In short: Bogawantalawa Plantations, Bogawana is a black tea estate in Sri Lanka's Central Province at 1,335 metres, recorded as supplying Finlays.
Bogawantalawa Plantations, Bogawana is a tea estate located in the Central Province of Sri Lanka at an elevation of 1,335 metres. The estate is operated under the name Bogawantalawa Plantations, Bogawana and is recorded as supplying black tea to Finlays, a major international tea and beverage ingredient company.
Terroir & Climate
At 1,335 metres above sea level, the estate sits within the mid-elevation band of Sri Lanka's Central Province, a zone where cooler temperatures and increased cloud cover typically moderate the pace of leaf development. Estates at this altitude often experience a growing environment shaped by the island's bimodal monsoon pattern, with quality peaks generally coinciding with the drier periods when slower, more measured growth can concentrate flavour compounds in the leaf.
The Central Province's terrain and elevation range tend to produce teas with a balance between the brightness associated with higher-altitude Ceylon gardens and the body found in lower-grown leaf. Diurnal temperature variation at this elevation can encourage the development of nuanced character, though specific outcomes depend on a complex interplay of microclimate, soil composition, and processing discipline.
Tea Produced
The estate produces black tea. Mid-elevation Ceylon black teas from the Central Province typically yield a cup that balances briskness with moderate body, often displaying a clean, bright character without the more pronounced astringency sometimes found at higher altitudes. Teas from this elevation band can exhibit a rounded profile with notes that range from malty to gently floral, though the precise cup character will vary with seasonal conditions, leaf grade, and the specifics of manufacture.
Supply Chain & Market Position
The estate's recorded supply relationship with Finlays places it within the orbit of one of the world's leading tea procurement and blending businesses. Finlays sources tea from producing countries across Africa and Asia for major international brands, retail own-labels, and foodservice clients. The fact that Bogawantalawa Plantations, Bogawana supplies this buyer suggests the estate's output meets the quality, consistency, and traceability standards required by multinational supply chains serving mainstream and premium retail segments.
- Recorded supplier to Finlays
Location & Neighbouring Estates
Bogawantalawa Plantations, Bogawana lies at 6.7972, 80.6757 in Central Province, Sri Lanka. Its 1335 m elevation is the joint 29th highest of 93 estates we map in Central Province. The nearest estates in the TeaTrade directory, measured point-to-point from these coordinates, are:
- Bogawantalawa Plantations, Fetteresso — under 1 km away
- Madulsima Plantations, Kirkoswald — under 1 km away
- Madulsima Plantations, St Theresia — under 1 km away
- Kotiyagala Tea Estate — 2.2 km away · Nuwaraeliya District
- Bogawantalawa Plantations, Bogawantalawa — 2.7 km away
Estates at a Similar Altitude to Bogawantalawa Plantations, Bogawana
Elevation shapes how slowly leaf matures, so we match Bogawantalawa Plantations, Bogawana (1,335 m) with estates within 150 m of its height that are not its neighbours. Each is shown with its own 2025 climate. Bogawantalawa Plantations, Bogawana recorded 2,792 mm in 2025, 31% more than the 2,133 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Madulsima Plantations, Battawatte | Uva Province, Sri Lanka | 1,333 m | 2,709 mm | 23.7 °C |
| Lingia Tea Estate | West Bengal, India | 1,332 m | 2,294 mm | 21.9 °C |
| TUMSONG | West Bengal, India | 1,324 m | 2,294 mm | 21.9 °C |
| NJERU | Box 241 - Meru, Kenya | 1,354 m | 1,229 mm | 24.9 °C |
| Hunan Yiqingyuan Everspring Tea Co., Ltd. | Pu'Er City, China | 1,313 m | 2,137 mm | 24.6 °C |
Bogawantalawa Plantations, Bogawana Compared with Central Province
In Central Province, Bogawantalawa Plantations, Bogawana is drier than 71% of the others by 2025 rainfall; higher than 66% of the others by elevation; cooler than 76% of the others by daytime temperature. The table sets Bogawantalawa Plantations, Bogawana 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 | Bogawantalawa Plantations, Bogawana | Region median | Region range |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elevation | 1,335 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 | 22.5 °C | 23.1 °C | 19.1 to 30.1 °C |
| Mean overnight low | 15.8 °C | 16.4 °C | 12.4 to 22.2 °C |
Observed Climate at Bogawantalawa Plantations, Bogawana (2025)
ERA5 reanalysis data modelled for Bogawantalawa Plantations, Bogawana’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 22.5 °C and overnight lows 15.8 °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 | 22.5 °C |
| Mean overnight low | 15.8 °C |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Bogawantalawa Plantations, Bogawana located?
Bogawantalawa Plantations, Bogawana is in Central Province, Sri Lanka, at coordinates 6.7972, 80.6757, at an elevation of about 1335 metres.
Who operates Bogawantalawa Plantations, Bogawana?
Bogawantalawa Plantations, Bogawana is operated by Bogawantalawa Plantations, Bogawana, according to public supply-chain records.
What type of tea does Bogawantalawa Plantations, Bogawana produce?
Bogawantalawa Plantations, Bogawana is recorded as producing black tea.
Which buyers does Bogawantalawa Plantations, Bogawana supply?
Public supplier disclosures record Bogawantalawa Plantations, Bogawana as supplying Finlays.
How much rain does Bogawantalawa Plantations, Bogawana receive?
ERA5 reanalysis data for the estate's coordinates recorded 2,792 mm of precipitation in 2025, peaking in November (558 mm).
How does Bogawantalawa Plantations, Bogawana compare with estates at a similar elevation?
Bogawantalawa Plantations, Bogawana recorded 2,792 mm in 2025, 31% more rain than the 2,133 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].
