In short: Ghazipore Tea Estate is a black tea producer in Moulvibazar, Bangladesh, operating at 16 metres above sea level with a workforce of 1,524.
Ghazipore Tea Estate is a tea production unit located in Moulvibazar, Bangladesh, operating at an elevation of 16 metres above sea level. The estate is operated by Ghazipore Tea Estate and employs a workforce of 1,524 people. It is recorded as producing black tea.
Terroir & Climate
At just 16 metres above sea level, Ghazipore sits in the lowland plains characteristic of Bangladesh's tea-growing regions. Estates at this elevation in Moulvibazar typically experience a warm, humid subtropical climate with substantial monsoon rainfall. The low altitude and high moisture levels generally favour rapid, vigorous growth cycles, and estates in these conditions often manage multiple plucking rounds throughout the main growing season.
The combination of latitude—approximately 24.5° North—and near-sea-level elevation tends to produce a growing environment without the pronounced temperature variation found at higher altitudes. Tea plants in such settings generally develop quickly, yielding leaf that is often robust in character. The alluvial or clay-loam soils typical of lowland Bangladeshi estates can contribute to strong, malty flavour compounds, though specific soil composition varies widely across the region.
Tea Produced
Ghazipore produces black tea. Estates in Moulvibazar at similar elevations tend to yield full-bodied, brisk infusions with the malty, robust character often associated with lowland South Asian production. The rapid growth cycles typical of this altitude and climate generally produce leaf that processes into strong, straightforward black teas, often suited to blending or to markets that value strength and colour over the more delicate, nuanced profiles found at higher elevations. Cup character from estates in this region is typically bold, with good depth and a coppery liquor.
Location & Neighbouring Estates
Ghazipore Tea Estate lies at 24.5225, 92.0344 in Moulvibazar, Bangladesh. Its 16 m elevation is the joint 37th highest of 75 estates we map in Moulvibazar. The nearest estates in the TeaTrade directory, measured point-to-point from these coordinates, are:
- Rangichara Tea Estate — under 1 km away
- Sirajnagor Tea Estate — under 1 km away
- Bijoya tea Factory — under 1 km away
- Fultola tea Factory — under 1 km away
- Gazipur tea Factory — under 1 km away
Estates at a Similar Altitude to Ghazipore Tea Estate
Elevation shapes how slowly leaf matures, so we match Ghazipore Tea Estate (16 m) with estates within 150 m of its height that are not its neighbours. Each is shown with its own 2025 climate. Ghazipore Tea Estate recorded 2,559 mm in 2025, 10% less than the 2,831 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SABAZPUR TEA COMPANY LIMITED | Sylhet, Bangladesh | 16 m | 3,158 mm | 29.8 °C |
| Hadong Tea Factory | Ulju-gun, Korea Republic Of | 16 m | 1,102 mm | 19.5 °C |
| Hillgarden | Southern Province, Sri Lanka | 16 m | 3,325 mm | 29.6 °C |
| Ruwanthanne | Southern Province, Sri Lanka | 16 m | 3,412 mm | 29.8 °C |
| Ahidabad Tea Factory | Moulvibazar, Bangladesh | 15 m | 3,158 mm | 29.8 °C |
Ghazipore Tea Estate Compared with Moulvibazar
In Moulvibazar, Ghazipore Tea Estate is drier than 53% of the others by 2025 rainfall; lower than 53% of the others by elevation; cooler than 85% of the others by daytime temperature. The table sets Ghazipore 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 | Ghazipore Tea Estate | Region median | Region range |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elevation | 16 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 Ghazipore Tea Estate (2025)
ERA5 reanalysis data modelled for Ghazipore Tea Estate’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 Ghazipore Tea Estate located?
Ghazipore Tea Estate is in Moulvibazar, Bangladesh, at coordinates 24.5225, 92.0344, at an elevation of about 16 metres.
Who operates Ghazipore Tea Estate?
Ghazipore Tea Estate is operated by Ghazipore Tea Estate, according to public supply-chain records.
What type of tea does Ghazipore Tea Estate produce?
Ghazipore Tea Estate is recorded as producing black tea.
How much rain does Ghazipore Tea Estate receive?
ERA5 reanalysis data for the estate's coordinates recorded 2,559 mm of precipitation in 2025, peaking in July (502 mm).
How does Ghazipore Tea Estate compare with estates at a similar elevation?
Ghazipore Tea Estate recorded 2,559 mm in 2025, 10% less rain than the 2,831 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].
