In short: Bogoda is a black tea estate located in Sri Lanka's Southern Province at 366 metres elevation, recorded as supplying Finlays.
Bogoda is a tea estate situated in the Southern Province of Sri Lanka at an elevation of 366 metres above sea level. The estate produces black tea and is recorded as supplying Finlays, a major global tea company. The operator of Bogoda is not publicly documented in trade records.
Terroir & Climate
At 366 metres, Bogoda sits within Sri Lanka's low-grown tea zone, where estates typically experience warmer temperatures and higher rainfall than those at mid- or high elevations. This lowland environment generally supports faster leaf growth and more vigorous vegetative cycles throughout much of the year, conditions that tend to favour yields of robust, well-bodied teas.
The Southern Province of Sri Lanka occupies a coastal belt with a tropical climate influenced by both monsoon systems. Estates in this region often benefit from relatively consistent warmth and humidity, factors that generally promote steady cropping but can also demand careful post-harvest handling to preserve leaf quality during processing.
Tea Produced
Bogoda produces black tea, the dominant category in Sri Lanka's low-grown zones. Teas from estates at this elevation in the Southern Province typically yield a full-bodied, assertive cup with strong colour and a straightforward, malty character. Such teas are often valued in blends for their strength and consistency, though they generally lack the aromatic complexity or brightness associated with higher-altitude Ceylon production.
Supply Chain & Market Position
Bogoda is recorded as supplying Finlays, one of the world's largest vertically integrated tea companies with operations spanning estate production, blending, and global distribution. This relationship suggests that Bogoda's output enters a well-established international supply chain, likely destined for branded retail tea products or foodservice channels in multiple markets. Finlays' footprint in Sri Lanka and its long-standing procurement networks indicate that Bogoda's teas are assessed against consistent quality and volume benchmarks.
- Recorded supplier to Finlays
Location & Neighbouring Estates
Bogoda lies at 6.3164, 80.5163 in Southern Province, Sri Lanka. Its 366 m elevation is the joint 9th highest of 134 estates we map in Southern Province. The nearest estates in the TeaTrade directory, measured point-to-point from these coordinates, are:
- Williegroup Tea Estate — under 1 km away · Pallegama Road
- Tea Shakthi, Deniyaya Tea Shakthi — 1.8 km away · Deniyaya
- Morawakkorale — 3.5 km away
- Ceyenta — 4.0 km away
- Co, Op Cola — 4.4 km away
Estates at a Similar Altitude to Bogoda
Elevation shapes how slowly leaf matures, so we match Bogoda (366 m) with estates within 150 m of its height that are not its neighbours. Each is shown with its own 2025 climate. Bogoda recorded 2,796 mm in 2025, 28% more than the 2,176 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Agroteales S.R.L. | Misiones, Argentina | 361 m | 1,778 mm | 26.8 °C |
| CASA FUENTES SACIFI | Av. Libertad Oberá, Argentina | 372 m | 1,816 mm | 26.0 °C |
| Danau Kembar | West Sumatra, Indonesia | 358 m | 3,083 mm | 30.3 °C |
| Nurbong | West Bengal, India | 357 m | 2,666 mm | 27.2 °C |
| Guzhang Organic Tea Co., Ltd. | Guzhang County, China | 391 m | 1,538 mm | 22.9 °C |
Bogoda Compared with Southern Province
In Southern Province, Bogoda is drier than 65% of the others by 2025 rainfall; higher than 93% of the others by elevation; cooler than 93% of the others by daytime temperature. The table sets Bogoda 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 | Bogoda | Region median | Region range |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elevation | 366 m | 46 m | 6 to 806 m |
| Annual rainfall (2025) | 2,796 mm | 3,022 mm | 2,210 to 3,589 mm |
| Mean daily high | 28.3 °C | 29.8 °C | 25.9 to 30.5 °C |
| Mean overnight low | 21.6 °C | 22.6 °C | 18.2 to 24.1 °C |
Observed Climate at Bogoda (2025)
ERA5 reanalysis data modelled for Bogoda’s coordinates recorded 2,796 mm of precipitation across calendar year 2025. The wettest month was November (485 mm) and the driest was February (56 mm). Daytime highs averaged 28.3 °C and overnight lows 21.6 °C over the year; March was the warmest month and January the coolest.
| Metric | 2025 value |
|---|---|
| Annual precipitation | 2,796 mm |
| Wettest month | November (485 mm) |
| Driest month | February (56 mm) |
| Mean daily high | 28.3 °C |
| Mean overnight low | 21.6 °C |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Bogoda located?
Bogoda is in Southern Province, Sri Lanka, at coordinates 6.3164, 80.5163, at an elevation of about 366 metres.
What type of tea does Bogoda produce?
Bogoda is recorded as producing black tea.
Which buyers does Bogoda supply?
Public supplier disclosures record Bogoda as supplying Finlays.
How much rain does Bogoda receive?
ERA5 reanalysis data for the estate's coordinates recorded 2,796 mm of precipitation in 2025, peaking in November (485 mm).
How does Bogoda compare with estates at a similar elevation?
Bogoda recorded 2,796 mm in 2025, 28% more rain than the 2,176 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].