In short: North Bengal Central Tea Industries is a black tea estate located in Rangpur, Bangladesh, at an elevation of 77 metres in the country's northern tea-growing zone.
North Bengal Central Tea Industries is a tea estate situated in the Rangpur region of Bangladesh, at an altitude of 77 metres above sea level. The estate produces black tea and is positioned in the northern lowlands of Bangladesh's tea industry. The operator of the estate is not currently on public record, and no supply relationships with named buyers have been documented in trade directories.
Terroir & Climate
At 77 metres elevation, North Bengal Central Tea Industries occupies low-lying terrain typical of the northern plains of Bangladesh. Estates at this altitude generally experience a subtropical climate with warm temperatures year-round and high humidity, conditions that tend to encourage vigorous growth and support multiple flush cycles annually. The Rangpur region lies outside the better-known hill districts of Sylhet and Chittagong, and lowland gardens in northern Bangladesh typically face distinct agronomic challenges, including the management of monsoon flooding and the need for effective drainage systems.
The latitude of approximately 26°N places the estate in a zone where day length varies moderately across the season, and where the monsoon tends to drive the rhythm of the growing year. Lowland estates in this part of South Asia often produce leaf with a relatively fast growth rate during the wet months, and the warm, moist conditions generally favour robust vegetative development. The interplay of heat, moisture, and flat topography typically shapes both the agronomic calendar and the processing options available to estates at this elevation.
Tea Produced
North Bengal Central Tea Industries produces black tea, the dominant style across Bangladesh's commercial tea sector. Estates in the northern lowlands of the country, working with leaf grown at elevations below 100 metres, typically yield teas with a full body, malty character, and a straightforward, robust cup profile. The warm growing conditions and rapid flush cycles common at this altitude tend to produce leaf that processes into strong, dark liquors well suited to blending and to markets where body and colour are valued over aromatic complexity. While individual garden character varies, black teas from low-elevation Bangladeshi estates generally offer hearty, dependable infusions with moderate astringency and a clean finish.
Location & Neighbouring Estates
North Bengal Central 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 North Bengal Central Tea Industries
Elevation shapes how slowly leaf matures, so we match North Bengal Central 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. North Bengal Central 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 |
North Bengal Central Tea Industries Compared with Rangpur
In Rangpur, North Bengal Central 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 North Bengal Central 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 | North Bengal Central 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 North Bengal Central Tea Industries (2025)
ERA5 reanalysis data modelled for North Bengal Central 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 North Bengal Central Tea Industries located?
North Bengal Central Tea Industries is in Rangpur, Bangladesh, at coordinates 26.3355, 88.5522, at an elevation of about 77 metres.
What type of tea does North Bengal Central Tea Industries produce?
North Bengal Central Tea Industries is recorded as producing black tea.
How much rain does North Bengal Central 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 North Bengal Central Tea Industries compare with estates at a similar elevation?
North Bengal Central 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].