In short: Kodala Tea Estate Ltd is a black tea estate in the Chattogram region of Bangladesh, operating at 8 metres above sea level with a workforce of 40.
Kodala Tea Estate Ltd is a black tea producer located in the Chattogram region of Bangladesh, at an altitude of 8 metres above sea level. The estate is operated by Kodala Tea Estate Ltd and employs a workforce of 40. No export buyers or end-market customers are currently recorded in trade data for this estate.
Terroir & Climate
At 8 metres above sea level, Kodala Tea Estate occupies one of the lowest elevations at which commercial tea is grown in Bangladesh. Estates at this altitude in the Chattogram region typically experience the warm, humid conditions of the coastal plain, with minimal diurnal temperature variation compared to the upland gardens of Sylhet or the Chittagong Hill Tracts. Such low-lying environments generally favour rapid vegetative growth and year-round flush availability, though the absence of cool nights tends to produce leaf with less aromatic complexity than high-grown teas.
The Chattogram coastal belt generally receives heavy monsoon rainfall and high ambient humidity, conditions that support vigorous canopy development but can pose challenges for withering and fermentation control. Estates in this zone often rely on careful factory management to compensate for the lack of natural elevation-driven concentration in the leaf. The latitude of approximately 22°N places Kodala within the subtropical belt, where the growing season is long and dormancy minimal.
Tea Produced
Kodala Tea Estate produces black tea. Estates at this low elevation in coastal Chattogram typically yield teas with a straightforward, robust cup character—full-bodied and malty, with the bold, brisk profile that characterises much of Bangladesh's orthodox and CTC output. The rapid growth cycle common to warm, sea-level gardens tends to favour strength and colour over the nuanced aromatics or floral brightness found in high-grown leaf. Such teas generally perform well in blends where body and consistent liquor strength are valued.
Operator
The estate is operated by Kodala Tea Estate Ltd. No other estates operated by this company are currently recorded in our directory.
Location & Neighbouring Estates
Kodala Tea Estate Ltd lies at 22.4147, 91.8645 in Chattogram, Bangladesh. Its 8 m elevation is the joint 12th highest of 13 estates we map in Chattogram. The nearest estates in the TeaTrade directory, measured point-to-point from these coordinates, are:
- adhar manik tea asteat factory — 5.3 km away
- Karnafully Tea Estate — 5.3 km away
- koiasora Dulu Tea Garden Factory — 5.3 km away
- Koyachara Dolu Tea Garden Karkana — 5.3 km away
- Poncho Boti Tea Factory — 5.3 km away
Estates at a Similar Altitude to Kodala Tea Estate Ltd
Elevation shapes how slowly leaf matures, so we match Kodala Tea Estate Ltd (8 m) with estates within 150 m of its height that are not its neighbours. Each is shown with its own 2025 climate. Kodala Tea Estate Ltd recorded 2,211 mm in 2025, within 5% of the 2,312 mm average across these estates, so altitude explains most of its rainfall.
| Estate | Where | Elevation | Rain 2025 | Mean high |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Soureni/ Sourenee Tea Estate | 10Th Floor, India | 8 m | 1,858 mm | 31.4 °C |
| Empire Teas (Pvt) Ltd | Angoda, Sri Lanka | 8 m | 2,828 mm | 29.9 °C |
| Mabroc Teas (Pvt) Ltd | New Hunupitiya Road, Sri Lanka | 8 m | 2,840 mm | 30.0 °C |
| Baikuntopur tea Factory | Habiganj, Bangladesh | 9 m | 1,654 mm | 30.4 °C |
| Brindaban tea Factory | Habiganj, Bangladesh | 7 m | 2,379 mm | 30.1 °C |
Kodala Tea Estate Ltd Compared with Chattogram
In Chattogram, Kodala Tea Estate Ltd is drier than 67% of the others by 2025 rainfall; the lowest of the 13 estates by elevation; cooler than 58% of the others by daytime temperature. The table sets Kodala Tea Estate Ltd against the 12 other estates we map in Chattogram, so you can see whether it is typical for its region or an outlier.
| Measure | Kodala Tea Estate Ltd | Region median | Region range |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elevation | 8 m | 11 m | 8 to 25 m |
| Annual rainfall (2025) | 2,211 mm | 2,211 mm | 2,165 to 2,233 mm |
| Mean daily high | 30.6 °C | 30.6 °C | 29.6 to 30.6 °C |
| Mean overnight low | 21.5 °C | 21.5 °C | 20.7 to 22.8 °C |
Observed Climate at Kodala Tea Estate Ltd (2025)
ERA5 reanalysis data modelled for Kodala Tea Estate Ltd’s coordinates recorded 2,211 mm of precipitation across calendar year 2025. The wettest month was July (466 mm) and the driest was January (0 mm). Daytime highs averaged 30.6 °C and overnight lows 21.5 °C over the year; May was the warmest month and December the coolest.
| Metric | 2025 value |
|---|---|
| Annual precipitation | 2,211 mm |
| Wettest month | July (466 mm) |
| Driest month | January (0 mm) |
| Mean daily high | 30.6 °C |
| Mean overnight low | 21.5 °C |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Kodala Tea Estate Ltd located?
Kodala Tea Estate Ltd is in Chattogram, Bangladesh, at coordinates 22.4147, 91.8645, at an elevation of about 8 metres.
Who operates Kodala Tea Estate Ltd?
Kodala Tea Estate Ltd is operated by Kodala Tea Estate Ltd, according to public supply-chain records.
What type of tea does Kodala Tea Estate Ltd produce?
Kodala Tea Estate Ltd is recorded as producing black tea.
How much rain does Kodala Tea Estate Ltd receive?
ERA5 reanalysis data for the estate's coordinates recorded 2,211 mm of precipitation in 2025, peaking in July (466 mm).
How does Kodala Tea Estate Ltd compare with estates at a similar elevation?
Estates at a similar elevation recorded about 2,312 mm of rain in 2025, close to the 2,211 mm at Kodala Tea Estate Ltd.
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].
