In short: Aennen is a low-grown tea estate in Sabaragamuwa Province, Sri Lanka, at 153 metres elevation, recorded as supplying Finlays.
Aennen is a tea estate located in Sabaragamuwa Province, Sri Lanka, at an elevation of 153 metres above sea level. The estate produces black tea and is recorded as supplying Finlays, a major international tea buyer and processor. The operating company is not presently documented in public records.
Terroir & Climate
At 153 metres, Aennen sits well within Sri Lanka's low-grown zone, where estates typically contend with warmer ambient temperatures and faster rates of photosynthesis than their counterparts at mid- or high elevation. This altitude, combined with the estate's position in Sabaragamuwa Province—an area that generally experiences the southwest monsoon and inter-monsoonal rains—tends to support vigorous vegetative growth and frequent plucking rounds throughout much of the year.
Low-grown Sri Lankan estates often yield leaf that is quicker to mature and higher in astringency and colour strength than tea from cooler zones. The shorter withering times and faster fermentation cycles typical of warm, humid environments generally favour the production of bold, full-bodied black teas suited to blending and commodity markets.
Tea Produced
Aennen produces black tea. Estates at this elevation in Sri Lanka typically yield liquors that are robust, brisk and deeply coloured, with pronounced astringency and malty or earthy notes. Low-grown Ceylon black teas are often valued by blenders for their strength and consistency, lending body and colour to breakfast blends and ready-to-drink formulations, though cup character can vary with plucking standards and processing method.
Supply Chain & Market Position
Aennen is recorded as supplying Finlays, a vertically integrated tea company with extensive blending, packing and distribution operations across global markets. This relationship suggests that Aennen's output is likely directed into international supply chains serving retail brands, foodservice and ready-to-drink segments. Finlays' presence as a buyer typically indicates estate production that meets the volume, consistency and quality benchmarks required for large-scale blending and private-label contracts.
- Recorded supplier to Finlays
Location & Neighbouring Estates
Aennen lies at 6.5455, 80.4500 in Sabaragamuwa Province, Sri Lanka. Its 153 m elevation is the 44th highest of 75 estates we map in Sabaragamuwa Province. The nearest estates in the TeaTrade directory, measured point-to-point from these coordinates, are:
- Haughton — 1.8 km away
- Wewelkandura — 1.9 km away
- New Vithanakanda — 2.3 km away
- Andaradeniya Estate, Nivithigala — 4.7 km away
- Evergreen Group, Karawita — 5.8 km away
Estates at a Similar Altitude to Aennen
Elevation shapes how slowly leaf matures, so we match Aennen (153 m) with estates within 150 m of its height that are not its neighbours. Each is shown with its own 2025 climate. Aennen recorded 3,269 mm in 2025, 26% more than the 2,603 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pengaree | Assam, India | 153 m | 2,841 mm | 28.7 °C |
| Evergreen Group, Kanneliya | Southern Province, Sri Lanka | 153 m | 3,234 mm | 30.2 °C |
| Coombergram | PO KUMBHIRCACHAR ASSAM 788 108 Jorhat, India | 155 m | 3,190 mm | 29.1 °C |
| Rotumba | Southern Province, Sri Lanka | 155 m | 2,342 mm | 29.6 °C |
| Anhui Huangshan United Keemun Tea Co., Ltd. - Office and Factory | Anhui Huangshan Eoconomic Development Zone, China | 149 m | 1,408 mm | 24.6 °C |
Aennen Compared with Sabaragamuwa Province
In Sabaragamuwa Province, Aennen is drier than 61% of the others by 2025 rainfall; lower than 58% of the others by elevation; cooler than 59% of the others by daytime temperature. The table sets Aennen against the 74 other estates we map in Sabaragamuwa Province, so you can see whether it is typical for its region or an outlier.
| Measure | Aennen | Region median | Region range |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elevation | 153 m | 167 m | 26 to 1,355 m |
| Annual rainfall (2025) | 3,269 mm | 3,412 mm | 2,018 to 4,839 mm |
| Mean daily high | 29.4 °C | 29.5 °C | 21.5 to 30.9 °C |
| Mean overnight low | 21.7 °C | 21.9 °C | 15.7 to 23.0 °C |
Observed Climate at Aennen (2025)
ERA5 reanalysis data modelled for Aennen’s coordinates recorded 3,269 mm of precipitation across calendar year 2025. The wettest month was November (517 mm) and the driest was February (27 mm). Daytime highs averaged 29.4 °C and overnight lows 21.7 °C over the year; April was the warmest month and January the coolest.
| Metric | 2025 value |
|---|---|
| Annual precipitation | 3,269 mm |
| Wettest month | November (517 mm) |
| Driest month | February (27 mm) |
| Mean daily high | 29.4 °C |
| Mean overnight low | 21.7 °C |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Aennen located?
Aennen is in Sabaragamuwa Province, Sri Lanka, at coordinates 6.5455, 80.4500, at an elevation of about 153 metres.
What type of tea does Aennen produce?
Aennen is recorded as producing black tea.
Which buyers does Aennen supply?
Public supplier disclosures record Aennen as supplying Finlays.
How much rain does Aennen receive?
ERA5 reanalysis data for the estate's coordinates recorded 3,269 mm of precipitation in 2025, peaking in November (517 mm).
How does Aennen compare with estates at a similar elevation?
Aennen recorded 3,269 mm in 2025, 26% more rain than the 2,603 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].