Ceyenta

Ceyenta is a tea estate located in the Southern Province of Sri Lanka, operating at an elevation of approximately 120 metres above sea level. The estate produces black tea and is known to supply Finlays, a major player in the global tea trade. The operating company is not publicly recorded.

Terroir & Climate

At 120 metres elevation, Ceyenta falls within Sri Lanka's low-grown tea category, a designation that typically encompasses estates below 600 metres. This altitude range, combined with the Southern Province's proximity to the equator at approximately 6.3°N, tends to produce a warm, humid growing environment with relatively consistent temperatures year-round. Estates at this elevation in Sri Lanka generally experience faster leaf growth and more frequent plucking cycles than their high-grown counterparts.

The Southern Province's coastal influence and lower elevation typically contribute to growing conditions that favour robust leaf development. Low-grown Ceylon estates often benefit from well-distributed rainfall and warm temperatures that can support continuous vegetative growth, though the specific microclimate at any given estate will vary with local topography and proximity to the coast. These conditions generally shape the character of the leaf and the style of tea that can be produced.

Tea Produced

Ceyenta produces black tea, the dominant category across Sri Lanka's low-grown regions. Estates at this elevation in the Southern Province typically yield teas with a full body, robust character, and a darker liquor than the more delicate high-grown Ceylon grades. Low-grown black teas from this part of Sri Lanka are often used in blends where strength and colour are valued, though specific cup profiles will vary depending on plucking standards, processing methods, and seasonal conditions. The warm, humid terroir generally supports teas with bold, straightforward flavour rather than the nuanced aromatics associated with higher altitudes.

Supply Chain & Market Position

Ceyenta is recorded as supplying Finlays, a vertically integrated tea business with operations spanning cultivation, processing, blending, and distribution. Finlays sources tea from multiple origins and serves a diverse customer base that includes major retail brands and foodservice clients. The presence of Finlays as a known buyer suggests that Ceyenta's output is likely destined for commercial blends or branded tea products in markets where volume, consistency, and robust character are prioritised.

• Recorded supplier to  Finlays

Location & Neighbouring Estates

Ceyenta lies at 6.2965, 80.5461 in Southern Province, Sri Lanka. Its 120 m elevation is the joint 37th highest of 134 estates we map in Southern Province. The nearest estates in the TeaTrade directory, measured point-to-point from these coordinates, are:

• Morawakkorale — under 1 km away
• Co, Op Cola — under 1 km away
• Andaradeniya Estate, Devonia — 2.2 km away
• Thammenna — 2.4 km away
• Yalta — 2.5 km away

Estates at a Similar Altitude to Ceyenta

Elevation shapes how slowly leaf matures, so we match Ceyenta (120 m) with estates within 150 m of its height that are not its neighbours. Each is shown with its own 2025 climate. Ceyenta recorded 2,624 mm in 2025, 11% less than the 2,954 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
Keyhung Tea Estate	Assam, India	120 m	3,374 mm	28.1 °C
Desam Tea Estate	Tairai Gaon, India	120 m	2,515 mm	28.5 °C
KDU, Matuwagalla	Sabaragamuwa Province, Sri Lanka	120 m	3,902 mm	29.5 °C
KDU, Deerwood	Sabaragamuwa Province, Sri Lanka	119 m	4,668 mm	29.5 °C
I \u0026 M Smith	Western Cape, South Africa	124 m	313 mm	27.4 °C

Ceyenta Compared with Southern Province

In Southern Province, Ceyenta is drier than 80% of the others by 2025 rainfall; higher than 71% of the others by elevation; warmer than 62% of the others by daytime temperature. The table sets Ceyenta 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	Ceyenta	Region median	Region range
Elevation	120 m	46 m	6 to 806 m
Annual rainfall (2025)	2,624 mm	3,022 mm	2,210 to 3,589 mm
Mean daily high	29.9 °C	29.8 °C	25.9 to 30.5 °C
Mean overnight low	22.5 °C	22.6 °C	18.2 to 24.1 °C

Observed Climate at Ceyenta (2025)

ERA5 reanalysis data modelled for Ceyenta’s coordinates recorded 2,624 mm of precipitation across calendar year 2025. The wettest month was November (444 mm) and the driest was February (49 mm). Daytime highs averaged 29.9 °C and overnight lows 22.5 °C over the year; April was the warmest month and January the coolest.

Metric	2025 value
Annual precipitation	2,624 mm
Wettest month	November (444 mm)
Driest month	February (49 mm)
Mean daily high	29.9 °C
Mean overnight low	22.5 °C

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Ceyenta located?

Ceyenta is in Southern Province, Sri Lanka, at coordinates 6.2965, 80.5461, at an elevation of about 120 metres.

What type of tea does Ceyenta produce?

Ceyenta is recorded as producing black tea.

Which buyers does Ceyenta supply?

Public supplier disclosures record Ceyenta as supplying Finlays.

How much rain does Ceyenta receive?

ERA5 reanalysis data for the estate's coordinates recorded 2,624 mm of precipitation in 2025, peaking in November (444 mm).

How does Ceyenta compare with estates at a similar elevation?

Ceyenta recorded 2,624 mm in 2025, 11% less rain than the 2,954 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].