In short: Rashidpur Tea Factory is a black tea estate in Habiganj, Bangladesh, operated under its own name at an elevation of 7 metres.
Rashidpur Tea Factory is a black tea estate located in Habiganj, Bangladesh, at an elevation of 7 metres above sea level. The estate is operated under the name Rashidpur Tea Factory. Habiganj is part of the Sylhet Division, one of Bangladesh's principal tea-producing regions, and accounts for a significant share of the country's lowland tea output.
Terroir & Climate
At 7 metres elevation, Rashidpur Tea Factory sits in the alluvial lowlands that characterise much of Bangladesh's tea geography. Estates at this altitude typically experience a warm, humid subtropical climate with pronounced monsoon influence, which tends to promote vigorous flush growth during the wet season from May through September. These lowland conditions generally result in rapid leaf development, with the heat and moisture driving high biomass yields.
The Habiganj region, positioned in the north-eastern part of the country near 24°N latitude, generally experiences a long growing season with minimal winter dormancy compared to high-altitude estates elsewhere in Asia. Lowland tea gardens in this zone often contend with waterlogging during peak monsoon months, while the dry winter period—though mild—can moderate growth rates. The combination of heat, humidity, and fertile alluvial soils tends to favour robust, full-bodied leaf development suited to orthodox and CTC black tea manufacture.
Tea Produced
Rashidpur Tea Factory produces black tea. Estates in the Habiganj lowlands typically yield teas with a full body and brisk, malty character, reflecting the rapid growth cycles and warm growing conditions. Lowland Bangladesh teas are generally known for their strength and colour in the cup, often displaying a straightforward, robust profile with moderate astringency. These characteristics tend to make them well-suited to blending and to markets that favour bold, assertive black teas.
Location & Neighbouring Estates
Rashidpur tea Factory lies at 24.3412, 91.5378 in Habiganj, Bangladesh. Its 7 m elevation is the joint 15th highest of 17 estates we map in Habiganj. The nearest estates in the TeaTrade directory, measured point-to-point from these coordinates, are:
- Brindaban tea Factory — under 1 km away
- Madhupur tea Factory — under 1 km away
- Parkul Cha Bagan — 5.2 km away · Sylhet
- Satgaon tea Factory — 11 km away · Moulvibazar
- Kedarpur Tea Factory (Dinarpur cha bagan) — 12 km away · Moulvibazar
Estates at a Similar Altitude to Rashidpur tea Factory
Elevation shapes how slowly leaf matures, so we match Rashidpur tea Factory (7 m) with estates within 150 m of its height that are not its neighbours. Each is shown with its own 2025 climate. Rashidpur tea Factory recorded 2,379 mm in 2025, 24% more than the 1,920 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fujian Firmenich Import \u0026 Export Co., Ltd | Fujian, China | 7 m | 1,489 mm | 26.0 °C |
| Hangzhou Yinquan Tea Industry Co., Ltd. | Yuhang District, China | 7 m | 1,339 mm | 23.7 °C |
| Ceylon Tea Marketing Pvt. Ltd - Factory | Sedawatte Road, Sri Lanka | 7 m | 2,840 mm | 30.0 °C |
| New Kirimetideniya | Southern Province, Sri Lanka | 7 m | 2,837 mm | 30.2 °C |
| Nshili Kivu Tea Plantations | Dar Es Salaam, Tanzania United Republic Of | 7 m | 1,094 mm | 30.4 °C |
Rashidpur tea Factory Compared with Habiganj
In Habiganj, Rashidpur tea Factory is wetter than 81% of the others by 2025 rainfall; the lowest of the 17 estates by elevation; the coolest of the 17 estates by daytime temperature. The table sets Rashidpur 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 | Rashidpur tea Factory | Region median | Region range |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elevation | 7 m | 16 m | 7 to 23 m |
| Annual rainfall (2025) | 2,379 mm | 1,910 mm | 1,654 to 2,780 mm |
| Mean daily high | 30.1 °C | 30.3 °C | 30.1 to 30.4 °C |
| Mean overnight low | 20.9 °C | 20.9 °C | 20.7 to 21.3 °C |
Observed Climate at Rashidpur tea Factory (2025)
ERA5 reanalysis data modelled for Rashidpur tea Factory’s coordinates recorded 2,379 mm of precipitation across calendar year 2025. The wettest month was July (511 mm) and the driest was December (0 mm). Daytime highs averaged 30.1 °C and overnight lows 20.9 °C over the year; June was the warmest month and January the coolest.
| Metric | 2025 value |
|---|---|
| Annual precipitation | 2,379 mm |
| Wettest month | July (511 mm) |
| Driest month | December (0 mm) |
| Mean daily high | 30.1 °C |
| Mean overnight low | 20.9 °C |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Rashidpur tea Factory located?
Rashidpur tea Factory is in Habiganj, Bangladesh, at coordinates 24.3412, 91.5378, at an elevation of about 7 metres.
Who operates Rashidpur tea Factory?
Rashidpur tea Factory is operated by Rashidpur tea Factory, according to public supply-chain records.
What type of tea does Rashidpur tea Factory produce?
Rashidpur tea Factory is recorded as producing black tea.
How much rain does Rashidpur tea Factory receive?
ERA5 reanalysis data for the estate's coordinates recorded 2,379 mm of precipitation in 2025, peaking in July (511 mm).
How does Rashidpur tea Factory compare with estates at a similar elevation?
Rashidpur tea Factory recorded 2,379 mm in 2025, 24% more rain than the 1,920 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].
