In short: Jungalebari cha bagan is a black tea estate in the Sylhet region of Bangladesh, operating at an elevation of 28 metres.
Jungalebari cha bagan is a tea estate located in the Sylhet region of Bangladesh, at an elevation of 28 metres above sea level. The estate produces black tea, though its operating company and primary buyers are not currently recorded in trade directories.
Terroir & Climate
At 28 metres elevation and positioned at roughly 24°N latitude, Jungalebari cha bagan occupies low-lying terrain characteristic of Bangladesh's principal tea-growing belt. Estates at this elevation in Sylhet typically experience a tropical monsoon climate, with high humidity, substantial annual rainfall, and minimal temperature variation between seasons. These conditions generally support vigorous vegetative growth and year-round cropping potential, though the monsoon period from June to October tends to dominate the production calendar.
The combination of warmth, moisture, and relatively flat topography at this altitude often yields teas with bold, full-bodied character. Drainage and soil management become particularly important at such low elevations, where waterlogging can affect root health and leaf metabolism during the heaviest rains. Estates in this zone typically rely on the intensity of the monsoon flush and the concentration of the autumn crop to shape their annual output profile.
Tea Produced
As a black tea producer, Jungalebari cha bagan is likely to yield the robust, malty styles associated with low-elevation Sylhet leaf. Teas from this altitude and latitude typically offer a strong, brisk cup with good colour and body, often displaying the earthy, malt-forward notes that characterise Bangladesh's orthodox and CTC production. Depending on plucking standards and processing, estates in this environment can produce both volume-grade teas for blending and fuller-leaf grades with more nuanced maltiness, though specific production methods at Jungalebari are not documented.
Location & Neighbouring Estates
Jungalebari cha bagan lies at 24.2944, 91.7490 in Sylhet, Bangladesh. Its 28 m elevation is the highest of 18 estates we map in Sylhet. The nearest estates in the TeaTrade directory, measured point-to-point from these coordinates, are:
- Balishira tea Factory — 2.4 km away · Moulvibazar
- Baraoora tea Factory — 2.4 km away · Moulvibazar
- BTRI Examination Green Tea Factory — 2.4 km away · Moulvibazar
- BTRI tea research Factory — 2.4 km away · Moulvibazar
- Dinston tea Factory — 2.4 km away · Moulvibazar
Estates at a Similar Altitude to Jungalebari cha bagan
Elevation shapes how slowly leaf matures, so we match Jungalebari cha bagan (28 m) with estates within 150 m of its height that are not its neighbours. Each is shown with its own 2025 climate. Jungalebari cha bagan recorded 2,123 mm in 2025, 19% less than the 2,628 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aeon Commodities Pvt Ltd | Nilhat House 2nd Floor, India | 28 m | 1,939 mm | 30.3 °C |
| Sasaki Green Tea Company | 350 Kamiuchida Kakegawa City, Japan | 28 m | 1,920 mm | 21.0 °C |
| Etabegahawila | Southern Province, Sri Lanka | 28 m | 2,837 mm | 30.2 °C |
| Sihara | Southern Province, Sri Lanka | 28 m | 3,443 mm | 29.8 °C |
| JALINGA | Rosekandi Grant Pt II, India | 29 m | 3,003 mm | 30.3 °C |
Jungalebari cha bagan Compared with Sylhet
In Sylhet, Jungalebari cha bagan is drier than 94% of the others by 2025 rainfall; the highest of the 18 estates by elevation; warmer than 59% of the others by daytime temperature. The table sets Jungalebari cha bagan against the 17 other estates we map in Sylhet, so you can see whether it is typical for its region or an outlier.
| Measure | Jungalebari cha bagan | Region median | Region range |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elevation | 28 m | 17 m | 9 to 18 m |
| Annual rainfall (2025) | 2,123 mm | 3,794 mm | 2,100 to 3,920 mm |
| Mean daily high | 30.2 °C | 30.0 °C | 29.8 to 30.3 °C |
| Mean overnight low | 20.6 °C | 20.6 °C | 20.3 to 20.8 °C |
Observed Climate at Jungalebari cha bagan (2025)
ERA5 reanalysis data modelled for Jungalebari cha bagan’s coordinates recorded 2,123 mm of precipitation across calendar year 2025. The wettest month was July (492 mm) and the driest was December (0 mm). Daytime highs averaged 30.2 °C and overnight lows 20.6 °C over the year; June was the warmest month and January the coolest.
| Metric | 2025 value |
|---|---|
| Annual precipitation | 2,123 mm |
| Wettest month | July (492 mm) |
| Driest month | December (0 mm) |
| Mean daily high | 30.2 °C |
| Mean overnight low | 20.6 °C |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Jungalebari cha bagan located?
Jungalebari cha bagan is in Sylhet, Bangladesh, at coordinates 24.2944, 91.7490, at an elevation of about 28 metres.
What type of tea does Jungalebari cha bagan produce?
Jungalebari cha bagan is recorded as producing black tea.
How much rain does Jungalebari cha bagan receive?
ERA5 reanalysis data for the estate's coordinates recorded 2,123 mm of precipitation in 2025, peaking in July (492 mm).
How does Jungalebari cha bagan compare with estates at a similar elevation?
Jungalebari cha bagan recorded 2,123 mm in 2025, 19% less rain than the 2,628 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].