In short: Fultola Tea Factory is a black tea estate in Moulvibazar, Bangladesh, operating at 15 metres above sea level.
Fultola Tea Factory is a black tea producer located in Moulvibazar, Bangladesh, at an elevation of 15 metres above sea level. The estate operates under the name Fultola Tea Factory. Moulvibazar is one of Bangladesh's principal tea-growing districts, situated in the north-eastern Sylhet Division where the majority of the country's tea cultivation is concentrated.
Terroir & Climate
At 15 metres above sea level, Fultola Tea Factory occupies low-lying terrain typical of the floodplain and valley-floor gardens found in parts of Moulvibazar. Estates at this elevation in north-eastern Bangladesh generally experience a warm, humid subtropical climate with high rainfall during the monsoon months, conditions that tend to support vigorous vegetative growth and extended cropping seasons. The modest altitude means that temperature variation between day and night is typically less pronounced than in higher-elevation gardens, which can influence the pace of biochemical development in the leaf.
Tea cultivation in the Moulvibazar region generally benefits from well-distributed rainfall and alluvial or clay-loam soils, though drainage and soil management practices become particularly important at lower elevations where waterlogging can be a risk during heavy monsoon periods. The latitude of approximately 24.5°N places the estate within a belt where day length and solar intensity favour year-round production, with peak cropping often aligned to the pre-monsoon and post-monsoon windows when moisture and temperature conditions are optimal.
Tea Produced
Fultola Tea Factory produces black tea. Estates in the Moulvibazar region at low elevation typically yield teas with a full-bodied, malty character and a brisk, assertive cup. The warm growing conditions and rapid leaf expansion common at this altitude often result in teas that are robust and straightforward in profile, suited to blending and to markets where strength and colour are valued. While high-grown teas from other origins are sometimes prized for delicate aromatics, lowland Bangladesh blacks tend to offer depth, body and a reliably strong infusion.
Location & Neighbouring Estates
Fultola tea Factory lies at 24.5255, 92.0347 in Moulvibazar, Bangladesh. Its 15 m elevation is the joint 41st highest of 75 estates we map in Moulvibazar. The nearest estates in the TeaTrade directory, measured point-to-point from these coordinates, are:
- Bijoya tea Factory — under 1 km away
- Gazipur tea Factory — under 1 km away
- Hingazia tea Estate — under 1 km away
- Jhemai Tea Estate Factory — under 1 km away
- Jimai tea Estate Factory — under 1 km away
Estates at a Similar Altitude to Fultola tea Factory
Elevation shapes how slowly leaf matures, so we match Fultola tea Factory (15 m) with estates within 150 m of its height that are not its neighbours. Each is shown with its own 2025 climate. Fultola tea Factory recorded 2,559 mm in 2025, 18% less than the 3,106 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ahidabad Tea Factory | Moulvibazar, Bangladesh | 15 m | 3,158 mm | 29.8 °C |
| Fatehbug Tea Estate | Moulvibazar, Bangladesh | 15 m | 3,158 mm | 29.8 °C |
| Avt Natural Products Limited | Aluva 683 105, India | 15 m | 3,944 mm | 31.2 °C |
| Okayti Tea Estate | Dharmatala Kolkata, India | 15 m | 1,858 mm | 31.4 °C |
| Rathna | Southern Province, Sri Lanka | 15 m | 3,412 mm | 29.8 °C |
Fultola tea Factory Compared with Moulvibazar
In Moulvibazar, Fultola tea Factory is drier than 53% of the others by 2025 rainfall; lower than 72% of the others by elevation; cooler than 85% of the others by daytime temperature. The table sets Fultola 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 | Fultola tea Factory | Region median | Region range |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elevation | 15 m | 16 m | 9 to 45 m |
| Annual rainfall (2025) | 2,559 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 Fultola tea Factory (2025)
ERA5 reanalysis data modelled for Fultola tea Factory’s coordinates recorded 2,559 mm of precipitation across calendar year 2025. The wettest month was July (502 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 | 2,559 mm |
| Wettest month | July (502 mm) |
| Driest month | December (0 mm) |
| Mean daily high | 30.1 °C |
| Mean overnight low | 20.5 °C |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Fultola tea Factory located?
Fultola tea Factory is in Moulvibazar, Bangladesh, at coordinates 24.5255, 92.0347, at an elevation of about 15 metres.
Who operates Fultola tea Factory?
Fultola tea Factory is operated by Fultola tea Factory, according to public supply-chain records.
What type of tea does Fultola tea Factory produce?
Fultola tea Factory is recorded as producing black tea.
How much rain does Fultola tea Factory receive?
ERA5 reanalysis data for the estate's coordinates recorded 2,559 mm of precipitation in 2025, peaking in July (502 mm).
How does Fultola tea Factory compare with estates at a similar elevation?
Fultola tea Factory recorded 2,559 mm in 2025, 18% less rain than the 3,106 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].
