In short: Bogawantalawa Plantations, Norwood is a black tea estate in Sri Lanka's Central Province at 1,125 metres, operated by Bogawantalawa Plantations, Norwood and known to supply Finlays.
Bogawantalawa Plantations, Norwood is a black tea estate located in Sri Lanka's Central Province at an elevation of 1,125 metres. It is operated by Bogawantalawa Plantations, Norwood and is recorded as a supplier to Finlays.
Terroir & Climate
At 1,125 metres above sea level in the Central Province, the estate sits within the mid-elevation band of Sri Lanka's principal tea-growing regions. Estates at this altitude typically experience a climate that moderates the intensity of tropical heat, often yielding cooler nights and a diurnal temperature range that can slow leaf growth and encourage the development of flavour compounds.
The Central Province's position near Sri Lanka's central massif generally exposes estates to the influence of both monsoon patterns, though local microclimates vary. Mid-grown teas from this elevation range tend to balance the briskness associated with higher altitudes and the body common to lower-grown leaf, though specific growing conditions depend on aspect, rainfall distribution, and cultivation practices at individual sites.
Tea Produced
The estate produces black tea. Mid-elevation Central Province teas typically yield a cup with moderate body and a balance of briskness and depth, often displaying a straightforward, clean character suitable for both blending and standalone preparation. Leaf grown at this altitude range generally offers a middle ground between the lighter, more delicate notes of high-grown Ceylon and the fuller, maltier profiles of low-grown production, though cup quality varies with manufacturing technique and seasonal conditions.
Supply Chain & Market Position
The estate's recorded supply relationship with Finlays places it within the network of one of the world's significant tea traders and processors. Finlays sources tea from numerous origins for blending, bulk supply, and onward sale to retail and food-service buyers globally. This relationship suggests the estate's output is likely directed toward commercial blending channels, though the precise volumes, contract terms, and end markets remain unverified.
- Recorded supplier to Finlays
Operator
The estate is operated by Bogawantalawa Plantations, Norwood. No additional estates operated by this company are currently recorded in our directory.
Location & Neighbouring Estates
Bogawantalawa Plantations, Norwood lies at 6.8634, 80.5959 in Central Province, Sri Lanka. Its 1125 m elevation is the 55th highest of 93 estates we map in Central Province. The nearest estates in the TeaTrade directory, measured point-to-point from these coordinates, are:
- Adisham Estate — 1.5 km away · Hatton - Maskeliya - Dalhousie Rd
- Hatton Plantations, Dickoya — 1.5 km away
- Bogawantalawa Plantations, Wanarajah — 1.6 km away
- Lover\u0027s Leap — 1.6 km away · Dick Oya
- MAHAGASTOTTE — 1.6 km away · Dick Oya
Estates at a Similar Altitude to Bogawantalawa Plantations, Norwood
Elevation shapes how slowly leaf matures, so we match Bogawantalawa Plantations, Norwood (1,125 m) with estates within 150 m of its height that are not its neighbours. Each is shown with its own 2025 climate. Bogawantalawa Plantations, Norwood recorded 4,839 mm in 2025, 137% more than the 2,040 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Roseland | Uva Province, Sri Lanka | 1,131 m | 2,206 mm | 25.2 °C |
| SHREE DWARIKA | West Bengal, India | 1,132 m | 2,753 mm | 24.2 °C |
| Southdown Estate | Chipinge, Zimbabwe | 1,114 m | 1,099 mm | 24.7 °C |
| MAHA UVA TEA FACTORY | WALAPANE, Sri Lanka | 1,113 m | 2,831 mm | 25.3 °C |
| Rusekere Growers Tea Factory | Fort Portal, Uganda | 1,141 m | 1,310 mm | 27.8 °C |
Bogawantalawa Plantations, Norwood Compared with Central Province
In Central Province, Bogawantalawa Plantations, Norwood is wetter than 95% of the others by 2025 rainfall; lower than 59% of the others by elevation; cooler than 57% of the others by daytime temperature. The table sets Bogawantalawa Plantations, Norwood against the 92 other estates we map in Central Province, so you can see whether it is typical for its region or an outlier.
| Measure | Bogawantalawa Plantations, Norwood | Region median | Region range |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elevation | 1,125 m | 1,203 m | 37 to 1,924 m |
| Annual rainfall (2025) | 4,839 mm | 3,152 mm | 2,071 to 4,839 mm |
| Mean daily high | 22.9 °C | 23.1 °C | 19.1 to 30.1 °C |
| Mean overnight low | 17.2 °C | 16.4 °C | 12.4 to 22.2 °C |
Observed Climate at Bogawantalawa Plantations, Norwood (2025)
ERA5 reanalysis data modelled for Bogawantalawa Plantations, Norwood’s coordinates recorded 4,839 mm of precipitation across calendar year 2025. The wettest month was November (934 mm) and the driest was February (92 mm). Daytime highs averaged 22.9 °C and overnight lows 17.2 °C over the year; April was the warmest month and December the coolest.
| Metric | 2025 value |
|---|---|
| Annual precipitation | 4,839 mm |
| Wettest month | November (934 mm) |
| Driest month | February (92 mm) |
| Mean daily high | 22.9 °C |
| Mean overnight low | 17.2 °C |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Bogawantalawa Plantations, Norwood located?
Bogawantalawa Plantations, Norwood is in Central Province, Sri Lanka, at coordinates 6.8634, 80.5959, at an elevation of about 1125 metres.
Who operates Bogawantalawa Plantations, Norwood?
Bogawantalawa Plantations, Norwood is operated by Bogawantalawa Plantations, Norwood, according to public supply-chain records.
What type of tea does Bogawantalawa Plantations, Norwood produce?
Bogawantalawa Plantations, Norwood is recorded as producing black tea.
Which buyers does Bogawantalawa Plantations, Norwood supply?
Public supplier disclosures record Bogawantalawa Plantations, Norwood as supplying Finlays.
How much rain does Bogawantalawa Plantations, Norwood receive?
ERA5 reanalysis data for the estate's coordinates recorded 4,839 mm of precipitation in 2025, peaking in November (934 mm).
How does Bogawantalawa Plantations, Norwood compare with estates at a similar elevation?
Bogawantalawa Plantations, Norwood recorded 4,839 mm in 2025, 137% more rain than the 2,040 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].
