Henfold Estate

Henfold Estate is a tea plantation in the Lindula region of Sri Lanka's central highlands, situated at an elevation of 1,346 metres. The estate is operated by Hatton Plantations and produces black tea. No specific buyers have been recorded in trade data available for this profile.

Terroir & Climate

At 1,346 metres above sea level, Henfold sits within the mid-elevation band of Sri Lanka's central tea-growing districts, where estates typically experience cooler temperatures and greater diurnal variation than lowland plantations. This altitude range generally supports a slower, more gradual growth cycle, which tends to allow for greater accumulation of flavour compounds in the leaf. The Lindula area, positioned in the heart of the island's highlands, is subject to the southwest monsoon and inter-monsoonal rains that shape the seasonal rhythm of the region's tea production.

Estates at this elevation in central Sri Lanka often benefit from well-distributed rainfall and mist cover, conditions that usually favour consistent shoot development and a degree of natural protection from temperature extremes. The combination of altitude, aspect, and prevailing weather patterns in the Lindula region tends to produce teas with a balance of body and brightness, though specific soil composition and microclimate at any given estate will influence the final character of the leaf.

Tea Produced

Henfold Estate produces black tea, the dominant category in Sri Lanka's central highlands. Teas from mid-elevation estates in the Lindula area typically yield a cup that balances briskness with a rounded body, often showing a clean, bright character without the lighter, more delicate profile associated with very high-altitude gardens. The processing style and plucking standard will determine the final grade and flavour intensity, but estates at this elevation generally produce teas suited to both blending and standalone retail, with enough structure to carry milk and sufficient clarity to drink unadorned.

Operator

Henfold Estate is managed by Hatton Plantations, a company that operates a portfolio of tea properties in Sri Lanka. Hatton Plantations is recorded as the operator of five other estates in our directory, indicating a presence across multiple growing districts in the island's central and regional plantation zones. Multi-estate operators of this scale typically maintain centralised processing, quality control, and marketing functions, and are positioned to supply both auction and direct-contract channels.

Certifications & Ethics

Henfold Estate holds certification from the Ethical Tea Partnership, an industry body that works with growers to improve labour conditions, environmental practices, and community welfare on tea plantations. ETP certification involves regular third-party monitoring and a commitment to progressive improvement in areas including wages, housing, health and safety, and agrochemical management. For buyers, this certification provides a degree of assurance that the estate is engaged in a structured process of social and environmental accountability, and for workers it signals adherence to standards that go beyond statutory minima in many producing countries.

Location & Neighbouring Estates

Henfold Estate lies at 6.9019, 80.6717 in Lindula, Sri Lanka. Its 1346 m elevation is the joint 46th highest of 421 estates we map in Sri Lanka. The nearest estates in the TeaTrade directory, measured point-to-point from these coordinates, are:

• Agrakanda — under 1 km away · Central Province
• Horana Plantations, Bambrakelly Group — under 1 km away · Central Province
• Horana Plantations, Eildon Hall — under 1 km away · Central Province
• St. Coombs — 1.2 km away · Central Province
• Clydesdale Tea Estate — 3.1 km away · Nuwara Eliya

Estates at a Similar Altitude to Henfold Estate

Elevation shapes how slowly leaf matures, so we match Henfold Estate (1,346 m) with estates within 150 m of its height that are not its neighbours. Each is shown with its own 2025 climate. Henfold Estate recorded 3,682 mm in 2025, 93% 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
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
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

Henfold Estate Compared with Sri Lanka

In Sri Lanka, Henfold Estate is wetter than 76% of the others by 2025 rainfall; higher than 89% of the others by elevation; cooler than 88% of the others by daytime temperature. The table sets Henfold Estate against the 420 other estates we map in Sri Lanka, so you can see whether it is typical for its country or an outlier.

Measure	Henfold Estate	Country median	Country range
Elevation	1,346 m	290 m	6 to 1,962 m
Annual rainfall (2025)	3,682 mm	3,067 mm	2,018 to 4,839 mm
Mean daily high	22.7 °C	28.8 °C	18.9 to 31.3 °C
Mean overnight low	15.9 °C	21.8 °C	12.4 to 24.3 °C

Observed Climate at Henfold Estate (2025)

ERA5 reanalysis data modelled for Henfold Estate’s coordinates recorded 3,682 mm of precipitation across calendar year 2025. The wettest month was November (780 mm) and the driest was February (31 mm). Daytime highs averaged 22.7 °C and overnight lows 15.9 °C over the year; April was the warmest month and August the coolest.

Metric	2025 value
Annual precipitation	3,682 mm
Wettest month	November (780 mm)
Driest month	February (31 mm)
Mean daily high	22.7 °C
Mean overnight low	15.9 °C

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Henfold Estate located?

Henfold Estate is in Lindula, Sri Lanka, at coordinates 6.9019, 80.6717, at an elevation of about 1346 metres.

Who operates Henfold Estate?

Henfold Estate is operated by Hatton Plantations, according to public supply-chain records.

What type of tea does Henfold Estate produce?

Henfold Estate is recorded as producing black tea.

What certifications does Henfold Estate hold?

Henfold Estate is recorded as holding the following certification(s): Ethical Tea Partnership.

How much rain does Henfold Estate receive?

ERA5 reanalysis data for the estate's coordinates recorded 3,682 mm of precipitation in 2025, peaking in November (780 mm).

How does Henfold Estate compare with estates at a similar elevation?

Henfold Estate recorded 3,682 mm in 2025, 93% 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].