In short: Sallylun Tea Estate Ltd (M/S) is a black tea producer located in Panchagarh, Bangladesh, operating at an elevation of 77 metres in the country's northern tea-growing district.
Sallylun Tea Estate Ltd (M/S) is a tea estate located in the Panchagarh region of northern Bangladesh, at an elevation of 77 metres. The estate operates under the same corporate name and produces black tea. Panchagarh is one of Bangladesh's established tea-growing districts, situated in the country's northern plains near the Indian border.
Terroir & Climate
At 77 metres above sea level, Sallylun Tea Estate occupies low-lying terrain characteristic of Bangladesh's northern plains. Estates at this elevation in the region typically experience a subtropical climate with pronounced monsoon influence, high humidity, and relatively modest diurnal temperature variation compared to high-altitude tea gardens. The flat topography and warm growing conditions generally favour vigorous vegetative growth during the main cropping season.
Tea cultivation in Panchagarh and the surrounding northern districts tends to benefit from alluvial soils and reliable monsoon rains, though the low elevation means that estates in this zone do not experience the cooler night temperatures associated with slower leaf maturation at altitude. The growing cycle in Bangladesh's plains typically runs from late spring through autumn, with the character of the leaf influenced more by seasonal rainfall patterns and varietal selection than by elevation-related stress.
Tea Produced
Sallylun Tea Estate produces black tea. Estates in the Panchagarh region at this elevation generally yield full-bodied, malty liquors with robust character. The warm, humid growing conditions typical of Bangladesh's northern plains tend to produce leaf that processes into bold, brisk teas rather than the more delicate or aromatic profiles associated with high-altitude gardens. Black teas from this environment are often well-suited to blending and to markets that favour strength and colour in the cup.
Location & Neighbouring Estates
Sallylun Tea Estate Ltd (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
- Karotowa Tea Factory (M/S) — under 1 km away
- Mesars Nahid Tea Estate Limited — under 1 km away
- Moly Tea Factory — under 1 km away
- Sazeda Rafique Tea factory LTd — under 1 km away
Estates at a Similar Altitude to Sallylun Tea Estate Ltd (M/S)
Elevation shapes how slowly leaf matures, so we match Sallylun Tea Estate Ltd (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. Sallylun Tea Estate Ltd (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 |
Sallylun Tea Estate Ltd (M/S) Compared with Panchagarh
In Panchagarh, Sallylun Tea Estate Ltd (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 Sallylun Tea Estate Ltd (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 | Sallylun Tea Estate Ltd (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 Sallylun Tea Estate Ltd (M/S) (2025)
ERA5 reanalysis data modelled for Sallylun Tea Estate Ltd (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 Sallylun Tea Estate Ltd (M/S) located?
Sallylun Tea Estate Ltd (M/S) is in Panchagarh, Bangladesh, at coordinates 26.3355, 88.5522, at an elevation of about 77 metres.
Who operates Sallylun Tea Estate Ltd (M/S)?
Sallylun Tea Estate Ltd (M/S) is operated by Sallylun Tea Estate Ltd (M/S), according to public supply-chain records.
What type of tea does Sallylun Tea Estate Ltd (M/S) produce?
Sallylun Tea Estate Ltd (M/S) is recorded as producing black tea.
How much rain does Sallylun Tea Estate Ltd (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 Sallylun Tea Estate Ltd (M/S) compare with estates at a similar elevation?
Sallylun Tea Estate Ltd (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].
