In short: Zaman Tea Agro Factory is a black tea estate in Panchagarh, Bangladesh, situated at 68 metres above sea level in the country's northernmost tea-growing district.
Zaman Tea Agro Factory is a tea estate located in Panchagarh district, Bangladesh, at an elevation of 68 metres above sea level. The estate operates under the name Zaman Tea Agro Factory and produces black tea. Panchagarh lies in the far north of Bangladesh, close to the Indian border, and represents one of the country's newer tea-growing regions outside the traditional Sylhet and Chittagong hill zones.
Terroir & Climate
At 68 metres above sea level, Zaman Tea Agro Factory occupies low-lying terrain characteristic of the northern Bangladesh plains. Estates at this elevation typically experience warmer temperatures and higher humidity than their high-grown counterparts, with less diurnal temperature variation. The Panchagarh region, situated at approximately 26°N latitude, generally enjoys a subtropical climate with a pronounced monsoon season and a cooler, drier winter period that can briefly pause active growth.
Tea cultivation at this altitude tends to favour vigorous vegetative growth during the warmer months, often yielding leaf with a different chemical profile than that from hill estates. The flat topography and clay-loam soils common to the area typically retain moisture well during the monsoon, while drainage management becomes a key determinant of quality. Panchagarh's relative distance from the Bay of Bengal moderates maritime influence, and winter temperatures can dip lower than in Sylhet, occasionally slowing flush cycles between December and February.
Tea Produced
Zaman Tea Agro Factory produces black tea. Estates in the Panchagarh region at similar elevations typically yield full-bodied, malty liquors with moderate astringency and a straightforward cup character. The warmer growing conditions and lower altitude generally favour bold, brisk styles suited to blending and to markets that prize strength and colour over floral complexity. Depending on plucking standards and processing technique, teas from this environment can range from robust, everyday grades to cleaner, more refined lots when leaf quality and manufacture are carefully controlled.
Location & Neighbouring Estates
Zaman Tea Agro Factory lies at 26.2366, 88.4138 in Panchagarh, Bangladesh. Its 68 m elevation is the 11th highest of 12 estates we map in Panchagarh. The nearest estates in the TeaTrade directory, measured point-to-point from these coordinates, are:
- SABUJ AGRO INDUSTRIES — under 1 km away · Rangpur
- Euro Asia Tea Factory Ltd — 18 km away
- Karotowa Tea Factory (M/S) — 18 km away
- Mesars Nahid Tea Estate Limited — 18 km away
- Moly Tea Factory — 18 km away
Estates at a Similar Altitude to Zaman Tea Agro Factory
Elevation shapes how slowly leaf matures, so we match Zaman Tea Agro Factory (68 m) with estates within 150 m of its height that are not its neighbours. Each is shown with its own 2025 climate. Zaman Tea Agro Factory recorded 2,403 mm in 2025, 9% less than the 2,643 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DA ZHANG SHAN TEA CO-OPERATIVE | ZIYANG TOWN, China | 68 m | 1,393 mm | 25.2 °C |
| Evergreen Group, Thalangaha | Southern Province, Sri Lanka | 68 m | 3,185 mm | 30.1 °C |
| Mcleod Russel India Ltd, Dimakusi Tea Factory | Assam, India | 69 m | 2,775 mm | 29.4 °C |
| SESSA M | Assam, India | 67 m | 2,665 mm | 29.3 °C |
| Samrin | Southern Province, Sri Lanka | 69 m | 3,195 mm | 29.6 °C |
Zaman Tea Agro Factory Compared with Panchagarh
In Panchagarh, Zaman Tea Agro Factory is drier than 91% of the others by 2025 rainfall; lower than 91% of the others by elevation; the coolest of the 12 estates by daytime temperature. The table sets Zaman Tea Agro Factory against the 11 other estates we map in Panchagarh, so you can see whether it is typical for its region or an outlier.
| Measure | Zaman Tea Agro Factory | Region median | Region range |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elevation | 68 m | 77 m | 60 to 93 m |
| Annual rainfall (2025) | 2,403 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 | 19.9 °C | 19.9 °C | 19.9 to 20.1 °C |
Observed Climate at Zaman Tea Agro Factory (2025)
ERA5 reanalysis data modelled for Zaman Tea Agro Factory’s coordinates recorded 2,403 mm of precipitation across calendar year 2025. The wettest month was August (571 mm) and the driest was December (0 mm). Daytime highs averaged 28.8 °C and overnight lows 19.9 °C over the year; July was the warmest month and January the coolest.
| Metric | 2025 value |
|---|---|
| Annual precipitation | 2,403 mm |
| Wettest month | August (571 mm) |
| Driest month | December (0 mm) |
| Mean daily high | 28.8 °C |
| Mean overnight low | 19.9 °C |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Zaman Tea Agro Factory located?
Zaman Tea Agro Factory is in Panchagarh, Bangladesh, at coordinates 26.2366, 88.4138, at an elevation of about 68 metres.
Who operates Zaman Tea Agro Factory?
Zaman Tea Agro Factory is operated by Zaman Tea Agro Factory, according to public supply-chain records.
What type of tea does Zaman Tea Agro Factory produce?
Zaman Tea Agro Factory is recorded as producing black tea.
How much rain does Zaman Tea Agro Factory receive?
ERA5 reanalysis data for the estate's coordinates recorded 2,403 mm of precipitation in 2025, peaking in August (571 mm).
How does Zaman Tea Agro Factory compare with estates at a similar elevation?
Zaman Tea Agro Factory recorded 2,403 mm in 2025, 9% less rain than the 2,643 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].
