In short: Hapugastenne Plantations, Springwood is a black tea estate situated at 582 metres in Sabaragamuwa Province, Sri Lanka, recorded as supplying Finlays.
Hapugastenne Plantations, Springwood is a black tea estate situated at 582 metres above sea level in Sabaragamuwa Province, Sri Lanka. The estate is operated under the name Hapugastenne Plantations, Springwood and is recorded as supplying Finlays, the international tea and agri-commodity group.
Terroir & Climate
At 582 metres elevation, Springwood lies in what is generally classified as low-grown tea country in Sri Lanka, a zone where estates typically experience warmer temperatures and more consistent rainfall than their high-elevation counterparts. This altitude band tends to favour a faster flush cycle and greater overall yield, though the resulting leaf is generally understood to differ in character from the slower-grown teas of estates above 1,200 metres.
Sabaragamuwa Province occupies the south-central interior of Sri Lanka, straddling the wet and intermediate zones. Estates in this region often benefit from the twin monsoon patterns that influence the island, though seasonal variation at this latitude and elevation tends to be less pronounced than in the high hills. The soils and climate typical of lower-elevation tea land generally support robust growth and a leaf profile suited to volume production.
Tea Produced
Black tea from estates at this elevation in Sabaragamuwa Province typically yields a full-bodied, malty cup with moderate astringency. Low-grown Ceylon teas are often characterised by strength and colour rather than the delicate aromatics associated with high-elevation gardens, and are generally well suited to blending for breakfast-style infusions and milk teas. The specific cup character of Springwood's output will vary with seasonal conditions and processing choices, but estates in this band tend to deliver consistency and body over floral complexity.
Supply Chain & Market Position
Springwood is recorded as a supplier to Finlays, one of the world's largest integrated tea businesses with sourcing, blending and distribution operations spanning multiple continents. Finlays acts as both an intermediary and brand supplier, purchasing bulk tea for processing and onward sale to major retail and food-service clients. A supply relationship with Finlays suggests that Springwood's production is positioned for the mainstream commodity and blending market, where volume, consistency and price competitiveness are primary considerations.
- Recorded supplier to Finlays
Location & Neighbouring Estates
Hapugastenne Plantations, Springwood lies at 6.4675, 80.6301 in Sabaragamuwa Province, Sri Lanka. Its 582 m elevation is the 6th 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 — 1.6 km away
- Hapugastenne Plantations, Hatherleigh — 1.6 km away
- Tea Lanka — 1.6 km away
- ACU — 7.1 km away
- Doralawitiyahena — 8.0 km away
Estates at a Similar Altitude to Hapugastenne Plantations, Springwood
Elevation shapes how slowly leaf matures, so we match Hapugastenne Plantations, Springwood (582 m) with estates within 150 m of its height that are not its neighbours. Each is shown with its own 2025 climate. Hapugastenne Plantations, Springwood recorded 2,392 mm in 2025, 8% more than the 2,216 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kirimetiya | Central Province, Sri Lanka | 575 m | 2,534 mm | 27.9 °C |
| Udayakanda | Central Province, Sri Lanka | 575 m | 2,513 mm | 27.6 °C |
| James Finlay (Guizhou) Tea Co.Ltd. | Guizhou province, China | 572 m | 1,604 mm | 22.2 °C |
| Badamtam Tea Estate | Weste Bengal, India | 608 m | 2,753 mm | 27.2 °C |
| ESPERANZA | Mulanje, Malawi | 643 m | 1,677 mm | 26.9 °C |
Hapugastenne Plantations, Springwood Compared with Sabaragamuwa Province
In Sabaragamuwa Province, Hapugastenne Plantations, Springwood is drier than 99% of the others by 2025 rainfall; higher than 93% of the others by elevation; cooler than 81% of the others by daytime temperature. The table sets Hapugastenne Plantations, Springwood 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, Springwood | Region median | Region range |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elevation | 582 m | 164 m | 26 to 1,355 m |
| Annual rainfall (2025) | 2,392 mm | 3,412 mm | 2,018 to 4,839 mm |
| Mean daily high | 27.6 °C | 29.5 °C | 21.5 to 30.9 °C |
| Mean overnight low | 20.8 °C | 21.9 °C | 15.7 to 23.0 °C |
Observed Climate at Hapugastenne Plantations, Springwood (2025)
ERA5 reanalysis data modelled for Hapugastenne Plantations, Springwood’s coordinates recorded 2,392 mm of precipitation across calendar year 2025. The wettest month was November (458 mm) and the driest was February (37 mm). Daytime highs averaged 27.6 °C and overnight lows 20.8 °C over the year; April was the warmest month and January the coolest.
| Metric | 2025 value |
|---|---|
| Annual precipitation | 2,392 mm |
| Wettest month | November (458 mm) |
| Driest month | February (37 mm) |
| Mean daily high | 27.6 °C |
| Mean overnight low | 20.8 °C |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Hapugastenne Plantations, Springwood located?
Hapugastenne Plantations, Springwood is in Sabaragamuwa Province, Sri Lanka, at coordinates 6.4675, 80.6301, at an elevation of about 582 metres.
Who operates Hapugastenne Plantations, Springwood?
Hapugastenne Plantations, Springwood is operated by Hapugastenne Plantations, Springwood, according to public supply-chain records.
What type of tea does Hapugastenne Plantations, Springwood produce?
Hapugastenne Plantations, Springwood is recorded as producing black tea.
Which buyers does Hapugastenne Plantations, Springwood supply?
Public supplier disclosures record Hapugastenne Plantations, Springwood as supplying Finlays.
How much rain does Hapugastenne Plantations, Springwood receive?
ERA5 reanalysis data for the estate's coordinates recorded 2,392 mm of precipitation in 2025, peaking in November (458 mm).
How does Hapugastenne Plantations, Springwood compare with estates at a similar elevation?
Hapugastenne Plantations, Springwood recorded 2,392 mm in 2025, 8% more rain than the 2,216 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].
