In short: Maitri Tea Industries is a black tea estate in Rangpur, Bangladesh, operating at 77 metres elevation in the northern lowland plains.
Maitri Tea Industries is a black tea producer located in the Rangpur region of Bangladesh, at an elevation of 77 metres above sea level. The estate operates in the northern plains of the country, part of a tea-growing belt that extends across Bangladesh's lowland districts. The operator of the estate is not recorded in public supply-chain databases, and no downstream buyers have been documented in available trade records.
Terroir & Climate
At 77 metres, Maitri Tea Industries occupies low-lying terrain typical of Bangladesh's northern plains. Estates at this elevation generally experience warm, humid conditions year-round, with the monsoon season bringing substantial rainfall that supports vigorous vegetative growth. The flat topography and alluvial soils common to Rangpur tend to favour high-yielding tea bushes, though the absence of altitude means that leaf development is not moderated by the cooler nights found in highland zones.
The latitude of approximately 26°N places the estate in a subtropical climate band where the growing season is typically long, punctuated by a cooler, drier period during the winter months. Lowland estates in this region often contend with high temperatures and humidity during the flush periods, conditions that tend to accelerate leaf maturation and influence the chemical composition of the harvested shoot.
Tea Produced
Maitri Tea Industries produces black tea. Estates in Rangpur's lowland belt typically yield full-bodied, malty liquors with a brisk character, reflecting the rapid growth cycles and warm growing conditions of the plains. Black teas from this elevation and climate zone often exhibit a straightforward, robust profile suited to blending and to markets that favour strength and colour over the more delicate aromatics associated with high-grown leaf.
Location & Neighbouring Estates
Maitri Tea Industries lies at 26.3355, 88.5522 in Rangpur, Bangladesh. Its 77 m elevation is the joint 7th highest of 16 estates we map in Rangpur. The nearest estates in the TeaTrade directory, measured point-to-point from these coordinates, are:
- Euro Asia Tea Factory Ltd — under 1 km away · Panchagarh
- Karotowa Tea Factory (M/S) — under 1 km away · Panchagarh
- Mesars Nahid Tea Estate Limited — under 1 km away · Panchagarh
- Moly Tea Factory — under 1 km away · Panchagarh
- Sallylun Tea Estate Ltd (M/S) — under 1 km away · Panchagarh
Estates at a Similar Altitude to Maitri Tea Industries
Elevation shapes how slowly leaf matures, so we match Maitri Tea Industries (77 m) with estates within 150 m of its height that are not its neighbours. Each is shown with its own 2025 climate. Maitri Tea Industries 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 |
Maitri Tea Industries Compared with Rangpur
In Rangpur, Maitri Tea Industries is drier than 87% of the others by 2025 rainfall; lower than 87% of the others by elevation; warmer than 53% of the others by daytime temperature. The table sets Maitri Tea Industries against the 15 other estates we map in Rangpur, so you can see whether it is typical for its region or an outlier.
| Measure | Maitri Tea Industries | Region median | Region range |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elevation | 77 m | 77 m | 52 to 93 m |
| Annual rainfall (2025) | 2,582 mm | 2,582 mm | 2,204 to 3,056 mm |
| Mean daily high | 29.2 °C | 29.1 °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 Maitri Tea Industries (2025)
ERA5 reanalysis data modelled for Maitri Tea Industries’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 Maitri Tea Industries located?
Maitri Tea Industries is in Rangpur, Bangladesh, at coordinates 26.3355, 88.5522, at an elevation of about 77 metres.
What type of tea does Maitri Tea Industries produce?
Maitri Tea Industries is recorded as producing black tea.
How much rain does Maitri Tea Industries receive?
ERA5 reanalysis data for the estate's coordinates recorded 2,582 mm of precipitation in 2025, peaking in August (606 mm).
How does Maitri Tea Industries compare with estates at a similar elevation?
Maitri Tea Industries 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].