In short: Horana Plantations, Stockholm is a black tea estate in Sri Lanka's Nuwara Eliya District at 1,390 metres, operated by Horana Plantations, Stockholm and known to supply Finlays.
Horana Plantations, Stockholm is a black tea estate located in the Nuwara Eliya District of Sri Lanka, operating at an altitude of 1,390 metres. The estate is managed by Horana Plantations, Stockholm and is recorded as a supplier to Finlays, one of the tea industry's established trading houses.
Terroir & Climate
At 1,390 metres, the estate sits within the mid-elevation band typical of Sri Lanka's central highlands, where the Nuwara Eliya District's topography and latitude combine to create conditions that generally favour steady vegetative growth. Estates at this altitude often experience moderate diurnal temperature variation and reliable moisture levels, factors that tend to support consistent leaf development throughout much of the year.
The district's climate is characterised by the interplay of the two monsoons that sweep across Sri Lanka, typically delivering well-distributed rainfall. This elevation range generally allows for a growing environment that balances warmth and cooling, conditions that tend to influence both the pace of the plucking cycle and the biochemical composition of the harvested leaf.
Tea Produced
Stockholm produces black tea, the dominant style processed across Sri Lanka's central highlands. Estates in the Nuwara Eliya District at comparable elevations typically yield teas with a brisk, bright character, often exhibiting a clean astringency and a tendency toward aromatic complexity. The processing traditions of the region generally favour full oxidation, producing liquors that range from medium to full-bodied, though specific cup profiles can vary widely depending on plucking standards, seasonal conditions, and manufacturing technique.
Supply Chain & Market Position
The estate is recorded as supplying Finlays, a long-established participant in the global tea trade with procurement operations across multiple origins. This relationship places Stockholm within the supply chain of a company known for sourcing substantial volumes for both branded and private-label customers in Europe, North America, and beyond. Supply to a buyer of Finlays' scale and reach suggests that the estate's output meets the quality and consistency benchmarks required for integration into blended products destined for diverse retail and foodservice channels.
- Recorded supplier to Finlays
Operator
The estate is operated by Horana Plantations, Stockholm. No other estates managed by this operator are currently recorded in the directory.
Location & Neighbouring Estates
Horana Plantations, Stockholm lies at 6.8106, 80.6133 in Nuwara Eliya District, Sri Lanka. Its 1390 m elevation is the 31st highest of 421 estates we map in Sri Lanka. The nearest estates in the TeaTrade directory, measured point-to-point from these coordinates, are:
- Maskeliya Plantations, Deeside, Glenugie — 2.5 km away · Central Province
- Gouravilla Estate — 2.5 km away · Maskeliya
- Horana Plantations, Alton — 2.6 km away · Central Province
- Venture Tea Estate — 2.8 km away · Norwood-Bogawantalawa-Campion Rd
- Maskeliya Plantations, Strathspey — 3.1 km away · Central Province
Estates at a Similar Altitude to Horana Plantations, Stockholm
Elevation shapes how slowly leaf matures, so we match Horana Plantations, Stockholm (1,390 m) with estates within 150 m of its height that are not its neighbours. Each is shown with its own 2025 climate. Horana Plantations, Stockholm recorded 3,868 mm in 2025, 68% more than the 2,299 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dewata Tea Estate | Kab. Bandung, Indonesia | 1,391 m | 2,942 mm | 22.8 °C |
| KYIMBILA | Mbeya region, Tanzania United Republic Of | 1,391 m | 1,902 mm | 21.6 °C |
| Agarapatana Plantations, Glenanore | Uva Province, Sri Lanka | 1,387 m | 2,188 mm | 23.3 °C |
| Gorkha Tea Estate Pvt Ltd | Sunperpani Fikkal, Nepal | 1,386 m | 2,277 mm | 20.5 °C |
| Nayabedde Tea Estate | Badulla district, Sri Lanka | 1,396 m | 2,188 mm | 23.2 °C |
Horana Plantations, Stockholm Compared with Sri Lanka
In Sri Lanka, Horana Plantations, Stockholm is wetter than 81% of the others by 2025 rainfall; higher than 93% of the others by elevation; cooler than 96% of the others by daytime temperature. The table sets Horana Plantations, Stockholm 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 | Horana Plantations, Stockholm | Country median | Country range |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elevation | 1,390 m | 290 m | 6 to 1,962 m |
| Annual rainfall (2025) | 3,868 mm | 3,067 mm | 2,018 to 4,839 mm |
| Mean daily high | 21.9 °C | 28.8 °C | 18.9 to 31.3 °C |
| Mean overnight low | 16.0 °C | 21.8 °C | 12.4 to 24.3 °C |
Observed Climate at Horana Plantations, Stockholm (2025)
ERA5 reanalysis data modelled for Horana Plantations, Stockholm’s coordinates recorded 3,868 mm of precipitation across calendar year 2025. The wettest month was November (699 mm) and the driest was February (81 mm). Daytime highs averaged 21.9 °C and overnight lows 16.0 °C over the year; April was the warmest month and December the coolest.
| Metric | 2025 value |
|---|---|
| Annual precipitation | 3,868 mm |
| Wettest month | November (699 mm) |
| Driest month | February (81 mm) |
| Mean daily high | 21.9 °C |
| Mean overnight low | 16.0 °C |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Horana Plantations, Stockholm located?
Horana Plantations, Stockholm is in Nuwara Eliya District, Sri Lanka, at coordinates 6.8106, 80.6133, at an elevation of about 1390 metres.
Who operates Horana Plantations, Stockholm?
Horana Plantations, Stockholm is operated by Horana Plantations, Stockholm, according to public supply-chain records.
What type of tea does Horana Plantations, Stockholm produce?
Horana Plantations, Stockholm is recorded as producing black tea.
Which buyers does Horana Plantations, Stockholm supply?
Public supplier disclosures record Horana Plantations, Stockholm as supplying Finlays.
How much rain does Horana Plantations, Stockholm receive?
ERA5 reanalysis data for the estate's coordinates recorded 3,868 mm of precipitation in 2025, peaking in November (699 mm).
How does Horana Plantations, Stockholm compare with estates at a similar elevation?
Horana Plantations, Stockholm recorded 3,868 mm in 2025, 68% more rain than the 2,299 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].
