In short: Agarapatana Plantations, Diyagama East is a black tea estate in Sri Lanka's Central Province at 1,396 metres, recorded as supplying Finlays.
Agarapatana Plantations, Diyagama East is a black tea estate situated in the Central Province of Sri Lanka at an elevation of 1,396 metres. The estate is operated under the name Agarapatana Plantations, Diyagama East, and is known to supply Finlays, a major participant in the global tea trade.
Terroir & Climate
At 1,396 metres above sea level, Diyagama East occupies a mid- to high-elevation site within Sri Lanka's Central Province, a latitude and altitude range where cooler temperatures and increased cloud cover tend to slow leaf maturation. Estates at this elevation in the central hills generally experience a more temperate microclimate than lowland counterparts, with diurnal temperature variation that can contribute to the development of flavour compounds in the leaf.
The Central Province's monsoon patterns typically deliver two principal growing seasons, though the interplay of elevation and aspect means that flush timing and intensity often vary between estates. Soils in this region are generally well-drained and acidic, characteristics that tend to suit Camellia sinensis and influence the mineral profile of the finished tea. The combination of altitude, latitude, and seasonal rainfall at Diyagama East provides a growing environment consistent with the production of mid-grown Ceylon black teas.
Tea Produced
Diyagama East produces black tea, the dominant style across Sri Lanka's Central Province. Mid-elevation estates in this region typically yield teas with a balance of body and brightness, often exhibiting a brisk character and a clean, sometimes lightly astringent finish. The cup profile at this altitude tends to be less delicate than high-grown teas and more nuanced than low-grown styles, with a medium body and a flavour spectrum that can range from malty to subtly citric, depending on processing and seasonal factors. Black teas from the Central Province are frequently used in blends for their consistency and reliable structure.
Supply Chain & Market Position
Diyagama East is recorded as supplying Finlays, a vertically integrated tea business with plantations, processing facilities, and blending operations that serve major retail and foodservice brands worldwide. Finlays' presence as a buyer indicates that the estate's output is likely destined for blended products and branded retail lines, rather than single-estate or specialty channels. This supply relationship positions Diyagama East within the mainstream Ceylon tea trade, where consistency, volume, and competitive pricing are key commercial drivers.
- Recorded supplier to Finlays
Location & Neighbouring Estates
Agarapatana Plantations, Diyagama East lies at 6.8561, 80.7474 in Central Province, Sri Lanka. Its 1396 m elevation is the 15th 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 — 3.6 km away
- Agarapatana Plantations, Hauteville — 3.6 km away
- Agarapatana Plantations, Torrington — 3.6 km away
- Ouvahkelle Estate — 4.5 km away · Nuwan Elgin To Maria
- Agarapatana Plantations, Argra Ouvah — 5.0 km away
Estates at a Similar Altitude to Agarapatana Plantations, Diyagama East
Elevation shapes how slowly leaf matures, so we match Agarapatana Plantations, Diyagama East (1,396 m) with estates within 150 m of its height that are not its neighbours. Each is shown with its own 2025 climate. Agarapatana Plantations, Diyagama East recorded 2,299 mm in 2025, 11% less than the 2,577 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 Super Tea Estate | Gundumalai, India | 1,397 m | 3,791 mm | 22.5 °C |
| Dewata Tea Estate | Kab. Bandung, Indonesia | 1,391 m | 2,942 mm | 22.8 °C |
| KYIMBILA | Mbeya region, Tanzania United Republic Of | 1,391 m | 1,902 mm | 21.6 °C |
| Gorkha Tea Estate Pvt Ltd | Sunperpani Fikkal, Nepal | 1,386 m | 2,277 mm | 20.5 °C |
| MABAYI | Cibitoke, Burundi | 1,413 m | 1,972 mm | 24.5 °C |
Agarapatana Plantations, Diyagama East Compared with Central Province
In Central Province, Agarapatana Plantations, Diyagama East is drier than 99% of the others by 2025 rainfall; higher than 85% of the others by elevation; cooler than 52% of the others by daytime temperature. The table sets Agarapatana Plantations, Diyagama East 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, Diyagama East | Region median | Region range |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elevation | 1,396 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 | 23.1 °C | 23.1 °C | 19.1 to 30.1 °C |
| Mean overnight low | 15.3 °C | 16.4 °C | 12.4 to 22.2 °C |
Observed Climate at Agarapatana Plantations, Diyagama East (2025)
ERA5 reanalysis data modelled for Agarapatana Plantations, Diyagama East’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 23.1 °C and overnight lows 15.3 °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 | 23.1 °C |
| Mean overnight low | 15.3 °C |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Agarapatana Plantations, Diyagama East located?
Agarapatana Plantations, Diyagama East is in Central Province, Sri Lanka, at coordinates 6.8561, 80.7474, at an elevation of about 1396 metres.
Who operates Agarapatana Plantations, Diyagama East?
Agarapatana Plantations, Diyagama East is operated by Agarapatana Plantations, Diyagama East, according to public supply-chain records.
What type of tea does Agarapatana Plantations, Diyagama East produce?
Agarapatana Plantations, Diyagama East is recorded as producing black tea.
Which buyers does Agarapatana Plantations, Diyagama East supply?
Public supplier disclosures record Agarapatana Plantations, Diyagama East as supplying Finlays.
How much rain does Agarapatana Plantations, Diyagama East 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, Diyagama East compare with estates at a similar elevation?
Agarapatana Plantations, Diyagama East recorded 2,299 mm in 2025, 11% less rain than the 2,577 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].
