In short: Evergreen Group, Walahanduwa Tea Shakthi is a low-elevation black tea estate in Sri Lanka's Southern Province, operated by Evergreen Group and recorded as supplying Finlays.
Evergreen Group, Walahanduwa Tea Shakthi is a black tea estate situated in the Southern Province of Sri Lanka at an altitude of approximately 20 metres above sea level. The estate is operated by Evergreen Group and is recorded as supplying Finlays, a major international tea trader and blender.
Terroir & Climate
At 20 metres elevation, this estate falls firmly within Sri Lanka's low-grown category, a designation that typically applies to tea cultivated below 600 metres. Estates at this altitude generally experience warmer temperatures and higher humidity year-round compared to mid- or high-elevation zones, which tends to accelerate the vegetative cycle and yield more vigorous leaf growth. The Southern Province's proximity to the equator and coastal influence often result in relatively consistent rainfall, though seasonal monsoon patterns can still shape the intensity of flush periods.
Low-grown Sri Lankan estates typically produce teas with bolder, more robust character than their high-elevation counterparts. The faster-growing leaves at sea level tend to develop greater body and strength in the cup, characteristics that have historically made low-grown Ceylon teas well-suited to blending for breakfast-style infusions and value segments where colour and strength are prioritised.
Tea Produced
The estate produces black tea. Low-grown black teas from Sri Lanka's Southern Province typically yield a copper-to-dark amber liquor with pronounced body and strength. The cup profile often emphasises malty, robust notes rather than the floral or bright characteristics associated with higher elevations, and the leaf generally infuses quickly, delivering colour and astringency that blenders value for consistent breakfast and foodservice formulations. Estates at this altitude tend to produce teas suited to applications where boldness and cost-efficiency are key considerations.
Supply Chain & Market Position
The estate is recorded as supplying Finlays, one of the world's largest tea businesses with blending, packing, and distribution operations across multiple continents. Finlays sources extensively from Sri Lanka's low-grown sector to supply retail own-label and branded blends in Europe, North America, and other markets. This supply relationship suggests that Walahanduwa Tea Shakthi's output is channelled into high-volume, specification-driven supply chains where consistency, strength, and competitive pricing are the principal commercial criteria.
- Recorded supplier to Finlays
Operator
The estate is operated by Evergreen Group, which operates a total of seven estates recorded in this directory. Multi-estate operators of this scale typically benefit from centralised procurement, quality oversight, and supply-chain coordination, as well as the ability to aggregate volumes for larger buyers. The presence of sibling estates may afford operational efficiencies and greater negotiating leverage in both input and output markets.
Location & Neighbouring Estates
Evergreen Group, Walahanduwa Tea Shakthi lies at 6.0499, 80.2585 in Southern Province, Sri Lanka. Its 20 m elevation is the joint 105th highest of 134 estates we map in Southern Province. The nearest estates in the TeaTrade directory, measured point-to-point from these coordinates, are:
- Kurunduwatta — 4.0 km away
- Captain Garden — 4.4 km away
- Golden Leaf — 4.6 km away
- Graceland — 5.0 km away
- Liyota, Lickra — 6.2 km away
Estates at a Similar Altitude to Evergreen Group, Walahanduwa Tea Shakthi
Elevation shapes how slowly leaf matures, so we match Evergreen Group, Walahanduwa Tea Shakthi (20 m) with estates within 150 m of its height that are not its neighbours. Each is shown with its own 2025 climate. Evergreen Group, Walahanduwa Tea Shakthi recorded 2,988 mm in 2025, 11% more than the 2,698 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bisssh tea (M/S) | Khulna, Bangladesh | 20 m | 1,778 mm | 30.2 °C |
| Langla Tea Estate Factory | Moulvibazar, Bangladesh | 20 m | 2,429 mm | 29.9 °C |
| Alhewana Tea factory | Western Province, Sri Lanka | 20 m | 3,823 mm | 29.5 °C |
| Bulathsinhala | Western Province, Sri Lanka | 21 m | 3,991 mm | 29.7 °C |
| Zhejiang Chunan New Continent Tea Co. Ltd. | Xihu Dadao, China | 17 m | 1,470 mm | 24.3 °C |
Evergreen Group, Walahanduwa Tea Shakthi Compared with Southern Province
In Southern Province, Evergreen Group, Walahanduwa Tea Shakthi is drier than 53% of the others by 2025 rainfall; lower than 80% of the others by elevation; cooler than 68% of the others by daytime temperature. The table sets Evergreen Group, Walahanduwa Tea Shakthi 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, Walahanduwa Tea Shakthi | Region median | Region range |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elevation | 20 m | 49 m | 6 to 806 m |
| Annual rainfall (2025) | 2,988 mm | 3,022 mm | 2,210 to 3,589 mm |
| Mean daily high | 29.6 °C | 29.8 °C | 25.9 to 30.5 °C |
| Mean overnight low | 23.7 °C | 22.6 °C | 18.2 to 24.1 °C |
Observed Climate at Evergreen Group, Walahanduwa Tea Shakthi (2025)
ERA5 reanalysis data modelled for Evergreen Group, Walahanduwa Tea Shakthi’s coordinates recorded 2,988 mm of precipitation across calendar year 2025. The wettest month was November (445 mm) and the driest was February (99 mm). Daytime highs averaged 29.6 °C and overnight lows 23.7 °C over the year; May was the warmest month and January the coolest.
| Metric | 2025 value |
|---|---|
| Annual precipitation | 2,988 mm |
| Wettest month | November (445 mm) |
| Driest month | February (99 mm) |
| Mean daily high | 29.6 °C |
| Mean overnight low | 23.7 °C |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Evergreen Group, Walahanduwa Tea Shakthi located?
Evergreen Group, Walahanduwa Tea Shakthi is in Southern Province, Sri Lanka, at coordinates 6.0499, 80.2585, at an elevation of about 20 metres.
Who operates Evergreen Group, Walahanduwa Tea Shakthi?
Evergreen Group, Walahanduwa Tea Shakthi is operated by Evergreen Group, according to public supply-chain records.
What type of tea does Evergreen Group, Walahanduwa Tea Shakthi produce?
Evergreen Group, Walahanduwa Tea Shakthi is recorded as producing black tea.
Which buyers does Evergreen Group, Walahanduwa Tea Shakthi supply?
Public supplier disclosures record Evergreen Group, Walahanduwa Tea Shakthi as supplying Finlays.
How much rain does Evergreen Group, Walahanduwa Tea Shakthi receive?
ERA5 reanalysis data for the estate's coordinates recorded 2,988 mm of precipitation in 2025, peaking in November (445 mm).
How does Evergreen Group, Walahanduwa Tea Shakthi compare with estates at a similar elevation?
Evergreen Group, Walahanduwa Tea Shakthi recorded 2,988 mm in 2025, 11% more rain than the 2,698 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].