In short: Kapnapahar Tea Estate is a black tea producer in Moulvibazar, Bangladesh, employing a workforce of 1,035.
Kapnapahar Tea Estate is a black tea producer located in Moulvibazar district, Bangladesh. The estate operates at an elevation of 14 metres above sea level and employs a workforce of 1,035. It is recorded as being operated by Kapnapahar Tea Estate itself, with no other estates under the same operator in our directory.
Terroir & Climate
At 14 metres elevation in Moulvibazar, Kapnapahar occupies low-lying terrain characteristic of the Sylhet valley tea belt in north-eastern Bangladesh. Estates at this latitude and altitude typically experience a humid subtropical climate with high annual rainfall concentrated during the south-west monsoon months, warm temperatures year-round, and minimal seasonal temperature variation. Such conditions generally favour vigorous vegetative growth and an extended cropping season, though the flat topography and proximity to water tables can require careful soil and drainage management.
The low elevation tends to produce faster-growing leaf with a chemical profile distinct from high-grown teas: estates in this climatic zone often yield teas with robust body and brisk character rather than the more delicate aromatics associated with cooler upland gardens. The monsoon influence typically shapes a pronounced seasonal variation in flush quality, with the pre-monsoon and autumn periods generally offering more concentrated flavour than the peak rains.
Tea Produced
Kapnapahar produces black tea. Estates in the Moulvibazar district at this elevation typically yield full-bodied, malty black teas with brisk astringency and a straightforward, robust cup profile. The warm, humid growing conditions tend to favour strength and colour over aromatic complexity, characteristics often sought for blending purposes. Teas from this terroir are generally processed using orthodox or CTC methods to deliver the bold liquor and copper-red infusion common to Bangladesh's low-elevation production.
Location & Neighbouring Estates
Kapnapahar Tea Estate lies at 24.5972, 92.1140 in Moulvibazar, Bangladesh. Its 14 m elevation is the joint 55th highest of 75 estates we map in Moulvibazar. The nearest estates in the TeaTrade directory, measured point-to-point from these coordinates, are:
- Dilkhusha Tea Estate — under 1 km away
- Phooltullah Tea Factory — under 1 km away
- Rajki Tea Estate Factory — under 1 km away
- Ratna tea Estate Factory — under 1 km away
- Sagarnal tea Estate — under 1 km away
Estates at a Similar Altitude to Kapnapahar Tea Estate
Elevation shapes how slowly leaf matures, so we match Kapnapahar Tea Estate (14 m) with estates within 150 m of its height that are not its neighbours. Each is shown with its own 2025 climate. Kapnapahar Tea Estate recorded 2,869 mm in 2025, 13% more than the 2,531 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hamidiya Tea Factory | Moulvibazar, Bangladesh | 14 m | 2,447 mm | 30.2 °C |
| Kedarpur Tea Factory (Dinarpur cha bagan) | Moulvibazar, Bangladesh | 14 m | 2,358 mm | 30.2 °C |
| Zhejiang Camel Transworld Organic Foods Co. Ltd. - 310041 Hangzhou | 218 Ti Yu Chang Road, China | 14 m | 1,470 mm | 24.3 °C |
| Talapoya Tea Estate | Cherooty Road, India | 14 m | 3,550 mm | 30.2 °C |
| Sarnia Estate | No.280 Dam St, Sri Lanka | 14 m | 2,828 mm | 29.8 °C |
Kapnapahar Tea Estate Compared with Moulvibazar
In Moulvibazar, Kapnapahar Tea Estate is wetter than 76% of the others by 2025 rainfall; lower than 86% of the others by elevation; cooler than 85% of the others by daytime temperature. The table sets Kapnapahar 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 | Kapnapahar Tea Estate | Region median | Region range |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elevation | 14 m | 16 m | 9 to 45 m |
| Annual rainfall (2025) | 2,869 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 Kapnapahar Tea Estate (2025)
ERA5 reanalysis data modelled for Kapnapahar Tea Estate’s coordinates recorded 2,869 mm of precipitation across calendar year 2025. The wettest month was July (553 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 | 2,869 mm |
| Wettest month | July (553 mm) |
| Driest month | December (0 mm) |
| Mean daily high | 30.1 °C |
| Mean overnight low | 20.5 °C |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Kapnapahar Tea Estate located?
Kapnapahar Tea Estate is in Moulvibazar, Bangladesh, at coordinates 24.5972, 92.1140, at an elevation of about 14 metres.
Who operates Kapnapahar Tea Estate?
Kapnapahar Tea Estate is operated by Kapnapahar Tea Estate, according to public supply-chain records.
What type of tea does Kapnapahar Tea Estate produce?
Kapnapahar Tea Estate is recorded as producing black tea.
How much rain does Kapnapahar Tea Estate receive?
ERA5 reanalysis data for the estate's coordinates recorded 2,869 mm of precipitation in 2025, peaking in July (553 mm).
How does Kapnapahar Tea Estate compare with estates at a similar elevation?
Kapnapahar Tea Estate recorded 2,869 mm in 2025, 13% more rain than the 2,531 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].
