In short: Luauni Tea Estate is a black tea producer in Moulvibazar, Bangladesh, operating at 15 metres above sea level in the country's principal tea-growing district.
Luauni Tea Estate is a black tea producer located in Moulvibazar district, Bangladesh. Operating at an elevation of just 15 metres above sea level, the estate sits within the low-lying plains that characterise much of Bangladesh's tea-growing heartland. The estate is operated under the name Luauni Tea Estate, and no external buyers or supply relationships have been recorded in available trade data.
Terroir & Climate
At 15 metres elevation, Luauni occupies some of the lowest-lying tea terrain in commercial production globally. Bangladesh's tea districts typically experience a tropical monsoon climate, with high rainfall, elevated humidity and warm temperatures year-round. Estates at this altitude generally contend with minimal diurnal temperature variation and abundant moisture during the monsoon months, conditions that tend to favour rapid vegetative growth and high yields.
The flatland character of Moulvibazar's low-elevation gardens means that drainage and soil management become especially important during the wet season. Estates in this environment often produce leaf continuously across an extended growing season, with less pronounced dormancy than is typical in higher-elevation districts. The warmth and moisture tend to support vigorous flush cycles, though the lack of cool nights generally results in less complex secondary metabolite development than is found in hill-grown teas.
Tea Produced
Luauni produces black tea, the dominant category across Bangladesh's commercial estates. Teas from low-elevation gardens in Moulvibazar typically yield a full-bodied, malty cup with pronounced strength and colour. The warm, humid growing conditions tend to favour teas suited to blending and to markets where body and briskness are prized over aromatic complexity. Estates at this altitude often produce leaf that processes into a robust, straightforward liquor with good extract and a smooth, if less nuanced, character—qualities that have historically made Bangladeshi plains teas a reliable component in everyday blends.
Location & Neighbouring Estates
Luauni 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
- Hingazia tea Estate — under 1 km away
- Jhemai Tea Estate Factory — under 1 km away
Estates at a Similar Altitude to Luauni tea Estate
Elevation shapes how slowly leaf matures, so we match Luauni 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. Luauni 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 |
Luauni tea Estate Compared with Moulvibazar
In Moulvibazar, Luauni 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 Luauni 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 | Luauni 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 Luauni tea Estate (2025)
ERA5 reanalysis data modelled for Luauni 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 Luauni tea Estate located?
Luauni tea Estate is in Moulvibazar, Bangladesh, at coordinates 24.5255, 92.0347, at an elevation of about 15 metres.
Who operates Luauni tea Estate?
Luauni tea Estate is operated by Luauni tea Estate, according to public supply-chain records.
What type of tea does Luauni tea Estate produce?
Luauni tea Estate is recorded as producing black tea.
How much rain does Luauni 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 Luauni tea Estate compare with estates at a similar elevation?
Luauni 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].
