In short: Guranse Tea Estate Pvt.Ltd. – Prumary Processing Only is a tea estate in the Koshi Hwy region of Nepal, operating at 938 metres and certified by the Ethical Tea Partnership.
Guranse Tea Estate Pvt.Ltd. – Prumary Processing Only is a tea estate located in the Koshi Hwy region of Nepal, at an elevation of 938 metres. The estate operates as a primary processing facility, handling black and green tea production. It is operated by Guranse Tea Estate Pvt.Ltd. – Prumary Processing Only and holds certification from the Ethical Tea Partnership.
Terroir & Climate
At 938 metres above sea level, the estate sits within a mid-elevation band that typically offers moderate diurnal temperature variation. Estates at this altitude in Nepal generally experience conditions that allow for steady vegetative growth without the extreme cold stress of higher elevations or the heat of the lowland plains. The Koshi Hwy region lies in eastern Nepal, where the interaction of monsoon systems and topography tends to shape a climate with distinct wet and dry seasons.
This elevation range often supports a growing cycle with multiple flush periods, particularly during the pre-monsoon and post-monsoon windows when temperature and moisture are in balance. Leaf development at such altitudes is typically more rapid than in high-mountain gardens, which can influence both the yield potential and the chemical composition of the harvested material. The interplay of latitude, altitude, and seasonal rainfall in this part of Nepal generally provides a growing environment suited to both orthodox and CTC processing styles.
Tea Produced
The estate produces both black and green teas. Black teas from mid-elevation Nepali estates in this region often yield a cup with moderate body and a balance of briskness and subtle malt character, though specific flavour profiles depend heavily on processing and seasonal timing. Green teas from similar elevations in Nepal tend to offer a lighter, vegetal profile with a clean finish, though again this varies with manufacturing technique and the particular flush. Without detailed processing notes or tasting records, it is not possible to characterise this estate's output more precisely, but the altitude and tea types suggest a versatility in production style.
Operator
The estate is operated by Guranse Tea Estate Pvt.Ltd. – Prumary Processing Only. No other estates operated by this company are currently recorded in the directory.
Certifications & Ethics
Guranse Tea Estate holds certification from the Ethical Tea Partnership, a multi-stakeholder initiative that works to improve social, environmental, and economic conditions on tea estates. For buyers, ETP certification signals a commitment to ongoing monitoring and improvement against the partnership's standards, which cover issues including working conditions, wages, health and safety, and environmental stewardship. For workers, certification is intended to support better workplace practices and access to grievance mechanisms, though the effectiveness of such schemes depends on robust implementation and independent verification.
Location & Neighbouring Estates
Guranse Tea Estate Pvt.Ltd. - Prumary Processing Only lies at 26.9837, 87.3259 in Koshi Hwy, Nepal. Its 938 m elevation is the joint 5th highest of 6 estates we map in Nepal. The nearest estates in the TeaTrade directory, measured point-to-point from these coordinates, are:
- Guranse Tea Estate Pvt. Ltd. - Primary Processing, Refining, and Packing — under 1 km away
- Jun Chiyabari Tea Garden — 3.9 km away · Dhankuta Municipality Ward No 1
- Himalayan Tea Producers Cooperative Ltd. — 49 km away · LN Road 32
- Himalayan Shangri-La — 55 km away · Mechi Hwy
- Gorkha Tea Estate Pvt Ltd — 74 km away · Sunperpani Fikkal
Estates at a Similar Altitude to Guranse Tea Estate Pvt.Ltd. - Prumary Processing Only
Elevation shapes how slowly leaf matures, so we match Guranse Tea Estate Pvt.Ltd. - Prumary Processing Only (938 m) with estates within 150 m of its height that are not its neighbours. Each is shown with its own 2025 climate. Guranse Tea Estate Pvt.Ltd. - Prumary Processing Only recorded 2,512 mm in 2025, within 5% of the 2,539 mm average across these estates, so altitude explains most of its rainfall.
| Estate | Where | Elevation | Rain 2025 | Mean high |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| El Teb | Lunugala & Hewa Eliya (or Badulla North), Sri Lanka | 941 m | 2,624 mm | 26.3 °C |
| Pasir Malang Tea Estate | Malang Regency, Indonesia | 933 m | 3,891 mm | 25.1 °C |
| Mangshi Zhicheng Tea Industry Limited Company | Dehong City, China | 931 m | 1,755 mm | 26.2 °C |
| Roscommon Estate, Wanganella | Chimanimani, Zimbabwe | 928 m | 1,101 mm | 27.0 °C |
| Namring Tea Estate | Darjeeling, India | 923 m | 3,324 mm | 23.4 °C |
Guranse Tea Estate Pvt.Ltd. - Prumary Processing Only Compared with Nepal
In Nepal, Guranse Tea Estate Pvt.Ltd. - Prumary Processing Only is wetter than 80% of the others by 2025 rainfall; the lowest of the 6 estates by elevation; warmer than 80% of the others by daytime temperature. The table sets Guranse Tea Estate Pvt.Ltd. - Prumary Processing Only against the 5 other estates we map in Nepal, so you can see whether it is typical for its country or an outlier.
| Measure | Guranse Tea Estate Pvt.Ltd. - Prumary Processing Only | Country median | Country range |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elevation | 938 m | 1,661 m | 938 to 1,895 m |
| Annual rainfall (2025) | 2,512 mm | 2,238 mm | 2,160 to 2,512 mm |
| Mean daily high | 24.0 °C | 19.4 °C | 18.2 to 24.0 °C |
| Mean overnight low | 15.1 °C | 11.6 °C | 10.9 to 15.1 °C |
Observed Climate at Guranse Tea Estate Pvt.Ltd. - Prumary Processing Only (2025)
ERA5 reanalysis data modelled for Guranse Tea Estate Pvt.Ltd. - Prumary Processing Only’s coordinates recorded 2,512 mm of precipitation across calendar year 2025. The wettest month was August (641 mm) and the driest was December (0 mm). Daytime highs averaged 24.0 °C and overnight lows 15.1 °C over the year; July was the warmest month and December the coolest.
| Metric | 2025 value |
|---|---|
| Annual precipitation | 2,512 mm |
| Wettest month | August (641 mm) |
| Driest month | December (0 mm) |
| Mean daily high | 24.0 °C |
| Mean overnight low | 15.1 °C |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Guranse Tea Estate Pvt.Ltd. - Prumary Processing Only located?
Guranse Tea Estate Pvt.Ltd. - Prumary Processing Only is in Koshi Hwy, Nepal, at coordinates 26.9837, 87.3259, at an elevation of about 938 metres.
Who operates Guranse Tea Estate Pvt.Ltd. - Prumary Processing Only?
Guranse Tea Estate Pvt.Ltd. - Prumary Processing Only is operated by Guranse Tea Estate Pvt.Ltd. - Prumary Processing Only, according to public supply-chain records.
What type of tea does Guranse Tea Estate Pvt.Ltd. - Prumary Processing Only produce?
Guranse Tea Estate Pvt.Ltd. - Prumary Processing Only is recorded as producing black and green tea.
What certifications does Guranse Tea Estate Pvt.Ltd. - Prumary Processing Only hold?
Guranse Tea Estate Pvt.Ltd. - Prumary Processing Only is recorded as holding the following certification(s): Ethical Tea Partnership.
How much rain does Guranse Tea Estate Pvt.Ltd. - Prumary Processing Only receive?
ERA5 reanalysis data for the estate's coordinates recorded 2,512 mm of precipitation in 2025, peaking in August (641 mm).
How does Guranse Tea Estate Pvt.Ltd. - Prumary Processing Only compare with estates at a similar elevation?
Estates at a similar elevation recorded about 2,539 mm of rain in 2025, close to the 2,512 mm at Guranse Tea Estate Pvt.Ltd. - Prumary Processing Only.
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].
