Agarapatana Plantations, Albion

Agarapatana Plantations, Albion is a black tea estate located in the Central Province of Sri Lanka, operating at an elevation of 1,373 metres. The estate is operated by Agarapatana Plantations, Albion and is recorded as supplying Finlays, a significant buyer in the global tea trade.

Terroir & Climate

At 1,373 metres above sea level, the estate occupies a mid-to-high elevation zone in Sri Lanka's Central Province, where cooler temperatures and cloud cover typically moderate diurnal temperature swings. Estates at this altitude often experience a slower rate of flush growth than their low-country counterparts, a factor that tends to concentrate flavour compounds and aromatic complexity in the leaf. The Central Province sits within the island's central massif, where rainfall patterns are generally influenced by both monsoon systems, creating conditions that can support year-round cultivation with periodic quality peaks.

The latitude of approximately 6.9°N places the estate firmly in the humid tropics, where day length remains relatively constant throughout the year. This can contribute to a more even rhythm of growth compared with estates at higher latitudes. Soils in the Central Province are typically well-drained and acidic, characteristics that are generally conducive to tea cultivation. The combination of elevation, stable photoperiod and abundant moisture tends to favour the production of teas with balanced structure and moderate astringency.

Tea Produced

Agarapatana Plantations, Albion produces black tea. Estates in the Central Province at this elevation often yield teas with a medium body and a balance between briskness and smoothness, characteristics generally associated with mid-grown Ceylon teas. The cup profile typically exhibits a clean, bright liquor with moderate astringency and a tendency towards floral or subtle fruit notes, though specific sensory attributes will vary with seasonal conditions, manufacturing technique and the particular flush. Mid-elevation Ceylon blacks are often valued for their versatility in blending and their ability to deliver consistent character across multiple infusions.

Supply Chain & Market Position

The estate is recorded as supplying Finlays, a vertically integrated tea company with a significant presence in sourcing, blending and distribution across multiple continents. Finlays' supply chain extends from estate production through to branded and private-label finished goods, and the company is known to source from estates across Sri Lanka's various elevations. This relationship positions Agarapatana Plantations, Albion within a commercial network that serves both retail and foodservice channels internationally, suggesting that its output is likely destined for blended products rather than single-estate offerings. The presence of a buyer of Finlays' scale indicates that the estate meets the volume, quality consistency and logistical standards required for integration into global supply chains.

• Recorded supplier to  Finlays

Location & Neighbouring Estates

Agarapatana Plantations, Albion lies at 6.8667, 80.7167 in Central Province, Sri Lanka. Its 1373 m elevation is the joint 16th highest of 93 estates we map in Central Province. The nearest estates in the TeaTrade directory, measured point-to-point from these coordinates, are:

• Agarapatana Plantations, Hauteville — under 1 km away
• Agarapatana Plantations, Torrington — under 1 km away
• Agarapatana Plantations, Argra Ouvah — 1.6 km away
• Agarapatana Plantations, Diyagama East — 3.6 km away
• Clydesdale Tea Estate — 3.6 km away · Nuwara Eliya

Estates at a Similar Altitude to Agarapatana Plantations, Albion

Elevation shapes how slowly leaf matures, so we match Agarapatana Plantations, Albion (1,373 m) with estates within 150 m of its height that are not its neighbours. Each is shown with its own 2025 climate. Agarapatana Plantations, Albion recorded 2,299 mm in 2025, within 5% of the 2,406 mm average across these estates, so altitude explains most of its rainfall.

Estate	Where	Elevation	Rain 2025	Mean high
Vagavurrai	Kerala, India	1,369 m	3,791 mm	22.7 °C
Mahadowa Estate	Mahadowa Factory Road, Sri Lanka	1,365 m	2,709 mm	23.5 °C
Maskeliya Plantations, Craig	Uva Province, Sri Lanka	1,383 m	2,308 mm	23.5 °C
Gorkha Tea Estate Pvt Ltd	Sunperpani Fikkal, Nepal	1,386 m	2,277 mm	20.5 °C
Mcleod Russel Uganda Limited(Mrul), Ankole Tea Factory, Kalinzu Garden	Fort Portal, Uganda	1,357 m	943 mm	27.4 °C

Agarapatana Plantations, Albion Compared with Central Province

In Central Province, Agarapatana Plantations, Albion is drier than 99% of the others by 2025 rainfall; higher than 82% of the others by elevation; warmer than 55% of the others by daytime temperature. The table sets Agarapatana Plantations, Albion 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	Agarapatana Plantations, Albion	Region median	Region range
Elevation	1,373 m	1,202 m	37 to 1,924 m
Annual rainfall (2025)	2,299 mm	3,206 mm	2,071 to 4,839 mm
Mean daily high	23.3 °C	23.1 °C	19.1 to 30.1 °C
Mean overnight low	15.4 °C	16.4 °C	12.4 to 22.2 °C

Observed Climate at Agarapatana Plantations, Albion (2025)

ERA5 reanalysis data modelled for Agarapatana Plantations, Albion’s coordinates recorded 2,299 mm of precipitation across calendar year 2025. The wettest month was November (535 mm) and the driest was February (52 mm). Daytime highs averaged 23.3 °C and overnight lows 15.4 °C over the year; May was the warmest month and February the coolest.

Metric	2025 value
Annual precipitation	2,299 mm
Wettest month	November (535 mm)
Driest month	February (52 mm)
Mean daily high	23.3 °C
Mean overnight low	15.4 °C

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Agarapatana Plantations, Albion located?

Agarapatana Plantations, Albion is in Central Province, Sri Lanka, at coordinates 6.8667, 80.7167, at an elevation of about 1373 metres.

Who operates Agarapatana Plantations, Albion?

Agarapatana Plantations, Albion is operated by Agarapatana Plantations, Albion, according to public supply-chain records.

What type of tea does Agarapatana Plantations, Albion produce?

Agarapatana Plantations, Albion is recorded as producing black tea.

Which buyers does Agarapatana Plantations, Albion supply?

Public supplier disclosures record Agarapatana Plantations, Albion as supplying Finlays.

How much rain does Agarapatana Plantations, Albion receive?

ERA5 reanalysis data for the estate's coordinates recorded 2,299 mm of precipitation in 2025, peaking in November (535 mm).

How does Agarapatana Plantations, Albion compare with estates at a similar elevation?

Estates at a similar elevation recorded about 2,406 mm of rain in 2025, close to the 2,299 mm at Agarapatana Plantations, Albion.

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].