Sazeda Rafique Tea factory LTd

Sazeda Rafique Tea factory Ltd is a tea estate located in Panchagarh, the northernmost district of Bangladesh, at an elevation of approximately 77 metres. The estate is operated by Sazeda Rafique Tea factory Ltd, and produces black tea. No public records identify specific buyers for its output.

Terroir & Climate

At 77 metres above sea level, Sazeda Rafique Tea factory Ltd occupies low-lying terrain characteristic of the Terai belt that stretches along the sub-Himalayan fringe. Panchagarh lies at approximately 26°N latitude, where the subtropical monsoon climate typically delivers warm, humid summers and mild, dry winters. Estates at this elevation in northern Bangladesh generally benefit from deep alluvial soils and ample water availability, though the modest altitude does not provide the temperature variation or diurnal swing associated with higher-grown teas.

The relatively flat topography and lower elevation tend to produce warmer growing conditions year-round, which can encourage vigorous vegetative growth. Estates in this zone often experience extended plucking seasons, with peak production typically concentrated in the pre-monsoon and monsoon months when heat and humidity accelerate flush cycles. The terroir of low-elevation Terai gardens generally favours volume and briskness over the aromatic complexity that higher altitudes can impart.

Tea Produced

Sazeda Rafique Tea factory Ltd produces black tea. Estates in the Panchagarh district at this elevation typically yield full-bodied, malty liquors with a straightforward, brisk character. The warm, humid growing environment and alluvial soils tend to produce teas with strength and colour rather than the delicate aromatics or pronounced brightness found in higher-grown regions. Such teas are often suited to blending and to markets that favour robust, everyday-drinking styles.

Operator

Sazeda Rafique Tea factory Ltd operates the estate. No other estates under the same management are currently recorded in our directory.

Location & Neighbouring Estates

Sazeda Rafique Tea factory LTd 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
• Sallylun Tea Estate Ltd (M/S) — under 1 km away

Estates at a Similar Altitude to Sazeda Rafique Tea factory LTd

Elevation shapes how slowly leaf matures, so we match Sazeda Rafique Tea factory LTd (77 m) with estates within 150 m of its height that are not its neighbours. Each is shown with its own 2025 climate. Sazeda Rafique Tea factory LTd 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

Sazeda Rafique Tea factory LTd Compared with Panchagarh

In Panchagarh, Sazeda Rafique Tea factory LTd 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 Sazeda Rafique Tea factory 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	Sazeda Rafique Tea factory LTd	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 Sazeda Rafique Tea factory LTd (2025)

ERA5 reanalysis data modelled for Sazeda Rafique Tea factory LTd’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 Sazeda Rafique Tea factory LTd located?

Sazeda Rafique Tea factory LTd is in Panchagarh, Bangladesh, at coordinates 26.3355, 88.5522, at an elevation of about 77 metres.

Who operates Sazeda Rafique Tea factory LTd?

Sazeda Rafique Tea factory LTd is operated by Sazeda Rafique Tea factory LTd, according to public supply-chain records.

What type of tea does Sazeda Rafique Tea factory LTd produce?

Sazeda Rafique Tea factory LTd is recorded as producing black tea.

How much rain does Sazeda Rafique Tea factory LTd receive?

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

How does Sazeda Rafique Tea factory LTd compare with estates at a similar elevation?

Sazeda Rafique Tea factory LTd 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].