Kelanivalley Plantations, Annfield

Kelanivalley Plantations, Annfield is a black tea estate situated in Sri Lanka's Central Province at an elevation of 1,339 metres. The estate is operated by Kelanivalley Plantations, Annfield and is recorded as supplying Finlays, a major international tea trader and packer.

Terroir & Climate

At 1,339 metres, Annfield occupies a mid-elevation position within Sri Lanka's Central Province, a zone that typically experiences cooler temperatures and more persistent cloud cover than lowland gardens. Estates at this altitude generally benefit from a slower, more even rate of vegetative growth, which tends to encourage greater concentration of flavour compounds in the leaf. The Central Province's monsoon-influenced climate ordinarily delivers two principal quality seasons, though rainfall distribution and intensity vary considerably by microclimate.

Mid-elevation Ceylon estates often contend with alternating wet and dry periods that can shape both yield and character. The interplay of altitude, latitude and exposure generally favours a balance between briskness and body in the made tea, though leaf handling and manufacture remain decisive factors. Soils in the Central Province are typically lateritic and well-drained, characteristics that are common across much of Sri Lanka's historic tea belt.

Tea Produced

Annfield produces black tea, the dominant style across Sri Lanka's Central Province. Mid-elevation Ceylon teas at this altitude range typically offer a combination of briskness and medium body, with cup profiles that tend toward bright, coppery liquors and a balance of astringency and smoothness. Estates in this elevation band often yield teas suited to both blending and single-origin offerings, though the precise character depends heavily on plucking standards, withering and fermentation protocols. Central Province blacks are generally valued for their versatility and consistent quality across the calendar year.

Supply Chain & Market Position

Annfield is recorded as a supplier to Finlays, one of the world's largest tea companies and a key intermediary in the global supply chain. Finlays sources extensively across Sri Lanka, blending and packing for major retail and foodservice brands in Europe, North America and beyond. The relationship indicates that Annfield's production meets the quality and volume standards required by large-scale international buyers, and that its output is likely destined for blended retail products rather than estate-specific packaging. This positioning is typical for mid-elevation Ceylon estates that prioritise consistency and traceability within multinational supply networks.

• Recorded supplier to  Finlays

Location & Neighbouring Estates

Kelanivalley Plantations, Annfield lies at 6.8728, 80.6360 in Central Province, Sri Lanka. Its 1339 m elevation is the 28th highest of 93 estates we map in Central Province. The nearest estates in the TeaTrade directory, measured point-to-point from these coordinates, are:

• Kelanivalley Plantations, Ingestre — 2.0 km away
• Lethenty Estate — 3.2 km away · Dickoya
• Bogawantalawa Plantations, Wanarajah — 3.6 km away
• Lover\u0027s Leap — 3.6 km away · Dick Oya
• MAHAGASTOTTE — 3.6 km away · Dick Oya

Estates at a Similar Altitude to Kelanivalley Plantations, Annfield

Elevation shapes how slowly leaf matures, so we match Kelanivalley Plantations, Annfield (1,339 m) with estates within 150 m of its height that are not its neighbours. Each is shown with its own 2025 climate. Kelanivalley Plantations, Annfield recorded 4,245 mm in 2025, 123% more than the 1,905 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
Panniar Tea Estate	Idukki, India	1,351 m	2,349 mm	22.7 °C
NJERU	Box 241 - Meru, Kenya	1,354 m	1,229 mm	24.9 °C
Mcleod Russel Uganda Limited(Mrul), Ankole Tea Factory, Kalinzu Garden	Fort Portal, Uganda	1,357 m	943 mm	27.4 °C

Kelanivalley Plantations, Annfield Compared with Central Province

In Central Province, Kelanivalley Plantations, Annfield is wetter than 92% of the others by 2025 rainfall; higher than 71% of the others by elevation; cooler than 83% of the others by daytime temperature. The table sets Kelanivalley Plantations, Annfield 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	Kelanivalley Plantations, Annfield	Region median	Region range
Elevation	1,339 m	1,202 m	37 to 1,924 m
Annual rainfall (2025)	4,245 mm	3,152 mm	2,071 to 4,839 mm
Mean daily high	22.0 °C	23.1 °C	19.1 to 30.1 °C
Mean overnight low	16.0 °C	16.4 °C	12.4 to 22.2 °C

Observed Climate at Kelanivalley Plantations, Annfield (2025)

ERA5 reanalysis data modelled for Kelanivalley Plantations, Annfield’s coordinates recorded 4,245 mm of precipitation across calendar year 2025. The wettest month was November (783 mm) and the driest was February (61 mm). Daytime highs averaged 22.0 °C and overnight lows 16.0 °C over the year; April was the warmest month and February the coolest.

Metric	2025 value
Annual precipitation	4,245 mm
Wettest month	November (783 mm)
Driest month	February (61 mm)
Mean daily high	22.0 °C
Mean overnight low	16.0 °C

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Kelanivalley Plantations, Annfield located?

Kelanivalley Plantations, Annfield is in Central Province, Sri Lanka, at coordinates 6.8728, 80.6360, at an elevation of about 1339 metres.

Who operates Kelanivalley Plantations, Annfield?

Kelanivalley Plantations, Annfield is operated by Kelanivalley Plantations, Annfield, according to public supply-chain records.

What type of tea does Kelanivalley Plantations, Annfield produce?

Kelanivalley Plantations, Annfield is recorded as producing black tea.

Which buyers does Kelanivalley Plantations, Annfield supply?

Public supplier disclosures record Kelanivalley Plantations, Annfield as supplying Finlays.

How much rain does Kelanivalley Plantations, Annfield receive?

ERA5 reanalysis data for the estate's coordinates recorded 4,245 mm of precipitation in 2025, peaking in November (783 mm).

How does Kelanivalley Plantations, Annfield compare with estates at a similar elevation?

Kelanivalley Plantations, Annfield recorded 4,245 mm in 2025, 123% more rain than the 1,905 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].