In short: Bogawantalawa Plantations, Bogawantalawa is a black tea estate in Sri Lanka's Central Province at 1,301 metres, operated by Bogawantalawa Plantations and known to supply Finlays.
Bogawantalawa Plantations, Bogawantalawa is a black tea estate situated at 1,301 metres above sea level in Sri Lanka's Central Province. The estate is operated by Bogawantalawa Plantations and is on record as a supplier to Finlays, a vertically integrated tea company with operations across the global supply chain.
Terroir & Climate
At 1,301 metres, the estate sits within what is generally considered the mid-elevation band of Sri Lanka's Central Province tea-growing country. Estates at this altitude typically experience cooler temperatures and greater diurnal variation than lowland gardens, conditions that tend to slow leaf growth and encourage the development of more complex biochemistry in the flush.
The Central Province's climate is shaped by the island's two monsoons, which generally deliver well-distributed rainfall across much of the year. Mid-elevation estates in this region often benefit from persistent cloud cover and mist, factors that can moderate direct sunlight and contribute to the retention of volatile compounds and amino acids in the leaf before plucking.
Tea Produced
The estate produces black tea. Mid-elevation Ceylon teas from the Central Province typically yield a cup that balances brightness and body, often exhibiting a clean, brisk character with moderate astringency. Teas from this altitude band tend to offer more roundness than the very high-grown estates while retaining the clarity and aromatic lift for which Sri Lankan teas are valued in blending and in the packet-tea trade.
Supply Chain & Market Position
Bogawantalawa Plantations, Bogawantalawa supplies Finlays, a major vertical player in the global tea industry with estates, blending facilities, and brand partnerships spanning multiple continents. This relationship places the estate within a consolidated supply chain that services both international brands and retail private-label programmes, indicating a focus on consistent volume and quality specifications tailored to blenders' requirements.
- Recorded supplier to Finlays
Operator
The estate is operated by Bogawantalawa Plantations. No other estates operated by this company are currently recorded in our directory.
Location & Neighbouring Estates
Bogawantalawa Plantations, Bogawantalawa lies at 6.8139, 80.6582 in Central Province, Sri Lanka. Its 1301 m elevation is the 35th 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, Robgill Group — 1.6 km away
- Tillyrie Estate — 1.9 km away · Colombo
- Madulsima Plantations, Kew — 2.1 km away
- Bogawantalawa Plantations, Bogawana — 2.7 km away
- Bogawantalawa Plantations, Fetteresso — 2.7 km away
Estates at a Similar Altitude to Bogawantalawa Plantations, Bogawantalawa
Elevation shapes how slowly leaf matures, so we match Bogawantalawa Plantations, Bogawantalawa (1,301 m) with estates within 150 m of its height that are not its neighbours. Each is shown with its own 2025 climate. Bogawantalawa Plantations, Bogawantalawa recorded 3,868 mm in 2025, 101% more than the 1,923 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| Maturata Plantations, Alma | Central Province, Sri Lanka | 1,284 m | 2,892 mm | 23.4 °C |
| TUMSONG | West Bengal, India | 1,324 m | 2,294 mm | 21.9 °C |
Bogawantalawa Plantations, Bogawantalawa Compared with Central Province
In Central Province, Bogawantalawa Plantations, Bogawantalawa is wetter than 71% of the others by 2025 rainfall; higher than 63% of the others by elevation; cooler than 82% of the others by daytime temperature. The table sets Bogawantalawa Plantations, Bogawantalawa 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 | Bogawantalawa Plantations, Bogawantalawa | Region median | Region range |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elevation | 1,301 m | 1,202 m | 37 to 1,924 m |
| Annual rainfall (2025) | 3,868 mm | 3,152 mm | 2,071 to 4,839 mm |
| Mean daily high | 22.1 °C | 23.1 °C | 19.1 to 30.1 °C |
| Mean overnight low | 16.2 °C | 16.4 °C | 12.4 to 22.2 °C |
Observed Climate at Bogawantalawa Plantations, Bogawantalawa (2025)
ERA5 reanalysis data modelled for Bogawantalawa Plantations, Bogawantalawa’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 22.1 °C and overnight lows 16.2 °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 | 22.1 °C |
| Mean overnight low | 16.2 °C |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Bogawantalawa Plantations, Bogawantalawa located?
Bogawantalawa Plantations, Bogawantalawa is in Central Province, Sri Lanka, at coordinates 6.8139, 80.6582, at an elevation of about 1301 metres.
Who operates Bogawantalawa Plantations, Bogawantalawa?
Bogawantalawa Plantations, Bogawantalawa is operated by Bogawantalawa Plantations, Bogawantalawa, according to public supply-chain records.
What type of tea does Bogawantalawa Plantations, Bogawantalawa produce?
Bogawantalawa Plantations, Bogawantalawa is recorded as producing black tea.
Which buyers does Bogawantalawa Plantations, Bogawantalawa supply?
Public supplier disclosures record Bogawantalawa Plantations, Bogawantalawa as supplying Finlays.
How much rain does Bogawantalawa Plantations, Bogawantalawa receive?
ERA5 reanalysis data for the estate's coordinates recorded 3,868 mm of precipitation in 2025, peaking in November (699 mm).
How does Bogawantalawa Plantations, Bogawantalawa compare with estates at a similar elevation?
Bogawantalawa Plantations, Bogawantalawa recorded 3,868 mm in 2025, 101% more rain than the 1,923 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].
