In short: Hafiz Tea Estate is a black tea producer in Moulvibazar, Bangladesh, operated by Hafiz Tea Estate with a workforce of 90.
Hafiz Tea Estate is a black tea producer located in Moulvibazar, Bangladesh, at an elevation of 33 metres. The estate is operated by Hafiz Tea Estate and employs a workforce of 90. No buyers are currently recorded in public supply-chain data.
Terroir & Climate
At 33 metres above sea level, Hafiz Tea Estate occupies low-lying terrain in Moulvibazar, part of the Sylhet division in north-eastern Bangladesh. Estates at this elevation typically experience a subtropical climate characterised by high rainfall during the monsoon months and warm, humid conditions year-round. The low altitude generally results in faster vegetative growth and a shorter dormancy period compared with higher-elevation gardens, which tends to favour volume production over the slower, more nuanced leaf development seen in hill-grown teas.
The latitude of approximately 24.8°N places the estate within Bangladesh's principal tea belt, where the combination of alluvial or clay-loam soils and heavy seasonal precipitation generally supports robust bush vigour. Estates in this region often contend with flood risk and high humidity, factors that typically influence plucking schedules and post-harvest handling to manage leaf moisture content and microbial activity.
Tea Produced
Hafiz Tea Estate produces black tea. Gardens at low elevation in north-eastern Bangladesh typically yield liquors that are full-bodied and brisk, with a malty, straightforward character well suited to blending and the domestic mass market. The warm, humid growing environment generally promotes vigorous leaf growth, which tends to produce teas with strength and colour rather than the floral or aromatic complexity associated with higher-altitude production. Such teas are often valued for their consistency and robustness in classic breakfast-style blends.
Location & Neighbouring Estates
Hafiz Tea Estate lies at 24.8176, 92.2520 in Moulvibazar, Bangladesh. Its 33 m elevation is the 4th highest of 75 estates we map in Moulvibazar. The nearest estates in the TeaTrade directory, measured point-to-point from these coordinates, are:
- Fatehbug Tea Estate — 3.5 km away
- SABAZPUR TEA COMPANY LIMITED — 5.5 km away · Sylhet
- Ahidabad Tea Factory — 7.6 km away
- Chotolekha Tea Estate Factory — 12 km away
- Rahmania Tea Garden — 14 km away
Estates at a Similar Altitude to Hafiz Tea Estate
Elevation shapes how slowly leaf matures, so we match Hafiz Tea Estate (33 m) with estates within 150 m of its height that are not its neighbours. Each is shown with its own 2025 climate. Hafiz Tea Estate recorded 3,547 mm in 2025, 79% more than the 1,984 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zealong Tea Estate Ltd | 495 Gordonton Road, New Zealand | 33 m | 1,438 mm | 19.2 °C |
| Galagawa | Southern Province, Sri Lanka | 33 m | 2,584 mm | 30.4 °C |
| Captain Garden | Southern Province, Sri Lanka | 34 m | 3,195 mm | 29.6 °C |
| Hunan Tea Group, Corporate | Hunan, China | 35 m | 1,348 mm | 24.8 °C |
| Suizhou Shennong Tea Co., Ltd. | No.66 Jiqing St, China | 31 m | 1,354 mm | 23.4 °C |
Hafiz Tea Estate Compared with Moulvibazar
In Moulvibazar, Hafiz Tea Estate is wetter than 99% of the others by 2025 rainfall; higher than 96% of the others by elevation; cooler than 97% of the others by daytime temperature. The table sets Hafiz 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 | Hafiz Tea Estate | Region median | Region range |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elevation | 33 m | 16 m | 9 to 45 m |
| Annual rainfall (2025) | 3,547 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 | 20.4 °C | 20.6 °C | 20.3 to 21.2 °C |
Observed Climate at Hafiz Tea Estate (2025)
ERA5 reanalysis data modelled for Hafiz Tea Estate’s coordinates recorded 3,547 mm of precipitation across calendar year 2025. The wettest month was August (687 mm) and the driest was December (0 mm). Daytime highs averaged 29.9 °C and overnight lows 20.4 °C over the year; July was the warmest month and January the coolest.
| Metric | 2025 value |
|---|---|
| Annual precipitation | 3,547 mm |
| Wettest month | August (687 mm) |
| Driest month | December (0 mm) |
| Mean daily high | 29.9 °C |
| Mean overnight low | 20.4 °C |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Hafiz Tea Estate located?
Hafiz Tea Estate is in Moulvibazar, Bangladesh, at coordinates 24.8176, 92.2520, at an elevation of about 33 metres.
Who operates Hafiz Tea Estate?
Hafiz Tea Estate is operated by Hafiz Tea Estate, according to public supply-chain records.
What type of tea does Hafiz Tea Estate produce?
Hafiz Tea Estate is recorded as producing black tea.
How much rain does Hafiz Tea Estate receive?
ERA5 reanalysis data for the estate's coordinates recorded 3,547 mm of precipitation in 2025, peaking in August (687 mm).
How does Hafiz Tea Estate compare with estates at a similar elevation?
Hafiz Tea Estate recorded 3,547 mm in 2025, 79% more rain than the 1,984 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].
