In short: Kahawatte Plantations, Endane is a low-grown black tea estate in Sabaragamuwa Province, Sri Lanka, operated by Kahawatte Plantations and recorded as a supplier to Finlays.
Kahawatte Plantations, Endane is a tea estate in Sabaragamuwa Province, Sri Lanka, situated at 267 metres above sea level. It is operated by Kahawatte Plantations and produces black tea. The estate is recorded as supplying Finlays, a major international tea company with extensive sourcing operations in Sri Lanka.
Terroir & Climate
At 267 metres, Endane sits firmly in Sri Lanka's low-grown tea zone, where warmer temperatures and higher rainfall typically support a faster, year-round growing cycle. Estates at this elevation generally experience less diurnal temperature variation than their high-grown counterparts, and the leaf tends to grow more vigorously in the humid, lowland conditions characteristic of Sabaragamuwa Province.
Low-grown Ceylon tea gardens often contend with heavier monsoon influence and more consistent warmth, factors that usually favour rapid flush production and robust leaf development. The terroir at this altitude tends to yield teas with a different profile to the delicate, high-grown Ceylon classics, producing material more often suited to blending and strength-driven applications.
Tea Produced
Endane produces black tea. Low-grown Sri Lankan estates at this elevation typically yield teas with a full body, brisk astringency, and a darker liquor than high-grown Ceylon teas. The cup character often emphasises strength and colour rather than the floral complexity found at higher altitudes, and such teas are frequently used in blends where body and consistency are valued. Flavour notes tend toward malty or earthy registers, though specific tasting characteristics will vary with season, processing, and leaf grade.
Supply Chain & Market Position
Endane is recorded as supplying Finlays, one of the world's largest tea and beverage companies, with a significant procurement footprint in Sri Lanka. Finlays sources extensively across Ceylon's tea-growing regions for its own blends and for third-party buyers, indicating that Endane's output is likely integrated into commercial and wholesale supply chains rather than sold under estate or single-origin labels. This relationship suggests a role as a volume supplier within the international commodity market, where consistency, scale, and competitive pricing are key determinants of value.
- Recorded supplier to Finlays
Location & Neighbouring Estates
Kahawatte Plantations, Endane lies at 6.5238, 80.5339 in Sabaragamuwa Province, Sri Lanka. Its 267 m elevation is the 27th highest of 75 estates we map in Sabaragamuwa Province. The nearest estates in the TeaTrade directory, measured point-to-point from these coordinates, are:
- Nawalakanda — 3.1 km away
- Kahawatte Plantations, Houpe — 4.5 km away
- Kahawatte Plantations, Poronuwa — 6.1 km away
- New Doralawitiyahena — 6.2 km away
- ACU — 6.5 km away
Estates at a Similar Altitude to Kahawatte Plantations, Endane
Elevation shapes how slowly leaf matures, so we match Kahawatte Plantations, Endane (267 m) with estates within 150 m of its height that are not its neighbours. Each is shown with its own 2025 climate. Kahawatte Plantations, Endane recorded 2,770 mm in 2025, 10% more than the 2,509 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Corramore Tea Estate | Assam, India | 266 m | 1,880 mm | 27.9 °C |
| Maliboda | Sabaragamuwa Province, Sri Lanka | 260 m | 4,260 mm | 29.0 °C |
| Dampahala | Southern Province, Sri Lanka | 282 m | 2,210 mm | 28.8 °C |
| Putharjhora Tea Garden Pvt. Ltd. | JALPAIGURI, India | 283 m | 3,002 mm | 27.7 °C |
| Yixian Qingye Tea Farm Co. Ltd - final packing and primary processing | Huang Shan, China | 241 m | 1,194 mm | 22.7 °C |
Kahawatte Plantations, Endane Compared with Sabaragamuwa Province
In Sabaragamuwa Province, Kahawatte Plantations, Endane is drier than 81% of the others by 2025 rainfall; higher than 65% of the others by elevation; cooler than 65% of the others by daytime temperature. The table sets Kahawatte Plantations, Endane 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 | Kahawatte Plantations, Endane | Region median | Region range |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elevation | 267 m | 164 m | 26 to 1,355 m |
| Annual rainfall (2025) | 2,770 mm | 3,412 mm | 2,018 to 4,839 mm |
| Mean daily high | 28.9 °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 Kahawatte Plantations, Endane (2025)
ERA5 reanalysis data modelled for Kahawatte Plantations, Endane’s coordinates recorded 2,770 mm of precipitation across calendar year 2025. The wettest month was November (482 mm) and the driest was February (17 mm). Daytime highs averaged 28.9 °C and overnight lows 21.8 °C over the year; April was the warmest month and January the coolest.
| Metric | 2025 value |
|---|---|
| Annual precipitation | 2,770 mm |
| Wettest month | November (482 mm) |
| Driest month | February (17 mm) |
| Mean daily high | 28.9 °C |
| Mean overnight low | 21.8 °C |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Kahawatte Plantations, Endane located?
Kahawatte Plantations, Endane is in Sabaragamuwa Province, Sri Lanka, at coordinates 6.5238, 80.5339, at an elevation of about 267 metres.
Who operates Kahawatte Plantations, Endane?
Kahawatte Plantations, Endane is operated by Kahawatte Plantations, Endane, according to public supply-chain records.
What type of tea does Kahawatte Plantations, Endane produce?
Kahawatte Plantations, Endane is recorded as producing black tea.
Which buyers does Kahawatte Plantations, Endane supply?
Public supplier disclosures record Kahawatte Plantations, Endane as supplying Finlays.
How much rain does Kahawatte Plantations, Endane receive?
ERA5 reanalysis data for the estate's coordinates recorded 2,770 mm of precipitation in 2025, peaking in November (482 mm).
How does Kahawatte Plantations, Endane compare with estates at a similar elevation?
Kahawatte Plantations, Endane recorded 2,770 mm in 2025, 10% more rain than the 2,509 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].
