In short: Kegalle Plantations, Yataderiya is a low-grown black tea estate in Sabaragamuwa Province, Sri Lanka, recorded as supplying Finlays.
Kegalle Plantations, Yataderiya is a black tea estate situated in Sabaragamuwa Province, Sri Lanka, at an elevation of 333 metres above sea level. The estate is known to supply Finlays, a significant buyer and processor in the global tea supply chain.
Terroir & Climate
At 333 metres elevation, this estate sits within Sri Lanka's low-grown tea zone, where estates typically experience warmer temperatures and a faster growing cycle than their high-elevation counterparts. Sabaragamuwa Province lies in the wet zone of the island, where monsoon patterns generally deliver consistent rainfall throughout much of the year, supporting year-round tea production. At this altitude and latitude, tea bushes tend to flush more rapidly, producing higher volumes of leaf with a character shaped by warmth and moisture rather than the cooler, slower maturation found in the island's celebrated high-grown districts.
Low-grown estates in Sri Lanka's wet zone often contend with heavy rainfall and high humidity, conditions that typically favour vigorous vegetative growth. The terroir at this elevation generally encourages robust leaf development, and producers in this zone tend to focus on efficiency and volume. While less celebrated than the high-grown teas of Nuwara Eliya or Uva, low-grown Ceylon tea plays an important role in the commodity and blending segments of the market, where strength and colour are valued alongside cost-effectiveness.
Tea Produced
As a low-grown estate producing black tea, Yataderiya is likely to yield a cup characteristic of Sri Lanka's warm, humid lowlands: typically full-bodied, brisk, and with good colour. Teas from this elevation band generally offer strength and astringency rather than the delicate aromatics or brightness associated with high-grown Ceylon. The liquor tends to be darker, with a malty or earthy base, well suited to blending and to markets where robustness and value are priorities. Such teas are often used in everyday blends and in foodservice applications, where consistency and a strong infusion are required.
Supply Chain & Market Position
Yataderiya's known supply relationship with Finlays positions it within a well-established procurement network. Finlays operates as both a tea producer and a major buyer and blender, sourcing tea from estates across origin countries for onward sale to retail brands, foodservice operators, and the wider tea trade. The estate's connection to Finlays suggests its output is channelled into commercial supply chains where volume, reliability, and competitive pricing are central to the relationship, rather than into the niche or single-estate segments of the market.
- Recorded supplier to Finlays
Location & Neighbouring Estates
Kegalle Plantations, Yataderiya lies at 7.1287, 80.3591 in Sabaragamuwa Province, Sri Lanka. Its 333 m elevation is the 21st highest of 75 estates we map in Sabaragamuwa Province. The nearest estates in the TeaTrade directory, measured point-to-point from these coordinates, are:
- Kegalle Plantations, Dotel Oya — 7.3 km away
- Ihala Panapitiya — 7.6 km away
- New Mount Carmel — 9.6 km away
- Ingurugala — 11 km away · Central Province
- Yuillefield Tea Estate — 11 km away · Western Province
Estates at a Similar Altitude to Kegalle Plantations, Yataderiya
Elevation shapes how slowly leaf matures, so we match Kegalle Plantations, Yataderiya (333 m) with estates within 150 m of its height that are not its neighbours. Each is shown with its own 2025 climate. Kegalle Plantations, Yataderiya recorded 3,540 mm in 2025, 53% more than the 2,312 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rasa | Southern Province, Sri Lanka | 333 m | 2,210 mm | 28.8 °C |
| Wewelkandura | Sabaragamuwa Province, Sri Lanka | 332 m | 3,368 mm | 28.5 °C |
| Hinz | AV.SARMIENTO 986 PISO 1 LOC. 9 ()OBERA MISIONE, Argentina | 339 m | 1,816 mm | 26.0 °C |
| KT | Misiones, Argentina | 325 m | 1,896 mm | 26.3 °C |
| Rohini Tea Estate | Subash Ghisingh Marg, India | 319 m | 2,269 mm | 27.0 °C |
Kegalle Plantations, Yataderiya Compared with Sabaragamuwa Province
In Sabaragamuwa Province, Kegalle Plantations, Yataderiya is wetter than 58% of the others by 2025 rainfall; higher than 73% of the others by elevation; cooler than 61% of the others by daytime temperature. The table sets Kegalle Plantations, Yataderiya 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 | Kegalle Plantations, Yataderiya | Region median | Region range |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elevation | 333 m | 164 m | 26 to 1,355 m |
| Annual rainfall (2025) | 3,540 mm | 3,390 mm | 2,018 to 4,839 mm |
| Mean daily high | 29.2 °C | 29.5 °C | 21.5 to 30.9 °C |
| Mean overnight low | 21.6 °C | 21.9 °C | 15.7 to 23.0 °C |
Observed Climate at Kegalle Plantations, Yataderiya (2025)
ERA5 reanalysis data modelled for Kegalle Plantations, Yataderiya’s coordinates recorded 3,540 mm of precipitation across calendar year 2025. The wettest month was November (827 mm) and the driest was February (28 mm). Daytime highs averaged 29.2 °C and overnight lows 21.6 °C over the year; April was the warmest month and November the coolest.
| Metric | 2025 value |
|---|---|
| Annual precipitation | 3,540 mm |
| Wettest month | November (827 mm) |
| Driest month | February (28 mm) |
| Mean daily high | 29.2 °C |
| Mean overnight low | 21.6 °C |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Kegalle Plantations, Yataderiya located?
Kegalle Plantations, Yataderiya is in Sabaragamuwa Province, Sri Lanka, at coordinates 7.1287, 80.3591, at an elevation of about 333 metres.
Who operates Kegalle Plantations, Yataderiya?
Kegalle Plantations, Yataderiya is operated by Kegalle Plantations, Yataderiya, according to public supply-chain records.
What type of tea does Kegalle Plantations, Yataderiya produce?
Kegalle Plantations, Yataderiya is recorded as producing black tea.
Which buyers does Kegalle Plantations, Yataderiya supply?
Public supplier disclosures record Kegalle Plantations, Yataderiya as supplying Finlays.
How much rain does Kegalle Plantations, Yataderiya receive?
ERA5 reanalysis data for the estate's coordinates recorded 3,540 mm of precipitation in 2025, peaking in November (827 mm).
How does Kegalle Plantations, Yataderiya compare with estates at a similar elevation?
Kegalle Plantations, Yataderiya recorded 3,540 mm in 2025, 53% more rain than the 2,312 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].
