In short: Agalawatte Plantations, Doloswella is a black tea estate in Sabaragamuwa Province, Sri Lanka, at 26 metres elevation, recorded as supplying Finlays.
Agalawatte Plantations, Doloswella is a black tea estate located in Sabaragamuwa Province, Sri Lanka, at an elevation of 26 metres. The estate is operated by Agalawatte Plantations, Doloswella, and is recorded as supplying Finlays, a major international tea company.
Terroir & Climate
At 26 metres above sea level, Agalawatte Plantations, Doloswella sits in the low-grown category of Sri Lankan tea production. Estates at this elevation typically experience warm, humid conditions year-round, owing to Sri Lanka's tropical latitude and the proximity to sea level. Low-grown regions generally favour rapid leaf growth, with shorter intervals between plucking rounds than would be found at higher elevations.
The warm lowland climate of Sabaragamuwa Province tends to produce teas that develop quickly on the bush. Estates in this elevation band often contend with higher rainfall and more consistent temperatures, which can result in vigorous vegetative growth. These environmental conditions typically influence both the leaf's physical structure and its biochemical profile, shaping the character that processors work with during manufacture.
Tea Produced
Agalawatte Plantations, Doloswella produces black tea. Low-grown Sri Lankan black teas generally yield a cup that is full-bodied and robust, often with a darker liquor and stronger, more straightforward flavour than the delicate, high-grown Ceylon styles. Estates at this elevation typically produce teas suited to blending, valued for their strength, colour, and consistency rather than for aromatic complexity. The rapid growth cycle at low altitude often results in teas with bold, malty characteristics and good astringency.
Supply Chain & Market Position
Agalawatte Plantations, Doloswella is recorded as supplying Finlays, a vertically integrated tea business with interests spanning production, blending, and distribution across global markets. This relationship positions the estate within a supply chain that serves major retail and foodservice brands worldwide. Finlays' sourcing from the estate suggests that Doloswella's output meets the volume, consistency, and quality benchmarks required for commercial-scale blending and packaging operations.
- Recorded supplier to Finlays
Location & Neighbouring Estates
Agalawatte Plantations, Doloswella lies at 6.6951, 80.3727 in Sabaragamuwa Province, Sri Lanka. Its 26 m elevation is the joint 73rd highest of 75 estates we map in Sabaragamuwa Province. The nearest estates in the TeaTrade directory, measured point-to-point from these coordinates, are:
- Deraniyagala Tea Shakthi — under 1 km away
- Hapugastenne Plantations, Hapugastenne — under 1 km away
- Non Pareil — 1.8 km away · Ratnapura
- Balangoda Plantations, Palm Garden — 2.1 km away
- Hidellana Tea Factory — 2.4 km away · Ratnapura
Estates at a Similar Altitude to Agalawatte Plantations, Doloswella
Elevation shapes how slowly leaf matures, so we match Agalawatte Plantations, Doloswella (26 m) with estates within 150 m of its height that are not its neighbours. Each is shown with its own 2025 climate. Agalawatte Plantations, Doloswella recorded 4,458 mm in 2025, 75% more than the 2,554 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hangzhou Kainong Factory | Zhejiang, China | 26 m | 1,280 mm | 24.8 °C |
| BHUBRIGHAT TEA ESTATE | ASSAM, India | 26 m | 3,022 mm | 30.0 °C |
| Davidson | Southern Province, Sri Lanka | 26 m | 3,412 mm | 29.8 °C |
| Dediyagala | Southern Province, Sri Lanka | 26 m | 2,891 mm | 30.4 °C |
| Chandpur Belgaon tea Estate Factory | Chattogram, Bangladesh | 25 m | 2,165 mm | 29.7 °C |
Agalawatte Plantations, Doloswella Compared with Sabaragamuwa Province
In Sabaragamuwa Province, Agalawatte Plantations, Doloswella is wetter than 86% of the others by 2025 rainfall; the lowest of the 75 estates by elevation; warmer than 86% of the others by daytime temperature. The table sets Agalawatte Plantations, Doloswella 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 | Agalawatte Plantations, Doloswella | Region median | Region range |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elevation | 26 m | 167 m | 26 to 1,355 m |
| Annual rainfall (2025) | 4,458 mm | 3,390 mm | 2,018 to 4,839 mm |
| Mean daily high | 30.2 °C | 29.5 °C | 21.5 to 30.9 °C |
| Mean overnight low | 23.0 °C | 21.9 °C | 15.7 to 23.0 °C |
Observed Climate at Agalawatte Plantations, Doloswella (2025)
ERA5 reanalysis data modelled for Agalawatte Plantations, Doloswella’s coordinates recorded 4,458 mm of precipitation across calendar year 2025. The wettest month was November (662 mm) and the driest was February (80 mm). Daytime highs averaged 30.2 °C and overnight lows 23.0 °C over the year; March was the warmest month and January the coolest.
| Metric | 2025 value |
|---|---|
| Annual precipitation | 4,458 mm |
| Wettest month | November (662 mm) |
| Driest month | February (80 mm) |
| Mean daily high | 30.2 °C |
| Mean overnight low | 23.0 °C |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Agalawatte Plantations, Doloswella located?
Agalawatte Plantations, Doloswella is in Sabaragamuwa Province, Sri Lanka, at coordinates 6.6951, 80.3727, at an elevation of about 26 metres.
Who operates Agalawatte Plantations, Doloswella?
Agalawatte Plantations, Doloswella is operated by Agalawatte Plantations, Doloswella, according to public supply-chain records.
What type of tea does Agalawatte Plantations, Doloswella produce?
Agalawatte Plantations, Doloswella is recorded as producing black tea.
Which buyers does Agalawatte Plantations, Doloswella supply?
Public supplier disclosures record Agalawatte Plantations, Doloswella as supplying Finlays.
How much rain does Agalawatte Plantations, Doloswella receive?
ERA5 reanalysis data for the estate's coordinates recorded 4,458 mm of precipitation in 2025, peaking in November (662 mm).
How does Agalawatte Plantations, Doloswella compare with estates at a similar elevation?
Agalawatte Plantations, Doloswella recorded 4,458 mm in 2025, 75% more rain than the 2,554 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].
