In short: Rajnagar Tea Estate Factory is a black tea estate in Moulvibazar, Bangladesh, operating at 30 metres elevation with a recorded workforce of 1,009.
Rajnagar Tea Estate Factory is a black tea producer located in the Moulvibazar region of Bangladesh, operating at an elevation of approximately 30 metres above sea level. The estate is operated by Rajnagar Tea Estate Factory and maintains a workforce of 1,009. No buyers have been recorded in trade directories, and the estate's distribution channels remain undocumented in publicly available supply-chain data.
Terroir & Climate
At 30 metres elevation, Rajnagar Tea Estate Factory occupies lowland terrain typical of the Moulvibazar valley system in north-eastern Bangladesh. Estates at this altitude generally experience a warm, humid subtropical climate with high rainfall during the monsoon months, conditions that tend to promote vigorous vegetative growth and a long cropping season. The low elevation and proximity to watercourses typically result in deep alluvial soils with good moisture retention, though drainage management is often a priority in such settings.
The latitude of approximately 24.5° North places the estate in a zone where day length variation is moderate and temperatures remain relatively high year-round. These conditions typically favour rapid leaf development and high yields, though the resulting leaf character tends to be fuller-bodied and less aromatic than teas grown at higher elevations. Estates in this region often contend with high humidity, which can influence withering times and fermentation rates during black tea manufacture.
Tea Produced
Rajnagar Tea Estate Factory produces black tea. Lowland estates in Moulvibazar typically yield teas with a robust, malty character and good colour in the cup, though they generally lack the aromatic complexity associated with higher-altitude production. The warm growing conditions and rapid leaf flush common at this elevation tend to produce teas suited to blending and value segments, often characterised by strength and body rather than nuanced flavour notes. These teas are often well-suited to milk and are commonly found in everyday blends and packet tea formats.
Location & Neighbouring Estates
Rajnagar Tea Estate Factory lies at 24.4936, 91.9336 in Moulvibazar, Bangladesh. Its 30 m elevation is the 5th highest of 75 estates we map in Moulvibazar. The nearest estates in the TeaTrade directory, measured point-to-point from these coordinates, are:
- Langla Tea Estate Factory — 6.5 km away
- Ameenabad Tea Factory — 8.8 km away
- Hajinagar Tea Factory — 8.8 km away
- Polymer Agro Industries Limited (Ootterbhag \u0026 Indanugger Tea Garden) — 8.8 km away
- Aminabadh tea Factory — 9.8 km away
Estates at a Similar Altitude to Rajnagar Tea Estate Factory
Elevation shapes how slowly leaf matures, so we match Rajnagar Tea Estate Factory (30 m) with estates within 150 m of its height that are not its neighbours. Each is shown with its own 2025 climate. Rajnagar Tea Estate Factory recorded 2,536 mm in 2025, within 5% of the 2,525 mm average across these estates, so altitude explains most of its rainfall.
| Estate | Where | Elevation | Rain 2025 | Mean high |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marumatsu Tea Co., Ltd. | Shizuoka, Japan | 30 m | 1,920 mm | 21.0 °C |
| Sithaka Tea Factory | Colombo District, Sri Lanka | 30 m | 3,736 mm | 30.2 °C |
| Iththagala | Southern Province, Sri Lanka | 30 m | 2,612 mm | 29.5 °C |
| Suizhou Shennong Tea Co., Ltd. | No.66 Jiqing St, China | 31 m | 1,354 mm | 23.4 °C |
| JALINGA | Rosekandi Grant Pt II, India | 29 m | 3,003 mm | 30.3 °C |
Rajnagar Tea Estate Factory Compared with Moulvibazar
In Moulvibazar, Rajnagar Tea Estate Factory is drier than 54% of the others by 2025 rainfall; higher than 95% of the others by elevation; cooler than 85% of the others by daytime temperature. The table sets Rajnagar Tea Estate 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 | Rajnagar Tea Estate Factory | Region median | Region range |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elevation | 30 m | 16 m | 9 to 45 m |
| Annual rainfall (2025) | 2,536 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 | 20.6 °C | 20.6 °C | 20.3 to 21.2 °C |
Observed Climate at Rajnagar Tea Estate Factory (2025)
ERA5 reanalysis data modelled for Rajnagar Tea Estate Factory’s coordinates recorded 2,536 mm of precipitation across calendar year 2025. The wettest month was July (543 mm) and the driest was December (0 mm). Daytime highs averaged 30.1 °C and overnight lows 20.6 °C over the year; June was the warmest month and January the coolest.
| Metric | 2025 value |
|---|---|
| Annual precipitation | 2,536 mm |
| Wettest month | July (543 mm) |
| Driest month | December (0 mm) |
| Mean daily high | 30.1 °C |
| Mean overnight low | 20.6 °C |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Rajnagar Tea Estate Factory located?
Rajnagar Tea Estate Factory is in Moulvibazar, Bangladesh, at coordinates 24.4936, 91.9336, at an elevation of about 30 metres.
Who operates Rajnagar Tea Estate Factory?
Rajnagar Tea Estate Factory is operated by Rajnagar Tea Estate Factory, according to public supply-chain records.
What type of tea does Rajnagar Tea Estate Factory produce?
Rajnagar Tea Estate Factory is recorded as producing black tea.
How much rain does Rajnagar Tea Estate Factory receive?
ERA5 reanalysis data for the estate's coordinates recorded 2,536 mm of precipitation in 2025, peaking in July (543 mm).
How does Rajnagar Tea Estate Factory compare with estates at a similar elevation?
Estates at a similar elevation recorded about 2,525 mm of rain in 2025, close to the 2,536 mm at Rajnagar Tea Estate Factory.
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].
