In short: Star Tea Estate is a black tea producer in Sylhet, Bangladesh, operating at 18 metres elevation in one of the country's principal tea-growing districts.
Star Tea Estate is a black tea producer located in the Sylhet region of Bangladesh, at an elevation of approximately 18 metres above sea level. The estate operates under the name Star Tea Estate. No corporate buyers or downstream supply-chain relationships are currently recorded in publicly available trade data.
Terroir & Climate
At 18 metres above sea level, Star Tea Estate occupies low-lying terrain characteristic of the Sylhet valley floor, where Bangladesh's tea industry is concentrated. Estates at this elevation in the region typically experience a warm, humid subtropical climate shaped by the Southwest Monsoon, with annual rainfall often exceeding 3,000 millimetres. The pronounced wet season generally supports vigorous vegetative growth, while the cooler, drier months from November to March tend to slow the growing cycle and can encourage more concentrated leaf chemistry.
Sylhet's low-altitude gardens generally benefit from deep alluvial soils and year-round warmth, conditions that tend to favour continuous cropping and high yields. The combination of heat, moisture, and fertile plains typically produces teas with robust body and assertive character, though the specific soil composition and drainage management of individual estates can introduce considerable variation within the region.
Tea Produced
Star Tea Estate produces black tea. Gardens in Sylhet at similar elevations typically yield full-bodied, malty liquors with a straightforward, brisk character well suited to blending and to markets that favour strength and colour over aromatic complexity. The warm growing conditions and rapid leaf growth common to low-altitude Bangladeshi estates often result in teas with pronounced astringency and a darker, coppery infusion, though processing choices—particularly the degree of oxidation and firing—can significantly influence the final cup profile.
Location & Neighbouring Estates
Star 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
- lalakhal tea estate — under 1 km away
- Malnicherra Tea Garden — under 1 km away
- Monipur Tea Estate — under 1 km away
Estates at a Similar Altitude to Star Tea Estate
Elevation shapes how slowly leaf matures, so we match Star 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. Star 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 |
Star Tea Estate Compared with Sylhet
In Sylhet, Star 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 Star 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 | Star 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 Star Tea Estate (2025)
ERA5 reanalysis data modelled for Star 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 Star Tea Estate located?
Star Tea Estate is in Sylhet, Bangladesh, at coordinates 24.9048, 91.8600, at an elevation of about 18 metres.
Who operates Star Tea Estate?
Star Tea Estate is operated by Star Tea Estate, according to public supply-chain records.
What type of tea does Star Tea Estate produce?
Star Tea Estate is recorded as producing black tea.
How much rain does Star 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 Star Tea Estate compare with estates at a similar elevation?
Star 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].
