In short: Andaradeniya Estate, Devonia is a low-elevation tea estate in Sri Lanka's Southern Province, operated by Andaradeniya Estate, Devonia and recorded as supplying Finlays.
Andaradeniya Estate, Devonia is a tea estate situated in the Southern Province of Sri Lanka at an elevation of 179 metres above sea level. The estate is operated by Andaradeniya Estate, Devonia and produces black tea. It is recorded as supplying Finlays, a significant player in the global tea trade.
Terroir & Climate
At 179 metres, Andaradeniya Estate lies firmly in Sri Lanka's low-grown tea belt, where estates typically experience warmer temperatures and more consistent year-round growing conditions than their counterparts in the island's central highlands. The Southern Province generally enjoys substantial rainfall and humidity, factors that tend to encourage vigorous vegetative growth and faster flush cycles. Estates at this elevation often harvest more frequently throughout the year, with less pronounced seasonal dormancy.
Low-elevation gardens in this latitude typically produce leaf that matures quickly under warm, humid conditions. The terroir generally favours robust, full-bodied character rather than the delicate aromatics associated with high-grown Ceylon teas. While microclimates vary, estates in the Southern Province at similar altitudes often contend with the balance between rapid growth—which supports volume—and the management practices required to maintain leaf quality in a fast-paced plucking environment.
Tea Produced
Andaradeniya Estate produces black tea, the dominant category for low-grown Sri Lankan manufacture. Teas from estates at this elevation in the Southern Province typically yield a strong, full-bodied cup with good colour and a straightforward, malty character. The liquor is generally robust rather than nuanced, well suited to blending applications where strength and consistency are prioritised. Low-grown Ceylon blacks from this region tend to offer reliable body and briskness, though they typically lack the bright, floral complexity of high-elevation gardens.
Supply Chain & Market Position
Andaradeniya Estate is recorded as supplying Finlays, a major international tea procurement and blending business with a significant presence in the Sri Lankan market. This connection suggests that the estate's output is directed towards commercial blending channels and wholesale distribution rather than single-estate retail. Finlays' involvement typically indicates integration into established supply chains serving branded tea packers, foodservice operators, and own-label programmes in Western markets, underscoring the estate's role as a volume supplier within the commodity tier of the Ceylon tea trade.
- Recorded supplier to Finlays
Location & Neighbouring Estates
Andaradeniya Estate, Devonia lies at 6.2780, 80.5397 in Southern Province, Sri Lanka. Its 179 m elevation is the 26th highest of 134 estates we map in Southern Province. The nearest estates in the TeaTrade directory, measured point-to-point from these coordinates, are:
- Yalta — under 1 km away
- Thammenna — 1.1 km away
- Co, Op Lanka — 1.3 km away
- Co, Op Cola — 1.6 km away
- Walawwatta — 1.7 km away · Western Province
Estates at a Similar Altitude to Andaradeniya Estate, Devonia
Elevation shapes how slowly leaf matures, so we match Andaradeniya Estate, Devonia (179 m) with estates within 150 m of its height that are not its neighbours. Each is shown with its own 2025 climate. Andaradeniya Estate, Devonia recorded 2,626 mm in 2025, 10% more than the 2,392 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ocha No Kajihara | Kumamoto, Japan | 178 m | 2,010 mm | 21.3 °C |
| Huangshan Biyun Tea Factory | Anhui, China | 175 m | 1,355 mm | 24.0 °C |
| Ferndale | Sabaragamuwa Province, Sri Lanka | 183 m | 3,902 mm | 29.5 °C |
| Sirah Kencong | East Java Province, Indonesia | 184 m | 2,832 mm | 29.6 °C |
| Hre\u00f1uk Sa | Misiones, Argentina | 173 m | 1,860 mm | 26.5 °C |
Andaradeniya Estate, Devonia Compared with Southern Province
In Southern Province, Andaradeniya Estate, Devonia is drier than 74% of the others by 2025 rainfall; higher than 81% of the others by elevation; cooler than 74% of the others by daytime temperature. The table sets Andaradeniya Estate, Devonia against the 133 other estates we map in Southern Province, so you can see whether it is typical for its region or an outlier.
| Measure | Andaradeniya Estate, Devonia | Region median | Region range |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elevation | 179 m | 46 m | 6 to 806 m |
| Annual rainfall (2025) | 2,626 mm | 3,022 mm | 2,210 to 3,589 mm |
| Mean daily high | 29.5 °C | 29.8 °C | 25.9 to 30.5 °C |
| Mean overnight low | 22.2 °C | 22.6 °C | 18.2 to 24.1 °C |
Observed Climate at Andaradeniya Estate, Devonia (2025)
ERA5 reanalysis data modelled for Andaradeniya Estate, Devonia’s coordinates recorded 2,626 mm of precipitation across calendar year 2025. The wettest month was November (444 mm) and the driest was February (49 mm). Daytime highs averaged 29.5 °C and overnight lows 22.2 °C over the year; May was the warmest month and January the coolest.
| Metric | 2025 value |
|---|---|
| Annual precipitation | 2,626 mm |
| Wettest month | November (444 mm) |
| Driest month | February (49 mm) |
| Mean daily high | 29.5 °C |
| Mean overnight low | 22.2 °C |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Andaradeniya Estate, Devonia located?
Andaradeniya Estate, Devonia is in Southern Province, Sri Lanka, at coordinates 6.2780, 80.5397, at an elevation of about 179 metres.
Who operates Andaradeniya Estate, Devonia?
Andaradeniya Estate, Devonia is operated by Andaradeniya Estate, Devonia, according to public supply-chain records.
What type of tea does Andaradeniya Estate, Devonia produce?
Andaradeniya Estate, Devonia is recorded as producing black tea.
Which buyers does Andaradeniya Estate, Devonia supply?
Public supplier disclosures record Andaradeniya Estate, Devonia as supplying Finlays.
How much rain does Andaradeniya Estate, Devonia receive?
ERA5 reanalysis data for the estate's coordinates recorded 2,626 mm of precipitation in 2025, peaking in November (444 mm).
How does Andaradeniya Estate, Devonia compare with estates at a similar elevation?
Andaradeniya Estate, Devonia recorded 2,626 mm in 2025, 10% more rain than the 2,392 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].
