In short: Hapugastenne Plantations, Hatherleigh is a black tea estate in Sabaragamuwa Province, Sri Lanka, operated by Hapugastenne Plantations, Hatherleigh and known to supply Finlays.
Hapugastenne Plantations, Hatherleigh is a tea estate in Sabaragamuwa Province, Sri Lanka, producing black tea at an elevation of 520 metres. The estate is operated by Hapugastenne Plantations, Hatherleigh and is recorded as supplying Finlays, the multinational tea trader and plantation operator.
Terroir & Climate
Situated at 520 metres in Sabaragamuwa Province, the estate occupies a mid-elevation zone in Sri Lanka's low-country growing belt. Estates at this altitude typically experience warmer temperatures and more rapid vegetative growth than their high-grown counterparts, with plucking cycles that tend to be more frequent throughout the year. The tropical monsoon climate of the western and south-western wet zone generally brings high annual rainfall, sustaining vigorous flush production.
At elevations below approximately 600 metres, Sri Lankan tea estates are classified as low-grown, a category that tends to yield more robust leaf with faster oxidation characteristics. The combination of warmth, humidity and fertile soils in Sabaragamuwa Province generally supports high-yielding bushes, though the slower withering and faster fermentation associated with lower altitudes can influence the final cup profile.
Tea Produced
Hapugastenne Plantations, Hatherleigh produces black tea. Low-grown Sri Lankan teas from estates at similar elevations typically yield a full-bodied, brisk cup with robust flavour and good colour, qualities that are often suited to blending for breakfast-style teas and the iced-tea market. The leaf character tends toward strength and assertiveness rather than the aromatic complexity associated with high-elevation production, reflecting the quicker growing cycle and oxidation profile common to warmer growing zones.
Supply Chain & Market Position
The estate is recorded as supplying Finlays, a major integrated operator with extensive sourcing, blending and packing operations across East Africa, South Asia and beyond. Finlays' customer base includes multinational brand owners and retailers, indicating that teas from Hapugastenne Plantations, Hatherleigh are likely destined for large-volume blended products in international markets. This supply relationship positions the estate within the mainstream commodity segment of the Sri Lankan tea trade, where consistency, volume and competitive pricing are typically paramount.
- Recorded supplier to Finlays
Operator
Hapugastenne Plantations, Hatherleigh operates the estate. No further estates operated by this company are currently recorded in our directory.
Location & Neighbouring Estates
Hapugastenne Plantations, Hatherleigh lies at 6.4647, 80.6160 in Sabaragamuwa Province, Sri Lanka. Its 520 m elevation is the joint 12th highest of 75 estates we map in Sabaragamuwa Province. The nearest estates in the TeaTrade directory, measured point-to-point from these coordinates, are:
- Allerton — under 1 km away
- Tea Lanka — under 1 km away
- Hapugastenne Plantations, Springwood — 1.6 km away
- ACU — 6.6 km away
- Doralawitiyahena — 9.6 km away
Estates at a Similar Altitude to Hapugastenne Plantations, Hatherleigh
Elevation shapes how slowly leaf matures, so we match Hapugastenne Plantations, Hatherleigh (520 m) with estates within 150 m of its height that are not its neighbours. Each is shown with its own 2025 climate. Hapugastenne Plantations, Hatherleigh recorded 2,393 mm in 2025, 13% more than the 2,123 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elpitiya Plantations, New Peacock Group | Central Province, Sri Lanka | 522 m | 2,750 mm | 27.7 °C |
| Embilmeegama | Central Province, Sri Lanka | 510 m | 2,534 mm | 28.8 °C |
| J Llorente Y Cias A | Misiones, Argentina | 482 m | 1,810 mm | 25.7 °C |
| Ariel | Route 14 / Km 962 / Dos de Mayo () Misiones, Argentina | 479 m | 1,831 mm | 25.3 °C |
| Tianhua Luoping Tea Industry Co., Ltd. | China, China | 478 m | 1,689 mm | 22.3 °C |
Hapugastenne Plantations, Hatherleigh Compared with Sabaragamuwa Province
In Sabaragamuwa Province, Hapugastenne Plantations, Hatherleigh is drier than 97% of the others by 2025 rainfall; higher than 82% of the others by elevation; cooler than 91% of the others by daytime temperature. The table sets Hapugastenne Plantations, Hatherleigh 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 | Hapugastenne Plantations, Hatherleigh | Region median | Region range |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elevation | 520 m | 164 m | 26 to 1,355 m |
| Annual rainfall (2025) | 2,393 mm | 3,412 mm | 2,018 to 4,839 mm |
| Mean daily high | 27.5 °C | 29.5 °C | 21.5 to 30.9 °C |
| Mean overnight low | 20.9 °C | 21.9 °C | 15.7 to 23.0 °C |
Observed Climate at Hapugastenne Plantations, Hatherleigh (2025)
ERA5 reanalysis data modelled for Hapugastenne Plantations, Hatherleigh’s coordinates recorded 2,393 mm of precipitation across calendar year 2025. The wettest month was November (458 mm) and the driest was February (37 mm). Daytime highs averaged 27.5 °C and overnight lows 20.9 °C over the year; April was the warmest month and January the coolest.
| Metric | 2025 value |
|---|---|
| Annual precipitation | 2,393 mm |
| Wettest month | November (458 mm) |
| Driest month | February (37 mm) |
| Mean daily high | 27.5 °C |
| Mean overnight low | 20.9 °C |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Hapugastenne Plantations, Hatherleigh located?
Hapugastenne Plantations, Hatherleigh is in Sabaragamuwa Province, Sri Lanka, at coordinates 6.4647, 80.6160, at an elevation of about 520 metres.
Who operates Hapugastenne Plantations, Hatherleigh?
Hapugastenne Plantations, Hatherleigh is operated by Hapugastenne Plantations, Hatherleigh, according to public supply-chain records.
What type of tea does Hapugastenne Plantations, Hatherleigh produce?
Hapugastenne Plantations, Hatherleigh is recorded as producing black tea.
Which buyers does Hapugastenne Plantations, Hatherleigh supply?
Public supplier disclosures record Hapugastenne Plantations, Hatherleigh as supplying Finlays.
How much rain does Hapugastenne Plantations, Hatherleigh receive?
ERA5 reanalysis data for the estate's coordinates recorded 2,393 mm of precipitation in 2025, peaking in November (458 mm).
How does Hapugastenne Plantations, Hatherleigh compare with estates at a similar elevation?
Hapugastenne Plantations, Hatherleigh recorded 2,393 mm in 2025, 13% more rain than the 2,123 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].
