In short: Kedarpur Tea Factory (Dinarpur cha bagan) is a black tea estate in Moulvibazar, Bangladesh, operating at 14 metres above sea level in the low-lying tea-growing plains of Sylhet division.
Kedarpur Tea Factory, also known locally as Dinarpur cha bagan, is a black tea producer located in Moulvibazar district in north-eastern Bangladesh. Situated at an altitude of just 14 metres above sea level, the estate operates in the low-lying alluvial plains of Sylhet division, a region that accounts for the majority of Bangladesh's commercial tea production. The factory is recorded as operating under the name Kedarpur Tea Factory (Dinarpur cha bagan); no parent company or multi-estate operator has been documented.
Terroir & Climate
At 14 metres elevation, Kedarpur sits in the warm, humid lowlands characteristic of Bangladesh's principal tea belt. Estates at this latitude and altitude typically experience a hot, monsoonal climate with pronounced wet and dry seasons; the summer months often bring intense rainfall and high temperatures, whilst the cooler winter period tends to see reduced precipitation and more moderate warmth. These conditions generally favour vigorous vegetative growth and sustained cropping cycles, though the lack of elevation means diurnal temperature variation is minimal.
The low-lying topography and rich alluvial soils common to Moulvibazar tend to support robust tea bushes with relatively large leaves. Estates in this zone often contend with high humidity and the need for effective drainage, yet the warm year-round temperatures typically allow for extended plucking seasons. The flat or gently undulating terrain is well-suited to mechanised field operations, which are increasingly adopted across Bangladesh's lowland gardens.
Tea Produced
Kedarpur produces black tea. Estates in the Moulvibazar lowlands generally yield liquors that are full-bodied and brisk, with a malty or grainy character and a copper-to-reddish infusion. The warm, humid growing conditions tend to produce leaf that processes into robust, assertive blacks well-suited to blending and to markets where strength and colour are valued. Teas from this elevation and region are often used in mass-market blends and dust grades, though some estates also produce whole-leaf orthodox styles; the specific manufacturing method employed at Kedarpur has not been documented.
Location & Neighbouring Estates
Kedarpur Tea Factory (Dinarpur cha bagan) lies at 24.4086, 91.6275 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:
- Brindaban tea Factory — 12 km away · Habiganj
- Madhupur tea Factory — 12 km away · Habiganj
- Rashidpur tea Factory — 12 km away · Habiganj
- Satgaon tea Factory — 12 km away
- Amrail Tea Factory — 14 km away
Estates at a Similar Altitude to Kedarpur Tea Factory (Dinarpur cha bagan)
Elevation shapes how slowly leaf matures, so we match Kedarpur Tea Factory (Dinarpur cha bagan) (14 m) with estates within 150 m of its height that are not its neighbours. Each is shown with its own 2025 climate. Kedarpur Tea Factory (Dinarpur cha bagan) recorded 2,358 mm in 2025, 13% less than the 2,717 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dhamai Tea Estate | Moulvibazar, Bangladesh | 14 m | 2,869 mm | 30.1 °C |
| Dilkhusha Tea Estate | Moulvibazar, Bangladesh | 14 m | 2,869 mm | 30.1 °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 |
Kedarpur Tea Factory (Dinarpur cha bagan) Compared with Moulvibazar
In Moulvibazar, Kedarpur Tea Factory (Dinarpur cha bagan) is drier than 65% of the others by 2025 rainfall; lower than 86% of the others by elevation; warmer than 54% of the others by daytime temperature. The table sets Kedarpur Tea Factory (Dinarpur cha bagan) against the 74 other estates we map in Moulvibazar, so you can see whether it is typical for its region or an outlier.
| Measure | Kedarpur Tea Factory (Dinarpur cha bagan) | Region median | Region range |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elevation | 14 m | 16 m | 9 to 45 m |
| Annual rainfall (2025) | 2,358 mm | 2,559 mm | 2,123 to 3,920 mm |
| Mean daily high | 30.2 °C | 30.1 °C | 29.8 to 30.3 °C |
| Mean overnight low | 20.8 °C | 20.6 °C | 20.3 to 21.2 °C |
Observed Climate at Kedarpur Tea Factory (Dinarpur cha bagan) (2025)
ERA5 reanalysis data modelled for Kedarpur Tea Factory (Dinarpur cha bagan)’s coordinates recorded 2,358 mm of precipitation across calendar year 2025. The wettest month was July (533 mm) and the driest was December (0 mm). Daytime highs averaged 30.2 °C and overnight lows 20.8 °C over the year; June was the warmest month and January the coolest.
| Metric | 2025 value |
|---|---|
| Annual precipitation | 2,358 mm |
| Wettest month | July (533 mm) |
| Driest month | December (0 mm) |
| Mean daily high | 30.2 °C |
| Mean overnight low | 20.8 °C |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Kedarpur Tea Factory (Dinarpur cha bagan) located?
Kedarpur Tea Factory (Dinarpur cha bagan) is in Moulvibazar, Bangladesh, at coordinates 24.4086, 91.6275, at an elevation of about 14 metres.
Who operates Kedarpur Tea Factory (Dinarpur cha bagan)?
Kedarpur Tea Factory (Dinarpur cha bagan) is operated by Kedarpur Tea Factory (Dinarpur cha bagan), according to public supply-chain records.
What type of tea does Kedarpur Tea Factory (Dinarpur cha bagan) produce?
Kedarpur Tea Factory (Dinarpur cha bagan) is recorded as producing black tea.
How much rain does Kedarpur Tea Factory (Dinarpur cha bagan) receive?
ERA5 reanalysis data for the estate's coordinates recorded 2,358 mm of precipitation in 2025, peaking in July (533 mm).
How does Kedarpur Tea Factory (Dinarpur cha bagan) compare with estates at a similar elevation?
Kedarpur Tea Factory (Dinarpur cha bagan) recorded 2,358 mm in 2025, 13% less rain than the 2,717 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].
