In short: Dhamai Tea Estate is a black tea producer in Moulvibazar, Bangladesh, operated by Dhamai Tea Estate and employing a workforce of 998.
Dhamai Tea Estate is a black tea producer located in Moulvibazar, Bangladesh, at an elevation of 14 metres. The estate is operated by Dhamai Tea Estate and employs a workforce of 998. No buyers have been recorded in public supply-chain data.
Terroir & Climate
At just 14 metres above sea level, Dhamai Tea Estate occupies one of the lowest-elevation sites in Bangladesh's tea-growing landscape. Estates at this altitude in the Moulvibazar region typically experience the warm, humid conditions of the Surma Valley lowlands, where temperatures remain consistently high throughout the year and monsoonal rainfall is abundant. These conditions generally support vigorous vegetative growth and year-round plucking cycles, with little of the seasonal dormancy seen in higher-elevation gardens.
The low elevation and proximity to the floodplains tend to produce teas with bold, malty characteristics rather than the delicate florals associated with high-grown leaf. Warm overnight temperatures and high humidity levels generally accelerate biochemical processes during withering and oxidation, which can contribute to the robust, full-bodied profiles for which Bangladeshi lowland black teas are often known. Estates in this environment typically contend with high soil moisture levels, and drainage management is often a key variable in leaf quality.
Tea Produced
Dhamai Tea Estate produces black tea. Estates in the Moulvibazar lowlands at comparable elevations typically yield teas with strong, malty flavours and a full body. The warm growing conditions and rapid leaf maturation tend to favour bold, brisk cup profiles rather than the aromatic complexity or brightness associated with high-grown teas. Such teas are generally well suited to blending and to markets that value strength and colour over nuance.
Location & Neighbouring Estates
Dhamai Tea Estate lies at 24.5994, 92.1440 in Moulvibazar, Bangladesh. Its 14 m elevation is the joint 55th highest of 75 estates we map in Moulvibazar. The nearest estates in the TeaTrade directory, measured point-to-point from these coordinates, are:
- Dilkhusha Tea Estate — 3.0 km away
- Kapnapahar Tea Estate — 3.0 km away
- Phooltullah Tea Factory — 3.0 km away
- Rajki Tea Estate Factory — 3.0 km away
- Ratna tea Estate Factory — 3.0 km away
Estates at a Similar Altitude to Dhamai Tea Estate
Elevation shapes how slowly leaf matures, so we match Dhamai Tea Estate (14 m) with estates within 150 m of its height that are not its neighbours. Each is shown with its own 2025 climate. Dhamai Tea Estate recorded 2,869 mm in 2025, 13% more than the 2,531 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hamidiya Tea Factory | Moulvibazar, Bangladesh | 14 m | 2,447 mm | 30.2 °C |
| Kedarpur Tea Factory (Dinarpur cha bagan) | Moulvibazar, Bangladesh | 14 m | 2,358 mm | 30.2 °C |
| Zhejiang Camel Transworld Organic Foods Co. Ltd. - 310041 Hangzhou | 218 Ti Yu Chang Road, China | 14 m | 1,470 mm | 24.3 °C |
| Talapoya Tea Estate | Cherooty Road, India | 14 m | 3,550 mm | 30.2 °C |
| Sarnia Estate | No.280 Dam St, Sri Lanka | 14 m | 2,828 mm | 29.8 °C |
Dhamai Tea Estate Compared with Moulvibazar
In Moulvibazar, Dhamai Tea Estate is wetter than 76% of the others by 2025 rainfall; lower than 86% of the others by elevation; cooler than 85% of the others by daytime temperature. The table sets Dhamai Tea Estate against the 74 other estates we map in Moulvibazar, so you can see whether it is typical for its region or an outlier.
| Measure | Dhamai Tea Estate | Region median | Region range |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elevation | 14 m | 16 m | 9 to 45 m |
| Annual rainfall (2025) | 2,869 mm | 2,559 mm | 2,123 to 3,920 mm |
| Mean daily high | 30.1 °C | 30.1 °C | 29.8 to 30.3 °C |
| Mean overnight low | 20.5 °C | 20.6 °C | 20.3 to 21.2 °C |
Observed Climate at Dhamai Tea Estate (2025)
ERA5 reanalysis data modelled for Dhamai Tea Estate’s coordinates recorded 2,869 mm of precipitation across calendar year 2025. The wettest month was July (553 mm) and the driest was December (0 mm). Daytime highs averaged 30.1 °C and overnight lows 20.5 °C over the year; June was the warmest month and January the coolest.
| Metric | 2025 value |
|---|---|
| Annual precipitation | 2,869 mm |
| Wettest month | July (553 mm) |
| Driest month | December (0 mm) |
| Mean daily high | 30.1 °C |
| Mean overnight low | 20.5 °C |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Dhamai Tea Estate located?
Dhamai Tea Estate is in Moulvibazar, Bangladesh, at coordinates 24.5994, 92.1440, at an elevation of about 14 metres.
Who operates Dhamai Tea Estate?
Dhamai Tea Estate is operated by Dhamai Tea Estate, according to public supply-chain records.
What type of tea does Dhamai Tea Estate produce?
Dhamai Tea Estate is recorded as producing black tea.
How much rain does Dhamai Tea Estate receive?
ERA5 reanalysis data for the estate's coordinates recorded 2,869 mm of precipitation in 2025, peaking in July (553 mm).
How does Dhamai Tea Estate compare with estates at a similar elevation?
Dhamai Tea Estate recorded 2,869 mm in 2025, 13% more rain than the 2,531 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].
