lalakhal tea estate

Lalakhal Tea Estate operates in the Sylhet region of north-eastern Bangladesh, close to the border with the Indian state of Assam. At just 18 metres above sea level, it is amongst the lowest-altitude tea-growing operations recorded in the country. The estate is managed under the name Lalakhal Tea Estate; no separate parent company or buyer relationships have been documented in available trade records.

Terroir & Climate

The Sylhet region occupies the north-eastern corner of Bangladesh, where the terrain transitions from the floodplains of the Surma Valley into the foothills of the Khasi and Jaintia ranges to the north. At 18 metres above sea level, Lalakhal is situated in low-lying alluvial land that tends to experience warm, humid conditions year-round, with the south-west monsoon typically delivering intense rainfall from May through October. Estates at this latitude and elevation generally contend with high water tables and seasonal inundation, which can influence root development and the timing of plucking cycles.

The proximity to Assam—both geographically and climatically—means that growing conditions often share characteristics with the plains gardens of the Brahmaputra valley: ample warmth, abundant moisture, and relatively little diurnal temperature variation. These factors tend to promote vigorous vegetative growth and a long cropping season, though the lack of elevation means estates in this zone do not usually benefit from the slower maturation and concentrative effects seen in hill gardens. Soils in the Surma basin are generally alluvial, and their fertility and drainage vary according to proximity to river channels and historical sediment deposition.

Tea Produced

Lalakhal produces black tea. Estates in the Sylhet lowlands typically yield teas with robust body, malty sweetness, and a directness of flavour that reflects the warm, humid growing environment. The cup profile of plains-grown Bangladesh black tea often features dark infusions, a full mouthfeel, and notes that can range from bready and grainy to caramel-like, with moderate astringency. Without the tempering influence of altitude, these teas tend to be less aromatic and more straightforward in character than their hill-grown counterparts, though they often offer good strength and colour—attributes valued in blending and in markets that favour robust breakfast-style infusions.

Location & Neighbouring Estates

lalakhal tea estate lies at 24.9048, 91.8600 in Sylhet, Bangladesh. Its 18 m elevation is the joint 2nd 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 — under 1 km away · Moulvibazar
• Khan Tea Garden — under 1 km away
• Malnicherra Tea Garden — under 1 km away
• Monipur Tea Estate — under 1 km away
• Moomincherra Tea Estate Factory — under 1 km away

Estates at a Similar Altitude to lalakhal tea estate

Elevation shapes how slowly leaf matures, so we match lalakhal tea estate (18 m) with estates within 150 m of its height that are not its neighbours. Each is shown with its own 2025 climate. lalakhal tea estate recorded 3,920 mm in 2025, 70% more than the 2,301 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
Chanilta	Southern Province, Sri Lanka	18 m	2,988 mm	29.6 °C
Woodland	Southern Province, Sri Lanka	18 m	2,837 mm	30.2 °C
Amo tea Factory	Habiganj, Bangladesh	19 m	1,910 mm	30.3 °C
Allynugger Tea Estate	Moulvibazar, Bangladesh	17 m	2,300 mm	30.2 °C
Zhejiang Chunan New Continent Tea Co. Ltd.	Xihu Dadao, China	17 m	1,470 mm	24.3 °C

lalakhal tea estate Compared with Sylhet

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

Measure	lalakhal tea estate	Region median	Region range
Elevation	18 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 lalakhal tea estate (2025)

ERA5 reanalysis data modelled for lalakhal tea estate’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 lalakhal tea estate located?

lalakhal tea estate is in Sylhet, Bangladesh, at coordinates 24.9048, 91.8600, at an elevation of about 18 metres.

Who operates lalakhal tea estate?

lalakhal tea estate is operated by lalakhal tea estate, according to public supply-chain records.

What type of tea does lalakhal tea estate produce?

lalakhal tea estate is recorded as producing black tea.

How much rain does lalakhal tea estate receive?

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

How does lalakhal tea estate compare with estates at a similar elevation?

lalakhal tea estate recorded 3,920 mm in 2025, 70% more rain than the 2,301 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].