In short: Evergreen Group, Karawita is a low-elevation black tea estate in Sabaragamuwa Province, Sri Lanka, operated by Evergreen Group and recorded as supplying Finlays.
Evergreen Group, Karawita is a black tea estate located in Sabaragamuwa Province, Sri Lanka, at an elevation of 144 metres above sea level. The estate is operated by Evergreen Group, which manages a portfolio of seven estates listed in this directory. It is recorded as supplying Finlays, a major global tea trader and packer.
Terroir & Climate
At 144 metres, Karawita sits well within the low-grown tea belt of Sri Lanka, where estates typically experience warm, humid conditions year-round and relatively uniform temperatures. Low-elevation gardens in Sabaragamuwa Province generally benefit from consistent rainfall and exposure to monsoonal patterns, though the lack of pronounced altitude tends to reduce the diurnal temperature variation that higher-elevation estates exploit for slower, more nuanced leaf development.
Tea bushes at this elevation typically flush prolifically and rapidly, producing higher yields of leaf that matures quickly in the warmth. The vigorous growth cycle common to low-grown Ceylon estates often results in teas with bold, straightforward character, though the specific soil composition and microclimate of individual gardens within Sabaragamuwa can introduce subtle variation.
Tea Produced
Karawita produces black tea, and estates at this elevation in Sri Lanka's low-grown belt generally yield teas with robust body, malty or earthy notes, and a brisk, assertive cup. Low-grown Ceylon blacks are typically valued for their strength and consistency, characteristics that suit them to blending and to markets where full-bodied infusion is prized. While high-grown teas from the island tend toward brightness and floral complexity, the lower altitudes often deliver deeper, more muscular profiles.
Supply Chain & Market Position
Karawita is recorded as supplying Finlays, a vertically integrated tea business with extensive global reach in sourcing, blending, and packing. Supply relationships with Finlays typically indicate an estate's integration into large-volume, quality-controlled supply chains serving retail own-label, foodservice, and branded tea clients across multiple markets. This connection suggests that Karawita's output is channelled into commercial blends and products distributed internationally, rather than sold primarily as single-estate or specialty tea.
- Recorded supplier to Finlays
Operator
Evergreen Group operates this estate as part of a wider Sri Lankan tea portfolio; the group manages seven estates recorded in this directory. Multi-estate operators of this scale typically benefit from consolidated processing, quality assurance, and market access, allowing individual gardens to share infrastructure and supply-chain efficiencies while maintaining agronomic focus at the estate level.
Location & Neighbouring Estates
Evergreen Group, Karawita lies at 6.5862, 80.4174 in Sabaragamuwa Province, Sri Lanka. Its 144 m elevation is the 46th highest of 75 estates we map in Sabaragamuwa Province. The nearest estates in the TeaTrade directory, measured point-to-point from these coordinates, are:
- Andaradeniya Estate, Nivithigala — 2.7 km away
- Aennen — 5.8 km away
- Haughton — 6.6 km away
- Ceciliyan — 6.7 km away
- Wewelkandura — 7.3 km away
Estates at a Similar Altitude to Evergreen Group, Karawita
Elevation shapes how slowly leaf matures, so we match Evergreen Group, Karawita (144 m) with estates within 150 m of its height that are not its neighbours. Each is shown with its own 2025 climate. Evergreen Group, Karawita recorded 3,214 mm in 2025, 19% more than the 2,709 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Powai Tea Estate | Agbandha Bangali, India | 145 m | 2,919 mm | 28.2 °C |
| Corramore Tea Estate | Assam, India | 145 m | 1,742 mm | 28.8 °C |
| Pussellawa Plantations, Pambegama | Sabaragamuwa Province, Sri Lanka | 142 m | 4,426 mm | 30.2 °C |
| Mahendra | Southern Province, Sri Lanka | 147 m | 3,051 mm | 29.3 °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 |
Evergreen Group, Karawita Compared with Sabaragamuwa Province
In Sabaragamuwa Province, Evergreen Group, Karawita is drier than 65% of the others by 2025 rainfall; lower than 61% of the others by elevation; warmer than 58% of the others by daytime temperature. The table sets Evergreen Group, Karawita 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 | Evergreen Group, Karawita | Region median | Region range |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elevation | 144 m | 167 m | 26 to 1,355 m |
| Annual rainfall (2025) | 3,214 mm | 3,412 mm | 2,018 to 4,839 mm |
| Mean daily high | 29.6 °C | 29.5 °C | 21.5 to 30.9 °C |
| Mean overnight low | 21.8 °C | 21.9 °C | 15.7 to 23.0 °C |
Observed Climate at Evergreen Group, Karawita (2025)
ERA5 reanalysis data modelled for Evergreen Group, Karawita’s coordinates recorded 3,214 mm of precipitation across calendar year 2025. The wettest month was November (516 mm) and the driest was February (39 mm). Daytime highs averaged 29.6 °C and overnight lows 21.8 °C over the year; April was the warmest month and January the coolest.
| Metric | 2025 value |
|---|---|
| Annual precipitation | 3,214 mm |
| Wettest month | November (516 mm) |
| Driest month | February (39 mm) |
| Mean daily high | 29.6 °C |
| Mean overnight low | 21.8 °C |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Evergreen Group, Karawita located?
Evergreen Group, Karawita is in Sabaragamuwa Province, Sri Lanka, at coordinates 6.5862, 80.4174, at an elevation of about 144 metres.
Who operates Evergreen Group, Karawita?
Evergreen Group, Karawita is operated by Evergreen Group, according to public supply-chain records.
What type of tea does Evergreen Group, Karawita produce?
Evergreen Group, Karawita is recorded as producing black tea.
Which buyers does Evergreen Group, Karawita supply?
Public supplier disclosures record Evergreen Group, Karawita as supplying Finlays.
How much rain does Evergreen Group, Karawita receive?
ERA5 reanalysis data for the estate's coordinates recorded 3,214 mm of precipitation in 2025, peaking in November (516 mm).
How does Evergreen Group, Karawita compare with estates at a similar elevation?
Evergreen Group, Karawita recorded 3,214 mm in 2025, 19% more rain than the 2,709 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].