In short: Marina Tea Factory is a black tea producer in Moulvibazar, Bangladesh, operating at an elevation of 15 metres.
Marina Tea Factory is a black tea estate located in Moulvibazar, Bangladesh, at an elevation of 15 metres above sea level. The operation is managed by Marina Tea Factory company. No downstream buyers are currently recorded in trade databases.
Terroir & Climate
At 15 metres elevation in the Moulvibazar region of Bangladesh, Marina Tea Factory occupies low-lying terrain typical of the country's north-eastern tea belt. Estates at this latitude and altitude generally experience a warm, humid subtropical climate with a pronounced monsoon season that tends to concentrate growth into distinct flushes. The low elevation typically results in warmer year-round temperatures compared to highland estates, which can accelerate the growing cycle and favour robust leaf development.
Moulvibazar lies within the Sylhet division, an area that generally receives heavy rainfall during the monsoon months and benefits from alluvial or semi-alluvial soils. These conditions tend to produce vigorous bushes and higher yields, though the flavour profile is often shaped more by processing technique than by elevation-induced stress. Estates at similar elevations in Bangladesh typically harvest throughout the extended growing season, with quality and character varying by flush.
Tea Produced
Marina Tea Factory produces black tea, the dominant category across Bangladesh's low-elevation estates. Teas from Moulvibazar at this altitude typically yield a robust, full-bodied cup with malty or slightly earthy characteristics. The warm growing conditions and rapid leaf development common to estates below 100 metres tend to favour strength and colour over the more delicate aromatics associated with high-grown origins. Processing choices—degree of oxidation, firing temperature, and leaf grade—often play a decisive role in the final cup profile for teas grown at this elevation.
Location & Neighbouring Estates
Marina tea Factory 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 Marina tea Factory
Elevation shapes how slowly leaf matures, so we match Marina tea Factory (15 m) with estates within 150 m of its height that are not its neighbours. Each is shown with its own 2025 climate. Marina tea Factory 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 |
Marina tea Factory Compared with Moulvibazar
In Moulvibazar, Marina tea Factory 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 Marina 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 | Marina tea Factory | 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 Marina tea Factory (2025)
ERA5 reanalysis data modelled for Marina tea Factory’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 Marina tea Factory located?
Marina tea Factory is in Moulvibazar, Bangladesh, at coordinates 24.5255, 92.0347, at an elevation of about 15 metres.
Who operates Marina tea Factory?
Marina tea Factory is operated by Marina tea Factory, according to public supply-chain records.
What type of tea does Marina tea Factory produce?
Marina tea Factory is recorded as producing black tea.
How much rain does Marina tea Factory receive?
ERA5 reanalysis data for the estate's coordinates recorded 2,559 mm of precipitation in 2025, peaking in July (502 mm).
How does Marina tea Factory compare with estates at a similar elevation?
Marina tea Factory 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].
