Rangichara Tea Estate

Rangichara Tea Estate is a black tea producer located in the Moulvibazar region of Bangladesh, operating at an elevation of 16 metres above sea level. The estate is run under its own name, Rangichara Tea Estate, and employs a workforce of 706. No buyer relationships or downstream supply arrangements are currently recorded in public databases.

Terroir & Climate

At just 16 metres elevation, Rangichara operates in the low-lying plains characteristic of much of Bangladesh's tea country, a marked contrast to the highland estates of neighbouring Assam or the Himalayan foothills. Estates at this latitude and altitude typically experience a warm, humid subtropical climate with pronounced monsoonal rainfall, conditions that generally encourage vigorous vegetative growth and rapid leaf flush cycles during the growing season. The flat topography and proximity to water tables tend to produce heavier soils that retain moisture well, though drainage management becomes correspondingly critical.

Low-elevation tea cultivation in this region generally yields a different growing rhythm compared to higher-altitude counterparts. The absence of cool nights and diurnal temperature variation typical of hill estates often results in faster maturation of leaf, and estates in similar conditions tend to focus on volume and robustness rather than the more delicate aromatics associated with altitude. The extended warmth and moisture availability can support multiple flush periods, though the character of leaf tends to shift with the intensity of the monsoon.

Tea Produced

Rangichara produces black tea, the dominant style across Bangladesh's lowland estates. Teas from this elevation and region typically yield a full-bodied, malty cup with the strength and colour that have historically made Bangladeshi production attractive for blending. Estates operating in these warm, fertile plains generally produce leaf that processes into a robust, brisk liquor, often with less aromatic complexity than high-grown teas but with the body and astringency valued in breakfast blends and bulk markets. The style tends toward the forthright and reliable rather than the nuanced.

Location & Neighbouring Estates

Rangichara Tea Estate lies at 24.5225, 92.0344 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:

• Ghazipore Tea Estate — under 1 km away
• Sirajnagor Tea Estate — under 1 km away
• Bijoya tea Factory — under 1 km away
• Fultola tea Factory — under 1 km away
• Gazipur tea Factory — under 1 km away

Estates at a Similar Altitude to Rangichara Tea Estate

Elevation shapes how slowly leaf matures, so we match Rangichara 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. Rangichara Tea Estate recorded 2,559 mm in 2025, 10% 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

Rangichara Tea Estate Compared with Moulvibazar

In Moulvibazar, Rangichara Tea Estate is drier than 53% of the others by 2025 rainfall; lower than 53% of the others by elevation; cooler than 85% of the others by daytime temperature. The table sets Rangichara 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	Rangichara Tea Estate	Region median	Region range
Elevation	16 m	16 m	9 to 45 m
Annual rainfall (2025)	2,559 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	20.5 °C	20.6 °C	20.3 to 21.2 °C

Observed Climate at Rangichara Tea Estate (2025)

ERA5 reanalysis data modelled for Rangichara Tea Estate’s coordinates recorded 2,559 mm of precipitation across calendar year 2025. The wettest month was July (502 mm) and the driest was December (0 mm). Daytime highs averaged 30.1 °C and overnight lows 20.5 °C over the year; June was the warmest month and January the coolest.

Metric	2025 value
Annual precipitation	2,559 mm
Wettest month	July (502 mm)
Driest month	December (0 mm)
Mean daily high	30.1 °C
Mean overnight low	20.5 °C

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Rangichara Tea Estate located?

Rangichara Tea Estate is in Moulvibazar, Bangladesh, at coordinates 24.5225, 92.0344, at an elevation of about 16 metres.

Who operates Rangichara Tea Estate?

Rangichara Tea Estate is operated by Rangichara Tea Estate, according to public supply-chain records.

What type of tea does Rangichara Tea Estate produce?

Rangichara Tea Estate is recorded as producing black tea.

How much rain does Rangichara Tea Estate receive?

ERA5 reanalysis data for the estate's coordinates recorded 2,559 mm of precipitation in 2025, peaking in July (502 mm).

How does Rangichara Tea Estate compare with estates at a similar elevation?

Rangichara Tea Estate recorded 2,559 mm in 2025, 10% 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].