In short: Camparai Tea Factory is a black tea producer located in Moulvibazar, Bangladesh, operating at an elevation of 17 metres.
Camparai Tea Factory is a black tea producer located in Moulvibazar, Bangladesh. Operating at an elevation of just 17 metres, the estate is situated in the lowland tea-growing belt of northeastern Bangladesh. The factory is operated under the name Camparai Tea Factory; no commercial buyers are currently recorded in public supply-chain data.
Terroir & Climate
At 17 metres above sea level, Camparai occupies a lowland position unusual among the world's commercial tea estates, most of which are sited at higher elevations. This low altitude, combined with the estate's location in Moulvibazar at approximately 24°N latitude, places it in a tropical climate zone where temperatures tend to remain warm year-round and rainfall is generally abundant during the monsoon months. Estates at this elevation in Bangladesh typically experience high humidity and minimal temperature variation between seasons, conditions that usually favour vigorous vegetative growth.
Lowland tea gardens in this region generally benefit from deep alluvial soils, though drainage and heat stress can be challenges during the wet season. The warm, humid conditions typical of this elevation tend to produce a faster flush cycle than is seen in high-elevation estates, potentially allowing for a longer annual cropping period. However, the lack of cool nights—often associated with the development of complex secondary metabolites in the leaf—means that lowland-grown teas typically differ in character from their high-altitude counterparts.
Tea Produced
Camparai produces black tea. Estates in the Moulvibazar lowlands, working with leaf grown in warm, humid conditions, typically yield teas with a full-bodied, malty character and relatively robust astringency. The rapid growth cycles common at this elevation tend to favour yield over the nuanced aromatics associated with slower-maturing, high-grown leaf. Lowland black teas from this region are generally well suited to blending and to markets where strength and colour are prioritised.
Location & Neighbouring Estates
Camparai tea Factory lies at 24.3584, 91.8611 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:
- Allynugger Tea Estate — under 1 km away
- Kurma tea Factory — under 1 km away
- Madhavpur tea Factory — under 1 km away
- Mirtinga tea Factory — under 1 km away
- Modanmohanpur tea Factory — under 1 km away
Estates at a Similar Altitude to Camparai tea Factory
Elevation shapes how slowly leaf matures, so we match Camparai 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. Camparai tea Factory recorded 2,300 mm in 2025, 26% 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 |
Camparai tea Factory Compared with Moulvibazar
In Moulvibazar, Camparai tea Factory is drier than 77% of the others by 2025 rainfall; higher than 53% of the others by elevation; warmer than 54% of the others by daytime temperature. The table sets Camparai 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 | Camparai tea Factory | Region median | Region range |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elevation | 17 m | 16 m | 9 to 45 m |
| Annual rainfall (2025) | 2,300 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 Camparai tea Factory (2025)
ERA5 reanalysis data modelled for Camparai tea Factory’s coordinates recorded 2,300 mm of precipitation across calendar year 2025. The wettest month was July (507 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 | 2,300 mm |
| Wettest month | July (507 mm) |
| Driest month | December (0 mm) |
| Mean daily high | 30.2 °C |
| Mean overnight low | 20.7 °C |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Camparai tea Factory located?
Camparai tea Factory is in Moulvibazar, Bangladesh, at coordinates 24.3584, 91.8611, at an elevation of about 17 metres.
Who operates Camparai tea Factory?
Camparai tea Factory is operated by Camparai tea Factory, according to public supply-chain records.
What type of tea does Camparai tea Factory produce?
Camparai tea Factory is recorded as producing black tea.
How much rain does Camparai tea Factory receive?
ERA5 reanalysis data for the estate's coordinates recorded 2,300 mm of precipitation in 2025, peaking in July (507 mm).
How does Camparai tea Factory compare with estates at a similar elevation?
Camparai tea Factory recorded 2,300 mm in 2025, 26% 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].
