In short: Co, Op Cola is a black tea estate in the Southern Province of Sri Lanka at 130 metres elevation, operated by Co and recorded as supplying Finlays.
Co, Op Cola is a tea estate located in the Southern Province of Sri Lanka, operated by Co. At an elevation of 130 metres above sea level, it sits within the low-grown tea zone that characterises much of the island's coastal and southern districts. The estate is recorded as a supplier to Finlays, the international tea and horticulture group.
Terroir & Climate
Estates at this elevation in Sri Lanka's Southern Province typically experience year-round warmth and high humidity, with little of the diurnal temperature variation found at higher altitudes. At 130 metres, the growing cycle tends to be rapid, producing flush that can be harvested frequently throughout the year. The consistent temperatures generally favour vigorous vegetative growth and higher yields, though the leaf character produced at this elevation often differs markedly from that of mid- and high-grown Ceylon teas.
Low-grown districts in southern Sri Lanka are typically subject to the influence of both monsoon seasons, though rainfall patterns and intensity can vary. The soils at this latitude and elevation are often lateritic, a legacy of tropical weathering, and estates in these zones usually manage soil fertility and drainage carefully to maintain productive tea stands in a climate that permits continuous cropping.
Tea Produced
Co, Op Cola produces black tea. Teas from low-grown estates in Sri Lanka's southern districts typically yield a robust, full-bodied cup with good colour and strength, though they tend to lack the aromatic complexity and brightness associated with higher elevations. The rapid leaf growth common at 130 metres generally results in teas valued more for blending weight and consistency than for standout character, and they are often found in mainstream black tea blends where body and colour are priorities.
Supply Chain & Market Position
Co, Op Cola is recorded as a supplier to Finlays, a vertically integrated tea business with operations spanning cultivation, processing, blending and distribution. This relationship places the estate within a supply chain that serves major international tea brands and retail customers. Finlays' procurement from estates such as Co, Op Cola typically reflects demand for dependable volumes of black tea suited to blending applications, where consistency and cost-effectiveness are key commercial considerations.
- Recorded supplier to Finlays
Operator
The estate is operated by Co, a company that also operates two other tea estates recorded in our directory. This footprint suggests a regional or sector-focused operating model, though the scale and structure of Co's tea holdings remain limited in publicly available records.
Location & Neighbouring Estates
Co, Op Cola lies at 6.2908, 80.5465 in Southern Province, Sri Lanka. Its 130 m elevation is the 35th highest of 134 estates we map in Southern Province. The nearest estates in the TeaTrade directory, measured point-to-point from these coordinates, are:
- Ceyenta — under 1 km away
- Morawakkorale — 1.0 km away
- Andaradeniya Estate, Devonia — 1.6 km away
- Thammenna — 1.8 km away
- Yalta — 2.0 km away
Estates at a Similar Altitude to Co, Op Cola
Elevation shapes how slowly leaf matures, so we match Co, Op Cola (130 m) with estates within 150 m of its height that are not its neighbours. Each is shown with its own 2025 climate. Co, Op Cola recorded 2,624 mm in 2025, 13% less than the 3,013 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Raidang-D Tea Estate | Raidang T.E. 122 Fs.Gt, India | 130 m | 2,874 mm | 28.1 °C |
| Borpatra Tea Estate | Borpatra Tea Estate, India | 131 m | 2,784 mm | 28.4 °C |
| Zhejiang Wuyi Tea Base | P.R, China | 128 m | 1,604 mm | 24.6 °C |
| KDU, Galpaditenne | Sabaragamuwa Province, Sri Lanka | 126 m | 3,902 mm | 29.5 °C |
| Spring View | Sabaragamuwa Province, Sri Lanka | 125 m | 3,902 mm | 29.5 °C |
Co, Op Cola Compared with Southern Province
In Southern Province, Co, Op Cola is drier than 80% of the others by 2025 rainfall; higher than 74% of the others by elevation; warmer than 62% of the others by daytime temperature. The table sets Co, Op Cola 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 | Co, Op Cola | Region median | Region range |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elevation | 130 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 | 22.4 °C | 22.6 °C | 18.2 to 24.1 °C |
Observed Climate at Co, Op Cola (2025)
ERA5 reanalysis data modelled for Co, Op Cola’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 22.4 °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 | 22.4 °C |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Co, Op Cola located?
Co, Op Cola is in Southern Province, Sri Lanka, at coordinates 6.2908, 80.5465, at an elevation of about 130 metres.
Who operates Co, Op Cola?
Co, Op Cola is operated by Co, according to public supply-chain records.
What type of tea does Co, Op Cola produce?
Co, Op Cola is recorded as producing black tea.
Which buyers does Co, Op Cola supply?
Public supplier disclosures record Co, Op Cola as supplying Finlays.
How much rain does Co, Op Cola receive?
ERA5 reanalysis data for the estate's coordinates recorded 2,624 mm of precipitation in 2025, peaking in November (444 mm).
How does Co, Op Cola compare with estates at a similar elevation?
Co, Op Cola recorded 2,624 mm in 2025, 13% less rain than the 3,013 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].