In short: Jhemai Tea Estate Factory is a black tea producer in the Moulvibazar region of Bangladesh, operated by Jhemai Tea Estate Factory at an elevation of 15 metres.
Jhemai Tea Estate Factory is a tea production facility located in the Moulvibazar region of Bangladesh, operating at an elevation of 15 metres above sea level. The estate is operated by Jhemai Tea Estate Factory and produces black tea. No public records identify downstream buyers for its output.
Terroir & Climate
At 15 metres elevation, Jhemai Tea Estate Factory occupies low-lying terrain in Moulvibazar, a district in north-eastern Bangladesh that forms part of the country's principal tea-growing belt. Estates at this altitude typically experience a warm, humid subtropical climate with heavy monsoon rainfall, conditions that generally support vigorous vegetative growth and year-round plucking cycles, though flush intensity often peaks during the pre-monsoon and post-monsoon windows.
The low elevation and proximity to the Surma Valley tend to mean estates in this zone experience less diurnal temperature variation than higher-altitude gardens, which can influence the pace of biochemical development in the leaf. Soils in the Moulvibazar area are often alluvial or lateritic, characteristics that typically affect drainage and nutrient availability, though specific soil composition at this estate has not been publicly documented.
Tea Produced
Jhemai Tea Estate Factory produces black tea. Estates in the Moulvibazar lowlands typically yield full-bodied, malty liquors with moderate astringency, though cup character varies significantly with plucking standard, processing technique, and seasonal conditions. Teas from low-elevation Bangladeshi gardens are often used in blends where strength and colour are priorities, though some estates produce specialty grades for direct sale. Without published tasting notes or buyer specifications, the exact profile of Jhemai's output remains undocumented.
Location & Neighbouring Estates
Jhemai Tea Estate 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
- Fultola tea Factory — under 1 km away
- Gazipur tea Factory — under 1 km away
- Hingazia tea Estate — under 1 km away
- Jimai tea Estate Factory — under 1 km away
Estates at a Similar Altitude to Jhemai Tea Estate Factory
Elevation shapes how slowly leaf matures, so we match Jhemai Tea Estate Factory (15 m) with estates within 150 m of its height that are not its neighbours. Each is shown with its own 2025 climate. Jhemai Tea Estate 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 |
Jhemai Tea Estate Factory Compared with Moulvibazar
In Moulvibazar, Jhemai Tea Estate 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 Jhemai Tea Estate 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 | Jhemai Tea Estate 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 Jhemai Tea Estate Factory (2025)
ERA5 reanalysis data modelled for Jhemai Tea Estate 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 Jhemai Tea Estate Factory located?
Jhemai Tea Estate Factory is in Moulvibazar, Bangladesh, at coordinates 24.5255, 92.0347, at an elevation of about 15 metres.
Who operates Jhemai Tea Estate Factory?
Jhemai Tea Estate Factory is operated by Jhemai Tea Estate Factory, according to public supply-chain records.
What type of tea does Jhemai Tea Estate Factory produce?
Jhemai Tea Estate Factory is recorded as producing black tea.
How much rain does Jhemai Tea Estate 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 Jhemai Tea Estate Factory compare with estates at a similar elevation?
Jhemai Tea Estate 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].
