In short: J Llorente Y Cias A is a black tea estate in Misiones, Argentina, operating at 482 metres elevation and recorded as a supplier to Finlays.
J Llorente Y Cias A is a tea estate located in Misiones province, Argentina, at an elevation of 482 metres. The estate produces black tea and is recorded as supplying Finlays, a major global tea processor and distributor. The operating entity behind the estate has not been publicly identified.
Terroir & Climate
At 482 metres elevation in Misiones, the estate sits within the subtropical zone of north-eastern Argentina, where the latitude of approximately 27°S typically places it in a warm, humid climate conducive to year-round growth. Estates at this elevation and latitude generally experience consistent rainfall and warm temperatures, conditions that tend to encourage vigorous flush cycles and relatively robust leaf development.
The combination of moderate altitude and subtropical conditions typically yields teas with straightforward character—less delicate astringency than high-elevation gardens but often fuller body. The terroir of Misiones, shaped by red soils and high humidity, tends to favour black tea production, with the leaf often displaying a malty, rounded profile suitable for blending markets.
Tea Produced
J Llorente Y Cias A produces black tea. Estates in Misiones at similar elevations generally yield teas with a malty, full-bodied character and moderate astringency—profiles well-suited to the breakfast blend and ingredient tea markets. The subtropical growing conditions tend to produce leaf that processes into robust, straightforward blacks, typically without the nuanced aromatics of high-elevation gardens but with reliable strength and colour in the cup.
Supply Chain & Market Position
The estate is recorded as a supplier to Finlays, one of the world's largest tea packers and blenders, with operations spanning multiple continents. This relationship suggests that J Llorente Y Cias A's output enters the industrial supply chain serving major retail and foodservice brands, where Argentine black teas are valued for their blending utility and consistent, robust character.
- Recorded supplier to Finlays
Location & Neighbouring Estates
J Llorente Y Cias A lies at -27.0941, -54.8989 in Misiones, Argentina. Its 482 m elevation is the highest of 8 estates we map in Misiones. The nearest estates in the TeaTrade directory, measured point-to-point from these coordinates, are:
- Las Marias North — 1.3 km away · Aristóbulo del Valle
- Capell — 5.8 km away · RN14
- Casa Fuentes — 15 km away · Campo Grande
- Coop.Agri.Ltda.Ruiz De Montoya — 20 km away
- Ariel — 23 km away · Route 14 / Km 962 / Dos de Mayo () Misiones
Estates at a Similar Altitude to J Llorente Y Cias A
Elevation shapes how slowly leaf matures, so we match J Llorente Y Cias A (482 m) with estates within 150 m of its height that are not its neighbours. Each is shown with its own 2025 climate. J Llorente Y Cias A recorded 1,810 mm in 2025, 14% less than the 2,110 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| JAMES VALLEY TEA FACTORY | DOLUWA, Sri Lanka | 484 m | 2,513 mm | 28.2 °C |
| New Mount Carmel | Sabaragamuwa Province, Sri Lanka | 480 m | 3,278 mm | 28.0 °C |
| Tianhua Luoping Tea Industry Co., Ltd. | China, China | 478 m | 1,689 mm | 22.3 °C |
| Fujian Sufu Tea Co., Ltd. | Fujian Province, China | 472 m | 1,344 mm | 24.7 °C |
| Establec.Las Cinco Hermanas Srl | Misiones, Argentina | 456 m | 1,728 mm | 25.7 °C |
J Llorente Y Cias A Compared with Misiones
In Misiones, J Llorente Y Cias A is drier than 71% of the others by 2025 rainfall; the highest of the 8 estates by elevation; the coolest of the 8 estates by daytime temperature. The table sets J Llorente Y Cias A against the 7 other estates we map in Misiones, so you can see whether it is typical for its region or an outlier.
| Measure | J Llorente Y Cias A | Region median | Region range |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elevation | 482 m | 349 m | 173 to 456 m |
| Annual rainfall (2025) | 1,810 mm | 1,840 mm | 1,728 to 1,896 mm |
| Mean daily high | 25.7 °C | 26.3 °C | 25.7 to 27.4 °C |
| Mean overnight low | 16.1 °C | 16.4 °C | 14.9 to 16.7 °C |
Observed Climate at J Llorente Y Cias A (2025)
ERA5 reanalysis data modelled for J Llorente Y Cias A’s coordinates recorded 1,810 mm of precipitation across calendar year 2025. The wettest month was June (301 mm) and the driest was July (60 mm). Daytime highs averaged 25.7 °C and overnight lows 16.1 °C over the year; February was the warmest month and June the coolest.
| Metric | 2025 value |
|---|---|
| Annual precipitation | 1,810 mm |
| Wettest month | June (301 mm) |
| Driest month | July (60 mm) |
| Mean daily high | 25.7 °C |
| Mean overnight low | 16.1 °C |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is J Llorente Y Cias A located?
J Llorente Y Cias A is in Misiones, Argentina, at coordinates -27.0941, -54.8989, at an elevation of about 482 metres.
What type of tea does J Llorente Y Cias A produce?
J Llorente Y Cias A is recorded as producing black tea.
Which buyers does J Llorente Y Cias A supply?
Public supplier disclosures record J Llorente Y Cias A as supplying Finlays.
How much rain does J Llorente Y Cias A receive?
ERA5 reanalysis data for the estate's coordinates recorded 1,810 mm of precipitation in 2025, peaking in June (301 mm).
How does J Llorente Y Cias A compare with estates at a similar elevation?
J Llorente Y Cias A recorded 1,810 mm in 2025, 14% less rain than the 2,110 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].