In short: Shilua Tea Factory is a black-tea operation in Moulvibazar, Bangladesh, situated at 14 metres above sea level.
Shilua Tea Factory is a black-tea producer located in Moulvibazar district, Bangladesh, at an elevation of 14 metres above sea level. The factory operates under the name Shilua Tea Factory, and no further ownership or corporate affiliations are recorded in publicly available trade data. Moulvibazar is one of Bangladesh's principal tea-growing regions, lying in the northeast of the country close to the borders with India's Assam and Tripura states.
Terroir & Climate
At 14 metres elevation, Shilua Tea Factory occupies low-lying terrain typical of the alluvial plains that extend across much of Moulvibazar district. Estates at this altitude generally experience a warm, humid subtropical climate with heavy monsoon rains, conditions that tend to promote vigorous vegetative growth throughout much of the year. The proximity to sea level typically means less diurnal temperature variation than is found in higher-elevation gardens, which can influence the pace of flush cycles and the biochemical composition of the plucked leaf.
Bangladesh's tea-growing areas, particularly in Moulvibazar and neighbouring Sylhet, are characterised by high rainfall—often exceeding 3,000 millimetres annually—and fertile, acidic soils. These conditions generally favour productive, fast-growing tea bushes that can be harvested on short intervals. The combination of heat, moisture, and modest elevation tends to yield leaf with robust body and brisk character, though specific outcomes depend on factory processing and the cultivars under cultivation.
Tea Produced
Shilua Tea Factory produces black tea. Estates in Moulvibazar at low elevation typically yield teas with a full body, malty sweetness, and brisk astringency, qualities often associated with the broader Bangladesh and Assam-border style. The warm, humid growing conditions and rapid leaf development common at this altitude tend to produce liquors with strength and colour rather than the more delicate aromatics sometimes found in high-grown teas. Black teas from this region are generally well-suited to blending and to markets that favour robust, everyday character.
Location & Neighbouring Estates
Shilua tea Factory 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 Shilua tea Factory
Elevation shapes how slowly leaf matures, so we match Shilua tea Factory (14 m) with estates within 150 m of its height that are not its neighbours. Each is shown with its own 2025 climate. Shilua tea Factory 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 |
Shilua tea Factory Compared with Moulvibazar
In Moulvibazar, Shilua tea Factory 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 Shilua tea 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 | Shilua tea Factory | 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 Shilua tea Factory (2025)
ERA5 reanalysis data modelled for Shilua tea Factory’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 Shilua tea Factory located?
Shilua tea Factory is in Moulvibazar, Bangladesh, at coordinates 24.5972, 92.1140, at an elevation of about 14 metres.
Who operates Shilua tea Factory?
Shilua tea Factory is operated by Shilua tea Factory, according to public supply-chain records.
What type of tea does Shilua tea Factory produce?
Shilua tea Factory is recorded as producing black tea.
How much rain does Shilua tea Factory receive?
ERA5 reanalysis data for the estate's coordinates recorded 2,869 mm of precipitation in 2025, peaking in July (553 mm).
How does Shilua tea Factory compare with estates at a similar elevation?
Shilua tea Factory 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].
