In short: New Samanbagh Tea Estate is a black tea producer in Moulvibazar, Bangladesh, employing a workforce of 1,090.
New Samanbagh Tea Estate is a black tea producer located in the Moulvibazar region of Bangladesh, operating at an elevation of 20 metres above sea level. The estate is operated under the name New Samanbagh Tea Estate and employs a workforce of 1,090. No buyers are currently recorded in publicly available supply-chain data.
Terroir & Climate
At 20 metres above sea level, New Samanbagh Tea Estate occupies low-lying terrain characteristic of the Moulvibazar basin in north-eastern Bangladesh. Estates at this elevation typically experience warm, humid conditions year-round, with the monsoon cycle exerting a strong influence on both the growing season and flush timing. The latitude of approximately 24.6°N places the estate within the subtropical belt, where temperatures generally remain conducive to tea cultivation throughout much of the year, though the intensity of the monsoon rains often shapes the character and volume of seasonal production.
Low-altitude tea gardens in this region tend to benefit from deep alluvial soils and high moisture availability, conditions that generally support vigorous vegetative growth. However, the lack of elevation means that diurnal temperature variation is typically modest, and the cooling influence that slows leaf metabolism at higher altitudes is largely absent. Estates in similar settings often manage canopy shade and irrigation carefully to moderate stress during the hotter months and to maintain consistent leaf quality across the successive flushes that the climate permits.
Tea Produced
New Samanbagh Tea Estate produces black tea. Estates in the Moulvibazar region at comparable elevations typically yield full-bodied, malty liquors with a robust character and moderate astringency. The warm, humid growing conditions generally favour rapid leaf growth, which tends to produce teas with strength and colour suited to blending and to markets that prize boldness over delicacy. The cup profile from low-altitude Bangladeshi gardens is often straightforward and hearty, with less of the floral or bright complexity associated with high-grown teas, though quality and processing discipline vary considerably among individual producers.
Location & Neighbouring Estates
New Samanbagh Tea Estate lies at 24.6138, 91.9892 in Moulvibazar, Bangladesh. Its 20 m elevation is the joint 10th 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 — 11 km away
- Fultola tea Factory — 11 km away
- Gazipur tea Factory — 11 km away
- Hingazia tea Estate — 11 km away
- Jhemai Tea Estate Factory — 11 km away
Estates at a Similar Altitude to New Samanbagh Tea Estate
Elevation shapes how slowly leaf matures, so we match New Samanbagh Tea Estate (20 m) with estates within 150 m of its height that are not its neighbours. Each is shown with its own 2025 climate. New Samanbagh Tea Estate recorded 2,945 mm in 2025, 32% more than the 2,227 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bisssh tea (M/S) | Khulna, Bangladesh | 20 m | 1,778 mm | 30.2 °C |
| Evergreen Group, Walahanduwa Tea Shakthi | Southern Province, Sri Lanka | 20 m | 2,988 mm | 29.6 °C |
| Graceland | Southern Province, Sri Lanka | 20 m | 2,988 mm | 29.6 °C |
| Amo tea Factory | Habiganj, Bangladesh | 19 m | 1,910 mm | 30.3 °C |
| Zhejiang Chunan New Continent Tea Co. Ltd. | Xihu Dadao, China | 17 m | 1,470 mm | 24.3 °C |
New Samanbagh Tea Estate Compared with Moulvibazar
In Moulvibazar, New Samanbagh Tea Estate is wetter than 88% of the others by 2025 rainfall; higher than 86% of the others by elevation; the warmest of the 75 estates by daytime temperature. The table sets New Samanbagh 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 | New Samanbagh Tea Estate | Region median | Region range |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elevation | 20 m | 16 m | 9 to 45 m |
| Annual rainfall (2025) | 2,945 mm | 2,559 mm | 2,123 to 3,920 mm |
| Mean daily high | 30.3 °C | 30.1 °C | 29.8 to 30.2 °C |
| Mean overnight low | 21.2 °C | 20.6 °C | 20.3 to 20.8 °C |
Observed Climate at New Samanbagh Tea Estate (2025)
ERA5 reanalysis data modelled for New Samanbagh Tea Estate’s coordinates recorded 2,945 mm of precipitation across calendar year 2025. The wettest month was July (560 mm) and the driest was December (0 mm). Daytime highs averaged 30.3 °C and overnight lows 21.2 °C over the year; July was the warmest month and January the coolest.
| Metric | 2025 value |
|---|---|
| Annual precipitation | 2,945 mm |
| Wettest month | July (560 mm) |
| Driest month | December (0 mm) |
| Mean daily high | 30.3 °C |
| Mean overnight low | 21.2 °C |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is New Samanbagh Tea Estate located?
New Samanbagh Tea Estate is in Moulvibazar, Bangladesh, at coordinates 24.6138, 91.9892, at an elevation of about 20 metres.
Who operates New Samanbagh Tea Estate?
New Samanbagh Tea Estate is operated by New Samanbagh Tea Estate, according to public supply-chain records.
What type of tea does New Samanbagh Tea Estate produce?
New Samanbagh Tea Estate is recorded as producing black tea.
How much rain does New Samanbagh Tea Estate receive?
ERA5 reanalysis data for the estate's coordinates recorded 2,945 mm of precipitation in 2025, peaking in July (560 mm).
How does New Samanbagh Tea Estate compare with estates at a similar elevation?
New Samanbagh Tea Estate recorded 2,945 mm in 2025, 32% more rain than the 2,227 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].
