In short: Malnicherra Tea Garden is a black tea estate in the Sylhet region of Bangladesh, operated at 18 metres elevation by Malnicherra Tea Garden company.
Malnicherra Tea Garden is a black tea estate located in the Sylhet region of Bangladesh, operating at an elevation of 18 metres above sea level. The estate is managed by Malnicherra Tea Garden company. No major commercial buyers are currently recorded in publicly available trade data for this estate.
Terroir & Climate
At just 18 metres above sea level, Malnicherra sits in the low-lying plains characteristic of much of Bangladesh's tea-growing landscape. Estates at this elevation in the Sylhet region typically experience a humid subtropical climate, with pronounced monsoon rains and high year-round temperatures. The flat terrain and proximity to sea level generally favour vigorous vegetative growth, though the intensity of the wet season can pose challenges for field operations and withering.
Low-elevation estates in Bangladesh tend to produce leaf with a bold, robust character, shaped by the region's heat and moisture. The long growing season at this latitude—around 25° N—means that flush cycles can extend across much of the year, though quality is often most consistent in the periods immediately before and after the monsoon peak. The alluvial soils common to the Sylhet plains typically support strong yields, though drainage and soil management become critical during the heaviest rains.
Tea Produced
Malnicherra produces black tea, the dominant style for the region. Estates in Sylhet at similar elevations generally yield full-bodied, malty liquors with brisk astringency and a copper-red infusion. The low altitude and warm growing conditions tend to favour strength and colour over the more delicate aromatics associated with high-grown leaf. Teas from this profile are often suited to blending and to markets where body and robustness are prized, though specific cup character will vary by season, processing and leaf grade.
Location & Neighbouring Estates
Malnicherra Tea Garden 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
- lalakhal tea estate — 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 Malnicherra Tea Garden
Elevation shapes how slowly leaf matures, so we match Malnicherra Tea Garden (18 m) with estates within 150 m of its height that are not its neighbours. Each is shown with its own 2025 climate. Malnicherra Tea Garden 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 |
Malnicherra Tea Garden Compared with Sylhet
In Sylhet, Malnicherra Tea Garden 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 Malnicherra Tea Garden against the 17 other estates we map in Sylhet, so you can see whether it is typical for its region or an outlier.
| Measure | Malnicherra Tea Garden | 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 Malnicherra Tea Garden (2025)
ERA5 reanalysis data modelled for Malnicherra Tea Garden’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 Malnicherra Tea Garden located?
Malnicherra Tea Garden is in Sylhet, Bangladesh, at coordinates 24.9048, 91.8600, at an elevation of about 18 metres.
Who operates Malnicherra Tea Garden?
Malnicherra Tea Garden is operated by Malnicherra Tea Garden, according to public supply-chain records.
What type of tea does Malnicherra Tea Garden produce?
Malnicherra Tea Garden is recorded as producing black tea.
How much rain does Malnicherra Tea Garden receive?
ERA5 reanalysis data for the estate's coordinates recorded 3,920 mm of precipitation in 2025, peaking in August (783 mm).
How does Malnicherra Tea Garden compare with estates at a similar elevation?
Malnicherra Tea Garden 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].
