In short: Neptune Tea Estates Limited is a black tea estate in Chattogram, Bangladesh, operated by Neptune Tea Estates Limited and employing a workforce of 51.
Neptune Tea Estates Limited is a tea estate located in the Chattogram region of Bangladesh, positioned at approximately 10 metres above sea level. The estate is operated by Neptune Tea Estates Limited and maintains a workforce of 51. It produces black tea, though no recorded buyers in the international supply chain have been publicly documented.
Terroir & Climate
At 10 metres elevation, Neptune Tea Estates Limited occupies a low-lying position that is highly unusual for commercial tea cultivation, which typically favours altitudes of several hundred metres or more. Estates at near sea-level elevations in tropical Bangladesh generally experience consistently warm, humid conditions year-round, with minimal diurnal temperature variation. This climate tends to support rapid, vigorous vegetative growth, though the lack of cooler night temperatures that usually concentrates flavour compounds may influence the character of the leaf.
Chattogram district, in south-eastern Bangladesh, experiences a monsoon-influenced climate with heavy rainfall during the summer months and a pronounced dry season. Tea estates in this region typically contend with substantial seasonal variation in water availability and must manage drainage carefully at low elevations where waterlogging can be a concern. The combination of warmth, moisture, and the alluvial or coastal soils common at this altitude generally favours robust tea plants capable of consistent output, though the specific terroir traits of near-coastal, low-altitude production differ markedly from the higher-elevation profiles more commonly associated with fine tea.
Tea Produced
Neptune Tea Estates Limited produces black tea. Estates at very low elevations in Bangladesh typically yield teas with a straightforward, robust character—often full-bodied and brisk, with malty or earthy notes. The lack of high-altitude stress and cool nights generally results in teas that are less complex and aromatic than their higher-grown counterparts, but which can offer strength and colour suited to blending or to markets that prioritise boldness over nuance. The rapid growth cycle common at sea-level elevations tends to produce leaf that processes into a dark, coppery liquor with assertive tannins.
Operator
The estate is operated by Neptune Tea Estates Limited. No other estates operated by this company have been recorded in our directory.
Location & Neighbouring Estates
Neptune Tea Estates Limited lies at 22.6316, 91.8003 in Chattogram, Bangladesh. Its 10 m elevation is the 11th highest of 13 estates we map in Chattogram. The nearest estates in the TeaTrade directory, measured point-to-point from these coordinates, are:
- New Dadmara Tea Estate — 16 km away
- Odalia Tea Estate — 16 km away
- Kodala Tea Estate Ltd — 25 km away
- adhar manik tea asteat factory — 29 km away
- Karnafully Tea Estate — 29 km away
Estates at a Similar Altitude to Neptune Tea Estates Limited
Elevation shapes how slowly leaf matures, so we match Neptune Tea Estates Limited (10 m) with estates within 150 m of its height that are not its neighbours. Each is shown with its own 2025 climate. Neptune Tea Estates Limited recorded 2,233 mm in 2025, within 5% of the 2,277 mm average across these estates, so altitude explains most of its rainfall.
| Estate | Where | Elevation | Rain 2025 | Mean high |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zhejiang Shanming Tea Co., Ltd. | Zhuji City, China | 10 m | 1,401 mm | 23.0 °C |
| SSK Exports Limited | 1ST FLOOR, India | 10 m | 1,858 mm | 31.4 °C |
| Parisons Estate And Industries Private Limited | West Bengal, India | 10 m | 1,951 mm | 31.3 °C |
| BADDEGAMA IDIGASKATIYA | Baddegama, Sri Lanka | 10 m | 3,346 mm | 29.5 °C |
| Uda Radella Tea Estate | Colombo, Sri Lanka | 10 m | 2,828 mm | 29.9 °C |
Neptune Tea Estates Limited Compared with Chattogram
In Chattogram, Neptune Tea Estates Limited is the wettest of the 13 estates by 2025 rainfall; lower than 83% of the others by elevation; cooler than 83% of the others by daytime temperature. The table sets Neptune Tea Estates Limited against the 12 other estates we map in Chattogram, so you can see whether it is typical for its region or an outlier.
| Measure | Neptune Tea Estates Limited | Region median | Region range |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elevation | 10 m | 11 m | 8 to 25 m |
| Annual rainfall (2025) | 2,233 mm | 2,211 mm | 2,165 to 2,211 mm |
| Mean daily high | 29.8 °C | 30.6 °C | 29.6 to 30.6 °C |
| Mean overnight low | 21.2 °C | 21.5 °C | 20.7 to 22.8 °C |
Observed Climate at Neptune Tea Estates Limited (2025)
ERA5 reanalysis data modelled for Neptune Tea Estates Limited’s coordinates recorded 2,233 mm of precipitation across calendar year 2025. The wettest month was July (492 mm) and the driest was December (0 mm). Daytime highs averaged 29.8 °C and overnight lows 21.2 °C over the year; May was the warmest month and January the coolest.
| Metric | 2025 value |
|---|---|
| Annual precipitation | 2,233 mm |
| Wettest month | July (492 mm) |
| Driest month | December (0 mm) |
| Mean daily high | 29.8 °C |
| Mean overnight low | 21.2 °C |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Neptune Tea Estates Limited located?
Neptune Tea Estates Limited is in Chattogram, Bangladesh, at coordinates 22.6316, 91.8003, at an elevation of about 10 metres.
Who operates Neptune Tea Estates Limited?
Neptune Tea Estates Limited is operated by Neptune Tea Estates Limited, according to public supply-chain records.
What type of tea does Neptune Tea Estates Limited produce?
Neptune Tea Estates Limited is recorded as producing black tea.
How much rain does Neptune Tea Estates Limited receive?
ERA5 reanalysis data for the estate's coordinates recorded 2,233 mm of precipitation in 2025, peaking in July (492 mm).
How does Neptune Tea Estates Limited compare with estates at a similar elevation?
Estates at a similar elevation recorded about 2,277 mm of rain in 2025, close to the 2,233 mm at Neptune Tea Estates Limited.
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].
