In short: Odalia Tea Estate is a black tea producer in the Chattogram region of Bangladesh, operated by Odalia Tea Estate at an altitude of 22 metres with a workforce of 51.
Odalia Tea Estate is a black tea producer located in the Chattogram region of Bangladesh, operating at an altitude of 22 metres above sea level. The estate is operated by Odalia Tea Estate and employs a workforce of 51. No commercial buyers have been recorded in publicly available supply-chain data.
Terroir & Climate
At 22 metres elevation, Odalia operates at close to sea level in the Chattogram region, which lies in the coastal belt of southeastern Bangladesh. Estates at this low altitude typically experience warm, humid conditions year-round, with minimal diurnal temperature variation compared to highland tea-growing regions. The proximity to sea level generally means a longer active growing season, though the lack of elevation tends to produce faster leaf maturation.
Chattogram's tropical climate, influenced by monsoon rainfall patterns, typically provides the heavy precipitation necessary for tea cultivation, though estates at such low elevations often face challenges related to heat stress during the warmer months. The flat or gently rolling terrain common at this altitude generally allows for mechanised processing, and the combination of warmth and moisture tends to encourage vigorous vegetative growth, though the cooler nights that slow growth and concentrate flavour compounds in highland tea are absent.
Tea Produced
Odalia produces black tea. Estates at low elevations in Bangladesh's Chattogram region typically yield teas with a robust, full-bodied character and brisk astringency. The warm growing conditions at close to sea level tend to produce liquors that are malty and straightforward, often with less aromatic complexity than teas grown at higher altitudes. Such teas are generally well-suited to blending and to the production of strong, everyday-drinking styles that perform well with milk.
Location & Neighbouring Estates
Odalia Tea Estate lies at 22.7538, 91.7185 in Chattogram, Bangladesh. Its 22 m elevation is the joint 2nd 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 — under 1 km away
- Neptune Tea Estates Limited — 16 km away
- Kodala Tea Estate Ltd — 41 km away
- adhar manik tea asteat factory — 44 km away
- Karnafully Tea Estate — 44 km away
Estates at a Similar Altitude to Odalia Tea Estate
Elevation shapes how slowly leaf matures, so we match Odalia Tea Estate (22 m) with estates within 150 m of its height that are not its neighbours. Each is shown with its own 2025 climate. Odalia Tea Estate recorded 2,198 mm in 2025, 27% less than the 2,998 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rema Tea Estate | Habiganj, Bangladesh | 22 m | 1,965 mm | 30.2 °C |
| Kellapatha | Southern Province, Sri Lanka | 22 m | 3,319 mm | 30.0 °C |
| Golden Garden Estate | Thallgaswala, Sri Lanka | 22 m | 3,157 mm | 30.0 °C |
| Lalchand tea Factory | Habiganj, Bangladesh | 23 m | 1,852 mm | 30.2 °C |
| Kayu Aro | Jambi, Indonesia | 23 m | 4,698 mm | 30.4 °C |
Odalia Tea Estate Compared with Chattogram
In Chattogram, Odalia Tea Estate is drier than 92% of the others by 2025 rainfall; higher than 83% of the others by elevation; cooler than 75% of the others by daytime temperature. The table sets Odalia Tea Estate against the 12 other estates we map in Chattogram, so you can see whether it is typical for its region or an outlier.
| Measure | Odalia Tea Estate | Region median | Region range |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elevation | 22 m | 11 m | 8 to 25 m |
| Annual rainfall (2025) | 2,198 mm | 2,211 mm | 2,165 to 2,233 mm |
| Mean daily high | 29.9 °C | 30.6 °C | 29.6 to 30.6 °C |
| Mean overnight low | 20.7 °C | 21.5 °C | 20.7 to 22.8 °C |
Observed Climate at Odalia Tea Estate (2025)
ERA5 reanalysis data modelled for Odalia Tea Estate’s coordinates recorded 2,198 mm of precipitation across calendar year 2025. The wettest month was July (541 mm) and the driest was December (0 mm). Daytime highs averaged 29.9 °C and overnight lows 20.7 °C over the year; May was the warmest month and January the coolest.
| Metric | 2025 value |
|---|---|
| Annual precipitation | 2,198 mm |
| Wettest month | July (541 mm) |
| Driest month | December (0 mm) |
| Mean daily high | 29.9 °C |
| Mean overnight low | 20.7 °C |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Odalia Tea Estate located?
Odalia Tea Estate is in Chattogram, Bangladesh, at coordinates 22.7538, 91.7185, at an elevation of about 22 metres.
Who operates Odalia Tea Estate?
Odalia Tea Estate is operated by Odalia Tea Estate, according to public supply-chain records.
What type of tea does Odalia Tea Estate produce?
Odalia Tea Estate is recorded as producing black tea.
How much rain does Odalia Tea Estate receive?
ERA5 reanalysis data for the estate's coordinates recorded 2,198 mm of precipitation in 2025, peaking in July (541 mm).
How does Odalia Tea Estate compare with estates at a similar elevation?
Odalia Tea Estate recorded 2,198 mm in 2025, 27% less rain than the 2,998 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].
