BTRI tea research Factory

BTRI Tea Research Factory is a tea research facility located in Moulvibazar, Bangladesh, at an elevation of just 17 metres above sea level. The facility is operated by BTRI Tea Research Factory and produces black tea. No commercial buyers are recorded in available supply-chain data.

Terroir & Climate

At 17 metres elevation in the Moulvibazar region of Bangladesh, this facility operates in the low-lying plains characteristic of much of the country's tea-producing belt. Estates at such low altitudes in this latitude – around 24°N – typically experience warm, humid conditions year-round, with pronounced monsoon rainfall patterns that can shape the intensity and frequency of flush cycles. The relatively flat terrain and proximity to sea level generally mean less diurnal temperature variation than is found in higher-elevation gardens, which tends to influence leaf metabolism and the accumulation of secondary compounds.

Bangladesh's tea regions are usually subject to heavy seasonal rains, particularly between May and October, which can drive vigorous vegetative growth. Low-elevation sites in Moulvibazar often benefit from deep alluvial soils, though drainage and water management become critical factors during the monsoon. The consistent warmth at this altitude typically supports continuous cropping, though the character of leaf harvested during peak rains often differs from that picked in drier months.

Tea Produced

The facility produces black tea. Estates in Moulvibazar at low elevations generally yield full-bodied, malty black teas with a robust character, often exhibiting the brisk, coppery qualities typical of plains-grown leaf in this part of South Asia. The warm, humid growing conditions tend to favour rapid leaf development, which can result in teas with strength and colour well-suited to blending and everyday consumption, though the cup profile can vary considerably depending on the timing of harvest and manufacturing technique.

Operator

The facility is operated by BTRI Tea Research Factory. No other estates operated by this entity are recorded in the directory.

Location & Neighbouring Estates

BTRI tea research 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
• Baraoora tea Factory — under 1 km away
• BTRI Examination Green Tea 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 BTRI tea research Factory

Elevation shapes how slowly leaf matures, so we match BTRI tea research Factory (17 m) with estates within 150 m of its height that are not its neighbours. Each is shown with its own 2025 climate. BTRI tea research 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

BTRI tea research Factory Compared with Moulvibazar

In Moulvibazar, BTRI tea research 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 BTRI tea research 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	BTRI tea research 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 BTRI tea research Factory (2025)

ERA5 reanalysis data modelled for BTRI tea research 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 BTRI tea research Factory located?

BTRI tea research Factory is in Moulvibazar, Bangladesh, at coordinates 24.3095, 91.7314, at an elevation of about 17 metres.

Who operates BTRI tea research Factory?

BTRI tea research Factory is operated by BTRI tea research Factory, according to public supply-chain records.

What type of tea does BTRI tea research Factory produce?

BTRI tea research Factory is recorded as producing black tea.

How much rain does BTRI tea research 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 BTRI tea research Factory compare with estates at a similar elevation?

BTRI tea research 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].