Hingazia tea Estate

Hingazia Tea Estate is a black tea producer situated in Moulvibazar, a district in the Sylhet Division of north-eastern Bangladesh. The estate operates at an elevation of 15 metres above sea level, placing it within the lowland tea belt that characterises the majority of Bangladesh's commercial tea production. It is operated under the name Hingazia Tea Estate, and no downstream buyers or retail customers are currently recorded in public trade data.

Terroir & Climate

At 15 metres above sea level, Hingazia occupies one of the lowest elevations at which tea is commercially cultivated in Bangladesh. Estates at this altitude typically experience the warm, humid subtropical climate of the Surma Valley, with high temperatures and heavy monsoonal rainfall concentrated between May and October. The flat or gently undulating terrain tends to support deep alluvial soils, and the lack of elevation means that diurnal temperature variation is minimal compared to higher-altitude gardens.

These lowland conditions generally favour vigorous vegetative growth and high yields, though the absence of cooler night-time temperatures means the leaf metabolism remains consistently active. Estates in Moulvibazar at similar elevations often contend with high humidity and occasional waterlogging during the monsoon, factors that can influence plucking schedules and post-harvest handling. The latitude of approximately 24.5°N places the estate within the range where a distinct winter dormancy occurs, typically slowing growth between December and February.

Tea Produced

Hingazia produces black tea, the dominant category manufactured across Bangladesh's lowland estates. Teas from Moulvibazar gardens at this elevation typically yield a full-bodied, malty cup with moderate astringency and a brisk, straightforward character. The warm growing conditions tend to produce leaf that processes into strong, liquoring grades well suited to blending and to markets where body and colour are prioritised over aromatic complexity. Lowland Bangladesh teas are often compared stylistically to Assam orthodox or CTC production, sharing a similar climatic and geographic context.

Location & Neighbouring Estates

Hingazia tea Estate 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
• Fultola tea Factory — under 1 km away
• Gazipur tea Factory — 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 Hingazia tea Estate

Elevation shapes how slowly leaf matures, so we match Hingazia tea Estate (15 m) with estates within 150 m of its height that are not its neighbours. Each is shown with its own 2025 climate. Hingazia tea Estate 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

Hingazia tea Estate Compared with Moulvibazar

In Moulvibazar, Hingazia tea Estate 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 Hingazia 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	Hingazia tea Estate	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 Hingazia tea Estate (2025)

ERA5 reanalysis data modelled for Hingazia 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 Hingazia tea Estate located?

Hingazia tea Estate is in Moulvibazar, Bangladesh, at coordinates 24.5255, 92.0347, at an elevation of about 15 metres.

Who operates Hingazia tea Estate?

Hingazia tea Estate is operated by Hingazia tea Estate, according to public supply-chain records.

What type of tea does Hingazia tea Estate produce?

Hingazia tea Estate is recorded as producing black tea.

How much rain does Hingazia 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 Hingazia tea Estate compare with estates at a similar elevation?

Hingazia tea Estate 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].