In short: Kurma Tea Factory is a black tea producer in Moulvibazar, Bangladesh, operating at 17 metres above sea level.
Kurma Tea Factory is a tea production facility located in Moulvibazar, Bangladesh, operating at an elevation of 17 metres above sea level. The factory is operated by Kurma Tea Factory itself, and is recorded in our directory as a black tea producer. Moulvibazar district forms part of Bangladesh's principal tea-growing belt, lying in the north-east of the country near the border with India's Assam and Tripura states.
Terroir & Climate
At 17 metres elevation, Kurma Tea Factory occupies lowland terrain typical of the Moulvibazar basin. Estates at this altitude in north-eastern Bangladesh generally experience a warm, humid subtropical climate characterised by heavy monsoon rainfall and high temperatures year-round. Such conditions tend to promote vigorous vegetative growth and favour the production of bold, malty black teas with pronounced astringency.
The proximity to sea level and abundant water availability in this region typically allow for extended growing seasons, with flush periods often running from late spring through autumn. Lowland estates in this latitude range generally contend with intense heat during the main growing months, which can accelerate leaf maturation and influence enzymatic activity during withering and oxidation. The alluvial soils common to these low-lying areas tend to be fertile, though drainage management is often a consideration during the monsoon months.
Tea Produced
Kurma Tea Factory produces black tea. Estates in the Moulvibazar lowlands typically yield teas with a full body and robust, malty character, often exhibiting brisk astringency and a darker liquor. The warm, humid growing conditions at this elevation generally favour the development of bold leaf grades with strong, forthright flavour profiles well suited to blending and to markets that favour traditional breakfast-style teas. Cup character in this region tends toward reddish-brown infusions with earthy, malt-forward notes, though individual factory processing will influence the final profile.
Location & Neighbouring Estates
Kurma tea Factory lies at 24.3584, 91.8611 in Moulvibazar, Bangladesh. Its 17 m elevation is the joint 13th highest of 75 estates we map in Moulvibazar. The nearest estates in the TeaTrade directory, measured point-to-point from these coordinates, are:
- Allynugger Tea Estate — under 1 km away
- Camparai tea Factory — under 1 km away
- Madhavpur tea Factory — under 1 km away
- Mirtinga tea Factory — under 1 km away
- Modanmohanpur tea Factory — under 1 km away
Estates at a Similar Altitude to Kurma tea Factory
Elevation shapes how slowly leaf matures, so we match Kurma tea Factory (17 m) with estates within 150 m of its height that are not its neighbours. Each is shown with its own 2025 climate. Kurma tea Factory recorded 2,300 mm in 2025, 26% less than the 3,105 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rahmania Tea Garden | Moulvibazar, Bangladesh | 17 m | 3,054 mm | 29.9 °C |
| Lackatoorah Tea Factory | Sylhet, Bangladesh | 17 m | 3,920 mm | 30.0 °C |
| Zhejiang Chunan New Continent Tea Co. Ltd. | Xihu Dadao, China | 17 m | 1,470 mm | 24.3 °C |
| Renukanda Tea Estate | B158, Sri Lanka | 17 m | 3,642 mm | 30.0 °C |
| Thundola Tea Estate | B363, Sri Lanka | 17 m | 3,439 mm | 30.1 °C |
Kurma tea Factory Compared with Moulvibazar
In Moulvibazar, Kurma tea Factory is drier than 77% of the others by 2025 rainfall; higher than 53% of the others by elevation; warmer than 54% of the others by daytime temperature. The table sets Kurma tea 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 | Kurma tea Factory | Region median | Region range |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elevation | 17 m | 16 m | 9 to 45 m |
| Annual rainfall (2025) | 2,300 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 | 20.7 °C | 20.6 °C | 20.3 to 21.2 °C |
Observed Climate at Kurma tea Factory (2025)
ERA5 reanalysis data modelled for Kurma tea Factory’s coordinates recorded 2,300 mm of precipitation across calendar year 2025. The wettest month was July (507 mm) and the driest was December (0 mm). Daytime highs averaged 30.2 °C and overnight lows 20.7 °C over the year; June was the warmest month and January the coolest.
| Metric | 2025 value |
|---|---|
| Annual precipitation | 2,300 mm |
| Wettest month | July (507 mm) |
| Driest month | December (0 mm) |
| Mean daily high | 30.2 °C |
| Mean overnight low | 20.7 °C |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Kurma tea Factory located?
Kurma tea Factory is in Moulvibazar, Bangladesh, at coordinates 24.3584, 91.8611, at an elevation of about 17 metres.
Who operates Kurma tea Factory?
Kurma tea Factory is operated by Kurma tea Factory, according to public supply-chain records.
What type of tea does Kurma tea Factory produce?
Kurma tea Factory is recorded as producing black tea.
How much rain does Kurma tea Factory receive?
ERA5 reanalysis data for the estate's coordinates recorded 2,300 mm of precipitation in 2025, peaking in July (507 mm).
How does Kurma tea Factory compare with estates at a similar elevation?
Kurma tea Factory recorded 2,300 mm in 2025, 26% less rain than the 3,105 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].
