Kirimetiya

Kirimetiya is a tea estate situated in Sri Lanka's Central Province, at an elevation of 575 metres above sea level. The estate produces black tea and is recorded as a supplier to Finlays, one of the established names in tea sourcing and distribution. The operating company is not currently identified in public records.

Terroir & Climate

At 575 metres, Kirimetiya falls within the mid-country elevation band of Sri Lanka's tea lands, where conditions typically differ from both the high-grown estates of the central massif and the low-country plains. Estates at this altitude generally experience moderate temperatures and a growing cycle that tends to favour consistent yields, though the leaf character is often less complex than that developed at higher elevations where cooler nights slow maturation.

Central Province is subject to the influence of both monsoon systems that shape Sri Lankan tea production, with the southwest monsoon typically bringing rainfall from May to September and the northeast monsoon affecting the later months. This dual pattern tends to allow two main flush periods, though the intensity and timing can vary by microclimate and aspect. Mid-elevation estates in this region generally benefit from reliable rainfall and relatively stable temperatures year-round.

Tea Produced

Kirimetiya produces black tea, the dominant style across Sri Lanka's Central Province. Teas from mid-elevation estates in this region typically yield a cup that balances body and brightness, often with a moderate astringency and a character that tends to be more straightforward than the nuanced profiles associated with high-grown Ceylon. The processing style and plucking standards will shape the final leaf grade and liquor, but estates at this altitude generally produce versatile, reliable blacks suited to both blending and stand-alone use.

Supply Chain & Market Position

Kirimetiya is recorded as supplying Finlays, a major player in global tea procurement with extensive sourcing operations across Sri Lanka and other origins. This connection suggests that the estate's output meets the quality and consistency benchmarks required by a company that services international brand owners and packers. Finlays' presence in the supply chain typically indicates that Kirimetiya's teas are destined for blending programmes or retail lines where reliability and volume matter alongside cup quality.

• Recorded supplier to  Finlays

Location & Neighbouring Estates

Kirimetiya lies at 7.2987, 80.5688 in Central Province, Sri Lanka. Its 575 m elevation is the joint 83rd highest of 94 estates we map in Central Province. The nearest estates in the TeaTrade directory, measured point-to-point from these coordinates, are:

• Yahalatenne — 2.2 km away
• Embilmeegama — 4.0 km away
• Namunukula Plantations, Hindagala — 7.9 km away · Uva Province
• Dehiwatte — 8.7 km away
• Alagalla — 9.1 km away

Estates at a Similar Altitude to Kirimetiya

Elevation shapes how slowly leaf matures, so we match Kirimetiya (575 m) with estates within 150 m of its height that are not its neighbours. Each is shown with its own 2025 climate. Kirimetiya recorded 2,534 mm in 2025, 14% more than the 2,218 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
James Finlay (Guizhou) Tea Co.Ltd.	Guizhou province, China	572 m	1,604 mm	22.2 °C
Hapugastenne Plantations, Springwood	Sabaragamuwa Province, Sri Lanka	582 m	2,392 mm	27.6 °C
Boscombe	Sabaragamuwa Province, Sri Lanka	548 m	2,664 mm	27.5 °C
Badamtam Tea Estate	Weste Bengal, India	608 m	2,753 mm	27.2 °C
ESPERANZA	Mulanje, Malawi	643 m	1,677 mm	26.9 °C

Kirimetiya Compared with Central Province

In Central Province, Kirimetiya is drier than 80% of the others by 2025 rainfall; lower than 89% of the others by elevation; warmer than 94% of the others by daytime temperature. The table sets Kirimetiya 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	Kirimetiya	Region median	Region range
Elevation	575 m	1,203 m	37 to 1,924 m
Annual rainfall (2025)	2,534 mm	3,152 mm	2,071 to 4,839 mm
Mean daily high	27.9 °C	23.1 °C	19.1 to 30.1 °C
Mean overnight low	19.6 °C	16.4 °C	12.4 to 22.2 °C

Observed Climate at Kirimetiya (2025)

ERA5 reanalysis data modelled for Kirimetiya’s coordinates recorded 2,534 mm of precipitation across calendar year 2025. The wettest month was November (666 mm) and the driest was February (18 mm). Daytime highs averaged 27.9 °C and overnight lows 19.6 °C over the year; May was the warmest month and January the coolest.

Metric	2025 value
Annual precipitation	2,534 mm
Wettest month	November (666 mm)
Driest month	February (18 mm)
Mean daily high	27.9 °C
Mean overnight low	19.6 °C

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Kirimetiya located?

Kirimetiya is in Central Province, Sri Lanka, at coordinates 7.2987, 80.5688, at an elevation of about 575 metres.

What type of tea does Kirimetiya produce?

Kirimetiya is recorded as producing black tea.

Which buyers does Kirimetiya supply?

Public supplier disclosures record Kirimetiya as supplying Finlays.

How much rain does Kirimetiya receive?

ERA5 reanalysis data for the estate's coordinates recorded 2,534 mm of precipitation in 2025, peaking in November (666 mm).

How does Kirimetiya compare with estates at a similar elevation?

Kirimetiya recorded 2,534 mm in 2025, 14% more rain than the 2,218 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].