Hreñuk Sa

Hreñuk Sa is a tea estate located in the Misiones province of northern Argentina, at an elevation of 173 metres above sea level. The estate produces black tea and is recorded as a supplier to Finlays. Misiones is the centre of Argentina's small tea industry, positioned at the southernmost edge of commercial tea cultivation in South America.

Terroir & Climate

At 173 metres and approximately 28°S latitude, Hreñuk Sa occupies a subtropical zone markedly different from the high-elevation estates of Asia or East Africa. Estates at this latitude and altitude in Misiones typically experience a humid subtropical climate with warm summers and mild winters, though frost risk can be a constraint during the cooler months. The relatively low elevation generally supports vigorous vegetative growth and a long growing season, conditions that tend to favour volume and robustness over the delicate aromatics associated with high-altitude production.

The red soils of Misiones are typically acidic and well-drained, characteristics that generally suit tea cultivation. Rainfall in the region is usually abundant and well-distributed across the year, reducing reliance on irrigation. These environmental factors tend to produce a growing environment that encourages full-bodied leaf development, though the lack of elevation-induced stress means that polyphenol concentration and complexity may differ from teas grown at higher altitudes elsewhere.

Tea Produced

As a producer of black tea at low elevation in a subtropical zone, Hreñuk Sa is likely to yield a style that estates in this region typically deliver: robust, malty, and straightforward in character. Argentine black teas generally exhibit good body and colour, with a cup profile that tends toward strength rather than aromatic complexity. The warm growing conditions and vigorous flush cycles common at this altitude often result in teas suited to blending and everyday consumption, where consistency and depth of flavour are valued over nuance.

Supply Chain & Market Position

Hreñuk Sa's recorded supply relationship with Finlays places it within the orbit of one of the world's major tea and beverage ingredient companies. Finlays operates across sourcing, blending, and ingredient supply for international brands, suggesting that leaf from Hreñuk Sa likely enters blended products or bulk channels rather than being marketed as a single-estate origin. This connection indicates that the estate is integrated into global supply chains, though Argentine tea generally occupies a modest niche compared to the volumes traded from India, Kenya, or Sri Lanka.

• Recorded supplier to  Finlays

Location & Neighbouring Estates

Hre\u00f1uk Sa lies at -27.9142, -55.7549 in Misiones, Argentina. Its 173 m elevation is the lowest of 8 estates we map in Misiones. The nearest estates in the TeaTrade directory, measured point-to-point from these coordinates, are:

• KT — 54 km away
• Las Treinta — 76 km away · Misiones province
• Hinz — 78 km away · AV.SARMIENTO 986 PISO 1 LOC. 9 ()OBERA MISIONE
• Packing Plant Italia — 79 km away
• CASA FUENTES SACIFI — 79 km away · Av. Libertad Oberá

Estates at a Similar Altitude to Hre\u00f1uk Sa

Elevation shapes how slowly leaf matures, so we match Hre\u00f1uk Sa (173 m) with estates within 150 m of its height that are not its neighbours. Each is shown with its own 2025 climate. Hre\u00f1uk Sa recorded 1,860 mm in 2025, 26% less than the 2,512 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
Margherita Tea Estate	Assam, India	172 m	2,919 mm	28.2 °C
Morawakkorale	Southern Province, Sri Lanka	172 m	2,796 mm	29.2 °C
Huangshan Biyun Tea Factory	Anhui, China	175 m	1,355 mm	24.0 °C
Labookellie Estate	Sri Lanka, Sri Lanka	170 m	2,570 mm	31.3 °C
Dirok Tea Estate	Assam, India	168 m	2,919 mm	28.6 °C

Hre\u00f1uk Sa Compared with Misiones

In Misiones, Hre\u00f1uk Sa is wetter than 86% of the others by 2025 rainfall; the lowest of the 8 estates by elevation; warmer than 71% of the others by daytime temperature. The table sets Hre\u00f1uk Sa against the 7 other estates we map in Misiones, so you can see whether it is typical for its region or an outlier.

Measure	Hre\u00f1uk Sa	Region median	Region range
Elevation	173 m	361 m	202 to 482 m
Annual rainfall (2025)	1,860 mm	1,816 mm	1,728 to 1,896 mm
Mean daily high	26.5 °C	26.0 °C	25.7 to 27.4 °C
Mean overnight low	16.5 °C	16.1 °C	14.9 to 16.7 °C

Observed Climate at Hre\u00f1uk Sa (2025)

ERA5 reanalysis data modelled for Hre\u00f1uk Sa’s coordinates recorded 1,860 mm of precipitation across calendar year 2025. The wettest month was May (310 mm) and the driest was July (46 mm). Daytime highs averaged 26.5 °C and overnight lows 16.5 °C over the year; February was the warmest month and June the coolest.

Metric	2025 value
Annual precipitation	1,860 mm
Wettest month	May (310 mm)
Driest month	July (46 mm)
Mean daily high	26.5 °C
Mean overnight low	16.5 °C

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Hre\u00f1uk Sa located?

Hre\u00f1uk Sa is in Misiones, Argentina, at coordinates -27.9142, -55.7549, at an elevation of about 173 metres.

What type of tea does Hre\u00f1uk Sa produce?

Hre\u00f1uk Sa is recorded as producing black tea.

Which buyers does Hre\u00f1uk Sa supply?

Public supplier disclosures record Hre\u00f1uk Sa as supplying Finlays.

How much rain does Hre\u00f1uk Sa receive?

ERA5 reanalysis data for the estate's coordinates recorded 1,860 mm of precipitation in 2025, peaking in May (310 mm).

How does Hre\u00f1uk Sa compare with estates at a similar elevation?

Hre\u00f1uk Sa recorded 1,860 mm in 2025, 26% less rain than the 2,512 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].