In short: Parkul Cha Bagan is a black tea estate in the Sylhet region of Bangladesh, operating at just 13 metres above sea level.
Parkul Cha Bagan is a tea estate located in the Sylhet region of northeastern Bangladesh. Positioned at approximately 13 metres above sea level, the estate produces black tea in one of the country's principal tea-growing districts. The operator and current ownership structure are not recorded in available trade sources.
Terroir & Climate
At 13 metres elevation, Parkul Cha Bagan occupies some of the lowest-lying tea land in commercial production. The Sylhet region, situated at approximately 24°N latitude, experiences a tropical monsoon climate with warm, humid conditions year-round and substantial rainfall during the monsoon months. Estates at this elevation and latitude typically contend with high ambient temperatures and moisture levels that accelerate vegetative growth and influence the pace of the plucking cycle.
The low altitude generally allows for rapid and continuous flush production, with little of the diurnal temperature variation that slows growth and concentrates secondary metabolites in higher-elevation leaf. Sylhet's flatland gardens tend to yield teas with straightforward character, shaped more by processing technique and cultivar selection than by the stress factors—UV intensity, cool nights—that mark hill-grown production elsewhere in South Asia.
Tea Produced
Parkul Cha Bagan produces black tea. Estates in Sylhet at comparable elevation typically yield full-bodied, malty liquors with moderate astringency and a copper-to-reddish infusion. The warm, humid growing conditions and rapid leaf development tend to favour volume and strength over aromatic complexity, producing teas well suited to blending and to markets that prioritise colour and body. Without detailed processing or cultivar data, precise flavour descriptors remain speculative, but the regional profile is generally robust and workmanlike rather than delicate or floral.
Location & Neighbouring Estates
Parkul Cha Bagan lies at 24.2980, 91.5584 in Sylhet, Bangladesh. Its 13 m elevation is the 16th highest of 18 estates we map in Sylhet. The nearest estates in the TeaTrade directory, measured point-to-point from these coordinates, are:
- Brindaban tea Factory — 5.2 km away · Habiganj
- Madhupur tea Factory — 5.2 km away · Habiganj
- Rashidpur tea Factory — 5.2 km away · Habiganj
- Satgaon tea Factory — 8.0 km away · Moulvibazar
- Amrail Tea Factory — 11 km away · Moulvibazar
Estates at a Similar Altitude to Parkul Cha Bagan
Elevation shapes how slowly leaf matures, so we match Parkul Cha Bagan (13 m) with estates within 150 m of its height that are not its neighbours. Each is shown with its own 2025 climate. Parkul Cha Bagan recorded 2,100 mm in 2025, 14% less than the 2,436 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Imam tea Factory | Habiganj, Bangladesh | 13 m | 2,780 mm | 30.1 °C |
| Zehjiang Tea Group | 218 Ti Yui Chang Road, China | 13 m | 1,470 mm | 24.3 °C |
| Nishi Tea Factory | Izumo, Japan | 13 m | 1,769 mm | 19.7 °C |
| Nandana | Southern Province, Sri Lanka | 13 m | 2,837 mm | 30.2 °C |
| Weihena | Southern Province, Sri Lanka | 13 m | 3,323 mm | 29.6 °C |
Parkul Cha Bagan Compared with Sylhet
In Sylhet, Parkul Cha Bagan is the driest of the 18 estates by 2025 rainfall; lower than 88% of the others by elevation; warmer than 59% of the others by daytime temperature. The table sets Parkul 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 | Parkul Cha Bagan | Region median | Region range |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elevation | 13 m | 17 m | 9 to 28 m |
| Annual rainfall (2025) | 2,100 mm | 3,794 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 | 20.8 °C | 20.6 °C | 20.3 to 20.7 °C |
Observed Climate at Parkul Cha Bagan (2025)
ERA5 reanalysis data modelled for Parkul Cha Bagan’s coordinates recorded 2,100 mm of precipitation across calendar year 2025. The wettest month was July (448 mm) and the driest was December (0 mm). Daytime highs averaged 30.2 °C and overnight lows 20.8 °C over the year; June was the warmest month and January the coolest.
| Metric | 2025 value |
|---|---|
| Annual precipitation | 2,100 mm |
| Wettest month | July (448 mm) |
| Driest month | December (0 mm) |
| Mean daily high | 30.2 °C |
| Mean overnight low | 20.8 °C |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Parkul Cha Bagan located?
Parkul Cha Bagan is in Sylhet, Bangladesh, at coordinates 24.2980, 91.5584, at an elevation of about 13 metres.
What type of tea does Parkul Cha Bagan produce?
Parkul Cha Bagan is recorded as producing black tea.
How much rain does Parkul Cha Bagan receive?
ERA5 reanalysis data for the estate's coordinates recorded 2,100 mm of precipitation in 2025, peaking in July (448 mm).
How does Parkul Cha Bagan compare with estates at a similar elevation?
Parkul Cha Bagan recorded 2,100 mm in 2025, 14% less rain than the 2,436 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].