In short: Gingia Tea Estate is a black tea producer in Uttar Jinjia, India, operated by M.K. Shah Exports Ltd., which manages six other estates in the directory.
Gingia Tea Estate is a black tea producer located in Uttar Jinjia, India, at an elevation of 91 metres. The estate is operated by M.K. Shah Exports Ltd., a company with a substantial footprint in the region's tea sector. The estate holds certification from the Ethical Tea Partnership.
Terroir & Climate
At 91 metres above sea level, Gingia sits in the lowland tea-growing zone typical of parts of Assam and the eastern Brahmaputra valley. Estates at this elevation generally experience warm, humid conditions and benefit from the alluvial soils deposited by river systems in the region. The low altitude and latitude around 26°N tend to support a long growing season with rapid flush cycles, particularly during the monsoon months.
Such conditions typically favour vigorous vegetative growth and the production of bold, full-bodied leaf. The warm temperatures and ample rainfall that plains estates in this part of India often receive can result in teas with strong malt characteristics and brisk liquor, though specific outcomes depend on cultivar selection, plucking standards, and processing protocols employed by individual estates.
Tea Produced
Gingia produces black tea. Estates in the Uttar Jinjia plains, working at similar elevations, typically yield teas with robust body, malty sweetness, and a brisk, astringent finish. The warm growing environment and rapid leaf development common at lower altitudes often produce liquor well suited to blending and to markets that prize strength and colour over the more delicate aromatics associated with high-grown teas.
Operator
M.K. Shah Exports Ltd. operates Gingia and six other estates recorded in this directory, indicating a significant presence in the Indian tea sector. Multi-estate operators of this scale typically maintain centralised processing oversight, supply-chain infrastructure, and compliance systems, which can offer economies of scale in certification, quality assurance, and market access.
Certifications & Ethics
Gingia holds certification from the Ethical Tea Partnership, a multi-stakeholder initiative that monitors labour standards, health and safety, and environmental practices on member estates. ETP certification signals to buyers that the estate has undergone independent audit against the partnership's code, which addresses issues including wages, working hours, housing, and agrochemical management. For procurement teams, ETP membership offers a recognised baseline of due diligence in the supply chain.
Location & Neighbouring Estates
Gingia Tea Estate lies at 26.8394, 93.2408 in Uttar Jinjia, India. Its 91 m elevation is the 202nd highest of 250 estates we map in India. The nearest estates in the TeaTrade directory, measured point-to-point from these coordinates, are:
- Bargang Tea Estate — 6.9 km away · Assam
- Monabarie Tea Estate — 8.6 km away · Monabari P.P. No.2
- BAGHMARI — 12 km away · Assam
- Behali Tea Estate — 14 km away · Assam
- Majulighur Tea Estate — 17 km away · Majuli Garh 101/156
Estates at a Similar Altitude to Gingia Tea Estate
Elevation shapes how slowly leaf matures, so we match Gingia Tea Estate (91 m) with estates within 150 m of its height that are not its neighbours. Each is shown with its own 2025 climate. Gingia Tea Estate recorded 3,695 mm in 2025, 30% more than the 2,846 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fairymount | Southern Province, Sri Lanka | 91 m | 2,624 mm | 30.1 °C |
| Seajuli Tea Estate | Assam, India | 92 m | 2,489 mm | 28.8 °C |
| Behora Tea Estate | Golaghat, India | 90 m | 2,552 mm | 28.3 °C |
| New Nivithigala Tea Factory | Lelwala, Sri Lanka | 92 m | 3,510 mm | 29.2 °C |
| Emperial Tea Estate Ltd. | Panchagarh, Bangladesh | 93 m | 3,056 mm | 28.8 °C |
Gingia Tea Estate Compared with India
In India, Gingia Tea Estate is wetter than 95% of the others by 2025 rainfall; lower than 81% of the others by elevation; warmer than 73% of the others by daytime temperature. The table sets Gingia 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 | Gingia Tea Estate | Country median | Country range |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elevation | 91 m | 126 m | 6 to 2,299 m |
| Annual rainfall (2025) | 3,695 mm | 2,778 mm | 745 to 4,774 mm |
| Mean daily high | 28.8 °C | 28.3 °C | 16.9 to 34.5 °C |
| Mean overnight low | 19.3 °C | 19.2 °C | 9.3 to 24.2 °C |
Observed Climate at Gingia Tea Estate (2025)
ERA5 reanalysis data modelled for Gingia Tea Estate’s coordinates recorded 3,695 mm of precipitation across calendar year 2025. The wettest month was May (704 mm) and the driest was December (1 mm). Daytime highs averaged 28.8 °C and overnight lows 19.3 °C over the year; July was the warmest month and December the coolest.
| Metric | 2025 value |
|---|---|
| Annual precipitation | 3,695 mm |
| Wettest month | May (704 mm) |
| Driest month | December (1 mm) |
| Mean daily high | 28.8 °C |
| Mean overnight low | 19.3 °C |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Gingia Tea Estate located?
Gingia Tea Estate is in Uttar Jinjia, India, at coordinates 26.8394, 93.2408, at an elevation of about 91 metres.
Who operates Gingia Tea Estate?
Gingia Tea Estate is operated by M.K. Shah Exports Ltd., according to public supply-chain records.
What type of tea does Gingia Tea Estate produce?
Gingia Tea Estate is recorded as producing black tea.
What certifications does Gingia Tea Estate hold?
Gingia Tea Estate is recorded as holding the following certification(s): Ethical Tea Partnership.
How much rain does Gingia Tea Estate receive?
ERA5 reanalysis data for the estate's coordinates recorded 3,695 mm of precipitation in 2025, peaking in May (704 mm).
How does Gingia Tea Estate compare with estates at a similar elevation?
Gingia Tea Estate recorded 3,695 mm in 2025, 30% more rain than the 2,846 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].
