Co, Op Lanka

Co, Op Lanka is a tea estate located in the Southern Province of Sri Lanka, at an elevation of 109 metres above sea level. The estate is operated by Co and produces black tea. It is known to supply Finlays, a major player in the global tea trade.

Terroir & Climate

At 109 metres elevation, Co, Op Lanka sits within the low-grown tea zone of Sri Lanka, where estates typically experience a warm, humid tropical climate year-round. This low altitude generally results in a faster growing cycle and more vigorous vegetative growth than estates at higher elevations. The Southern Province's proximity to the equator and coastal influences tend to deliver consistent temperatures with minimal seasonal variation, which typically supports steady, high-volume production.

Low-grown Sri Lankan estates at this elevation often benefit from rich alluvial or lateritic soils that favour rapid leaf development. The lack of temperature stress common to lower altitudes generally yields a bolder, more robust leaf profile, though the speed of growth tends to produce less aromatic complexity than teas from the island's high-elevation districts. Estates in this zone typically harvest year-round, with flush quality varying primarily in response to rainfall patterns rather than elevation-driven seasonal dormancy.

Tea Produced

Co, Op Lanka produces black tea, and estates at this low elevation in the Southern Province typically yield a full-bodied, straightforward cup with good colour and strength. Low-grown Sri Lankan teas are generally characterised by a malty, robust character and brisk astringency, making them well-suited to blending or to markets that favour a strong, satisfying brew. While these teas tend to lack the delicate floral or citrus notes associated with high-elevation Ceylon, they often deliver consistency and depth of flavour that appeal to buyers seeking reliable, everyday-drinking quality.

Supply Chain & Market Position

Co, Op Lanka is recorded as supplying Finlays, one of the world's largest tea and beverage companies with a significant presence in sourcing, blending, and retail supply. This relationship suggests that the estate's output is positioned within a mainstream commercial supply chain, likely destined for blended black teas sold through retail and foodservice channels in multiple markets. Finlays' involvement typically indicates a requirement for consistent quality, volume capacity, and adherence to supply-chain standards, pointing to Co, Op Lanka's role as a dependable source within the lower-elevation sector of Sri Lanka's tea industry.

• Recorded supplier to  Finlays

Operator

Co, Op Lanka is operated by Co, which also manages two other estates recorded in our directory. This multi-estate footprint suggests a degree of operational scale and experience in tea production, though the operator's broader portfolio and market positioning remain difficult to assess from publicly available records. Ownership of multiple estates may confer logistical and processing efficiencies that support consistent output and supply-chain reliability.

Location & Neighbouring Estates

Co, Op Lanka lies at 6.2710, 80.5307 in Southern Province, Sri Lanka. Its 109 m elevation is the joint 42nd highest of 134 estates we map in Southern Province. The nearest estates in the TeaTrade directory, measured point-to-point from these coordinates, are:

• Walawwatta — under 1 km away · Western Province
• Yalta — under 1 km away
• Andaradeniya Estate, Devonia — 1.3 km away
• Thammenna — 2.1 km away
• Co, Op Cola — 2.8 km away

Estates at a Similar Altitude to Co, Op Lanka

Elevation shapes how slowly leaf matures, so we match Co, Op Lanka (109 m) with estates within 150 m of its height that are not its neighbours. Each is shown with its own 2025 climate. Co, Op Lanka recorded 2,624 mm in 2025, 17% more than the 2,241 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
SUFFRY	Assam, India	109 m	3,348 mm	28.5 °C
Nahortolihighgrown	Ekoratoli Binoigutia, India	109 m	3,037 mm	28.4 °C
Rooibos Limited	Western Cape, South Africa	112 m	313 mm	27.4 °C
Cili Yunwuwang Tea Co,. Ltd.	Hunan Province, China	103 m	1,314 mm	23.8 °C
Lucky Kottawa	Southern Province, Sri Lanka	103 m	3,195 mm	29.6 °C

Co, Op Lanka Compared with Southern Province

In Southern Province, Co, Op Lanka is drier than 80% of the others by 2025 rainfall; higher than 68% of the others by elevation; warmer than 68% of the others by daytime temperature. The table sets Co, Op Lanka 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 Lanka	Region median	Region range
Elevation	109 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	30.0 °C	29.8 °C	25.9 to 30.5 °C
Mean overnight low	22.6 °C	22.6 °C	18.2 to 24.1 °C

Observed Climate at Co, Op Lanka (2025)

ERA5 reanalysis data modelled for Co, Op Lanka’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 30.0 °C and overnight lows 22.6 °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	30.0 °C
Mean overnight low	22.6 °C

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Co, Op Lanka located?

Co, Op Lanka is in Southern Province, Sri Lanka, at coordinates 6.2710, 80.5307, at an elevation of about 109 metres.

Who operates Co, Op Lanka?

Co, Op Lanka is operated by Co, according to public supply-chain records.

What type of tea does Co, Op Lanka produce?

Co, Op Lanka is recorded as producing black tea.

Which buyers does Co, Op Lanka supply?

Public supplier disclosures record Co, Op Lanka as supplying Finlays.

How much rain does Co, Op Lanka 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 Lanka compare with estates at a similar elevation?

Co, Op Lanka recorded 2,624 mm in 2025, 17% more rain than the 2,241 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].