Chandobag Tea estate Factory

Chandobag Tea estate Factory is a black tea producer located in the Moulvibazar region of Bangladesh. The estate operates at an elevation of 18 metres and is run under its own name, Chandobag Tea estate Factory. With a recorded workforce of 751, it represents a significant employer in the local tea sector.

Terroir & Climate

At just 18 metres above sea level, Chandobag Tea estate Factory occupies lowland terrain characteristic of much of Bangladesh's tea-growing belt. Estates at this elevation in the Moulvibazar region typically experience a warm, humid subtropical climate with pronounced monsoon influence, conditions that generally favour vigorous vegetative growth and year-round cropping potential. The low altitude and latitude of approximately 25°N tend to produce a growing environment with minimal temperature variation and high ambient moisture, factors that often support rapid leaf turnover.

Such lowland conditions generally encourage prolific flush production, though the warmth and humidity can also present challenges in terms of pest pressure and the need for careful plucking discipline. Estates in this elevation band often rely on well-drained alluvial or clay-loam soils; water management and canopy shade are typically important considerations in maintaining quality during the hotter months. The terroir tends to favour volume and strength over the aromatic complexity sometimes associated with higher-elevation gardens.

Tea Produced

Chandobag Tea estate Factory produces black tea. Estates in the Moulvibazar lowlands at this elevation typically yield teas with a full body, robust character, and a straightforward, malty profile. The warm growing conditions generally encourage teas that brew to a strong, brisk cup with good colour, often suited to blending or to markets that favour strength and astringency over floral or delicate notes. While individual processing choices will shape the final cup, the estate's geographic position tends to support black teas with pronounced tannin structure and a bold, workmanlike character.

Location & Neighbouring Estates

Chandobag Tea estate Factory lies at 24.9048, 91.8600 in Moulvibazar, Bangladesh. Its 18 m elevation is the 12th highest of 75 estates we map in Moulvibazar. The nearest estates in the TeaTrade directory, measured point-to-point from these coordinates, are:

• Khan Tea Garden — under 1 km away · Sylhet
• lalakhal tea estate — under 1 km away · Sylhet
• Malnicherra Tea Garden — under 1 km away · Sylhet
• Monipur Tea Estate — under 1 km away · Sylhet
• Moomincherra Tea Estate Factory — under 1 km away · Sylhet

Estates at a Similar Altitude to Chandobag Tea estate Factory

Elevation shapes how slowly leaf matures, so we match Chandobag Tea estate Factory (18 m) with estates within 150 m of its height that are not its neighbours. Each is shown with its own 2025 climate. Chandobag Tea estate Factory recorded 3,920 mm in 2025, 70% more than the 2,301 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
Chanilta	Southern Province, Sri Lanka	18 m	2,988 mm	29.6 °C
Woodland	Southern Province, Sri Lanka	18 m	2,837 mm	30.2 °C
Amo tea Factory	Habiganj, Bangladesh	19 m	1,910 mm	30.3 °C
Allynugger Tea Estate	Moulvibazar, Bangladesh	17 m	2,300 mm	30.2 °C
Zhejiang Chunan New Continent Tea Co. Ltd.	Xihu Dadao, China	17 m	1,470 mm	24.3 °C

Chandobag Tea estate Factory Compared with Moulvibazar

In Moulvibazar, Chandobag Tea estate Factory is the wettest of the 75 estates by 2025 rainfall; higher than 85% of the others by elevation; cooler than 91% of the others by daytime temperature. The table sets Chandobag Tea estate 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	Chandobag Tea estate Factory	Region median	Region range
Elevation	18 m	16 m	9 to 45 m
Annual rainfall (2025)	3,920 mm	2,559 mm	2,123 to 3,547 mm
Mean daily high	30.0 °C	30.1 °C	29.8 to 30.3 °C
Mean overnight low	20.6 °C	20.6 °C	20.3 to 21.2 °C

Observed Climate at Chandobag Tea estate Factory (2025)

ERA5 reanalysis data modelled for Chandobag Tea estate Factory’s coordinates recorded 3,920 mm of precipitation across calendar year 2025. The wettest month was August (783 mm) and the driest was December (0 mm). Daytime highs averaged 30.0 °C and overnight lows 20.6 °C over the year; July was the warmest month and January the coolest.

Metric	2025 value
Annual precipitation	3,920 mm
Wettest month	August (783 mm)
Driest month	December (0 mm)
Mean daily high	30.0 °C
Mean overnight low	20.6 °C

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Chandobag Tea estate Factory located?

Chandobag Tea estate Factory is in Moulvibazar, Bangladesh, at coordinates 24.9048, 91.8600, at an elevation of about 18 metres.

Who operates Chandobag Tea estate Factory?

Chandobag Tea estate Factory is operated by Chandobag Tea estate Factory, according to public supply-chain records.

What type of tea does Chandobag Tea estate Factory produce?

Chandobag Tea estate Factory is recorded as producing black tea.

How much rain does Chandobag Tea estate Factory receive?

ERA5 reanalysis data for the estate's coordinates recorded 3,920 mm of precipitation in 2025, peaking in August (783 mm).

How does Chandobag Tea estate Factory compare with estates at a similar elevation?

Chandobag Tea estate Factory recorded 3,920 mm in 2025, 70% more rain than the 2,301 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].