In short: Agarapatana Plantations, Torrington is a black tea estate in Sri Lanka's Central Province at 1,373 metres, operated by Agarapatana Plantations, Torrington and recorded as supplying Finlays.
Agarapatana Plantations, Torrington is a black tea estate located in the Central Province of Sri Lanka at an elevation of 1,373 metres. The estate is operated by Agarapatana Plantations, Torrington and is recorded as a supplier to Finlays, a major international tea trading and procurement group.
Terroir & Climate
At 1,373 metres above sea level, the estate sits in the mid-elevation range of Sri Lanka's Central Province, where conditions typically favour steady vegetative growth and concentrated leaf development. Estates at this altitude in the central highlands generally experience moderate temperatures and relatively consistent cloud cover, which tends to slow the rate of photosynthesis and encourage the accumulation of polyphenols and other secondary metabolites in the leaf.
The Central Province's position near the centre of Sri Lanka's main tea-growing belt means that estates in this region are often subject to the influence of both monsoon systems, though microclimatic variation can be considerable. Mid-elevation sites such as this often yield teas with a balance between the briskness associated with higher altitudes and the body that lower-elevation leaf can provide, though the specific character will vary with seasonal conditions, plucking standards, and processing choices.
Tea Produced
The estate produces black tea. Mid-elevation Ceylon black teas from the Central Province typically offer a well-rounded cup with moderate astringency and a balance of brightness and body. Teas from estates at this altitude often display a smooth, malty character with some floral or fruit notes, though the precise profile depends on flush, fermentation levels, and leaf grade. These teas generally sit between the lighter, more delicate high-grown styles and the fuller, more robust low-grown Ceylon blacks.
Supply Chain & Market Position
The estate is recorded as supplying Finlays, one of the world's largest tea and coffee procurement and trading businesses with a substantial footprint in Sri Lankan tea sourcing. Finlays acts as a primary supplier to international tea brands, blenders, and retailers, suggesting that Agarapatana Plantations, Torrington's output is channelled into broader commercial blends and branded products distributed across global markets. This relationship positions the estate within the bulk and value segments of the Sri Lankan tea supply chain, where consistency, volume, and cost competitiveness are typically the principal purchasing criteria.
- Recorded supplier to Finlays
Operator
The estate is operated by Agarapatana Plantations, Torrington. No other estates operated by this company are currently recorded in our directory.
Location & Neighbouring Estates
Agarapatana Plantations, Torrington 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, Albion — under 1 km away
- Agarapatana Plantations, Hauteville — 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, Torrington
Elevation shapes how slowly leaf matures, so we match Agarapatana Plantations, Torrington (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, Torrington 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, Torrington Compared with Central Province
In Central Province, Agarapatana Plantations, Torrington 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, Torrington 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, Torrington | 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, Torrington (2025)
ERA5 reanalysis data modelled for Agarapatana Plantations, Torrington’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, Torrington located?
Agarapatana Plantations, Torrington is in Central Province, Sri Lanka, at coordinates 6.8667, 80.7167, at an elevation of about 1373 metres.
Who operates Agarapatana Plantations, Torrington?
Agarapatana Plantations, Torrington is operated by Agarapatana Plantations, Torrington, according to public supply-chain records.
What type of tea does Agarapatana Plantations, Torrington produce?
Agarapatana Plantations, Torrington is recorded as producing black tea.
Which buyers does Agarapatana Plantations, Torrington supply?
Public supplier disclosures record Agarapatana Plantations, Torrington as supplying Finlays.
How much rain does Agarapatana Plantations, Torrington 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, Torrington 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, Torrington.
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].
