Baikuntopur tea Factory

Baikuntopur Tea Factory is a black tea producer located in Habiganj, Bangladesh, operating at an elevation of 9 metres above sea level. The estate is operated under the name Baikuntopur Tea Factory, and its low-altitude position places it among the lowland tea gardens of the Habiganj district, a region that has historically contributed to Bangladesh's tea output alongside the better-known highland estates further north.

Terroir & Climate

At 9 metres above sea level, Baikuntopur Tea Factory occupies an unusually low elevation for tea cultivation. Estates at this altitude in Bangladesh typically experience the warm, humid conditions of the floodplain and delta zones, with minimal diurnal temperature variation and a climate dominated by the southwest monsoon. Such lowland environments generally support vigorous vegetative growth, though the lack of cooling altitude can mean fewer of the stress compounds—catechins and polyphenols—that contribute complexity and astringency to the made tea.

Habiganj district, situated in the northeastern Sylhet Division, tends to receive high annual rainfall and has soils influenced by alluvial deposition and the weathering of Tertiary sediments. Lowland estates in this latitude often contend with warmer year-round temperatures than their highland counterparts, which can accelerate the growing cycle and increase flush frequency. The trade-off is that teas from these lower elevations are generally considered less nuanced than those from cooler, higher gardens, though they can offer body and straightforward character suited to certain blending applications.

Tea Produced

Baikuntopur Tea Factory produces black tea. Lowland black teas from Habiganj typically yield a cup that is full-bodied and malty, with a straightforward, robust profile rather than the brightness or floral notes associated with high-grown leaf. Estates at this elevation often produce teas suited to breakfast blends and value segments, where strength and colour are prioritised over aromatic complexity. The warm, humid growing conditions generally favour rapid leaf expansion and oxidation processes that deliver darker liquor and a bold, if less delicate, character in the cup.

Location & Neighbouring Estates

Baikuntopur tea Factory lies at 24.0998, 91.2963 in Habiganj, Bangladesh. Its 9 m elevation is the joint 10th highest of 17 estates we map in Habiganj. The nearest estates in the TeaTrade directory, measured point-to-point from these coordinates, are:

• Jagadishpur tea Factory — under 1 km away
• NoaPara tea Factory — under 1 km away
• Ohidabadh tea Factory — under 1 km away
• Surma tea Estate — under 1 km away
• Lalchand tea Factory — 19 km away

Estates at a Similar Altitude to Baikuntopur tea Factory

Elevation shapes how slowly leaf matures, so we match Baikuntopur tea Factory (9 m) with estates within 150 m of its height that are not its neighbours. Each is shown with its own 2025 climate. Baikuntopur tea Factory recorded 1,654 mm in 2025, 12% less than the 1,885 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
Aminabadh tea Factory	Moulvibazar, Bangladesh	9 m	2,718 mm	30.2 °C
Eta Tea Estate	Moulvibazar, Bangladesh	9 m	2,802 mm	30.1 °C
Shaoxing Jianming Tea Industry Co., Ltd.	Shangyu City, China	9 m	1,306 mm	24.2 °C
Halssen \u0026 Lyon Gmbh	Hamburg, Germany	9 m	742 mm	14.3 °C
GOODRICKE GROUP LIMITED	GURUSADAY ROAD, India	9 m	1,858 mm	31.4 °C

Baikuntopur tea Factory Compared with Habiganj

In Habiganj, Baikuntopur tea Factory is the driest of the 17 estates by 2025 rainfall; lower than 81% of the others by elevation; warmer than 75% of the others by daytime temperature. The table sets Baikuntopur tea Factory against the 16 other estates we map in Habiganj, so you can see whether it is typical for its region or an outlier.

Measure	Baikuntopur tea Factory	Region median	Region range
Elevation	9 m	16 m	7 to 23 m
Annual rainfall (2025)	1,654 mm	1,910 mm	1,654 to 2,780 mm
Mean daily high	30.4 °C	30.3 °C	30.1 to 30.4 °C
Mean overnight low	21.3 °C	20.9 °C	20.7 to 21.3 °C

Observed Climate at Baikuntopur tea Factory (2025)

ERA5 reanalysis data modelled for Baikuntopur tea Factory’s coordinates recorded 1,654 mm of precipitation across calendar year 2025. The wettest month was July (341 mm) and the driest was December (0 mm). Daytime highs averaged 30.4 °C and overnight lows 21.3 °C over the year; May was the warmest month and January the coolest.

Metric	2025 value
Annual precipitation	1,654 mm
Wettest month	July (341 mm)
Driest month	December (0 mm)
Mean daily high	30.4 °C
Mean overnight low	21.3 °C

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Baikuntopur tea Factory located?

Baikuntopur tea Factory is in Habiganj, Bangladesh, at coordinates 24.0998, 91.2963, at an elevation of about 9 metres.

Who operates Baikuntopur tea Factory?

Baikuntopur tea Factory is operated by Baikuntopur tea Factory, according to public supply-chain records.

What type of tea does Baikuntopur tea Factory produce?

Baikuntopur tea Factory is recorded as producing black tea.

How much rain does Baikuntopur tea Factory receive?

ERA5 reanalysis data for the estate's coordinates recorded 1,654 mm of precipitation in 2025, peaking in July (341 mm).

How does Baikuntopur tea Factory compare with estates at a similar elevation?

Baikuntopur tea Factory recorded 1,654 mm in 2025, 12% less rain than the 1,885 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].