In short: Hatton Plantations, Shannon is a black tea estate in Sri Lanka's Central Province at 1,285 metres, operated by Hatton Plantations, Shannon and known to supply Finlays.
Hatton Plantations, Shannon is a black tea estate situated in the Central Province of Sri Lanka, at an elevation of 1,285 metres. The estate is operated by Hatton Plantations, Shannon and is recorded as a supplier to Finlays, one of the international tea and beverage companies active in Sri Lankan tea sourcing.
Terroir & Climate
At 1,285 metres above sea level, the estate occupies a mid-elevation band in Sri Lanka's Central Province, a zone that typically experiences moderate temperatures and steady rainfall throughout much of the year. Estates at this altitude in the region generally benefit from cooler nights and frequent cloud cover, conditions that tend to slow leaf growth and can contribute to more developed flavour compounds in the plucked shoot.
The Central Province's geography usually brings two monsoon periods—the south-west from May to September and the north-east from December to February—though microclimates vary considerably across the province's valleys and ridges. Mid-elevation estates in this latitude band often harvest year-round, with quality and character shifting in response to rainfall, temperature fluctuations, and the physiological cycle of the tea bush.
Tea Produced
The estate produces black tea. Mid-elevation Ceylon black teas from the Central Province are generally characterised by medium body, moderate astringency, and a balance between briskness and smoothness in the cup. Teas from this altitude band often exhibit a rounded flavour profile without the pronounced brightness of high-grown teas or the heavier body typical of low-elevation leaf, making them versatile for blending and single-origin offerings alike.
Supply Chain & Market Position
Hatton Plantations, Shannon is recorded as supplying Finlays, a vertically integrated tea company with sourcing, blending, and distribution operations spanning multiple origins. Finlays' presence as a buyer indicates that the estate's output meets the quality and traceability standards required for supply into international blend chains and branded retail programmes. The relationship suggests that Shannon's production is absorbed into Finlays' broader procurement network, likely destined for blending or onward sale to consumer-facing brands in Europe, North America, or other key tea markets.
- Recorded supplier to Finlays
Operator
The estate is operated by Hatton Plantations, Shannon. No further estates operated by this company are currently recorded in our directory.
Location & Neighbouring Estates
Hatton Plantations, Shannon lies at 6.9003, 80.5966 in Central Province, Sri Lanka. Its 1285 m elevation is the 37th highest of 93 estates we map in Central Province. The nearest estates in the TeaTrade directory, measured point-to-point from these coordinates, are:
- Lethenty Estate — 2.6 km away · Dickoya
- Hatton Plantations, Dickoya — 2.9 km away
- Bogawantalawa Plantations, Wanarajah — 2.9 km away
- Lover\u0027s Leap — 2.9 km away · Dick Oya
- MAHAGASTOTTE — 2.9 km away · Dick Oya
Estates at a Similar Altitude to Hatton Plantations, Shannon
Elevation shapes how slowly leaf matures, so we match Hatton Plantations, Shannon (1,285 m) with estates within 150 m of its height that are not its neighbours. Each is shown with its own 2025 climate. Hatton Plantations, Shannon recorded 4,232 mm in 2025, 117% more than the 1,949 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Maturata Plantations, Alma | Central Province, Sri Lanka | 1,284 m | 2,892 mm | 23.4 °C |
| Muzizi | Kagadi District of the Bwikara Sub-County, Uganda | 1,305 m | 1,286 mm | 27.2 °C |
| Kinoro Tea Factory | Eastern Province, Kenya | 1,307 m | 1,008 mm | 25.5 °C |
| Hunan Yiqingyuan Everspring Tea Co., Ltd. | Pu'Er City, China | 1,313 m | 2,137 mm | 24.6 °C |
| Green Fountain Yunnan Tea Co., Ltd.Mangbai | Yunnan Province, China | 1,248 m | 2,424 mm | 24.0 °C |
Hatton Plantations, Shannon Compared with Central Province
In Central Province, Hatton Plantations, Shannon is wetter than 79% of the others by 2025 rainfall; higher than 61% of the others by elevation; cooler than 71% of the others by daytime temperature. The table sets Hatton Plantations, Shannon 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 | Hatton Plantations, Shannon | Region median | Region range |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elevation | 1,285 m | 1,202 m | 37 to 1,924 m |
| Annual rainfall (2025) | 4,232 mm | 3,152 mm | 2,071 to 4,839 mm |
| Mean daily high | 22.6 °C | 23.1 °C | 19.1 to 30.1 °C |
| Mean overnight low | 15.9 °C | 16.4 °C | 12.4 to 22.2 °C |
Observed Climate at Hatton Plantations, Shannon (2025)
ERA5 reanalysis data modelled for Hatton Plantations, Shannon’s coordinates recorded 4,232 mm of precipitation across calendar year 2025. The wettest month was November (899 mm) and the driest was February (52 mm). Daytime highs averaged 22.6 °C and overnight lows 15.9 °C over the year; May was the warmest month and December the coolest.
| Metric | 2025 value |
|---|---|
| Annual precipitation | 4,232 mm |
| Wettest month | November (899 mm) |
| Driest month | February (52 mm) |
| Mean daily high | 22.6 °C |
| Mean overnight low | 15.9 °C |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Hatton Plantations, Shannon located?
Hatton Plantations, Shannon is in Central Province, Sri Lanka, at coordinates 6.9003, 80.5966, at an elevation of about 1285 metres.
Who operates Hatton Plantations, Shannon?
Hatton Plantations, Shannon is operated by Hatton Plantations, Shannon, according to public supply-chain records.
What type of tea does Hatton Plantations, Shannon produce?
Hatton Plantations, Shannon is recorded as producing black tea.
Which buyers does Hatton Plantations, Shannon supply?
Public supplier disclosures record Hatton Plantations, Shannon as supplying Finlays.
How much rain does Hatton Plantations, Shannon receive?
ERA5 reanalysis data for the estate's coordinates recorded 4,232 mm of precipitation in 2025, peaking in November (899 mm).
How does Hatton Plantations, Shannon compare with estates at a similar elevation?
Hatton Plantations, Shannon recorded 4,232 mm in 2025, 117% more rain than the 1,949 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].
