Rashidabad Tea Estate

Rashidabad Tea Estate is a black tea producer located in Moulvibazar, Bangladesh, at an elevation of 17 metres above sea level. The estate operates under the name Rashidabad Tea Estate and employs a workforce of 241. Its position in the Moulvibazar region places it within one of Bangladesh's principal tea-growing districts, though at a notably low elevation compared to many estates in the country's northern valleys.

Terroir & Climate

At just 17 metres above sea level, Rashidabad occupies low-lying terrain in the Moulvibazar region of Bangladesh, where subtropical monsoon conditions typically dominate the growing environment. Estates at this elevation in the area generally experience warmer ambient temperatures and higher humidity than their highland counterparts, with pronounced wet and dry seasons that tend to drive distinct growth flushes. The latitude of approximately 24.7°N places the estate within a zone where daylight variation is moderate and the growing season can extend across much of the year, though quality is often linked to post-monsoon and spring periods.

Low-altitude estates in this part of Bangladesh are often situated on relatively flat or gently undulating land, where water management and drainage become particularly important during the monsoon months. The warmth and moisture typical of this elevation can encourage vigorous vegetative growth, though the lack of diurnal temperature variation found at higher altitudes may influence the development of certain flavour compounds. Soil composition in the Moulvibazar lowlands is generally alluvial, which can support robust yields when appropriately managed.

Tea Produced

Rashidabad produces black tea, the dominant style across Bangladesh's commercial estates. Teas from low-elevation gardens in Moulvibazar typically yield a brisk, full-bodied cup with malty and sometimes earthy characteristics, though specific flavour profiles depend heavily on plucking standards, processing technique, and seasonal timing. The warmth and humidity at this altitude tend to favour volume and strength over the more delicate aromatics sometimes associated with high-grown leaf, making such teas well suited to blending and to markets that prioritise body and colour.

Location & Neighbouring Estates

Rashidabad Tea Estate lies at 24.7073, 92.1917 in Moulvibazar, Bangladesh. Its 17 m elevation is the joint 13th highest of 75 estates we map in Moulvibazar. The nearest estates in the TeaTrade directory, measured point-to-point from these coordinates, are:

• Rahmania Tea Garden — under 1 km away
• Chotolekha Tea Estate Factory — 4.7 km away
• Ahidabad Tea Factory — 6.1 km away
• SABAZPUR TEA COMPANY LIMITED — 8.2 km away · Sylhet
• Fatehbug Tea Estate — 10 km away

Estates at a Similar Altitude to Rashidabad Tea Estate

Elevation shapes how slowly leaf matures, so we match Rashidabad Tea Estate (17 m) with estates within 150 m of its height that are not its neighbours. Each is shown with its own 2025 climate. Rashidabad Tea Estate recorded 3,054 mm in 2025, 18% more than the 2,595 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
Allynugger Tea Estate	Moulvibazar, Bangladesh	17 m	2,300 mm	30.2 °C
Balishira tea Factory	Moulvibazar, Bangladesh	17 m	2,123 mm	30.2 °C
Zhejiang Chunan New Continent Tea Co. Ltd.	Xihu Dadao, China	17 m	1,470 mm	24.3 °C
Renukanda Tea Estate	B158, Sri Lanka	17 m	3,642 mm	30.0 °C
Thundola Tea Estate	B363, Sri Lanka	17 m	3,439 mm	30.1 °C

Rashidabad Tea Estate Compared with Moulvibazar

In Moulvibazar, Rashidabad Tea Estate is wetter than 92% of the others by 2025 rainfall; higher than 53% of the others by elevation; cooler than 97% of the others by daytime temperature. The table sets Rashidabad 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	Rashidabad Tea Estate	Region median	Region range
Elevation	17 m	16 m	9 to 45 m
Annual rainfall (2025)	3,054 mm	2,559 mm	2,123 to 3,920 mm
Mean daily high	29.9 °C	30.1 °C	29.8 to 30.3 °C
Mean overnight low	20.3 °C	20.6 °C	20.3 to 21.2 °C

Observed Climate at Rashidabad Tea Estate (2025)

ERA5 reanalysis data modelled for Rashidabad Tea Estate’s coordinates recorded 3,054 mm of precipitation across calendar year 2025. The wettest month was July (577 mm) and the driest was December (0 mm). Daytime highs averaged 29.9 °C and overnight lows 20.3 °C over the year; July was the warmest month and January the coolest.

Metric	2025 value
Annual precipitation	3,054 mm
Wettest month	July (577 mm)
Driest month	December (0 mm)
Mean daily high	29.9 °C
Mean overnight low	20.3 °C

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Rashidabad Tea Estate located?

Rashidabad Tea Estate is in Moulvibazar, Bangladesh, at coordinates 24.7073, 92.1917, at an elevation of about 17 metres.

Who operates Rashidabad Tea Estate?

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

What type of tea does Rashidabad Tea Estate produce?

Rashidabad Tea Estate is recorded as producing black tea.

How much rain does Rashidabad Tea Estate receive?

ERA5 reanalysis data for the estate's coordinates recorded 3,054 mm of precipitation in 2025, peaking in July (577 mm).

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

Rashidabad Tea Estate recorded 3,054 mm in 2025, 18% more rain than the 2,595 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].