In short: Ahidabad Tea Factory is a black tea estate in Moulvibazar, Bangladesh, operating at 15 metres elevation with a workforce of 152.
Ahidabad Tea Factory is a black tea estate located in the Moulvibazar region of Bangladesh, operating at an elevation of 15 metres above sea level. The estate is operated by Ahidabad Tea Factory and employs a workforce of 152. No buyers or supply-chain relationships are currently recorded in publicly available trade data.
Terroir & Climate
At 15 metres elevation, Ahidabad Tea Factory occupies low-lying terrain characteristic of Bangladesh's flatland tea-growing regions. Estates at this altitude typically experience warmer, more humid conditions year-round compared to higher-elevation gardens, with less diurnal temperature variation. The Moulvibazar region, situated in the northeastern part of the country, generally receives substantial monsoon rainfall, which tends to support vigorous vegetative growth during the wet season.
The low elevation and tropical latitude typically result in a longer active growing season, with estates in similar settings often able to harvest throughout much of the year. The combination of warmth, humidity, and fertile alluvial or clay soils common to the region tends to favour rapid leaf development, though the lack of altitude means cooler night-time temperatures—often associated with slower, more complex flavour accumulation—are generally absent.
Tea Produced
Ahidabad Tea Factory produces black tea. Estates at this low elevation in Bangladesh typically yield teas with robust, malty, and full-bodied character, often displaying a straightforward strength and briskness in the cup. The warm growing conditions tend to encourage teas suited to blending or to markets that favour assertive, hearty breakfast-style profiles, though individual processing choices can influence the final cup. Without higher-altitude complexity, teas from this environment generally emphasise body and colour over delicate aromatic nuance.
Location & Neighbouring Estates
Ahidabad Tea Factory lies at 24.7568, 92.2172 in Moulvibazar, Bangladesh. Its 15 m elevation is the joint 41st highest of 75 estates we map in Moulvibazar. The nearest estates in the TeaTrade directory, measured point-to-point from these coordinates, are:
- SABAZPUR TEA COMPANY LIMITED — 2.2 km away · Sylhet
- Fatehbug Tea Estate — 4.3 km away
- Chotolekha Tea Estate Factory — 5.3 km away
- Rahmania Tea Garden — 6.1 km away
- Rashidabad Tea Estate — 6.1 km away
Estates at a Similar Altitude to Ahidabad Tea Factory
Elevation shapes how slowly leaf matures, so we match Ahidabad Tea Factory (15 m) with estates within 150 m of its height that are not its neighbours. Each is shown with its own 2025 climate. Ahidabad Tea Factory recorded 3,158 mm in 2025, 6% more than the 2,986 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bijoya tea Factory | Moulvibazar, Bangladesh | 15 m | 2,559 mm | 30.1 °C |
| Avt Natural Products Limited | Aluva 683 105, India | 15 m | 3,944 mm | 31.2 °C |
| Okayti Tea Estate | Dharmatala Kolkata, India | 15 m | 1,858 mm | 31.4 °C |
| Rathna | Southern Province, Sri Lanka | 15 m | 3,412 mm | 29.8 °C |
| Sineth | Southern Province, Sri Lanka | 15 m | 3,156 mm | 30.0 °C |
Ahidabad Tea Factory Compared with Moulvibazar
In Moulvibazar, Ahidabad Tea Factory is wetter than 96% of the others by 2025 rainfall; lower than 72% of the others by elevation; the coolest of the 75 estates by daytime temperature. The table sets Ahidabad Tea Factory against the 74 other estates we map in Moulvibazar, so you can see whether it is typical for its region or an outlier.
| Measure | Ahidabad Tea Factory | Region median | Region range |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elevation | 15 m | 16 m | 9 to 45 m |
| Annual rainfall (2025) | 3,158 mm | 2,559 mm | 2,123 to 3,920 mm |
| Mean daily high | 29.8 °C | 30.1 °C | 29.8 to 30.3 °C |
| Mean overnight low | 20.4 °C | 20.6 °C | 20.3 to 21.2 °C |
Observed Climate at Ahidabad Tea Factory (2025)
ERA5 reanalysis data modelled for Ahidabad Tea Factory’s coordinates recorded 3,158 mm of precipitation across calendar year 2025. The wettest month was August (588 mm) and the driest was December (0 mm). Daytime highs averaged 29.8 °C and overnight lows 20.4 °C over the year; July was the warmest month and January the coolest.
| Metric | 2025 value |
|---|---|
| Annual precipitation | 3,158 mm |
| Wettest month | August (588 mm) |
| Driest month | December (0 mm) |
| Mean daily high | 29.8 °C |
| Mean overnight low | 20.4 °C |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Ahidabad Tea Factory located?
Ahidabad Tea Factory is in Moulvibazar, Bangladesh, at coordinates 24.7568, 92.2172, at an elevation of about 15 metres.
Who operates Ahidabad Tea Factory?
Ahidabad Tea Factory is operated by Ahidabad Tea Factory, according to public supply-chain records.
What type of tea does Ahidabad Tea Factory produce?
Ahidabad Tea Factory is recorded as producing black tea.
How much rain does Ahidabad Tea Factory receive?
ERA5 reanalysis data for the estate's coordinates recorded 3,158 mm of precipitation in 2025, peaking in August (588 mm).
How does Ahidabad Tea Factory compare with estates at a similar elevation?
Ahidabad Tea Factory recorded 3,158 mm in 2025, 6% more rain than the 2,986 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].
