Andaradeniya Estate, Ruhunu, Porawagama

Andaradeniya Estate, located in Ruhunu near Porawagama in Sri Lanka's Southern Province, is a low-grown tea producer operating at approximately 51 metres above sea level. The estate is operated under the name Andaradeniya Estate, Ruhunu, Porawagama and is known to supply Finlays, one of the established names in the international tea trade. As a low-elevation estate in Sri Lanka's southern tea-growing region, it contributes to the country's substantial output of black tea destined for blending and bulk markets.

Terroir & Climate

At 51 metres above sea level, Andaradeniya Estate sits well within Sri Lanka's low-grown tea belt, where the tropical climate and minimal elevation create conditions markedly different from the island's celebrated high-grown estates. Low-grown regions in Sri Lanka typically experience higher ambient temperatures and more consistent warmth year-round, which tends to accelerate leaf growth and produce a faster plucking cycle. Estates at this altitude generally yield leaf that is robust and vigorous, with the warm, humid environment encouraging rapid flush development.

The Southern Province's proximity to the equator and its coastal influences mean that temperature variation is generally modest, while rainfall patterns can be significant, particularly during the southwest monsoon months. These conditions typically favour volume production and contribute to a cup profile that emphasises strength and colour over the more delicate aromatics associated with higher elevations. Low-grown Sri Lankan estates often produce teas that perform well in blends where body and briskness are valued.

Tea Produced

Andaradeniya Estate produces black tea, the dominant type for low-grown Sri Lankan production. Estates at this elevation in the Southern Province typically yield teas with a full-bodied, malty character and good colour in the cup. The leaf tends to produce a bold, brisk liquor with less aromatic complexity than high-grown Ceylon teas but with the strength and astringency that blenders value for breakfast-style blends and packet tea. Low-grown black teas from this region are generally prized for consistency and reliability rather than nuance, making them well-suited to the volume market.

Supply Chain & Market Position

Andaradeniya Estate is recorded as supplying Finlays, a vertically integrated tea business with extensive blending, packing, and distribution operations across global markets. Finlays sources from multiple origins and typically requires consistent, competitively priced leaf suitable for branded retail blends. The estate's presence in Finlays' supply chain suggests it produces tea that meets the volume and quality benchmarks expected by large-scale buyers serving supermarket own-label and mainstream branded segments. This relationship places Andaradeniya within the broader network of Sri Lankan low-grown estates that underpin the everyday tea market in the UK, Europe, and beyond.

• Recorded supplier to  Finlays

Location & Neighbouring Estates

Andaradeniya Estate, Ruhunu, Porawagama lies at 6.2776, 80.2335 in Southern Province, Sri Lanka. Its 51 m elevation is the 66th highest of 134 estates we map in Southern Province. The nearest estates in the TeaTrade directory, measured point-to-point from these coordinates, are:

• Kellapatha — 4.2 km away
• Elpitiya Plantations, Talgaswella — 5.6 km away
• Kudamalana — 5.6 km away
• Sirimevana — 5.6 km away
• Evergreen Group, Katandola — 5.7 km away

Estates at a Similar Altitude to Andaradeniya Estate, Ruhunu, Porawagama

Elevation shapes how slowly leaf matures, so we match Andaradeniya Estate, Ruhunu, Porawagama (51 m) with estates within 150 m of its height that are not its neighbours. Each is shown with its own 2025 climate. Andaradeniya Estate, Ruhunu, Porawagama recorded 3,320 mm in 2025, 45% more than the 2,290 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
Green Field Tea Industries Ltd.	Rangpur, Bangladesh	52 m	2,204 mm	29.1 °C
Fuhong Tea Industry Co., Ltd.-Xinjia farm	Jiangxi Province, China	52 m	1,313 mm	24.6 °C
KOKRAJHAR	Assam, India	52 m	3,229 mm	29.3 °C
Yame Tea Kumaen	Tokyo, Japan	50 m	1,293 mm	21.1 °C
Agalawatte Plantations, Delgoda	Sabaragamuwa Province, Sri Lanka	52 m	3,413 mm	30.1 °C

Andaradeniya Estate, Ruhunu, Porawagama Compared with Southern Province

In Southern Province, Andaradeniya Estate, Ruhunu, Porawagama is wetter than 72% of the others by 2025 rainfall; higher than 51% of the others by elevation; warmer than 68% of the others by daytime temperature. The table sets Andaradeniya Estate, Ruhunu, Porawagama 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, Ruhunu, Porawagama	Region median	Region range
Elevation	51 m	46 m	6 to 806 m
Annual rainfall (2025)	3,320 mm	3,022 mm	2,210 to 3,589 mm
Mean daily high	30.0 °C	29.8 °C	25.9 to 30.5 °C
Mean overnight low	22.8 °C	22.6 °C	18.2 to 24.1 °C

Observed Climate at Andaradeniya Estate, Ruhunu, Porawagama (2025)

ERA5 reanalysis data modelled for Andaradeniya Estate, Ruhunu, Porawagama’s coordinates recorded 3,320 mm of precipitation across calendar year 2025. The wettest month was November (492 mm) and the driest was February (64 mm). Daytime highs averaged 30.0 °C and overnight lows 22.8 °C over the year; May was the warmest month and January the coolest.

Metric	2025 value
Annual precipitation	3,320 mm
Wettest month	November (492 mm)
Driest month	February (64 mm)
Mean daily high	30.0 °C
Mean overnight low	22.8 °C

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Andaradeniya Estate, Ruhunu, Porawagama located?

Andaradeniya Estate, Ruhunu, Porawagama is in Southern Province, Sri Lanka, at coordinates 6.2776, 80.2335, at an elevation of about 51 metres.

Who operates Andaradeniya Estate, Ruhunu, Porawagama?

Andaradeniya Estate, Ruhunu, Porawagama is operated by Andaradeniya Estate, Ruhunu, Porawagama, according to public supply-chain records.

What type of tea does Andaradeniya Estate, Ruhunu, Porawagama produce?

Andaradeniya Estate, Ruhunu, Porawagama is recorded as producing black tea.

Which buyers does Andaradeniya Estate, Ruhunu, Porawagama supply?

Public supplier disclosures record Andaradeniya Estate, Ruhunu, Porawagama as supplying Finlays.

How much rain does Andaradeniya Estate, Ruhunu, Porawagama receive?

ERA5 reanalysis data for the estate's coordinates recorded 3,320 mm of precipitation in 2025, peaking in November (492 mm).

How does Andaradeniya Estate, Ruhunu, Porawagama compare with estates at a similar elevation?

Andaradeniya Estate, Ruhunu, Porawagama recorded 3,320 mm in 2025, 45% more rain than the 2,290 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].