Biyolta

Biyolta is a tea estate located in the Southern Province of Sri Lanka, operating at an elevation of 267 metres above sea level. The estate produces black tea and is recorded as supplying Finlays, one of the major participants in the global tea supply chain. The operator of the estate is not publicly documented in available trade records.

Terroir & Climate

At 267 metres elevation, Biyolta falls firmly within Sri Lanka's low-grown tea zone, where the combination of warm temperatures and the island's monsoonal rainfall patterns typically supports year-round vegetative growth. Estates at this altitude and latitude generally experience faster leaf development and higher yields than their high-grown counterparts, with the warm, humid conditions characteristic of Sri Lanka's southern coastal belt tending to produce vigorous flush cycles.

The Southern Province's low-grown districts typically receive the bulk of their rainfall during the south-west monsoon between May and September, though the region's proximity to the equator means that growing conditions remain relatively stable throughout the year. This consistent warmth and moisture availability tends to favour the production of bold, full-bodied leaf styles, though the specific growing practices and cultivar selections at any individual estate will shape the final character of the made tea.

Tea Produced

Low-grown Sri Lankan black teas of the kind produced at Biyolta typically yield a strong, full-bodied cup with robust flavour and good colour. Estates in the Southern Province at this elevation generally produce leaf suited to blending applications and markets where strength and consistency are valued over the more delicate aromatics associated with high-grown Ceylon teas. The cup profile tends towards malty, brisk notes with moderate astringency, though individual manufacturing choices—withering duration, fermentation temperature, and firing—will influence the final taste in each batch.

Supply Chain & Market Position

Biyolta's recorded supply relationship with Finlays places the estate within the orbit of one of the industry's most significant vertically integrated operators. Finlays, active across tea growing, processing, blending, and distribution, sources from numerous origins to meet the demands of retail and foodservice customers worldwide. The presence of Biyolta in Finlays' supply base suggests that the estate's production is directed toward commercial blending channels, where consistent quality and competitive pricing are essential to maintain position in a highly competitive low-grown segment.

• Recorded supplier to  Finlays

Location & Neighbouring Estates

Biyolta lies at 6.2989, 80.5977 in Southern Province, Sri Lanka. Its 267 m elevation is the 19th highest of 134 estates we map in Southern Province. The nearest estates in the TeaTrade directory, measured point-to-point from these coordinates, are:

• Lucky Dais — 2.6 km away
• Pothotuwa Tea Factory — 2.8 km away · Beralapanathara
• Porthotuwa Tea Factory — 2.8 km away · Kotapola - Urubokka - Mulatiyana Rd
• Andaradeniya Estate, Galaxy — 3.7 km away
• Berubeula — 3.7 km away

Estates at a Similar Altitude to Biyolta

Elevation shapes how slowly leaf matures, so we match Biyolta (267 m) with estates within 150 m of its height that are not its neighbours. Each is shown with its own 2025 climate. Biyolta recorded 2,647 mm in 2025, within 5% of the 2,658 mm average across these estates, so altitude explains most of its rainfall.

Estate	Where	Elevation	Rain 2025	Mean high
Maliboda	Sabaragamuwa Province, Sri Lanka	260 m	4,260 mm	29.0 °C
Ceciliyan	Sabaragamuwa Province, Sri Lanka	276 m	3,214 mm	29.6 °C
Putharjhora Tea Garden Pvt. Ltd.	JALPAIGURI, India	283 m	3,002 mm	27.7 °C
Harmutty	India, India	291 m	1,622 mm	30.5 °C
Yixian Qingye Tea Farm Co. Ltd - final packing and primary processing	Huang Shan, China	241 m	1,194 mm	22.7 °C

Biyolta Compared with Southern Province

In Southern Province, Biyolta is drier than 71% of the others by 2025 rainfall; higher than 86% of the others by elevation; cooler than 92% of the others by daytime temperature. The table sets Biyolta 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	Biyolta	Region median	Region range
Elevation	267 m	46 m	6 to 806 m
Annual rainfall (2025)	2,647 mm	3,022 mm	2,210 to 3,589 mm
Mean daily high	28.6 °C	29.8 °C	25.9 to 30.5 °C
Mean overnight low	22.3 °C	22.6 °C	18.2 to 24.1 °C

Observed Climate at Biyolta (2025)

ERA5 reanalysis data modelled for Biyolta’s coordinates recorded 2,647 mm of precipitation across calendar year 2025. The wettest month was November (510 mm) and the driest was February (52 mm). Daytime highs averaged 28.6 °C and overnight lows 22.3 °C over the year; April was the warmest month and January the coolest.

Metric	2025 value
Annual precipitation	2,647 mm
Wettest month	November (510 mm)
Driest month	February (52 mm)
Mean daily high	28.6 °C
Mean overnight low	22.3 °C

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Biyolta located?

Biyolta is in Southern Province, Sri Lanka, at coordinates 6.2989, 80.5977, at an elevation of about 267 metres.

What type of tea does Biyolta produce?

Biyolta is recorded as producing black tea.

Which buyers does Biyolta supply?

Public supplier disclosures record Biyolta as supplying Finlays.

How much rain does Biyolta receive?

ERA5 reanalysis data for the estate's coordinates recorded 2,647 mm of precipitation in 2025, peaking in November (510 mm).

How does Biyolta compare with estates at a similar elevation?

Estates at a similar elevation recorded about 2,658 mm of rain in 2025, close to the 2,647 mm at Biyolta.

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].