In short: Deraniyagala Tea Shakthi is a black tea estate in Sabaragamuwa Province, Sri Lanka, at 26 metres elevation, recorded as supplying Finlays.
Deraniyagala Tea Shakthi is a black tea estate located in Sabaragamuwa Province, Sri Lanka, at an elevation of 26 metres above sea level. The estate is recorded as supplying Finlays, a major tea procurement and blending business with global reach. The operating company is not publicly documented in available records.
Terroir & Climate
At just 26 metres above sea level, Deraniyagala Tea Shakthi occupies one of the lowest elevations at which tea is commercially cultivated in Sri Lanka. Estates at this altitude typically experience warmer ambient temperatures and higher humidity than their mid- or high-grown counterparts, conditions that generally promote faster vegetative growth and year-round flush cycles. Low-grown Sri Lankan estates tend to benefit from consistent rainfall patterns characteristic of the island's wet and intermediate zones, though specific microclimatic influences will vary by proximity to water bodies and local topography.
Tea cultivated at low elevations in Sri Lanka's interior provinces often matures more rapidly than leaf from higher altitudes, a function of both temperature and moisture availability. This environment tends to favour robust, well-developed leaf that processes into grades suitable for blending. The Sabaragamuwa Province, straddling the island's central and southern lowlands, encompasses a range of soil types, though lateritic and alluvial profiles are common at lower elevations and typically support vigorous tea cultivation when managed appropriately.
Tea Produced
Deraniyagala Tea Shakthi produces black tea. Low-grown Sri Lankan black teas generally yield a brisk, full-bodied cup with good colour and strength, characteristics that make them well suited to blending applications and markets where consistency and robustness are priorities. Estates at this elevation tend to produce leaf that processes into bold, even grades with straightforward, malty character rather than the brighter, more aromatic profiles associated with high-grown Ceylon teas. The cup is typically less nuanced than mid- or high-elevation equivalents but offers reliable body and colour extraction, attributes valued by blenders and packers in volume markets.
Supply Chain & Market Position
Deraniyagala Tea Shakthi is recorded as supplying Finlays, one of the world's largest tea businesses, which sources, blends, and packages tea for retail brands and foodservice clients across multiple continents. Finlays' supplier base spans all major tea-producing origins, and its procurement of Sri Lankan low-grown black tea typically reflects demand for dependable, cost-effective leaf suited to everyday blends and private-label products. The estate's position in this supply chain suggests a focus on volume production and consistency rather than premium or single-origin retail channels.
- Recorded supplier to Finlays
Location & Neighbouring Estates
Deraniyagala Tea Shakthi 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:
- Agalawatte Plantations, Doloswella — 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 Deraniyagala Tea Shakthi
Elevation shapes how slowly leaf matures, so we match Deraniyagala Tea Shakthi (26 m) with estates within 150 m of its height that are not its neighbours. Each is shown with its own 2025 climate. Deraniyagala Tea Shakthi 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 |
Deraniyagala Tea Shakthi Compared with Sabaragamuwa Province
In Sabaragamuwa Province, Deraniyagala Tea Shakthi 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 Deraniyagala Tea Shakthi 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 | Deraniyagala Tea Shakthi | 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 Deraniyagala Tea Shakthi (2025)
ERA5 reanalysis data modelled for Deraniyagala Tea Shakthi’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 Deraniyagala Tea Shakthi located?
Deraniyagala Tea Shakthi is in Sabaragamuwa Province, Sri Lanka, at coordinates 6.6951, 80.3727, at an elevation of about 26 metres.
What type of tea does Deraniyagala Tea Shakthi produce?
Deraniyagala Tea Shakthi is recorded as producing black tea.
Which buyers does Deraniyagala Tea Shakthi supply?
Public supplier disclosures record Deraniyagala Tea Shakthi as supplying Finlays.
How much rain does Deraniyagala Tea Shakthi receive?
ERA5 reanalysis data for the estate's coordinates recorded 4,458 mm of precipitation in 2025, peaking in November (662 mm).
How does Deraniyagala Tea Shakthi compare with estates at a similar elevation?
Deraniyagala Tea Shakthi 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].