In short: Surma & Purnima Tea Company Limited is a black tea estate in the Rangpur region of northern Bangladesh, operating at 93 metres above sea level.
Surma & Purnima Tea Company Limited is a tea estate located in the Rangpur region of northern Bangladesh, at an elevation of 93 metres above sea level. The estate produces black tea. No operator company or supply relationships are currently recorded in trade directories.
Terroir & Climate
At 93 metres elevation, Surma & Purnima Tea Company Limited occupies lowland terrain in Bangladesh's northern plains. Estates at this altitude in the Rangpur region typically experience warm, humid subtropical conditions with minimal diurnal temperature variation, characteristics that tend to favour vigorous vegetative growth and rapid leaf development. The flat topography and proximity to the Teesta and Brahmaputra river systems generally mean that water availability is less constrained than in higher-elevation districts, though monsoon flooding can influence the growing calendar.
Tea cultivation in lowland Bangladesh typically benefits from fertile alluvial soils and year-round warmth, though the lack of elevation-induced stress often results in a faster flush cycle. Estates in this latitude and elevation band generally harvest through much of the year, with the monsoon months bringing the heaviest yields. The absence of cool nights, which can concentrate secondary metabolites in the leaf, tends to steer production towards volume and robustness rather than the aromatic complexity associated with high-grown teas.
Tea Produced
Surma & Purnima Tea Company Limited produces black tea. Lowland estates in Bangladesh's northern plains typically yield teas with full body, malty or earthy character, and a straightforward, robust cup profile. The warm, humid conditions and rapid growth cycle at this elevation tend to produce leaf that oxidises readily and delivers strength and colour, qualities well suited to blending and to markets that favour bold, consistent breakfast-style teas. The teas are generally less aromatic and less brisk than those from higher-altitude regions, reflecting the terroir of the subtropical floodplain.
Location & Neighbouring Estates
surma \u0026 purnima tea company limited lies at 26.4954, 88.3409 in Rangpur, Bangladesh. Its 93 m elevation is the joint 1st highest of 16 estates we map in Rangpur. The nearest estates in the TeaTrade directory, measured point-to-point from these coordinates, are:
- Emperial Tea Estate Ltd. — under 1 km away · Panchagarh
- KAZI \u0026 KAZI TEA ESTATE LIMITED — under 1 km away · Panchagarh
- Royal Tea Factory Limited — under 1 km away · Panchagarh
- Bangla Tea Manufacturing Industries. — under 1 km away
- Fabiha Tea Company — under 1 km away
Estates at a Similar Altitude to surma \u0026 purnima tea company limited
Elevation shapes how slowly leaf matures, so we match surma \u0026 purnima tea company limited (93 m) with estates within 150 m of its height that are not its neighbours. Each is shown with its own 2025 climate. surma \u0026 purnima tea company limited recorded 3,056 mm in 2025, 13% more than the 2,697 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fujian Province Guangfu Tea Co. | Hu Lin Pan Xi Town Fu Ding, China | 93 m | 1,548 mm | 24.7 °C |
| Jiangxi Wuyuan Dazhangshan Organic Food Co Ltd | Wuyuan County, China | 93 m | 1,428 mm | 25.2 °C |
| Bargang Tea Estate | Assam, India | 93 m | 3,695 mm | 28.8 °C |
| Ghoirallie | Assam, India | 93 m | 3,305 mm | 28.7 °C |
| New Nivithigala Tea Factory | Lelwala, Sri Lanka | 92 m | 3,510 mm | 29.2 °C |
surma \u0026 purnima tea company limited Compared with Rangpur
In Rangpur, surma \u0026 purnima tea company limited is wetter than 67% of the others by 2025 rainfall; higher than 67% of the others by elevation; the coolest of the 16 estates by daytime temperature. The table sets surma \u0026 purnima tea company limited against the 15 other estates we map in Rangpur, so you can see whether it is typical for its region or an outlier.
| Measure | surma \u0026 purnima tea company limited | Region median | Region range |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elevation | 93 m | 77 m | 52 to 93 m |
| Annual rainfall (2025) | 3,056 mm | 2,582 mm | 2,204 to 3,056 mm |
| Mean daily high | 28.8 °C | 29.2 °C | 28.8 to 29.2 °C |
| Mean overnight low | 20.0 °C | 19.9 °C | 19.9 to 20.1 °C |
Observed Climate at surma \u0026 purnima tea company limited (2025)
ERA5 reanalysis data modelled for surma \u0026 purnima tea company limited’s coordinates recorded 3,056 mm of precipitation across calendar year 2025. The wettest month was August (800 mm) and the driest was December (0 mm). Daytime highs averaged 28.8 °C and overnight lows 20.0 °C over the year; July was the warmest month and January the coolest.
| Metric | 2025 value |
|---|---|
| Annual precipitation | 3,056 mm |
| Wettest month | August (800 mm) |
| Driest month | December (0 mm) |
| Mean daily high | 28.8 °C |
| Mean overnight low | 20.0 °C |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is surma \u0026 purnima tea company limited located?
surma \u0026 purnima tea company limited is in Rangpur, Bangladesh, at coordinates 26.4954, 88.3409, at an elevation of about 93 metres.
What type of tea does surma \u0026 purnima tea company limited produce?
surma \u0026 purnima tea company limited is recorded as producing black tea.
How much rain does surma \u0026 purnima tea company limited receive?
ERA5 reanalysis data for the estate's coordinates recorded 3,056 mm of precipitation in 2025, peaking in August (800 mm).
How does surma \u0026 purnima tea company limited compare with estates at a similar elevation?
surma \u0026 purnima tea company limited recorded 3,056 mm in 2025, 13% more rain than the 2,697 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].