In short: Mirtinga Tea Factory is a black tea estate in Moulvibazar, Bangladesh, operating at an elevation of 17 metres and functioning as its own operator.
Mirtinga Tea Factory is a black tea estate located in the Moulvibazar region of Bangladesh, at an elevation of approximately 17 metres above sea level. The factory operates under its own name, with no recorded affiliation to a larger corporate group. No external buyers or supply-chain relationships are documented in available trade records.
Terroir & Climate
At 17 metres elevation, Mirtinga lies in the low-lying plains characteristic of much of Bangladesh's tea-growing landscape. Estates at this altitude typically experience high temperatures and humidity year-round, conditions that generally support vigorous vegetative growth and rapid leaf flush cycles. The combination of monsoon rainfall and proximity to sea level tends to produce a growing environment conducive to high-yielding tea cultivation, though the lack of elevation means estates in this zone do not benefit from the cooler night temperatures often associated with more mountainous tea regions.
The Moulvibazar district, part of the Sylhet division, is one of Bangladesh's principal tea-growing areas. Estates in this region generally contend with heavy seasonal rainfall and warm, humid conditions that can accelerate biochemical activity in the leaf. These factors typically favour production methods focused on robust, full-bodied black teas, though specific outcomes depend on factory processing protocols and leaf handling practices.
Tea Produced
Mirtinga produces black tea. Estates in the low-elevation plains of Moulvibazar typically yield teas with a full body and malty character, reflecting the warm, humid terroir and rapid leaf growth common to the region. Bangladesh teas at this altitude often exhibit a straightforward, robust profile suited to blending and domestic consumption, though cup quality varies widely depending on plucking standards and manufacturing technique. Without specific tasting records, any further sensory detail would be speculative.
Location & Neighbouring Estates
Mirtinga 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
- Madhavpur tea Factory — under 1 km away
- Modanmohanpur tea Factory — under 1 km away
Estates at a Similar Altitude to Mirtinga tea Factory
Elevation shapes how slowly leaf matures, so we match Mirtinga 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. Mirtinga 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 |
Mirtinga tea Factory Compared with Moulvibazar
In Moulvibazar, Mirtinga 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 Mirtinga 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 | Mirtinga 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 Mirtinga tea Factory (2025)
ERA5 reanalysis data modelled for Mirtinga 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 Mirtinga tea Factory located?
Mirtinga tea Factory is in Moulvibazar, Bangladesh, at coordinates 24.3584, 91.8611, at an elevation of about 17 metres.
Who operates Mirtinga tea Factory?
Mirtinga tea Factory is operated by Mirtinga tea Factory, according to public supply-chain records.
What type of tea does Mirtinga tea Factory produce?
Mirtinga tea Factory is recorded as producing black tea.
How much rain does Mirtinga 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 Mirtinga tea Factory compare with estates at a similar elevation?
Mirtinga 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].
