In short: Ancoombra is a black tea estate in Sri Lanka's Central Province, situated at 591 metres elevation and known to supply Finlays.
Ancoombra is a tea estate located in the Central Province of Sri Lanka, positioned at an elevation of 591 metres above sea level. The estate produces black tea and is known to supply Finlays, one of the major players in the global tea supply chain. The operating company is not publicly recorded.
Terroir & Climate
At 591 metres, Ancoombra sits within the mid-grown category of Sri Lankan tea estates, an elevation band that typically experiences warmer temperatures and faster leaf growth than the high-grown districts above 1,200 metres. Estates at this altitude in the Central Province generally benefit from the island's bimodal monsoon pattern, with rainfall distributed across two main seasons, though the specific microclimatic conditions can vary considerably depending on topography and exposure.
Mid-grown elevations tend to produce leaf with a brisker character than low-grown teas, while developing somewhat more body than the delicate high-grown styles. The warmer growing conditions at this altitude ordinarily encourage a more vigorous flush cycle, which can influence both yield patterns and the biochemical composition of the harvested leaf.
Tea Produced
Ancoombra produces black tea, the dominant style across Sri Lankan estates. Mid-grown Ceylon blacks from this elevation range typically offer a balance between the strength and colour associated with low-grown teas and the briskness found at higher altitudes. Estates in this band often yield cups with good body, a smooth mouthfeel, and moderate astringency, characteristics that make them well-suited to blending as well as single-origin offerings in both loose-leaf and bag formats.
Supply Chain & Market Position
Ancoombra is recorded as a supplier to Finlays, a vertically integrated tea business with extensive sourcing, blending, and distribution operations across major consuming markets. Finlays' sourcing network spans multiple origins, and its presence in Sri Lanka includes both estate ownership and third-party procurement. The connection suggests that Ancoombra's output meets the quality and consistency standards required for inclusion in commercial blends and branded products distributed internationally, though the precise contractual relationship and volume are not publicly documented.
- Recorded supplier to Finlays
Location & Neighbouring Estates
Ancoombra lies at 7.4395, 80.5720 in Central Province, Sri Lanka. Its 591 m elevation is the 82nd highest of 94 estates we map in Central Province. The nearest estates in the TeaTrade directory, measured point-to-point from these coordinates, are:
- Agarapatana Plantations, Diyagama West — 6.4 km away
- Mount Eliza — 9.5 km away
- Yahalatenne — 14 km away
- Kirimetiya — 16 km away
- Hatale — 19 km away
Estates at a Similar Altitude to Ancoombra
Elevation shapes how slowly leaf matures, so we match Ancoombra (591 m) with estates within 150 m of its height that are not its neighbours. Each is shown with its own 2025 climate. Ancoombra recorded 3,329 mm in 2025, 45% more than the 2,292 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pallegama | Central Province, Sri Lanka | 599 m | 3,032 mm | 27.1 °C |
| Hapugastenne Plantations, Springwood | Sabaragamuwa Province, Sri Lanka | 582 m | 2,392 mm | 27.6 °C |
| Badamtam Tea Estate | Weste Bengal, India | 608 m | 2,753 mm | 27.2 °C |
| James Finlay (Guizhou) Tea Co.Ltd. | Guizhou province, China | 572 m | 1,604 mm | 22.2 °C |
| ESPERANZA | Mulanje, Malawi | 643 m | 1,677 mm | 26.9 °C |
Ancoombra Compared with Central Province
In Central Province, Ancoombra is wetter than 56% of the others by 2025 rainfall; lower than 87% of the others by elevation; warmer than 85% of the others by daytime temperature. The table sets Ancoombra against the 93 other estates we map in Central Province, so you can see whether it is typical for its region or an outlier.
| Measure | Ancoombra | Region median | Region range |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elevation | 591 m | 1,203 m | 37 to 1,924 m |
| Annual rainfall (2025) | 3,329 mm | 3,152 mm | 2,071 to 4,839 mm |
| Mean daily high | 27.2 °C | 23.1 °C | 19.1 to 30.1 °C |
| Mean overnight low | 20.0 °C | 16.4 °C | 12.4 to 22.2 °C |
Observed Climate at Ancoombra (2025)
ERA5 reanalysis data modelled for Ancoombra’s coordinates recorded 3,329 mm of precipitation across calendar year 2025. The wettest month was November (866 mm) and the driest was February (11 mm). Daytime highs averaged 27.2 °C and overnight lows 20.0 °C over the year; March was the warmest month and January the coolest.
| Metric | 2025 value |
|---|---|
| Annual precipitation | 3,329 mm |
| Wettest month | November (866 mm) |
| Driest month | February (11 mm) |
| Mean daily high | 27.2 °C |
| Mean overnight low | 20.0 °C |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Ancoombra located?
Ancoombra is in Central Province, Sri Lanka, at coordinates 7.4395, 80.5720, at an elevation of about 591 metres.
What type of tea does Ancoombra produce?
Ancoombra is recorded as producing black tea.
Which buyers does Ancoombra supply?
Public supplier disclosures record Ancoombra as supplying Finlays.
How much rain does Ancoombra receive?
ERA5 reanalysis data for the estate's coordinates recorded 3,329 mm of precipitation in 2025, peaking in November (866 mm).
How does Ancoombra compare with estates at a similar elevation?
Ancoombra recorded 3,329 mm in 2025, 45% more rain than the 2,292 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].