In short: Tandachari Tea Estate is a black tea producer in the Chattogram region of Bangladesh, operating at an elevation of 11 metres above sea level.
Tandachari Tea Estate is a black tea producer located in the Chattogram region of Bangladesh. It operates at an elevation of just 11 metres above sea level, placing it among the low-lying estates in the country's tea sector. The estate is registered under the name Tandachari Tea Estate, and no public supply relationships are currently on record.
Terroir & Climate
At 11 metres elevation, Tandachari occupies terrain characteristic of Bangladesh's coastal and near-coastal tea zones. Estates at this altitude typically experience a warm, humid climate with minimal diurnal temperature variation, conditions that tend to accelerate vegetative growth and favour year-round plucking windows. The latitude—just above 22°N—places the estate in a subtropical zone where heat and moisture are abundant, though the flat topography generally offers less natural drainage than hill-country tea land.
Low-elevation estates in Chattogram often contend with heavy monsoon rainfall and high ambient humidity, factors that can encourage vigorous flush cycles but also demand careful agronomic management. The lack of altitude means that leaf maturation tends to proceed rapidly, and the absence of cool nights typical of highland zones generally results in a different polyphenol and aromatic profile compared to teas grown at elevation.
Tea Produced
Tandachari produces black tea. Estates at very low elevations in Bangladesh typically yield teas with a full-bodied, malty character and a brisk, robust cup. The rapid growth cycles common to warm, humid plains often result in teas well suited to blending and to markets where strength and colour are prized over aromatic complexity. While high-grown teas are often associated with delicate, nuanced flavour, low-altitude production in this region generally tends toward teas with weight and briskness in the cup.
Location & Neighbouring Estates
Tandachari Tea Estate lies at 22.3752, 91.8348 in Chattogram, Bangladesh. Its 11 m elevation is the joint 4th 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 — under 1 km away
- Karnafully Tea Estate — under 1 km away
- koiasora Dulu Tea Garden Factory — under 1 km away
- Koyachara Dolu Tea Garden Karkana — under 1 km away
- Poncho Boti Tea Factory — under 1 km away
Estates at a Similar Altitude to Tandachari Tea Estate
Elevation shapes how slowly leaf matures, so we match Tandachari Tea Estate (11 m) with estates within 150 m of its height that are not its neighbours. Each is shown with its own 2025 climate. Tandachari Tea Estate recorded 2,211 mm in 2025, 7% more than the 2,059 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zhoushan Putuo Speciality Co. Ltd. | Hangzhou, China | 11 m | 1,545 mm | 24.2 °C |
| GONESHBARI | 3RD FLOOR KOLKATA WB IN, India | 11 m | 1,858 mm | 31.4 °C |
| Deamoolie | Pretoria Street, India | 11 m | 1,858 mm | 31.4 °C |
| Aiya Co., Ltd. | Nisho, Japan | 11 m | 1,592 mm | 20.7 °C |
| Evergreen Group, Evergreen | Southern Province, Sri Lanka | 11 m | 3,440 mm | 29.8 °C |
Tandachari Tea Estate Compared with Chattogram
In Chattogram, Tandachari Tea Estate is drier than 67% of the others by 2025 rainfall; lower than 75% of the others by elevation; cooler than 58% of the others by daytime temperature. The table sets Tandachari 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 | Tandachari Tea Estate | Region median | Region range |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elevation | 11 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 Tandachari Tea Estate (2025)
ERA5 reanalysis data modelled for Tandachari Tea Estate’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 Tandachari Tea Estate located?
Tandachari Tea Estate is in Chattogram, Bangladesh, at coordinates 22.3752, 91.8348, at an elevation of about 11 metres.
Who operates Tandachari Tea Estate?
Tandachari Tea Estate is operated by Tandachari Tea Estate, according to public supply-chain records.
What type of tea does Tandachari Tea Estate produce?
Tandachari Tea Estate is recorded as producing black tea.
How much rain does Tandachari Tea Estate receive?
ERA5 reanalysis data for the estate's coordinates recorded 2,211 mm of precipitation in 2025, peaking in July (466 mm).
How does Tandachari Tea Estate compare with estates at a similar elevation?
Tandachari Tea Estate recorded 2,211 mm in 2025, 7% more rain than the 2,059 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].
