In short: Dishan Valley is a low-grown black tea estate in Sri Lanka's Southern Province, at 112 metres elevation, recorded as supplying Finlays.
Dishan Valley is a tea estate situated in Sri Lanka's Southern Province, at an elevation of 112 metres above sea level. The estate produces black tea and is recorded as supplying Finlays, one of the established players in the global tea trade. The operator is not currently identified in trade records.
Terroir & Climate
At 112 metres, Dishan Valley falls firmly into the low-grown category of Sri Lankan tea. Estates at this elevation typically experience warmer, more humid conditions than their mid- or high-grown counterparts, with less diurnal temperature variation. Such environments generally encourage faster vegetative growth and year-round cropping cycles, though the leaf tends to develop differently than at higher altitudes where cooler nights slow maturation.
The Southern Province's proximity to the coast and relatively low relief mean that estates in this zone often contend with higher ambient temperatures and greater rainfall consistency. These conditions typically favour volume and robustness over the more delicate aromatics associated with elevation, shaping both agronomic practice and the commercial positioning of the leaf.
Tea Produced
Dishan Valley produces black tea. Low-grown Sri Lankan teas from this elevation band generally yield a full-bodied, brisk cup with good colour and strength, characteristics that tend to suit blending applications and markets where body and astringency are valued over aromatic complexity. Estates in the Southern Province at similar altitudes often produce leaf that performs reliably in bulk black tea formats, though specific cup character will vary with factory practice and seasonal conditions.
Supply Chain & Market Position
Dishan Valley is recorded as supplying Finlays, a vertically integrated tea business with extensive sourcing, blending, and distribution operations across key consuming markets. This relationship suggests the estate's output is positioned within established supply chains serving retail and foodservice customers, where consistency, volume capability, and competitive pricing are typically central to procurement decisions.
- Recorded supplier to Finlays
Location & Neighbouring Estates
Dishan Valley lies at 6.2723, 80.4888 in Southern Province, Sri Lanka. Its 112 m elevation is the 41st highest of 134 estates we map in Southern Province. The nearest estates in the TeaTrade directory, measured point-to-point from these coordinates, are:
- Nilwala — under 1 km away
- Deshika — 1.1 km away · Sabaragamuwa Province
- Maturata Plantations, Anninkande — 1.1 km away
- New South, Co, Op — 1.1 km away
- Semidale — 1.1 km away
Estates at a Similar Altitude to Dishan Valley
Elevation shapes how slowly leaf matures, so we match Dishan Valley (112 m) with estates within 150 m of its height that are not its neighbours. Each is shown with its own 2025 climate. Dishan Valley recorded 2,624 mm in 2025, 6% less than the 2,778 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| JAMGURI TEA ESTATE | ASSAM, India | 112 m | 2,141 mm | 29.0 °C |
| Mcleod Russel India Ltd, Boroi Tea Factory | Assam, India | 112 m | 2,866 mm | 28.4 °C |
| Rooibos Limited | Western Cape, South Africa | 112 m | 313 mm | 27.4 °C |
| KDU, Deerwood | Sabaragamuwa Province, Sri Lanka | 119 m | 4,668 mm | 29.5 °C |
| KDU, Matuwagalla | Sabaragamuwa Province, Sri Lanka | 120 m | 3,902 mm | 29.5 °C |
Dishan Valley Compared with Southern Province
In Southern Province, Dishan Valley is drier than 80% of the others by 2025 rainfall; higher than 70% of the others by elevation; warmer than 68% of the others by daytime temperature. The table sets Dishan Valley 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 | Dishan Valley | Region median | Region range |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elevation | 112 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 Dishan Valley (2025)
ERA5 reanalysis data modelled for Dishan Valley’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 Dishan Valley located?
Dishan Valley is in Southern Province, Sri Lanka, at coordinates 6.2723, 80.4888, at an elevation of about 112 metres.
What type of tea does Dishan Valley produce?
Dishan Valley is recorded as producing black tea.
Which buyers does Dishan Valley supply?
Public supplier disclosures record Dishan Valley as supplying Finlays.
How much rain does Dishan Valley receive?
ERA5 reanalysis data for the estate's coordinates recorded 2,624 mm of precipitation in 2025, peaking in November (444 mm).
How does Dishan Valley compare with estates at a similar elevation?
Dishan Valley recorded 2,624 mm in 2025, 6% less rain than the 2,778 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].