In short: Emperial Tea Estate Ltd. is a black tea estate in Panchagarh, Bangladesh, operating at 93 metres elevation in the country's northern tea-growing district.
Emperial Tea Estate Ltd. is a black tea producer located in Panchagarh district, in the far north of Bangladesh. The estate operates at an elevation of 93 metres and is managed by a company of the same name. Panchagarh lies close to the borders with India and is part of Bangladesh's smaller northern tea-growing belt, distinct from the better-known gardens of Sylhet and Chattogram.
Terroir & Climate
At 93 metres elevation, Emperial occupies low-lying terrain typical of Bangladesh's northern plains. Estates at this latitude and altitude generally experience a sub-tropical monsoon climate, with pronounced wet and dry seasons shaping the plucking calendar. The relatively modest elevation tends to encourage vigorous vegetative growth during the monsoon months, while the winter dry season typically slows leaf development.
Tea cultivation in Panchagarh benefits from alluvial soils and comparatively reliable rainfall, though estates at this altitude do not experience the cooler night temperatures or diurnal variation that higher-elevation gardens enjoy. The growing conditions generally favour robust leaf development and a production cycle that can extend across much of the year, with peak cropping aligned to the monsoon and post-monsoon periods.
Tea Produced
Emperial produces black tea, the dominant style across Bangladesh's commercial tea sector. Teas from low-elevation estates in this region typically yield a full-bodied, malty cup with moderate astringency and a straightforward, brisk character. The leaf grown at this altitude tends to produce liquor suited to blending and to markets where strength and colour are valued over aromatic complexity. Such teas generally perform well in milk and are widely used in packet-tea blends for domestic and regional consumption.
Location & Neighbouring Estates
Emperial Tea Estate Ltd. lies at 26.4954, 88.3409 in Panchagarh, Bangladesh. Its 93 m elevation is the joint 1st highest of 12 estates we map in Panchagarh. The nearest estates in the TeaTrade directory, measured point-to-point from these coordinates, are:
- KAZI \u0026 KAZI TEA ESTATE LIMITED — under 1 km away
- Royal Tea Factory Limited — under 1 km away
- Bangla Tea Manufacturing Industries. — under 1 km away · Rangpur
- Fabiha Tea Company — under 1 km away · Rangpur
- GREEN CARE ARRO LTD. — under 1 km away · Rangpur
Estates at a Similar Altitude to Emperial Tea Estate Ltd.
Elevation shapes how slowly leaf matures, so we match Emperial Tea Estate Ltd. (93 m) with estates within 150 m of its height that are not its neighbours. Each is shown with its own 2025 climate. Emperial Tea Estate Ltd. recorded 3,056 mm in 2025, 19% more than the 2,574 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fujian Province Guangfu Tea Co. | Hu Lin Pan Xi Town Fu Ding, China | 93 m | 1,548 mm | 24.7 °C |
| Jiangxi Wuyuan Dazhangshan Organic Food Co Ltd | Wuyuan County, China | 93 m | 1,428 mm | 25.2 °C |
| Ghoirallie | Assam, India | 93 m | 3,305 mm | 28.7 °C |
| Harchurah Tea Estate | Assam, India | 93 m | 3,078 mm | 29.0 °C |
| New Nivithigala Tea Factory | Lelwala, Sri Lanka | 92 m | 3,510 mm | 29.2 °C |
Emperial Tea Estate Ltd. Compared with Panchagarh
In Panchagarh, Emperial Tea Estate Ltd. is wetter than 73% of the others by 2025 rainfall; higher than 82% of the others by elevation; the coolest of the 12 estates by daytime temperature. The table sets Emperial Tea Estate Ltd. against the 11 other estates we map in Panchagarh, so you can see whether it is typical for its region or an outlier.
| Measure | Emperial Tea Estate Ltd. | Region median | Region range |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elevation | 93 m | 77 m | 60 to 93 m |
| Annual rainfall (2025) | 3,056 mm | 2,582 mm | 2,252 to 3,108 mm |
| Mean daily high | 28.8 °C | 29.2 °C | 28.8 to 29.2 °C |
| Mean overnight low | 20.0 °C | 19.9 °C | 19.9 to 20.1 °C |
Observed Climate at Emperial Tea Estate Ltd. (2025)
ERA5 reanalysis data modelled for Emperial Tea Estate Ltd.’s coordinates recorded 3,056 mm of precipitation across calendar year 2025. The wettest month was August (800 mm) and the driest was December (0 mm). Daytime highs averaged 28.8 °C and overnight lows 20.0 °C over the year; July was the warmest month and January the coolest.
| Metric | 2025 value |
|---|---|
| Annual precipitation | 3,056 mm |
| Wettest month | August (800 mm) |
| Driest month | December (0 mm) |
| Mean daily high | 28.8 °C |
| Mean overnight low | 20.0 °C |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Emperial Tea Estate Ltd. located?
Emperial Tea Estate Ltd. is in Panchagarh, Bangladesh, at coordinates 26.4954, 88.3409, at an elevation of about 93 metres.
Who operates Emperial Tea Estate Ltd.?
Emperial Tea Estate Ltd. is operated by Emperial Tea Estate Ltd., according to public supply-chain records.
What type of tea does Emperial Tea Estate Ltd. produce?
Emperial Tea Estate Ltd. is recorded as producing black tea.
How much rain does Emperial Tea Estate Ltd. receive?
ERA5 reanalysis data for the estate's coordinates recorded 3,056 mm of precipitation in 2025, peaking in August (800 mm).
How does Emperial Tea Estate Ltd. compare with estates at a similar elevation?
Emperial Tea Estate Ltd. recorded 3,056 mm in 2025, 19% more rain than the 2,574 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].
