In short: Agarapatana Plantations, Diyagama West is a black tea estate in Sri Lanka's Central Province at 655 metres, recorded as supplying Finlays.
Agarapatana Plantations, Diyagama West is a tea estate located in Sri Lanka's Central Province, situated at an altitude of 655 metres. The estate operates under the name Agarapatana Plantations, Diyagama West and is recorded as supplying Finlays, a significant player in the global tea trade.
Terroir & Climate
At 655 metres above sea level, Diyagama West occupies a mid-grown elevation within Sri Lanka's Central Province. Estates at this altitude typically experience moderate temperatures and reliable rainfall distributed across much of the year, conditions that generally favour steady vegetative growth. The Central Province's topography tends to create localised microclimates, and mid-elevation sites often benefit from a balance between the cooler, slower-growing conditions of the high country and the vigour of low-grown plains.
Mid-grown Ceylon teas from this altitude band are typically characterised by a medium body and moderate astringency. The growing cycle at elevations around 650 metres generally allows for relatively frequent plucking rounds, and the leaf tends to develop a balance between the briskness common to lower altitudes and the refinement associated with higher elevations. Seasonal variations in monsoon patterns can influence flush quality, with drier periods often concentrating flavour compounds in the leaf.
Tea Produced
Diyagama West produces black tea. Mid-grown black teas from Sri Lanka's Central Province at this elevation typically yield a cup with medium body, balanced astringency, and a clean, brisk character. Estates in this altitude range often produce teas that exhibit a copper-to-reddish liquor and flavour notes that can range from malty to slightly floral, depending on the season and processing method. The cup profile generally falls between the full-bodied strength of low-grown teas and the delicate complexity of high-grown varieties, making such teas versatile for both blending and single-estate offerings.
Supply Chain & Market Position
Diyagama West is recorded as supplying Finlays, one of the world's largest tea and coffee businesses. Finlays operates as a major intermediary in the global tea supply chain, sourcing from estates across producing countries and supplying multinational brands, blenders, and retail clients. The fact that Diyagama West is a known supplier to Finlays suggests the estate produces tea at a scale and consistency suited to commercial export channels, likely destined for blended products or branded retail lines in international markets.
- Recorded supplier to Finlays
Location & Neighbouring Estates
Agarapatana Plantations, Diyagama West lies at 7.4928, 80.5935 in Central Province, Sri Lanka. Its 655 m elevation is the 74th highest of 93 estates we map in Central Province. The nearest estates in the TeaTrade directory, measured point-to-point from these coordinates, are:
- Ancoombra — 6.4 km away
- Mount Eliza — 9.3 km away
- Hatale — 20 km away
- Yahalatenne — 20 km away
- Kirimetiya — 22 km away
Estates at a Similar Altitude to Agarapatana Plantations, Diyagama West
Elevation shapes how slowly leaf matures, so we match Agarapatana Plantations, Diyagama West (655 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 West recorded 2,872 mm in 2025, 28% more than the 2,239 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kawalazi Tea Estate | D44, Malawi | 653 m | 2,396 mm | 27.2 °C |
| Balangoda Plantations, Maratenne | Sabaragamuwa Province, Sri Lanka | 657 m | 2,664 mm | 26.4 °C |
| Rathkelle Tea Estate | Hingurugama Complex, Sri Lanka | 661 m | 2,744 mm | 28.7 °C |
| Hunan Xiaoxiang Tea Industry Co., Ltd. - Baotian Town | Huitong County, China | 667 m | 1,715 mm | 21.6 °C |
| ESPERANZA | Mulanje, Malawi | 643 m | 1,677 mm | 26.9 °C |
Agarapatana Plantations, Diyagama West Compared with Central Province
In Central Province, Agarapatana Plantations, Diyagama West is drier than 61% of the others by 2025 rainfall; lower than 79% of the others by elevation; warmer than 82% of the others by daytime temperature. The table sets Agarapatana Plantations, Diyagama West 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 West | Region median | Region range |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elevation | 655 m | 1,203 m | 37 to 1,924 m |
| Annual rainfall (2025) | 2,872 mm | 3,206 mm | 2,071 to 4,839 mm |
| Mean daily high | 26.8 °C | 23.1 °C | 19.1 to 30.1 °C |
| Mean overnight low | 19.9 °C | 16.4 °C | 12.4 to 22.2 °C |
Observed Climate at Agarapatana Plantations, Diyagama West (2025)
ERA5 reanalysis data modelled for Agarapatana Plantations, Diyagama West’s coordinates recorded 2,872 mm of precipitation across calendar year 2025. The wettest month was November (839 mm) and the driest was February (9 mm). Daytime highs averaged 26.8 °C and overnight lows 19.9 °C over the year; April was the warmest month and January the coolest.
| Metric | 2025 value |
|---|---|
| Annual precipitation | 2,872 mm |
| Wettest month | November (839 mm) |
| Driest month | February (9 mm) |
| Mean daily high | 26.8 °C |
| Mean overnight low | 19.9 °C |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Agarapatana Plantations, Diyagama West located?
Agarapatana Plantations, Diyagama West is in Central Province, Sri Lanka, at coordinates 7.4928, 80.5935, at an elevation of about 655 metres.
Who operates Agarapatana Plantations, Diyagama West?
Agarapatana Plantations, Diyagama West is operated by Agarapatana Plantations, Diyagama West, according to public supply-chain records.
What type of tea does Agarapatana Plantations, Diyagama West produce?
Agarapatana Plantations, Diyagama West is recorded as producing black tea.
Which buyers does Agarapatana Plantations, Diyagama West supply?
Public supplier disclosures record Agarapatana Plantations, Diyagama West as supplying Finlays.
How much rain does Agarapatana Plantations, Diyagama West receive?
ERA5 reanalysis data for the estate's coordinates recorded 2,872 mm of precipitation in 2025, peaking in November (839 mm).
How does Agarapatana Plantations, Diyagama West compare with estates at a similar elevation?
Agarapatana Plantations, Diyagama West recorded 2,872 mm in 2025, 28% more rain than the 2,239 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].
