In short: Baraoora tea Factory is a black tea producer in Moulvibazar, Bangladesh, operating at 17 metres elevation.
Baraoora tea Factory is a tea estate located in Moulvibazar, Bangladesh, operating at an elevation of 17 metres above sea level. The estate is managed by Baraoora tea Factory and produces black tea. Moulvibazar district forms part of the Sylhet Division in northeastern Bangladesh, a region that accounts for the bulk of the country's tea production.
Terroir & Climate
At 17 metres elevation, Baraoora tea Factory occupies lowland terrain characteristic of Bangladesh's main tea-growing belt. Estates at this latitude—approximately 24°N—and low altitude typically experience a tropical to subtropical climate with high temperatures, abundant monsoon rainfall, and high humidity for much of the year. The combination of warmth and moisture generally supports vigorous vegetative growth, and the lack of significant elevation means that temperature variation between day and night tends to be less pronounced than in highland tea regions.
The lowland environment in Moulvibazar typically offers fertile alluvial or clay-loam soils, and the extended growing season allows for frequent plucking rounds. Estates in this elevation band often produce teas with robust body and relatively rapid leaf development, though the limited diurnal range can mean that the slow accumulation of complex aromatics seen in high-grown teas is less prominent. Drainage and water management during the monsoon months are usually critical factors in maintaining consistent leaf quality.
Tea Produced
Baraoora tea Factory produces black tea. Estates in the Moulvibazar lowlands at similar elevations typically yield full-bodied, malty black teas with straightforward character. The warm, humid growing conditions generally encourage rapid growth and can result in liquors that are brisk and robust, often with a pronounced malt or grainy note rather than the brighter, more complex aromatics associated with higher-altitude production. These teas are often well suited to blending or to markets that favour strength and body over nuanced floral or fruit notes.
Location & Neighbouring Estates
Baraoora 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:
- Balishira 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 Baraoora tea Factory
Elevation shapes how slowly leaf matures, so we match Baraoora 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. Baraoora 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 |
Baraoora tea Factory Compared with Moulvibazar
In Moulvibazar, Baraoora 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 Baraoora 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 | Baraoora 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 Baraoora tea Factory (2025)
ERA5 reanalysis data modelled for Baraoora 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 Baraoora tea Factory located?
Baraoora tea Factory is in Moulvibazar, Bangladesh, at coordinates 24.3095, 91.7314, at an elevation of about 17 metres.
Who operates Baraoora tea Factory?
Baraoora tea Factory is operated by Baraoora tea Factory, according to public supply-chain records.
What type of tea does Baraoora tea Factory produce?
Baraoora tea Factory is recorded as producing black tea.
How much rain does Baraoora 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 Baraoora tea Factory compare with estates at a similar elevation?
Baraoora 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].
