In short: Falcon is a low-grown black tea estate in Sabaragamuwa Province, Sri Lanka, recorded as supplying Finlays.
Falcon is a tea estate located in Sabaragamuwa Province, Sri Lanka, at an elevation of just 52 metres above sea level. The estate produces black tea and is recorded as supplying Finlays, the international tea and horticulture company. The operating entity is not disclosed in industry records.
Terroir & Climate
At 52 metres, Falcon sits firmly within Sri Lanka's low-grown zone, where the warm, humid conditions of the tropical lowlands prevail. Estates at this elevation typically experience year-round high temperatures and substantial rainfall, creating a growing environment that tends to favour rapid leaf growth and high yields. The low-grown belt of Sabaragamuwa Province, lying inland from the southwestern coast, generally benefits from the southwest monsoon between May and September, though estates in this zone often maintain production throughout much of the year.
The heat and moisture characteristic of this altitude band tend to produce a vigorous flush cycle, with shorter intervals between pluckings than in the mid- or high-grown regions. The lower elevation generally results in larger, faster-maturing leaves, which are well suited to orthodox or CTC processing for robust black teas. While the cooler upcountry estates are often associated with more delicate aromatics, low-grown teas from this latitude typically develop body and strength in the cup.
Tea Produced
Falcon produces black tea, the dominant style for Sri Lanka's low-grown estates. Teas from this elevation band typically yield a full-bodied, brisk liquor with good colour and strength, characteristics that tend to make them well suited to blending. Estates at 52 metres generally produce leaf that is less nuanced in aroma than high-grown Ceylon but valued for consistency, depth, and the ability to stand up to milk. The cup profile that low-grown Sabaragamuwa teas often deliver is straightforward and robust, with a malty or slightly earthy base and a clean, astringent finish.
Supply Chain & Market Position
Falcon is recorded as supplying Finlays, a vertically integrated business with extensive tea-sourcing operations across Sri Lanka and other origins. Finlays serves both major retail brands and food-service channels globally, and its role as a buyer suggests that Falcon's output is destined for the blended-tea supply chain rather than single-estate or specialty retail. The estate's low-grown, full-bodied black tea profile aligns well with the volume requirements and consistency standards typical of Finlays' customer base, which spans supermarket own-label and branded breakfast blends in Europe, North America, and beyond.
- Recorded supplier to Finlays
Location & Neighbouring Estates
Falcon lies at 6.6567, 80.3718 in Sabaragamuwa Province, Sri Lanka. Its 52 m elevation is the joint 65th 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, Delgoda — 3.1 km away
- Ethoya Watta — 3.5 km away · Central Province
- Agalawatte Plantations, Doloswella — 4.3 km away
- Deraniyagala Tea Shakthi — 4.3 km away
- Hapugastenne Plantations, Hapugastenne — 4.3 km away
Estates at a Similar Altitude to Falcon
Elevation shapes how slowly leaf matures, so we match Falcon (52 m) with estates within 150 m of its height that are not its neighbours. Each is shown with its own 2025 climate. Falcon recorded 3,815 mm in 2025, 52% more than the 2,505 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Green Field Tea Industries Ltd. | Rangpur, Bangladesh | 52 m | 2,204 mm | 29.1 °C |
| Fuhong Tea Industry Co., Ltd.-Xinjia farm | Jiangxi Province, China | 52 m | 1,313 mm | 24.6 °C |
| KOKRAJHAR | Assam, India | 52 m | 3,229 mm | 29.3 °C |
| Makandura | Southern Province, Sri Lanka | 52 m | 2,584 mm | 30.4 °C |
| New Kottawa Valley | Southern Province, Sri Lanka | 52 m | 3,195 mm | 29.6 °C |
Falcon Compared with Sabaragamuwa Province
In Sabaragamuwa Province, Falcon is wetter than 59% of the others by 2025 rainfall; lower than 88% of the others by elevation; warmer than 78% of the others by daytime temperature. The table sets Falcon 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 | Falcon | Region median | Region range |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elevation | 52 m | 167 m | 26 to 1,355 m |
| Annual rainfall (2025) | 3,815 mm | 3,390 mm | 2,018 to 4,839 mm |
| Mean daily high | 30.1 °C | 29.5 °C | 21.5 to 30.9 °C |
| Mean overnight low | 22.2 °C | 21.9 °C | 15.7 to 23.0 °C |
Observed Climate at Falcon (2025)
ERA5 reanalysis data modelled for Falcon’s coordinates recorded 3,815 mm of precipitation across calendar year 2025. The wettest month was November (566 mm) and the driest was February (61 mm). Daytime highs averaged 30.1 °C and overnight lows 22.2 °C over the year; March was the warmest month and January the coolest.
| Metric | 2025 value |
|---|---|
| Annual precipitation | 3,815 mm |
| Wettest month | November (566 mm) |
| Driest month | February (61 mm) |
| Mean daily high | 30.1 °C |
| Mean overnight low | 22.2 °C |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Falcon located?
Falcon is in Sabaragamuwa Province, Sri Lanka, at coordinates 6.6567, 80.3718, at an elevation of about 52 metres.
What type of tea does Falcon produce?
Falcon is recorded as producing black tea.
Which buyers does Falcon supply?
Public supplier disclosures record Falcon as supplying Finlays.
How much rain does Falcon receive?
ERA5 reanalysis data for the estate's coordinates recorded 3,815 mm of precipitation in 2025, peaking in November (566 mm).
How does Falcon compare with estates at a similar elevation?
Falcon recorded 3,815 mm in 2025, 52% more rain than the 2,505 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].