In short: Balishira Tea Factory is a black tea producer located in the Moulvibazar region of Bangladesh at 17 metres elevation, operated by Balishira Tea Factory.
Balishira Tea Factory is a tea estate situated in the Moulvibazar region of Bangladesh, operating at an altitude of 17 metres above sea level. The estate is operated by Balishira Tea Factory and produces black tea. Moulvibazar is the heart of Bangladesh's tea industry, lying in the north-eastern corner of the country near the borders with India's Assam and Tripura states.
Terroir & Climate
At 17 metres elevation, Balishira occupies low-lying terrain characteristic of much of the Moulvibazar plains. Estates at this altitude in Bangladesh generally experience a warm, humid subtropical climate with substantial monsoon rainfall between May and October, conditions that typically support vigorous vegetative growth and year-round cropping potential, though the main flush periods tend to concentrate in the pre-monsoon and post-monsoon months.
The lowland environment, similar in latitude and climate to neighbouring Assam, ordinarily favours rapid leaf development and high yields. Soils in the region are often alluvial and acidic, attributes that typically suit Camellia sinensis var. assamica cultivars prevalent in Bangladesh. Temperatures at this elevation rarely fall low enough to impose a true winter dormancy, so estates in this zone often maintain plucking schedules across much of the calendar year, subject to labour and market demand.
Tea Produced
Balishira Tea Factory produces black tea. Estates in the Moulvibazar lowlands typically yield full-bodied, malty liquors with a brisk, astringent character, comparable in style to teas from the Surma Valley and the broader north-eastern plains. The warm growing conditions and assamica genetics generally lead to bold, copper-coloured infusions with robust flavour suitable for blending and for markets where strength and colour are prioritised over aromatic complexity.
Location & Neighbouring Estates
Balishira tea Factory lies at 24.3095, 91.7314 in Moulvibazar, Bangladesh. Its 17 m elevation is the joint 13th highest of 75 estates we map in Moulvibazar. The nearest estates in the TeaTrade directory, measured point-to-point from these coordinates, are:
- Baraoora tea Factory — under 1 km away
- BTRI Examination Green Tea Factory — under 1 km away
- BTRI tea research Factory — under 1 km away
- Dinston tea Factory — under 1 km away
- Hossainabadh tea Factory — under 1 km away
Estates at a Similar Altitude to Balishira tea Factory
Elevation shapes how slowly leaf matures, so we match Balishira tea Factory (17 m) with estates within 150 m of its height that are not its neighbours. Each is shown with its own 2025 climate. Balishira tea Factory recorded 2,123 mm in 2025, 32% less than the 3,105 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rahmania Tea Garden | Moulvibazar, Bangladesh | 17 m | 3,054 mm | 29.9 °C |
| Lackatoorah Tea Factory | Sylhet, Bangladesh | 17 m | 3,920 mm | 30.0 °C |
| Zhejiang Chunan New Continent Tea Co. Ltd. | Xihu Dadao, China | 17 m | 1,470 mm | 24.3 °C |
| Renukanda Tea Estate | B158, Sri Lanka | 17 m | 3,642 mm | 30.0 °C |
| Thundola Tea Estate | B363, Sri Lanka | 17 m | 3,439 mm | 30.1 °C |
Balishira tea Factory Compared with Moulvibazar
In Moulvibazar, Balishira tea Factory is the driest of the 75 estates by 2025 rainfall; higher than 53% of the others by elevation; warmer than 54% of the others by daytime temperature. The table sets Balishira 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 | Balishira tea Factory | Region median | Region range |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elevation | 17 m | 16 m | 9 to 45 m |
| Annual rainfall (2025) | 2,123 mm | 2,559 mm | 2,123 to 3,920 mm |
| Mean daily high | 30.2 °C | 30.1 °C | 29.8 to 30.3 °C |
| Mean overnight low | 20.7 °C | 20.6 °C | 20.3 to 21.2 °C |
Observed Climate at Balishira tea Factory (2025)
ERA5 reanalysis data modelled for Balishira tea Factory’s coordinates recorded 2,123 mm of precipitation across calendar year 2025. The wettest month was July (492 mm) and the driest was December (0 mm). Daytime highs averaged 30.2 °C and overnight lows 20.7 °C over the year; June was the warmest month and January the coolest.
| Metric | 2025 value |
|---|---|
| Annual precipitation | 2,123 mm |
| Wettest month | July (492 mm) |
| Driest month | December (0 mm) |
| Mean daily high | 30.2 °C |
| Mean overnight low | 20.7 °C |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Balishira tea Factory located?
Balishira tea Factory is in Moulvibazar, Bangladesh, at coordinates 24.3095, 91.7314, at an elevation of about 17 metres.
Who operates Balishira tea Factory?
Balishira tea Factory is operated by Balishira tea Factory, according to public supply-chain records.
What type of tea does Balishira tea Factory produce?
Balishira tea Factory is recorded as producing black tea.
How much rain does Balishira tea Factory receive?
ERA5 reanalysis data for the estate's coordinates recorded 2,123 mm of precipitation in 2025, peaking in July (492 mm).
How does Balishira tea Factory compare with estates at a similar elevation?
Balishira tea Factory recorded 2,123 mm in 2025, 32% less rain than the 3,105 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].
