In short: Mathiura Tea Co Ltd is a black tea estate in Sylhet, Bangladesh, operating at 9 metres above sea level in the country's principal tea-growing region.
Mathiura Tea Co Ltd is a tea estate located in Sylhet, Bangladesh, at an elevation of 9 metres above sea level. The estate produces black tea and operates within Bangladesh's most significant tea-growing region, which accounts for the majority of the country's commercial tea output. Details of the estate's current ownership and operational management are not publicly recorded in industry directories.
Terroir & Climate
At 9 metres above sea level, Mathiura sits in the low-lying plains that characterise much of the Sylhet tea belt. Estates at this elevation typically experience a tropical monsoon climate, with high humidity, substantial annual rainfall, and minimal temperature variation throughout the year. The flat terrain and proximity to watercourses common at this altitude generally support vigorous vegetative growth, though drainage management tends to be a more prominent consideration than in hill estates.
The Sylhet region, positioned in the northeast of Bangladesh at approximately 24.5°N, generally sees a pronounced wet season from May through September, during which the majority of plucking activity tends to occur. The combination of low elevation, high moisture, and consistently warm temperatures typically encourages rapid flush cycles. Estates in this environment often rely on careful plucking discipline and processing protocols to manage the pace of leaf growth and maintain quality parameters in manufactured tea.
Tea Produced
Mathiura produces black tea, the dominant category manufactured across Bangladesh's commercial estates. Teas from low-elevation Sylhet gardens typically yield a full-bodied, malty cup with moderate astringency and a copper-to-reddish liquor. The vigorous growing conditions common at this altitude tend to favour volume and strength over aromatic complexity, and estates in the region generally produce teas suited to blending for domestic consumption and for markets where body and colour are prioritised over nuance. Specific cup character at Mathiura will vary with seasonal plucking standards and processing choices.
Location & Neighbouring Estates
Mathiura Tea Co Ltd lies at 24.5602, 91.8709 in Sylhet, Bangladesh. Its 9 m elevation is the lowest of 16 estates we map in Sylhet. The nearest estates in the TeaTrade directory, measured point-to-point from these coordinates, are:
- Aminabadh tea Factory — under 1 km away · Moulvibazar
- Chandbagh tea Factory — under 1 km away · Moulvibazar
- Hazinagar tea Factory — under 1 km away · Moulvibazar
- Ita tea Factory — under 1 km away · Moulvibazar
- Utttorbagh \u0026 Indanagar tea Estate — under 1 km away · Moulvibazar
Estates at a Similar Altitude to Mathiura Tea Co Ltd
Elevation shapes how slowly leaf matures, so we match Mathiura Tea Co Ltd (9 m) with estates within 150 m of its height that are not its neighbours. Each is shown with its own 2025 climate. Mathiura Tea Co Ltd recorded 2,718 mm in 2025, 83% more than the 1,484 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Baikuntopur tea Factory | Habiganj, Bangladesh | 9 m | 1,654 mm | 30.4 °C |
| Shaoxing Jianming Tea Industry Co., Ltd. | Shangyu City, China | 9 m | 1,306 mm | 24.2 °C |
| Halssen \u0026 Lyon Gmbh | Hamburg, Germany | 9 m | 742 mm | 14.3 °C |
| GOODRICKE GROUP LIMITED | GURUSADAY ROAD, India | 9 m | 1,858 mm | 31.4 °C |
| Teok Tea Estate | Kolkata, India | 9 m | 1,858 mm | 31.4 °C |
Mathiura Tea Co Ltd Compared with Sylhet
In Sylhet, Mathiura Tea Co Ltd is drier than 67% of the others by 2025 rainfall; the lowest of the 16 estates by elevation; warmer than 67% of the others by daytime temperature. The table sets Mathiura Tea Co Ltd against the 15 other estates we map in Sylhet, so you can see whether it is typical for its region or an outlier.
| Measure | Mathiura Tea Co Ltd | Region median | Region range |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elevation | 9 m | 17 m | 12 to 18 m |
| Annual rainfall (2025) | 2,718 mm | 3,920 mm | 2,123 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 20.7 °C |
Observed Climate at Mathiura Tea Co Ltd (2025)
ERA5 reanalysis data modelled for Mathiura Tea Co Ltd’s coordinates recorded 2,718 mm of precipitation across calendar year 2025. The wettest month was July (561 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 | 2,718 mm |
| Wettest month | July (561 mm) |
| Driest month | December (0 mm) |
| Mean daily high | 30.2 °C |
| Mean overnight low | 20.6 °C |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Mathiura Tea Co Ltd located?
Mathiura Tea Co Ltd is in Sylhet, Bangladesh, at coordinates 24.5602, 91.8709, at an elevation of about 9 metres.
What type of tea does Mathiura Tea Co Ltd produce?
Mathiura Tea Co Ltd is recorded as producing black tea.
How much rain does Mathiura Tea Co Ltd receive?
ERA5 reanalysis data for the estate's coordinates recorded 2,718 mm of precipitation in 2025, peaking in July (561 mm).
How does Mathiura Tea Co Ltd compare with estates at a similar elevation?
Mathiura Tea Co Ltd recorded 2,718 mm in 2025, 83% more rain than the 1,484 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].