In short: Madhavpur Tea Factory is a black tea estate in Moulvibazar, Bangladesh, operating at 17 metres elevation in the country's low-lying tea belt.
Madhavpur Tea Factory is a black tea producer located in Moulvibazar, Bangladesh, at an elevation of 17 metres. The estate operates under the name Madhavpur Tea Factory. Moulvibazar is the heart of Bangladesh's tea industry, accounting for the majority of the country's production, and this factory is positioned within that established growing region.
Terroir & Climate
At 17 metres above sea level, Madhavpur Tea Factory sits in the low-lying plains characteristic of much of Bangladesh's tea-growing landscape. Estates at this elevation in Moulvibazar typically experience a warm, humid subtropical climate with high rainfall, particularly during the monsoon months. The flat terrain and proximity to water sources generally support vigorous vegetative growth, though the lack of altitude means less diurnal temperature variation than is found in highland tea regions elsewhere in South Asia.
Tea grown at low elevations in this latitude tends to flush rapidly during the warmer months, often yielding leaf with bold, robust character rather than the more delicate aromatics associated with high-grown teas. The combination of warmth, moisture, and fertile alluvial soils common to the Moulvibazar district generally encourages strong, quick growth cycles, which can favour estates focused on volume production of black tea for blending and commodity markets.
Tea Produced
Madhavpur Tea Factory produces black tea. Estates in the Moulvibazar region at similar low elevations typically yield teas with full body, malty sweetness, and a brisk, assertive cup. The warm growing conditions generally encourage the development of bold, robust leaf suitable for strong breakfast-style blends and CTC manufacture, though the specific processing methods employed at Madhavpur are not recorded. Bangladesh-grown black teas from this region often find their way into value blends and are sometimes compared in profile to Assam teas from across the border in India, sharing a similar terroir and cup strength.
Location & Neighbouring Estates
Madhavpur 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
- Kurma 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 Madhavpur tea Factory
Elevation shapes how slowly leaf matures, so we match Madhavpur 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. Madhavpur 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 |
Madhavpur tea Factory Compared with Moulvibazar
In Moulvibazar, Madhavpur 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 Madhavpur 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 | Madhavpur 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 Madhavpur tea Factory (2025)
ERA5 reanalysis data modelled for Madhavpur 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 Madhavpur tea Factory located?
Madhavpur tea Factory is in Moulvibazar, Bangladesh, at coordinates 24.3584, 91.8611, at an elevation of about 17 metres.
Who operates Madhavpur tea Factory?
Madhavpur tea Factory is operated by Madhavpur tea Factory, according to public supply-chain records.
What type of tea does Madhavpur tea Factory produce?
Madhavpur tea Factory is recorded as producing black tea.
How much rain does Madhavpur 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 Madhavpur tea Factory compare with estates at a similar elevation?
Madhavpur 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].
