In short: Bogawantalawa Plantations, Campion is a black tea estate in Sri Lanka's Central Province at 1,442 metres, operated by Bogawantalawa Plantations, Campion and recorded as supplying Finlays.
Bogawantalawa Plantations, Campion is a tea estate in Sri Lanka's Central Province, situated at 1,442 metres above sea level. The estate is operated by Bogawantalawa Plantations, Campion and produces black tea. It is recorded as a supplier to Finlays, a significant player in the global tea trade.
Terroir & Climate
At 1,442 metres, the estate sits in the mid-elevation band of Sri Lanka's Central Province, where conditions typically favour slower, more even leaf maturation. Estates at this altitude often experience moderate daytime temperatures and cooler nights, a diurnal range that tends to encourage the development of more nuanced flavour compounds in the leaf. The Central Province benefits from the southwest monsoon between May and September and the northeast monsoon from December to February, delivering rainfall that generally supports year-round cultivation with seasonal peaks in quality.
The elevation places Campion above the humidity and heat of the lowlands but below the highest elevations of the Nuwara Eliya district. This intermediate zone typically yields teas with a balance between body and brightness, characteristics often associated with the mid-grown Ceylon category. Soil composition and drainage at this altitude tend to be well-suited to the demands of Camellia sinensis, though specific agronomic practices and microclimates can vary significantly even within a single growing region.
Tea Produced
Campion produces black tea, the dominant style across Sri Lanka's Central Province estates. Teas from this elevation and region typically exhibit a medium body with a clean, brisk character and a copper-to-amber liquor. Mid-grown Ceylon blacks often show notes that range from malty to subtly floral, with a moderate astringency and a finish that tends toward the crisp rather than heavy. Estates at this altitude generally produce teas suited to both blending and single-origin retail, though specific cup profiles depend on factors including plucking standard, withering time, and oxidation levels during manufacture.
Supply Chain & Market Position
The estate's recorded supply relationship with Finlays—a company with a long history in tea sourcing, blending, and distribution—indicates that Campion's production enters a well-established supply chain serving retail brands and foodservice customers worldwide. Finlays operates as both a producer and an intermediary, managing estates and sourcing from third-party growers across several origins. The presence of Finlays as a buyer suggests that Campion's teas meet the volume, consistency, and quality standards required for blending or for inclusion in Finlays' portfolio offerings, though the specific end-use of the estate's output is not publicly documented.
- Recorded supplier to Finlays
Operator
Campion is operated by Bogawantalawa Plantations, Campion. No other estates operated by the same company are currently recorded in our directory.
Location & Neighbouring Estates
Bogawantalawa Plantations, Campion lies at 6.7806, 80.7026 in Central Province, Sri Lanka. Its 1442 m elevation is the 11th highest of 93 estates we map in Central Province. The nearest estates in the TeaTrade directory, measured point-to-point from these coordinates, are:
- Kotiyagala Tea Estate — 1.3 km away · Nuwaraeliya District
- Bogawantalawa Plantations, Loinorn — 1.9 km away
- Bogawantalawa Plantations, Bogawana — 3.5 km away
- Bogawantalawa Plantations, Fetteresso — 3.5 km away
- Madulsima Plantations, Kirkoswald — 3.5 km away
Estates at a Similar Altitude to Bogawantalawa Plantations, Campion
Elevation shapes how slowly leaf matures, so we match Bogawantalawa Plantations, Campion (1,442 m) with estates within 150 m of its height that are not its neighbours. Each is shown with its own 2025 climate. Bogawantalawa Plantations, Campion recorded 2,792 mm in 2025, 12% more than the 2,500 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kenya Tea Development Agency, Michimikuru | Meru, Kenya | 1,443 m | 770 mm | 24.6 °C |
| Chamong Tea Estate | West Bengal, India | 1,445 m | 2,552 mm | 20.5 °C |
| Maskeliya Plantations, Ampttiakande | Uva Province, Sri Lanka | 1,447 m | 2,308 mm | 23.1 °C |
| Agalawatte Plantations, Frotoft | Central Province, Sri Lanka | 1,450 m | 3,081 mm | 21.6 °C |
| Viriparai Super Tea Estate | Munnar, India | 1,452 m | 3,791 mm | 21.6 °C |
Bogawantalawa Plantations, Campion Compared with Central Province
In Central Province, Bogawantalawa Plantations, Campion is drier than 71% of the others by 2025 rainfall; higher than 89% of the others by elevation; cooler than 90% of the others by daytime temperature. The table sets Bogawantalawa Plantations, Campion 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, Campion | Region median | Region range |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elevation | 1,442 m | 1,202 m | 37 to 1,924 m |
| Annual rainfall (2025) | 2,792 mm | 3,206 mm | 2,071 to 4,839 mm |
| Mean daily high | 21.8 °C | 23.1 °C | 19.1 to 30.1 °C |
| Mean overnight low | 14.9 °C | 16.4 °C | 12.4 to 22.2 °C |
Observed Climate at Bogawantalawa Plantations, Campion (2025)
ERA5 reanalysis data modelled for Bogawantalawa Plantations, Campion’s coordinates recorded 2,792 mm of precipitation across calendar year 2025. The wettest month was November (558 mm) and the driest was February (60 mm). Daytime highs averaged 21.8 °C and overnight lows 14.9 °C over the year; May was the warmest month and December the coolest.
| Metric | 2025 value |
|---|---|
| Annual precipitation | 2,792 mm |
| Wettest month | November (558 mm) |
| Driest month | February (60 mm) |
| Mean daily high | 21.8 °C |
| Mean overnight low | 14.9 °C |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Bogawantalawa Plantations, Campion located?
Bogawantalawa Plantations, Campion is in Central Province, Sri Lanka, at coordinates 6.7806, 80.7026, at an elevation of about 1442 metres.
Who operates Bogawantalawa Plantations, Campion?
Bogawantalawa Plantations, Campion is operated by Bogawantalawa Plantations, Campion, according to public supply-chain records.
What type of tea does Bogawantalawa Plantations, Campion produce?
Bogawantalawa Plantations, Campion is recorded as producing black tea.
Which buyers does Bogawantalawa Plantations, Campion supply?
Public supplier disclosures record Bogawantalawa Plantations, Campion as supplying Finlays.
How much rain does Bogawantalawa Plantations, Campion receive?
ERA5 reanalysis data for the estate's coordinates recorded 2,792 mm of precipitation in 2025, peaking in November (558 mm).
How does Bogawantalawa Plantations, Campion compare with estates at a similar elevation?
Bogawantalawa Plantations, Campion recorded 2,792 mm in 2025, 12% more rain than the 2,500 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].
