In short: Atiabagh Tea Estate is a black tea producer in Moulvibazar, Bangladesh, operated by Atiabagh Tea Estate with a workforce of 242.
Atiabagh Tea Estate is a black tea producer located in Moulvibazar, Bangladesh, at an elevation of 45 metres. The estate is operated by Atiabagh Tea Estate and employs a workforce of 242. No buyers are currently recorded in publicly available supply chain data.
Terroir & Climate
At 45 metres above sea level, Atiabagh Tea Estate occupies low-lying terrain typical of Bangladesh's tea-growing lowlands. Estates at this elevation in the Moulvibazar region generally experience a humid subtropical climate with pronounced monsoon rainfall, high year-round temperatures, and minimal diurnal temperature variation. These conditions tend to favour rapid vegetative growth and frequent plucking cycles throughout much of the year.
The combination of warmth, moisture, and low altitude typically produces vigorous flush and high yields, though the lack of cool nights that slow metabolic activity in the leaf means that flavour compound development often follows a different trajectory than in high-grown teas. Soils in the region are generally alluvial or lateritic, and water availability is rarely limiting during the growing season, which can extend across most months outside the coolest winter period.
Tea Produced
Atiabagh Tea Estate produces black tea. Teas from low-elevation estates in Moulvibazar typically yield a brisk, full-bodied cup with malty and occasionally earthy characteristics. The rapid growth associated with warm, humid conditions at this altitude tends to favour teas suited to blending and everyday consumption rather than the more complex, nuanced profiles sometimes found in high-grown leaf. Liquor colour is generally deep amber to reddish-brown, and the cup often displays a straightforward, robust character.
Location & Neighbouring Estates
Atiabagh Tea Estate lies at 24.5696, 92.1816 in Moulvibazar, Bangladesh. Its 45 m elevation is the highest of 75 estates we map in Moulvibazar. The nearest estates in the TeaTrade directory, measured point-to-point from these coordinates, are:
- Sonarupa Tea Estate — 3.6 km away
- Dhamai Tea Estate — 5.0 km away
- Dilkhusha Tea Estate — 7.5 km away
- Kapnapahar Tea Estate — 7.5 km away
- Phooltullah Tea Factory — 7.5 km away
Estates at a Similar Altitude to Atiabagh Tea Estate
Elevation shapes how slowly leaf matures, so we match Atiabagh Tea Estate (45 m) with estates within 150 m of its height that are not its neighbours. Each is shown with its own 2025 climate. Atiabagh Tea Estate recorded 2,948 mm in 2025, 15% more than the 2,558 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Owaggachara Tea Estate Factory | Rangamati, Bangladesh | 46 m | 2,525 mm | 30.0 °C |
| Non Pareil | Ratnapura, Sri Lanka | 44 m | 4,458 mm | 30.2 °C |
| Co, Op Win | Southern Province, Sri Lanka | 46 m | 2,875 mm | 30.2 °C |
| Hunan Tea Group Co., Ltd. - final packing and refining processing | Changsha, China | 47 m | 1,348 mm | 24.8 °C |
| Fujian Province Anxi County Xingxi Tea Co. | Anxi County, China | 41 m | 1,584 mm | 27.6 °C |
Atiabagh Tea Estate Compared with Moulvibazar
In Moulvibazar, Atiabagh Tea Estate is wetter than 89% of the others by 2025 rainfall; the highest of the 75 estates by elevation; cooler than 91% of the others by daytime temperature. The table sets Atiabagh Tea Estate against the 74 other estates we map in Moulvibazar, so you can see whether it is typical for its region or an outlier.
| Measure | Atiabagh Tea Estate | Region median | Region range |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elevation | 45 m | 16 m | 9 to 40 m |
| Annual rainfall (2025) | 2,948 mm | 2,559 mm | 2,123 to 3,920 mm |
| Mean daily high | 30.0 °C | 30.1 °C | 29.8 to 30.3 °C |
| Mean overnight low | 20.3 °C | 20.6 °C | 20.3 to 21.2 °C |
Observed Climate at Atiabagh Tea Estate (2025)
ERA5 reanalysis data modelled for Atiabagh Tea Estate’s coordinates recorded 2,948 mm of precipitation across calendar year 2025. The wettest month was July (553 mm) and the driest was December (0 mm). Daytime highs averaged 30.0 °C and overnight lows 20.3 °C over the year; June was the warmest month and December the coolest.
| Metric | 2025 value |
|---|---|
| Annual precipitation | 2,948 mm |
| Wettest month | July (553 mm) |
| Driest month | December (0 mm) |
| Mean daily high | 30.0 °C |
| Mean overnight low | 20.3 °C |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Atiabagh Tea Estate located?
Atiabagh Tea Estate is in Moulvibazar, Bangladesh, at coordinates 24.5696, 92.1816, at an elevation of about 45 metres.
Who operates Atiabagh Tea Estate?
Atiabagh Tea Estate is operated by Atiabagh Tea Estate, according to public supply-chain records.
What type of tea does Atiabagh Tea Estate produce?
Atiabagh Tea Estate is recorded as producing black tea.
How much rain does Atiabagh Tea Estate receive?
ERA5 reanalysis data for the estate's coordinates recorded 2,948 mm of precipitation in 2025, peaking in July (553 mm).
How does Atiabagh Tea Estate compare with estates at a similar elevation?
Atiabagh Tea Estate recorded 2,948 mm in 2025, 15% more rain than the 2,558 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].
