In short: Saif Tea Estate Factory is a black-tea producer in Moulvibazar, Bangladesh, operating at low elevation with a recorded workforce of 689.
Saif Tea Estate Factory is a tea production facility located in Moulvibazar, Bangladesh, at approximately 12 metres above sea level. The estate operates under the name Saif Tea Estate Factory and maintains a workforce of 689. It is recorded as producing black tea.
Terroir & Climate
At just 12 metres elevation, Saif Tea Estate Factory occupies low-lying terrain in Moulvibazar, a district in northeastern Bangladesh known for its concentration of tea cultivation. Estates at this latitude—around 24° north—and minimal altitude typically experience a warm, humid subtropical climate with pronounced monsoon influence. The growing season in such conditions tends to be extended, with minimal dormancy, allowing for frequent plucking rounds throughout much of the year.
Low-elevation sites in this region generally benefit from alluvial or clay-rich soils and high ambient moisture, though they may also face challenges related to drainage and heat stress during the pre-monsoon months. The lack of altitude means that diurnal temperature variation is usually modest, which tends to favour vigorous vegetative growth and high yield rather than the slower, more nuanced leaf development sometimes associated with higher elevations.
Tea Produced
Saif Tea Estate Factory produces black tea. Estates in Moulvibazar at low elevation typically yield teas with robust, full-bodied character and a straightforward, malty profile. The warm, humid growing conditions and rapid flush cycles often result in liquors that are brisk and strong, well suited to blending and to markets where body and colour are prioritised. While the specific processing methods and leaf grades produced at Saif are not detailed in available records, the regional and altitudinal context suggests teas that are reliably bold rather than delicate or aromatic.
Location & Neighbouring Estates
Saif Tea Estate Factory lies at 24.2894, 91.6653 in Moulvibazar, Bangladesh. Its 12 m elevation is the joint 66th highest of 75 estates we map in Moulvibazar. The nearest estates in the TeaTrade directory, measured point-to-point from these coordinates, are:
- Amrail Tea Factory — under 1 km away
- Satgaon tea Factory — 3.0 km away
- F Rahman Tea Company Ltd — 4.0 km away · Sylhet
- Balishira tea Factory — 7.1 km away
- Baraoora tea Factory — 7.1 km away
Estates at a Similar Altitude to Saif Tea Estate Factory
Elevation shapes how slowly leaf matures, so we match Saif Tea Estate Factory (12 m) with estates within 150 m of its height that are not its neighbours. Each is shown with its own 2025 climate. Saif Tea Estate Factory recorded 2,201 mm in 2025, 17% less than the 2,649 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ameenabad Tea Factory | Moulvibazar, Bangladesh | 12 m | 2,447 mm | 30.2 °C |
| Sungma Tea Estate | Camac Street, India | 12 m | 1,858 mm | 31.4 °C |
| M.K. Shah Exports Ltd. | Justice Dwarkanath Road, India | 12 m | 1,858 mm | 31.4 °C |
| Brombil Tea Factory | Horawela - Pelawatte - Pitigala Rd, Sri Lanka | 12 m | 3,642 mm | 30.0 °C |
| Athukorala, Athukorala Group | Southern Province, Sri Lanka | 12 m | 3,438 mm | 30.1 °C |
Saif Tea Estate Factory Compared with Moulvibazar
In Moulvibazar, Saif Tea Estate Factory is drier than 82% of the others by 2025 rainfall; lower than 93% of the others by elevation; cooler than 85% of the others by daytime temperature. The table sets Saif 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 | Saif Tea Estate Factory | Region median | Region range |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elevation | 12 m | 16 m | 9 to 45 m |
| Annual rainfall (2025) | 2,201 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 | 20.8 °C | 20.6 °C | 20.3 to 21.2 °C |
Observed Climate at Saif Tea Estate Factory (2025)
ERA5 reanalysis data modelled for Saif Tea Estate Factory’s coordinates recorded 2,201 mm of precipitation across calendar year 2025. The wettest month was July (514 mm) and the driest was December (0 mm). Daytime highs averaged 30.1 °C and overnight lows 20.8 °C over the year; June was the warmest month and January the coolest.
| Metric | 2025 value |
|---|---|
| Annual precipitation | 2,201 mm |
| Wettest month | July (514 mm) |
| Driest month | December (0 mm) |
| Mean daily high | 30.1 °C |
| Mean overnight low | 20.8 °C |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Saif Tea Estate Factory located?
Saif Tea Estate Factory is in Moulvibazar, Bangladesh, at coordinates 24.2894, 91.6653, at an elevation of about 12 metres.
Who operates Saif Tea Estate Factory?
Saif Tea Estate Factory is operated by Saif Tea Estate Factory, according to public supply-chain records.
What type of tea does Saif Tea Estate Factory produce?
Saif Tea Estate Factory is recorded as producing black tea.
How much rain does Saif Tea Estate Factory receive?
ERA5 reanalysis data for the estate's coordinates recorded 2,201 mm of precipitation in 2025, peaking in July (514 mm).
How does Saif Tea Estate Factory compare with estates at a similar elevation?
Saif Tea Estate Factory recorded 2,201 mm in 2025, 17% less rain than the 2,649 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].
