that the estate is subject to regular audits against a defined code of conduct covering wages, working conditions, and pesticide management. For workers, membership signals a baseline commitment to recognised social and environmental safeguards, though the effectiveness of such schemes depends on the rigour of monitoring and the responsiveness of management to audit findings.
Location & Neighbouring Estates
Cherakara Tea Estate lies at 11.8468, 75.9586 in Thalappuzha Police Station Rd, India. Its 769 m elevation is the 82nd highest of 250 estates we map in India. The nearest estates in the TeaTrade directory, measured point-to-point from these coordinates, are:
- Carolyn Estate — 21 km away · Nilgiris-Wayanad. Tamil Nadu
- Achoor Tea Estate — 29 km away · Via Pozhuthana
- Arrapetta Tea Estate — 38 km away · Meppadi
- Wentworth Tea Estate — 51 km away · Cherambadi
- Talapoya Tea Estate — 68 km away · Cherooty Road
Estates at a Similar Altitude to Cherakara Tea Estate
Elevation shapes how slowly leaf matures, so we match Cherakara Tea Estate (769 m) with estates within 150 m of its height that are not its neighbours. Each is shown with its own 2025 climate. Cherakara Tea Estate recorded 2,910 mm in 2025, 21% more than the 2,402 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Uplands | Central Province, Sri Lanka | 775 m | 2,071 mm | 26.7 °C |
| Xuan\u0027En Wutai Changchen Tea Industry Co., Ltd. | Enshi City, China | 760 m | 1,627 mm | 21.7 °C |
| Hatale | Central Province, Sri Lanka | 778 m | 3,291 mm | 26.2 °C |
| Shin-Yu-Min Co., Ltd. | Yuchi Township, Taiwan | 793 m | 3,160 mm | 24.1 °C |
| Monteviot | West Bengal, India | 744 m | 1,859 mm | 24.2 °C |
Cherakara Tea Estate Compared with India
In India, Cherakara Tea Estate is wetter than 62% of the others by 2025 rainfall; higher than 67% of the others by elevation; cooler than 68% of the others by daytime temperature. The table sets Cherakara Tea Estate against the 249 other estates we map in India, so you can see whether it is typical for its country or an outlier.
| Measure | Cherakara Tea Estate | Country median | Country range |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elevation | 769 m | 126 m | 6 to 2,299 m |
| Annual rainfall (2025) | 2,910 mm | 2,778 mm | 745 to 4,774 mm |
| Mean daily high | 26.3 °C | 28.3 °C | 16.9 to 34.5 °C |
| Mean overnight low | 18.0 °C | 19.3 °C | 9.3 to 24.2 °C |
Observed Climate at Cherakara Tea Estate (2025)
ERA5 reanalysis data modelled for Cherakara Tea Estate’s coordinates recorded 2,910 mm of precipitation across calendar year 2025. The wettest month was May (744 mm) and the driest was February (0 mm). Daytime highs averaged 26.3 °C and overnight lows 18.0 °C over the year; March was the warmest month and December the coolest.
| Metric | 2025 value |
|---|---|
| Annual precipitation | 2,910 mm |
| Wettest month | May (744 mm) |
| Driest month | February (0 mm) |
| Mean daily high | 26.3 °C |
| Mean overnight low | 18.0 °C |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Cherakara Tea Estate located?
Cherakara Tea Estate is in Thalappuzha Police Station Rd, India, at coordinates 11.8468, 75.9586, at an elevation of about 769 metres.
Who operates Cherakara Tea Estate?
Cherakara Tea Estate is operated by Parisons Estates And Industries Pvt. Ltd., according to public supply-chain records.
What type of tea does Cherakara Tea Estate produce?
Cherakara Tea Estate is recorded as producing black tea.
What certifications does Cherakara Tea Estate hold?
Cherakara Tea Estate is recorded as holding the following certification(s): Ethical Tea Partnership.
How much rain does Cherakara Tea Estate receive?
ERA5 reanalysis data for the estate's coordinates recorded 2,910 mm of precipitation in 2025, peaking in May (744 mm).
How does Cherakara Tea Estate compare with estates at a similar elevation?
Cherakara Tea Estate recorded 2,910 mm in 2025, 21% more rain than the 2,402 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].
