In short: Agarapatana Plantations, Argra Ouvah is a black-tea estate in Sri Lanka's Central Province at 1,367 metres elevation, recorded as supplying Finlays.
Agarapatana Plantations, Argra Ouvah is a black-tea estate located in the Central Province of Sri Lanka at an elevation of 1,367 metres. The estate is recorded as supplying Finlays, a vertically integrated tea company with extensive sourcing operations across Sri Lanka's principal growing districts.
Terroir & Climate
At 1,367 metres, the estate sits within the mid-to-high elevation band typical of Sri Lanka's Central Province, where cooler ambient temperatures and increased diurnal variation generally slow vegetative growth. Estates at this altitude often experience more moderate sunshine intensity and periodic cloud cover, conditions that tend to favour slower leaf maturation and the accumulation of polyphenolic compounds.
The Central Province's climate is shaped by the interaction of monsoon systems, with the region typically receiving pronounced rainfall during both the Yala and Maha seasons. This elevation and latitude combination generally supports year-round cultivation, though the character of leaf harvested during different monsoon windows can vary. Cooler nights and well-distributed moisture at this altitude tend to produce a leaf structure associated with medium-bodied infusions in Ceylon black teas.
Tea Produced
The estate produces black tea. Central Province estates at this elevation typically yield teas with a balance of briskness and body, often displaying the clean, bright cup character associated with mid-grown Ceylon. Teas from this altitude band generally offer moderate astringency and a rounded mouthfeel, with flavour profiles that can range from malty to subtly floral depending on plucking standards and seasonal conditions. The cooler growing environment at 1,367 metres tends to support the development of nuanced aromatics in orthodox-processed leaf.
Supply Chain & Market Position
The estate is recorded as supplying Finlays, a significant actor in the global tea supply chain with operations spanning cultivation, manufacturing, blending, and distribution. Finlays sources from estates across Sri Lanka's key growing regions to supply both retail brands and foodservice customers in multiple markets. The presence of Finlays as a recorded buyer suggests that leaf from Agarapatana Plantations, Argra Ouvah enters a vertically integrated supply chain serving international blenders and packers, though the specific end-markets and brands are not disclosed in the available record.
- Recorded supplier to Finlays
Location & Neighbouring Estates
Agarapatana Plantations, Argra Ouvah lies at 6.8638, 80.7029 in Central Province, Sri Lanka. Its 1367 m elevation is the 19th 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, Albion — 1.6 km away
- Agarapatana Plantations, Hauteville — 1.6 km away
- Agarapatana Plantations, Torrington — 1.6 km away
- Clydesdale Tea Estate — 2.4 km away · Nuwara Eliya
- Agarapatana Plantations, Balmoral — 2.4 km away
Estates at a Similar Altitude to Agarapatana Plantations, Argra Ouvah
Elevation shapes how slowly leaf matures, so we match Agarapatana Plantations, Argra Ouvah (1,367 m) with estates within 150 m of its height that are not its neighbours. Each is shown with its own 2025 climate. Agarapatana Plantations, Argra Ouvah recorded 2,792 mm in 2025, 27% more than the 2,204 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| Mcleod Russel Uganda Limited(Mrul), Ankole Tea Factory, Kalinzu Garden | Fort Portal, Uganda | 1,357 m | 943 mm | 27.4 °C |
| NJERU | Box 241 - Meru, Kenya | 1,354 m | 1,229 mm | 24.9 °C |
| Panniar Tea Estate | Idukki, India | 1,351 m | 2,349 mm | 22.7 °C |
Agarapatana Plantations, Argra Ouvah Compared with Central Province
In Central Province, Agarapatana Plantations, Argra Ouvah is drier than 71% of the others by 2025 rainfall; higher than 80% of the others by elevation; cooler than 79% of the others by daytime temperature. The table sets Agarapatana Plantations, Argra Ouvah 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, Argra Ouvah | Region median | Region range |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elevation | 1,367 m | 1,202 m | 37 to 1,924 m |
| Annual rainfall (2025) | 2,792 mm | 3,206 mm | 2,071 to 4,839 mm |
| Mean daily high | 22.3 °C | 23.1 °C | 19.1 to 30.1 °C |
| Mean overnight low | 15.6 °C | 16.4 °C | 12.4 to 22.2 °C |
Observed Climate at Agarapatana Plantations, Argra Ouvah (2025)
ERA5 reanalysis data modelled for Agarapatana Plantations, Argra Ouvah’s coordinates recorded 2,792 mm of precipitation across calendar year 2025. The wettest month was November (558 mm) and the driest was February (60 mm). Daytime highs averaged 22.3 °C and overnight lows 15.6 °C over the year; May was the warmest month and December the coolest.
| Metric | 2025 value |
|---|---|
| Annual precipitation | 2,792 mm |
| Wettest month | November (558 mm) |
| Driest month | February (60 mm) |
| Mean daily high | 22.3 °C |
| Mean overnight low | 15.6 °C |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Agarapatana Plantations, Argra Ouvah located?
Agarapatana Plantations, Argra Ouvah is in Central Province, Sri Lanka, at coordinates 6.8638, 80.7029, at an elevation of about 1367 metres.
Who operates Agarapatana Plantations, Argra Ouvah?
Agarapatana Plantations, Argra Ouvah is operated by Agarapatana Plantations, Argra Ouvah, according to public supply-chain records.
What type of tea does Agarapatana Plantations, Argra Ouvah produce?
Agarapatana Plantations, Argra Ouvah is recorded as producing black tea.
Which buyers does Agarapatana Plantations, Argra Ouvah supply?
Public supplier disclosures record Agarapatana Plantations, Argra Ouvah as supplying Finlays.
How much rain does Agarapatana Plantations, Argra Ouvah receive?
ERA5 reanalysis data for the estate's coordinates recorded 2,792 mm of precipitation in 2025, peaking in November (558 mm).
How does Agarapatana Plantations, Argra Ouvah compare with estates at a similar elevation?
Agarapatana Plantations, Argra Ouvah recorded 2,792 mm in 2025, 27% more rain than the 2,204 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].
