In short: Premnagar Tea Estate is a black tea producer in Moulvibazar, Bangladesh, operated by Premnagar Tea Estate and employing a workforce of 401.
Premnagar Tea Estate is a black tea producer located in Moulvibazar, Bangladesh, at an elevation of 25 metres. The estate is operated by Premnagar Tea Estate and employs a workforce of 401. No buyer relationships have been publicly recorded for this estate.
Terroir & Climate
At 25 metres above sea level, Premnagar sits within the low-lying plains characteristic of much of Bangladesh's tea-growing belt. Estates at this elevation typically experience warm, humid conditions year-round, with the southwest monsoon bringing heavy rainfall from May through September. This combination of warmth, moisture, and flat terrain generally supports vigorous vegetative growth and can contribute to a relatively continuous plucking cycle, though the intensity of the monsoon rains often necessitates careful drainage management.
The Moulvibazar region, located in the northeast of Bangladesh near the border with India's Assam and Sylhet divisions, shares climatic affinities with those adjacent tea-growing areas. Estates in this latitude and at similarly low elevations tend to produce leaf with robust body and brisk character, shaped by the interplay of high temperatures and seasonal rainfall patterns. The limited diurnal temperature variation at this altitude generally favours yield over the more complex aromatics associated with higher-elevation gardens.
Tea Produced
Premnagar produces black tea. Estates in Moulvibazar at low elevation typically yield teas with a full body, brisk astringency, and malty or earthy notes. The warm, humid growing conditions common to this altitude and latitude tend to favour strength and colour in the cup rather than pronounced floral or fruit aromatics. Teas from this region are generally well-suited to blending and to styles that emphasise boldness and structure.
Location & Neighbouring Estates
Premnagar Tea Estate lies at 24.4328, 91.7731 in Moulvibazar, Bangladesh. Its 25 m elevation is the 7th highest of 75 estates we map in Moulvibazar. The nearest estates in the TeaTrade directory, measured point-to-point from these coordinates, are:
- MOULVI TEA ESTATE — 5.7 km away
- Hamidiya Tea Factory — 6.5 km away
- Pulbari Tea Factory — 11 km away
- Allynugger Tea Estate — 12 km away
- Camparai tea Factory — 12 km away
Estates at a Similar Altitude to Premnagar Tea Estate
Elevation shapes how slowly leaf matures, so we match Premnagar Tea Estate (25 m) with estates within 150 m of its height that are not its neighbours. Each is shown with its own 2025 climate. Premnagar Tea Estate recorded 2,296 mm in 2025, 13% less than the 2,647 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chandpur Belgaon tea Estate Factory | Chattogram, Bangladesh | 25 m | 2,165 mm | 29.7 °C |
| Mahesland | Southern Province, Sri Lanka | 25 m | 3,412 mm | 29.8 °C |
| Rasota | Southern Province, Sri Lanka | 25 m | 3,358 mm | 29.8 °C |
| Hangzhou Kainong Factory | Zhejiang, China | 26 m | 1,280 mm | 24.8 °C |
| BHUBRIGHAT TEA ESTATE | ASSAM, India | 26 m | 3,022 mm | 30.0 °C |
Premnagar Tea Estate Compared with Moulvibazar
In Moulvibazar, Premnagar Tea Estate is drier than 78% of the others by 2025 rainfall; higher than 92% of the others by elevation; warmer than 54% of the others by daytime temperature. The table sets Premnagar 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 | Premnagar Tea Estate | Region median | Region range |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elevation | 25 m | 16 m | 9 to 45 m |
| Annual rainfall (2025) | 2,296 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 Premnagar Tea Estate (2025)
ERA5 reanalysis data modelled for Premnagar Tea Estate’s coordinates recorded 2,296 mm of precipitation across calendar year 2025. The wettest month was July (525 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 | 2,296 mm |
| Wettest month | July (525 mm) |
| Driest month | December (0 mm) |
| Mean daily high | 30.2 °C |
| Mean overnight low | 20.7 °C |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Premnagar Tea Estate located?
Premnagar Tea Estate is in Moulvibazar, Bangladesh, at coordinates 24.4328, 91.7731, at an elevation of about 25 metres.
Who operates Premnagar Tea Estate?
Premnagar Tea Estate is operated by Premnagar Tea Estate, according to public supply-chain records.
What type of tea does Premnagar Tea Estate produce?
Premnagar Tea Estate is recorded as producing black tea.
How much rain does Premnagar Tea Estate receive?
ERA5 reanalysis data for the estate's coordinates recorded 2,296 mm of precipitation in 2025, peaking in July (525 mm).
How does Premnagar Tea Estate compare with estates at a similar elevation?
Premnagar Tea Estate recorded 2,296 mm in 2025, 13% less rain than the 2,647 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].
