In short: Chotolekha Tea Estate Factory is a black tea producer in Moulvibazar, Bangladesh, operated by Chotolekha Tea Estate Factory, employing a workforce of 290.
Chotolekha Tea Estate Factory is a tea producer located in the Moulvibazar region of Bangladesh, operating at an elevation of 37 metres. The estate is operated by Chotolekha Tea Estate Factory and maintains a workforce of 290. It produces black tea, contributing to the output of Bangladesh's north-eastern tea belt, where the majority of the country's commercial tea cultivation is concentrated.
Terroir & Climate
Situated at 37 metres above sea level in Moulvibazar, Chotolekha occupies low-lying terrain characteristic of Bangladesh's Sylhet Division, where the majority of estates lie below 100 metres. At this latitude—approximately 24.7° north—and elevation, estates typically experience a subtropical climate with high humidity, substantial monsoon rainfall, and warm temperatures year-round. These conditions generally support vigorous vegetative growth and extended plucking seasons, often running from March through November, with a brief winter dormancy.
The low altitude and warm, moist environment tend to produce fast-growing leaf with lower polyphenol concentrations than high-grown teas, but the rich alluvial soils common in the region often contribute body and strength to the liquor. Estates at this elevation in Bangladesh generally rely on careful withering and fermentation to develop the malty, full-bodied character for which Bangladeshi black teas are known in regional markets.
Tea Produced
Chotolekha Tea Estate Factory produces black tea. Estates in Moulvibazar at similar elevations typically yield teas with a robust, malty profile, moderate astringency, and a full body. The cup character often displays reddish-amber liquor with a straightforward, brisk flavour suited to blending and to consumers preferring strong, traditional black tea. While high-grown estates may offer more aromatic complexity, low-elevation Bangladeshi blacks are generally valued for their consistency, strength, and affordability in both domestic and regional export markets.
Location & Neighbouring Estates
Chotolekha Tea Estate Factory lies at 24.7129, 92.2377 in Moulvibazar, Bangladesh. Its 37 m elevation is the 3rd highest of 75 estates we map in Moulvibazar. The nearest estates in the TeaTrade directory, measured point-to-point from these coordinates, are:
- Rahmania Tea Garden — 4.7 km away
- Rashidabad Tea Estate — 4.7 km away
- Ahidabad Tea Factory — 5.3 km away
- SABAZPUR TEA COMPANY LIMITED — 6.6 km away · Sylhet
- Fatehbug Tea Estate — 8.2 km away
Estates at a Similar Altitude to Chotolekha Tea Estate Factory
Elevation shapes how slowly leaf matures, so we match Chotolekha Tea Estate Factory (37 m) with estates within 150 m of its height that are not its neighbours. Each is shown with its own 2025 climate. Chotolekha Tea Estate Factory recorded 3,054 mm in 2025, 17% more than the 2,621 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ethoya Watta | Central Province, Sri Lanka | 37 m | 3,815 mm | 30.1 °C |
| Thalgampola | Southern Province, Sri Lanka | 37 m | 3,195 mm | 29.6 °C |
| Changsha Tea Factory | Hunan Province, China | 38 m | 1,323 mm | 24.6 °C |
| Kalline Tea Estate | Sundeura, India | 38 m | 3,423 mm | 29.8 °C |
| Hunan Tea Group, Corporate | Hunan, China | 35 m | 1,348 mm | 24.8 °C |
Chotolekha Tea Estate Factory Compared with Moulvibazar
In Moulvibazar, Chotolekha Tea Estate Factory is wetter than 92% of the others by 2025 rainfall; higher than 97% of the others by elevation; cooler than 97% of the others by daytime temperature. The table sets Chotolekha 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 | Chotolekha Tea Estate Factory | Region median | Region range |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elevation | 37 m | 16 m | 9 to 45 m |
| Annual rainfall (2025) | 3,054 mm | 2,559 mm | 2,123 to 3,920 mm |
| Mean daily high | 29.9 °C | 30.1 °C | 29.8 to 30.3 °C |
| Mean overnight low | 20.3 °C | 20.6 °C | 20.3 to 21.2 °C |
Observed Climate at Chotolekha Tea Estate Factory (2025)
ERA5 reanalysis data modelled for Chotolekha Tea Estate Factory’s coordinates recorded 3,054 mm of precipitation across calendar year 2025. The wettest month was July (577 mm) and the driest was December (0 mm). Daytime highs averaged 29.9 °C and overnight lows 20.3 °C over the year; July was the warmest month and January the coolest.
| Metric | 2025 value |
|---|---|
| Annual precipitation | 3,054 mm |
| Wettest month | July (577 mm) |
| Driest month | December (0 mm) |
| Mean daily high | 29.9 °C |
| Mean overnight low | 20.3 °C |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Chotolekha Tea Estate Factory located?
Chotolekha Tea Estate Factory is in Moulvibazar, Bangladesh, at coordinates 24.7129, 92.2377, at an elevation of about 37 metres.
Who operates Chotolekha Tea Estate Factory?
Chotolekha Tea Estate Factory is operated by Chotolekha Tea Estate Factory, according to public supply-chain records.
What type of tea does Chotolekha Tea Estate Factory produce?
Chotolekha Tea Estate Factory is recorded as producing black tea.
How much rain does Chotolekha Tea Estate Factory receive?
ERA5 reanalysis data for the estate's coordinates recorded 3,054 mm of precipitation in 2025, peaking in July (577 mm).
How does Chotolekha Tea Estate Factory compare with estates at a similar elevation?
Chotolekha Tea Estate Factory recorded 3,054 mm in 2025, 17% more rain than the 2,621 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].
