Karotowa Tea Factory (M/S)

Karotowa Tea Factory (M/S) is a tea estate and processing facility located in Panchagarh, a district in the northern plains of Bangladesh. Situated at an elevation of 77 metres, the estate operates under the name Karotowa Tea Factory (M/S) and produces black tea. No commercial buyers have been recorded in available supply-chain data.

Terroir & Climate

At 77 metres above sea level, Karotowa occupies ground typical of Bangladesh's northern lowland tea regions, where the climate is shaped by monsoon patterns and the proximity to the Himalayan foothills further north. Estates at this low elevation generally experience warm, humid conditions year-round, with pronounced wet and dry seasons that influence flush timing and leaf development. The plains environment tends to encourage vigorous growth during the monsoon months, when temperature and moisture combine to drive rapid shoot proliferation.

The latitude of approximately 26° north places Panchagarh in a subtropical zone where daylight variation between summer and winter is moderate. Tea cultivation at these elevations in northern Bangladesh typically relies on alluvial or clay-rich soils, which can retain moisture during drier periods. The relatively flat terrain and warmth generally favour high-yielding bushes, though the absence of altitude means that leaf maturation tends to proceed quickly, a factor that processing teams must account for when managing oxidation and withering schedules.

Tea Produced

Karotowa produces black tea, the dominant category across Bangladesh's northern estates. Teas from low-elevation, warm-climate factories in this region typically yield full-bodied liquors with malty or earthy notes and a robust, straightforward character. The rapid leaf growth common at 77 metres often translates to teas with pronounced strength and colour, qualities that suit blending for domestic and export markets seeking bold, everyday grades. Cup profiles from Panchagarh estates generally emphasise body and briskness over the more delicate aromatics associated with high-grown teas.

Location & Neighbouring Estates

Karotowa Tea Factory (M/S) lies at 26.3355, 88.5522 in Panchagarh, Bangladesh. Its 77 m elevation is the joint 5th highest of 12 estates we map in Panchagarh. The nearest estates in the TeaTrade directory, measured point-to-point from these coordinates, are:

• Euro Asia Tea Factory Ltd — under 1 km away
• Mesars Nahid Tea Estate Limited — under 1 km away
• Moly Tea Factory — under 1 km away
• Sallylun Tea Estate Ltd (M/S) — under 1 km away
• Sazeda Rafique Tea factory LTd — under 1 km away

Estates at a Similar Altitude to Karotowa Tea Factory (M/S)

Elevation shapes how slowly leaf matures, so we match Karotowa Tea Factory (M/S) (77 m) with estates within 150 m of its height that are not its neighbours. Each is shown with its own 2025 climate. Karotowa Tea Factory (M/S) recorded 2,582 mm in 2025, 15% less than the 3,022 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
Sanora	Sabaragamuwa Province, Sri Lanka	77 m	4,458 mm	30.0 °C
Shennong Tea Co., Ltd.	Hunan Province, China	78 m	1,030 mm	24.1 °C
BAGHMARI	Assam, India	78 m	2,876 mm	28.6 °C
DIFFLOO	Assam, India	78 m	2,735 mm	29.2 °C
Palindanuwara	Western Province, Sri Lanka	78 m	4,010 mm	29.1 °C

Karotowa Tea Factory (M/S) Compared with Panchagarh

In Panchagarh, Karotowa Tea Factory (M/S) is drier than 82% of the others by 2025 rainfall; lower than 82% of the others by elevation; cooler than 55% of the others by daytime temperature. The table sets Karotowa Tea Factory (M/S) against the 11 other estates we map in Panchagarh, so you can see whether it is typical for its region or an outlier.

Measure	Karotowa Tea Factory (M/S)	Region median	Region range
Elevation	77 m	77 m	60 to 93 m
Annual rainfall (2025)	2,582 mm	2,582 mm	2,252 to 3,108 mm
Mean daily high	29.2 °C	29.2 °C	28.8 to 29.2 °C
Mean overnight low	19.9 °C	19.9 °C	19.9 to 20.1 °C

Observed Climate at Karotowa Tea Factory (M/S) (2025)

ERA5 reanalysis data modelled for Karotowa Tea Factory (M/S)’s coordinates recorded 2,582 mm of precipitation across calendar year 2025. The wettest month was August (606 mm) and the driest was December (0 mm). Daytime highs averaged 29.2 °C and overnight lows 19.9 °C over the year; July was the warmest month and January the coolest.

Metric	2025 value
Annual precipitation	2,582 mm
Wettest month	August (606 mm)
Driest month	December (0 mm)
Mean daily high	29.2 °C
Mean overnight low	19.9 °C

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Karotowa Tea Factory (M/S) located?

Karotowa Tea Factory (M/S) is in Panchagarh, Bangladesh, at coordinates 26.3355, 88.5522, at an elevation of about 77 metres.

Who operates Karotowa Tea Factory (M/S)?

Karotowa Tea Factory (M/S) is operated by Karotowa Tea Factory (M/S), according to public supply-chain records.

What type of tea does Karotowa Tea Factory (M/S) produce?

Karotowa Tea Factory (M/S) is recorded as producing black tea.

How much rain does Karotowa Tea Factory (M/S) receive?

ERA5 reanalysis data for the estate's coordinates recorded 2,582 mm of precipitation in 2025, peaking in August (606 mm).

How does Karotowa Tea Factory (M/S) compare with estates at a similar elevation?

Karotowa Tea Factory (M/S) recorded 2,582 mm in 2025, 15% less rain than the 3,022 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].