In short: Harangala is a tea estate in Sri Lanka's Central Province, situated at approximately 1,011 metres above sea level and known to supply Finlays.
Harangala is a tea estate located in the Central Province of Sri Lanka, operating at an elevation of approximately 1,011 metres above sea level. The estate is recorded as a supplier to Finlays, a significant buyer in the international tea trade. The operator of Harangala is not publicly documented in available industry records.
Terroir & Climate
At just over 1,000 metres, Harangala occupies the transitional zone between low- and mid-grown Ceylon tea country. Estates at this elevation in Sri Lanka's Central Province typically experience a climate that is cooler and wetter than the lowland zones but not as extreme as the higher altitudes above 1,200 metres. This intermediate elevation generally allows for a growing cycle that balances productivity with the development of flavour compounds; the leaf tends to mature more slowly than in the lowlands, often contributing to greater complexity in the cup.
The Central Province is subject to the influence of both monsoon systems that shape Sri Lanka's tea calendar, with estates in this region often experiencing two principal quality seasons. Temperature fluctuations at around 1,000 metres are typically less pronounced than at higher elevations, and mist cover tends to be periodic rather than persistent. These conditions generally favour steady growth and can support year-round production, though the character of the leaf will shift with the prevailing weather patterns.
Tea Produced
Harangala produces black tea. Estates in the Central Province at this mid-elevation range typically yield teas with moderate body and a balance between briskness and smoothness. The cup character at around 1,000 metres often falls between the robust, malty profiles of low-grown Ceylon and the lighter, more delicate notes of high-grown teas. Depending on the season and processing, mid-grown Ceylon blacks from this zone can exhibit a rounded flavour with gentle astringency, sometimes showing floral or slightly fruity notes alongside a clean, bright liquor.
Supply Chain & Market Position
Harangala is recorded as supplying Finlays, a major international tea and beverage company with extensive sourcing operations across the principal tea-growing origins. Finlays operates as both an estate owner and a buyer of third-party leaf, and its supply chain serves a wide spectrum of retail, foodservice, and brand-owner customers in Europe, North America, and beyond. The presence of Finlays as a buyer indicates that Harangala's output meets the quality and volume standards required for commercial-scale blending and distribution, and suggests the estate is integrated into established export channels for Ceylon tea.
- Recorded supplier to Finlays
Location & Neighbouring Estates
Harangala lies at 7.0223, 80.5911 in Central Province, Sri Lanka. Its 1011 m elevation is the 61st highest of 94 estates we map in Central Province. The nearest estates in the TeaTrade directory, measured point-to-point from these coordinates, are:
- Kahawatte Plantations, Kataboola — 1.4 km away
- Kahawatte Plantations, Queensberry — 3.9 km away · Western Province
- Goorookoya — 6.4 km away
- Kotagala Plantations, Mount Vernon — 7.8 km away
- Elpitiya Plantations, Kaipoogalla — 8.0 km away
Estates at a Similar Altitude to Harangala
Elevation shapes how slowly leaf matures, so we match Harangala (1,011 m) with estates within 150 m of its height that are not its neighbours. Each is shown with its own 2025 climate. Harangala recorded 4,013 mm in 2025, 84% more than the 2,178 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Goomtee Tea Estate | Darjeeling, India | 1,010 m | 2,805 mm | 22.5 °C |
| IGEMBE (Kiegoi \u0026 Igembe Factory) | Igembe South, Kenya | 1,008 m | 1,042 mm | 26.7 °C |
| Singbulli Tea Estate | Singbulli Tea Garden, India | 1,000 m | 2,805 mm | 22.6 °C |
| Namingomba Tea Estates Limited | Thyolo, Malawi | 1,022 m | 1,525 mm | 24.1 °C |
| Malwatte Valley Plantations, Sarina Group, Sarnia Plaiderie | Uva Province, Sri Lanka | 1,022 m | 2,714 mm | 26.6 °C |
Harangala Compared with Central Province
In Central Province, Harangala is wetter than 76% of the others by 2025 rainfall; lower than 65% of the others by elevation; warmer than 61% of the others by daytime temperature. The table sets Harangala 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 | Harangala | Region median | Region range |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elevation | 1,011 m | 1,203 m | 37 to 1,924 m |
| Annual rainfall (2025) | 4,013 mm | 3,152 mm | 2,071 to 4,839 mm |
| Mean daily high | 24.0 °C | 23.1 °C | 19.1 to 30.1 °C |
| Mean overnight low | 16.5 °C | 16.4 °C | 12.4 to 22.2 °C |
Observed Climate at Harangala (2025)
ERA5 reanalysis data modelled for Harangala’s coordinates recorded 4,013 mm of precipitation across calendar year 2025. The wettest month was November (958 mm) and the driest was February (60 mm). Daytime highs averaged 24.0 °C and overnight lows 16.5 °C over the year; May was the warmest month and February the coolest.
| Metric | 2025 value |
|---|---|
| Annual precipitation | 4,013 mm |
| Wettest month | November (958 mm) |
| Driest month | February (60 mm) |
| Mean daily high | 24.0 °C |
| Mean overnight low | 16.5 °C |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Harangala located?
Harangala is in Central Province, Sri Lanka, at coordinates 7.0223, 80.5911, at an elevation of about 1011 metres.
What type of tea does Harangala produce?
Harangala is recorded as producing black tea.
Which buyers does Harangala supply?
Public supplier disclosures record Harangala as supplying Finlays.
How much rain does Harangala receive?
ERA5 reanalysis data for the estate's coordinates recorded 4,013 mm of precipitation in 2025, peaking in November (958 mm).
How does Harangala compare with estates at a similar elevation?
Harangala recorded 4,013 mm in 2025, 84% more rain than the 2,178 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].