Mega Tea Industries

Mega Tea Industries is a black tea estate located in the Rangpur region of northwest Bangladesh, operating at an elevation of 77 metres above sea level. The estate is positioned within Bangladesh's lowland tea-growing belt, a zone that differs markedly from the more elevated districts of Sylhet and Chittagong that dominate the country's production. The operator and current ownership structure are not publicly recorded.

Terroir & Climate

At 77 metres above sea level, Mega Tea Industries sits well below the elevations typical of Bangladesh's better-known tea estates in the Sylhet hills or Chittagong highlands. This lowland position, combined with the region's subtropical latitude of approximately 26°N, generally exposes estates to higher ambient temperatures and less diurnal variation than their upland counterparts. Rangpur's climate typically features a pronounced monsoon season and hot, humid summers, conditions that tend to encourage rapid vegetative growth and year-round cropping potential, though the intensity of the growing cycle often slows during the cooler, drier months from November to February.

Estates at this elevation in northwest Bangladesh often contend with alluvial soils and higher water tables, which can influence drainage management and root development. The lower altitude typically yields faster-growing leaf that matures more quickly than tea from higher elevations, a characteristic that tends to shape both plucking intervals and the biochemical profile of the processed leaf. The regional microclimate in Rangpur, somewhat drier than the Sylhet belt, may moderate disease pressure but can also necessitate irrigation during lean periods.

Tea Produced

Mega Tea Industries produces black tea. Estates in the Rangpur lowlands at this elevation typically yield full-bodied, brisk liquors with robust malty character and moderate astringency. The faster leaf maturation common at lower altitudes often translates to teas with less aromatic complexity than high-grown Sylhet or Darjeeling counterparts, but greater strength and colour—a profile that tends to suit blending applications and markets where bold, malty character is prized. Rangpur blacks generally offer consistent body and a straightforward cup, though specific cultivars, processing technique, and seasonal variation all play a role in the final flavour profile.

Location & Neighbouring Estates

Mega 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 Mega Tea Industries

Elevation shapes how slowly leaf matures, so we match Mega 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. Mega 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

Mega Tea Industries Compared with Rangpur

In Rangpur, Mega 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 Mega 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	Mega 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 Mega Tea Industries (2025)

ERA5 reanalysis data modelled for Mega 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 Mega Tea Industries located?

Mega Tea Industries is in Rangpur, Bangladesh, at coordinates 26.3355, 88.5522, at an elevation of about 77 metres.

What type of tea does Mega Tea Industries produce?

Mega Tea Industries is recorded as producing black tea.

How much rain does Mega 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 Mega Tea Industries compare with estates at a similar elevation?

Mega 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].