In short: Moulvi Tea Estate is a black tea producer in the Moulvibazar region of Bangladesh, operating at 16 metres elevation in the lowland tea belt.
Moulvi Tea Estate is a black tea producer located in the Moulvibazar region of Bangladesh, operating at an elevation of 16 metres. The estate is operated under its own name, Moulvi Tea Estate. Moulvibazar is the centre of Bangladesh's tea industry, accounting for the majority of the country's tea-growing acreage in the northeastern corner of the nation, close to the borders with India's Assam and Tripura states.
Terroir & Climate
At 16 metres above sea level, Moulvi Tea Estate occupies lowland terrain characteristic of the Moulvibazar district's river valleys and plains. Estates at this elevation in Bangladesh typically experience a warm, humid subtropical climate with high rainfall during the monsoon months from May through September. The low altitude and proximity to watercourses generally mean minimal diurnal temperature variation and consistently warm conditions that support vigorous vegetative growth throughout much of the year.
The Moulvibazar region's combination of fertile alluvial soils, high temperatures and abundant moisture tends to favour rapid leaf development and high yields. Estates in this lowland zone typically operate longer cropping seasons than higher-altitude gardens, with plucking often continuing from March into November. The warm, wet growing conditions generally produce leaf with bold, malty character, though the lack of elevation means less of the cool-stress aromatic complexity associated with hill-grown teas.
Tea Produced
Moulvi Tea Estate produces black tea. Estates in the Moulvibazar lowlands at similar elevations typically yield full-bodied, straightforward black teas with malty, brisk profiles. The warm, low-altitude terroir tends to favour teas with strength and colour rather than aromatic finesse, often suited to blending or to markets where robust, assertive character is valued. Bangladesh teas from this elevation are generally comparable in style to lowland Assam productions across the nearby border, with bold liquor and a smooth, rounded astringency.
Location & Neighbouring Estates
MOULVI TEA ESTATE lies at 24.4843, 91.7685 in Moulvibazar, Bangladesh. Its 16 m elevation is the joint 37th highest of 75 estates we map in Moulvibazar. The nearest estates in the TeaTrade directory, measured point-to-point from these coordinates, are:
- Hamidiya Tea Factory — 4.5 km away
- Premnagar Tea Estate — 5.7 km away
- Ameenabad Tea Factory — 10.0 km away
- Hajinagar Tea Factory — 10.0 km away
- Polymer Agro Industries Limited (Ootterbhag \u0026 Indanugger Tea Garden) — 10.0 km away
Estates at a Similar Altitude to MOULVI TEA ESTATE
Elevation shapes how slowly leaf matures, so we match MOULVI TEA ESTATE (16 m) with estates within 150 m of its height that are not its neighbours. Each is shown with its own 2025 climate. MOULVI TEA ESTATE recorded 2,427 mm in 2025, 14% less than the 2,831 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SABAZPUR TEA COMPANY LIMITED | Sylhet, Bangladesh | 16 m | 3,158 mm | 29.8 °C |
| Hadong Tea Factory | Ulju-gun, Korea Republic Of | 16 m | 1,102 mm | 19.5 °C |
| Hillgarden | Southern Province, Sri Lanka | 16 m | 3,325 mm | 29.6 °C |
| Ruwanthanne | Southern Province, Sri Lanka | 16 m | 3,412 mm | 29.8 °C |
| Ahidabad Tea Factory | Moulvibazar, Bangladesh | 15 m | 3,158 mm | 29.8 °C |
MOULVI TEA ESTATE Compared with Moulvibazar
In Moulvibazar, MOULVI TEA ESTATE is drier than 62% of the others by 2025 rainfall; lower than 53% of the others by elevation; warmer than 54% of the others by daytime temperature. The table sets MOULVI 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 | MOULVI TEA ESTATE | Region median | Region range |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elevation | 16 m | 16 m | 9 to 45 m |
| Annual rainfall (2025) | 2,427 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 MOULVI TEA ESTATE (2025)
ERA5 reanalysis data modelled for MOULVI TEA ESTATE’s coordinates recorded 2,427 mm of precipitation across calendar year 2025. The wettest month was July (532 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 | 2,427 mm |
| Wettest month | July (532 mm) |
| Driest month | December (0 mm) |
| Mean daily high | 30.2 °C |
| Mean overnight low | 20.7 °C |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is MOULVI TEA ESTATE located?
MOULVI TEA ESTATE is in Moulvibazar, Bangladesh, at coordinates 24.4843, 91.7685, at an elevation of about 16 metres.
Who operates MOULVI TEA ESTATE?
MOULVI TEA ESTATE is operated by MOULVI TEA ESTATE, according to public supply-chain records.
What type of tea does MOULVI TEA ESTATE produce?
MOULVI TEA ESTATE is recorded as producing black tea.
How much rain does MOULVI TEA ESTATE receive?
ERA5 reanalysis data for the estate's coordinates recorded 2,427 mm of precipitation in 2025, peaking in July (532 mm).
How does MOULVI TEA ESTATE compare with estates at a similar elevation?
MOULVI TEA ESTATE recorded 2,427 mm in 2025, 14% less rain than the 2,831 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].
