Evergreen Group, Evergreen

Evergreen Group is a tea estate located in the Southern Province of Sri Lanka, situated at an elevation of just 11 metres above sea level. The estate is operated by Evergreen Group, which manages a portfolio of seven tea properties in the directory. It is recorded as a supplier to Finlays, a prominent buyer in the international tea trade.

Terroir & Climate

At 11 metres elevation, Evergreen Group occupies Sri Lanka's low-grown terrain, a category typically defined as estates below 600 metres. This coastal zone, close to the equator at approximately 6.2° N, generally experiences warm, humid conditions year-round with less diurnal temperature variation than the island's highland estates. Low-grown gardens in Sri Lanka tend to produce more vigorous, faster-growing leaf, with estates in this altitude band often harvesting continuously across the calendar.

The Southern Province's lowland climate typically combines consistent warmth with monsoonal rainfall, though specific precipitation patterns vary by microclimate. Estates at this elevation usually yield a heavier, bolder leaf profile compared to the lighter, more delicate character associated with high-grown Ceylon teas. The reduced temperature fluctuation and year-round growing conditions generally favour output volume and robust leaf structure over the nuanced complexity developed at altitude.

Tea Produced

Evergreen Group produces black tea. Low-grown Ceylon black teas from this elevation band typically brew to a darker liquor with a stronger, more assertive body than their high-grown counterparts. Estates in the Southern Province lowlands generally yield cups with good strength and a straightforward, malty character, often favoured for blending purposes where body and colour are priorities. The style tends toward robust and full rather than the bright, brisk notes typical of mid- or high-elevation Ceylon gardens.

Supply Chain & Market Position

Evergreen Group is recorded as supplying Finlays, a major vertically integrated tea company with sourcing, processing, blending and packing operations worldwide. Finlays' sourcing network spans key origins and serves both retail and foodservice customers globally. This connection suggests that Evergreen Group's production enters a large-scale supply chain, likely destined for blending, private-label packing or export distribution through Finlays' international channels. The estate's low-grown, volume-oriented profile is consistent with the kind of strong, consistent black tea material that integrated buyers typically seek for branded and industrial applications.

• Recorded supplier to  Finlays

Operator

The estate is operated by Evergreen Group, which manages seven tea properties listed in this directory. Multi-estate operators of this scale typically benefit from shared agronomic expertise, centralised processing infrastructure and consolidated marketing, giving them greater negotiating weight with international buyers and the ability to offer blended or consistent supply across their portfolio.

Location & Neighbouring Estates

Evergreen Group, Evergreen lies at 6.2276, 80.2543 in Southern Province, Sri Lanka. Its 11 m elevation is the joint 123rd highest of 134 estates we map in Southern Province. The nearest estates in the TeaTrade directory, measured point-to-point from these coordinates, are:

• Golden Garden Estate — under 1 km away · Thallgaswala
• Wathurawila Tea Estate — 2.5 km away · Mapalagama - Elpitiya Rd
• Elpitiya Plantations, Talgaswella — 2.8 km away
• Kudamalana — 2.8 km away
• Sirimevana — 2.8 km away

Estates at a Similar Altitude to Evergreen Group, Evergreen

Elevation shapes how slowly leaf matures, so we match Evergreen Group, Evergreen (11 m) with estates within 150 m of its height that are not its neighbours. Each is shown with its own 2025 climate. Evergreen Group, Evergreen recorded 3,440 mm in 2025, 78% more than the 1,937 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
adhar manik tea asteat factory	Chattogram, Bangladesh	11 m	2,211 mm	30.6 °C
Tandachari Tea Estate	Chattogram, Bangladesh	11 m	2,211 mm	30.6 °C
Zhoushan Putuo Speciality Co. Ltd.	Hangzhou, China	11 m	1,545 mm	24.2 °C
GONESHBARI	3RD FLOOR KOLKATA WB IN, India	11 m	1,858 mm	31.4 °C
Deamoolie	Pretoria Street, India	11 m	1,858 mm	31.4 °C

Evergreen Group, Evergreen Compared with Southern Province

In Southern Province, Evergreen Group, Evergreen is wetter than 86% of the others by 2025 rainfall; lower than 93% of the others by elevation; cooler than 51% of the others by daytime temperature. The table sets Evergreen Group, Evergreen 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	Evergreen Group, Evergreen	Region median	Region range
Elevation	11 m	49 m	6 to 806 m
Annual rainfall (2025)	3,440 mm	3,022 mm	2,210 to 3,589 mm
Mean daily high	29.8 °C	29.8 °C	25.9 to 30.5 °C
Mean overnight low	22.7 °C	22.6 °C	18.2 to 24.1 °C

Observed Climate at Evergreen Group, Evergreen (2025)

ERA5 reanalysis data modelled for Evergreen Group, Evergreen’s coordinates recorded 3,440 mm of precipitation across calendar year 2025. The wettest month was November (484 mm) and the driest was February (78 mm). Daytime highs averaged 29.8 °C and overnight lows 22.7 °C over the year; May was the warmest month and January the coolest.

Metric	2025 value
Annual precipitation	3,440 mm
Wettest month	November (484 mm)
Driest month	February (78 mm)
Mean daily high	29.8 °C
Mean overnight low	22.7 °C

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Evergreen Group, Evergreen located?

Evergreen Group, Evergreen is in Southern Province, Sri Lanka, at coordinates 6.2276, 80.2543, at an elevation of about 11 metres.

Who operates Evergreen Group, Evergreen?

Evergreen Group, Evergreen is operated by Evergreen Group, according to public supply-chain records.

What type of tea does Evergreen Group, Evergreen produce?

Evergreen Group, Evergreen is recorded as producing black tea.

Which buyers does Evergreen Group, Evergreen supply?

Public supplier disclosures record Evergreen Group, Evergreen as supplying Finlays.

How much rain does Evergreen Group, Evergreen receive?

ERA5 reanalysis data for the estate's coordinates recorded 3,440 mm of precipitation in 2025, peaking in November (484 mm).

How does Evergreen Group, Evergreen compare with estates at a similar elevation?

Evergreen Group, Evergreen recorded 3,440 mm in 2025, 78% more rain than the 1,937 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].