Lackatoorah Tea Factory

Lackatoorah Tea Factory is a tea producer located in the Sylhet region of Bangladesh, operating at an elevation of 17 metres above sea level. The factory operates under the name Lackatoorah Tea Factory and employs a workforce of 95. No external buyers have been recorded in trade directories for this estate.

Terroir & Climate

At 17 metres elevation, Lackatoorah Tea Factory sits in the low-lying alluvial plains characteristic of parts of Sylhet, a contrast to the more elevated gardens found elsewhere in Bangladesh's tea-growing regions. Estates at such low altitudes in this subtropical latitude typically experience warm, humid conditions year-round, with the monsoon season bringing substantial rainfall that can influence both yield and processing schedules. The limited diurnal temperature variation common at near-sea-level sites tends to promote vigorous vegetative growth rather than the slower maturation associated with higher elevations.

Sylhet's climate generally supports robust tea cultivation, though gardens at this elevation often contend with higher ambient temperatures and moisture levels that require careful management during manufacture. The flat terrain and alluvial soils typical of low-altitude areas in the region can yield plentiful leaf, though the flavour development and complexity in the cup often differ from teas grown at higher, cooler sites. Estates in this environment usually work within a framework shaped by accessibility, water availability, and the logistical advantages of proximity to transport networks.

Tea Produced

Lackatoorah Tea Factory produces black tea. Estates in Sylhet at low elevation typically yield teas with a full body and straightforward, malty character, often exhibiting the brisk, robust profile that has historically characterised Bangladeshi black tea in regional and domestic markets. The warm growing conditions common at 17 metres tend to favour teas with strength and colour over the more nuanced aromatics sometimes found in high-grown leaf, though processing skill plays a considerable role in the final cup. Buyers familiar with low-elevation Sylhet production generally expect a dependable, assertive liquor suited to blending or to markets that prize body and boldness.

Location & Neighbouring Estates

Lackatoorah Tea Factory lies at 24.8967, 91.8718 in Sylhet, Bangladesh. Its 17 m elevation is the joint 9th highest of 18 estates we map in Sylhet. The nearest estates in the TeaTrade directory, measured point-to-point from these coordinates, are:

• Chandobag Tea estate Factory — 1.5 km away · Moulvibazar
• Khan Tea Garden — 1.5 km away
• lalakhal tea estate — 1.5 km away
• Malnicherra Tea Garden — 1.5 km away
• Monipur Tea Estate — 1.5 km away

Estates at a Similar Altitude to Lackatoorah Tea Factory

Elevation shapes how slowly leaf matures, so we match Lackatoorah Tea Factory (17 m) with estates within 150 m of its height that are not its neighbours. Each is shown with its own 2025 climate. Lackatoorah Tea Factory recorded 3,920 mm in 2025, 51% more than the 2,595 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
Allynugger Tea Estate	Moulvibazar, Bangladesh	17 m	2,300 mm	30.2 °C
Balishira tea Factory	Moulvibazar, Bangladesh	17 m	2,123 mm	30.2 °C
Zhejiang Chunan New Continent Tea Co. Ltd.	Xihu Dadao, China	17 m	1,470 mm	24.3 °C
Renukanda Tea Estate	B158, Sri Lanka	17 m	3,642 mm	30.0 °C
Thundola Tea Estate	B363, Sri Lanka	17 m	3,439 mm	30.1 °C

Lackatoorah Tea Factory Compared with Sylhet

In Sylhet, Lackatoorah Tea Factory is wetter than 59% of the others by 2025 rainfall; lower than 65% of the others by elevation; cooler than 94% of the others by daytime temperature. The table sets Lackatoorah Tea Factory against the 17 other estates we map in Sylhet, so you can see whether it is typical for its region or an outlier.

Measure	Lackatoorah Tea Factory	Region median	Region range
Elevation	17 m	17 m	9 to 28 m
Annual rainfall (2025)	3,920 mm	3,158 mm	2,100 to 3,920 mm
Mean daily high	30.0 °C	30.1 °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 Lackatoorah Tea Factory (2025)

ERA5 reanalysis data modelled for Lackatoorah Tea Factory’s coordinates recorded 3,920 mm of precipitation across calendar year 2025. The wettest month was August (783 mm) and the driest was December (0 mm). Daytime highs averaged 30.0 °C and overnight lows 20.6 °C over the year; July was the warmest month and January the coolest.

Metric	2025 value
Annual precipitation	3,920 mm
Wettest month	August (783 mm)
Driest month	December (0 mm)
Mean daily high	30.0 °C
Mean overnight low	20.6 °C

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Lackatoorah Tea Factory located?

Lackatoorah Tea Factory is in Sylhet, Bangladesh, at coordinates 24.8967, 91.8718, at an elevation of about 17 metres.

Who operates Lackatoorah Tea Factory?

Lackatoorah Tea Factory is operated by Lackatoorah Tea Factory, according to public supply-chain records.

What type of tea does Lackatoorah Tea Factory produce?

Lackatoorah Tea Factory is recorded as producing black tea.

How much rain does Lackatoorah Tea Factory receive?

ERA5 reanalysis data for the estate's coordinates recorded 3,920 mm of precipitation in 2025, peaking in August (783 mm).

How does Lackatoorah Tea Factory compare with estates at a similar elevation?

Lackatoorah Tea Factory recorded 3,920 mm in 2025, 51% more rain than the 2,595 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].