In short: Sagarnal Tea Estate is a black tea producer in Moulvibazar, Bangladesh, operated under its own name at an elevation of 14 metres.
Sagarnal Tea Estate is a black tea producer located in Moulvibazar, Bangladesh, at an elevation of approximately 14 metres above sea level. The estate operates under its own name, Sagarnal Tea Estate, and is situated in one of Bangladesh's principal tea-growing districts. No publicly available records identify downstream buyers for its production.
Terroir & Climate
At 14 metres above sea level, Sagarnal occupies lowland terrain typical of the Moulvibazar district in north-eastern Bangladesh. Estates at this elevation generally experience a warm, humid subtropical climate with high rainfall during the monsoon months, conditions that tend to support vigorous vegetative growth and year-round cropping potential. The low altitude and latitude around 24.6° N typically favour a faster flush cycle than is found in higher-elevation growing areas.
Moulvibazar lies within the Surma Valley, where soils are generally alluvial and the water table relatively high. These conditions tend to produce abundant leaf but can present drainage challenges during the monsoon. The combination of warmth, moisture and fertile lowland soils typically encourages high yields, though the rapid growth cycle at this elevation often results in a different chemical profile than that of leaf grown in cooler, high-altitude environments.
Tea Produced
Sagarnal produces black tea. Estates in lowland Moulvibazar at similar elevations typically yield teas with a robust, malty character and good body, though they tend to be less aromatic than high-grown teas from other regions. The warm growing conditions generally favour oxidative enzyme activity, which can contribute to strength and colour in the cup. Teas from this terroir are often suited to blending applications where body and consistent liquor are priorities, though cup character will vary with manufacturing practice and the timing of the pluck.
Location & Neighbouring Estates
Sagarnal tea Estate lies at 24.5972, 92.1140 in Moulvibazar, Bangladesh. Its 14 m elevation is the joint 55th highest of 75 estates we map in Moulvibazar. The nearest estates in the TeaTrade directory, measured point-to-point from these coordinates, are:
- Dilkhusha Tea Estate — under 1 km away
- Kapnapahar Tea Estate — under 1 km away
- Phooltullah Tea Factory — under 1 km away
- Rajki Tea Estate Factory — under 1 km away
- Ratna tea Estate Factory — under 1 km away
Estates at a Similar Altitude to Sagarnal tea Estate
Elevation shapes how slowly leaf matures, so we match Sagarnal tea Estate (14 m) with estates within 150 m of its height that are not its neighbours. Each is shown with its own 2025 climate. Sagarnal tea Estate recorded 2,869 mm in 2025, 13% more than the 2,531 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hamidiya Tea Factory | Moulvibazar, Bangladesh | 14 m | 2,447 mm | 30.2 °C |
| Kedarpur Tea Factory (Dinarpur cha bagan) | Moulvibazar, Bangladesh | 14 m | 2,358 mm | 30.2 °C |
| Zhejiang Camel Transworld Organic Foods Co. Ltd. - 310041 Hangzhou | 218 Ti Yu Chang Road, China | 14 m | 1,470 mm | 24.3 °C |
| Talapoya Tea Estate | Cherooty Road, India | 14 m | 3,550 mm | 30.2 °C |
| Sarnia Estate | No.280 Dam St, Sri Lanka | 14 m | 2,828 mm | 29.8 °C |
Sagarnal tea Estate Compared with Moulvibazar
In Moulvibazar, Sagarnal tea Estate is wetter than 76% of the others by 2025 rainfall; lower than 86% of the others by elevation; cooler than 85% of the others by daytime temperature. The table sets Sagarnal 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 | Sagarnal tea Estate | Region median | Region range |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elevation | 14 m | 16 m | 9 to 45 m |
| Annual rainfall (2025) | 2,869 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 Sagarnal tea Estate (2025)
ERA5 reanalysis data modelled for Sagarnal tea Estate’s coordinates recorded 2,869 mm of precipitation across calendar year 2025. The wettest month was July (553 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 | 2,869 mm |
| Wettest month | July (553 mm) |
| Driest month | December (0 mm) |
| Mean daily high | 30.1 °C |
| Mean overnight low | 20.5 °C |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Sagarnal tea Estate located?
Sagarnal tea Estate is in Moulvibazar, Bangladesh, at coordinates 24.5972, 92.1140, at an elevation of about 14 metres.
Who operates Sagarnal tea Estate?
Sagarnal tea Estate is operated by Sagarnal tea Estate, according to public supply-chain records.
What type of tea does Sagarnal tea Estate produce?
Sagarnal tea Estate is recorded as producing black tea.
How much rain does Sagarnal tea Estate receive?
ERA5 reanalysis data for the estate's coordinates recorded 2,869 mm of precipitation in 2025, peaking in July (553 mm).
How does Sagarnal tea Estate compare with estates at a similar elevation?
Sagarnal tea Estate recorded 2,869 mm in 2025, 13% more rain than the 2,531 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].
