Fairyland

Fairyland is a tea estate situated in the Southern Province of Sri Lanka at an elevation of just 11 metres above sea level. The estate produces black tea and is recorded as supplying Finlays, one of the major participants in the global tea trade. The operator of the estate is not currently documented in commercial records.

Terroir & Climate

At 11 metres elevation, Fairyland occupies one of the lowest-lying positions in Sri Lanka's tea geography, placing it firmly in the low-grown category. Estates at this altitude in the Southern Province typically experience warm, humid conditions year-round, with temperatures that promote vigorous vegetative growth and rapid leaf development. Low-grown Ceylon teas generally benefit from faster photosynthesis and a more consistent growing cycle than their high-elevation counterparts, though the leaf metabolism tends to differ markedly from that of the cooler uplands.

The Southern Province's coastal proximity and modest elevation typically result in estates receiving steady rainfall and warmth, conditions that favour higher yields and a growing season with little dormancy. These environmental factors generally encourage the production of robust, full-bodied leaf that processes well into orthodox black tea, though the flavour compounds and astringency levels tend to develop differently than in mid- or high-grown regions.

Tea Produced

Fairyland produces black tea, the dominant style in Sri Lanka's low-grown zones. Teas from estates at this elevation in the Southern Province typically yield a strong, full-bodied cup with pronounced colour and body, though they tend to lack the aromatic complexity and brightness associated with higher-altitude Ceylon teas. The character is generally straightforward and robust, qualities that make low-grown Ceylon blacks well-suited to blending applications and markets where strength and consistency are valued over nuance.

Supply Chain & Market Position

Fairyland is recorded as supplying Finlays, a significant buyer and processor with a global footprint in tea sourcing, blending, and distribution. Finlays' presence in Sri Lanka spans both estate ownership and third-party procurement, and its supply relationships typically reflect demand for reliable, competitively priced leaf destined for mainstream branded blends and foodservice channels. The estate's low elevation and black tea output align with the profile Finlays commonly sources from Sri Lanka's Southern Province for onward sale into international markets.

• Recorded supplier to  Finlays

Location & Neighbouring Estates

Fairyland lies at 6.1455, 80.4824 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:

• Uruwela — 1.5 km away
• Galagawa — 1.9 km away
• Lenama Hills — 3.0 km away
• S.L.S — 3.7 km away
• Gunawardena — 4.4 km away

Estates at a Similar Altitude to Fairyland

Elevation shapes how slowly leaf matures, so we match Fairyland (11 m) with estates within 150 m of its height that are not its neighbours. Each is shown with its own 2025 climate. Fairyland recorded 2,891 mm in 2025, 49% 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

Fairyland Compared with Southern Province

In Southern Province, Fairyland is drier than 57% of the others by 2025 rainfall; lower than 93% of the others by elevation; warmer than 92% of the others by daytime temperature. The table sets Fairyland 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	Fairyland	Region median	Region range
Elevation	11 m	49 m	6 to 806 m
Annual rainfall (2025)	2,891 mm	3,022 mm	2,210 to 3,589 mm
Mean daily high	30.4 °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 Fairyland (2025)

ERA5 reanalysis data modelled for Fairyland’s coordinates recorded 2,891 mm of precipitation across calendar year 2025. The wettest month was November (469 mm) and the driest was February (80 mm). Daytime highs averaged 30.4 °C and overnight lows 22.4 °C over the year; May was the warmest month and January the coolest.

Metric	2025 value
Annual precipitation	2,891 mm
Wettest month	November (469 mm)
Driest month	February (80 mm)
Mean daily high	30.4 °C
Mean overnight low	22.4 °C

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Fairyland located?

Fairyland is in Southern Province, Sri Lanka, at coordinates 6.1455, 80.4824, at an elevation of about 11 metres.

What type of tea does Fairyland produce?

Fairyland is recorded as producing black tea.

Which buyers does Fairyland supply?

Public supplier disclosures record Fairyland as supplying Finlays.

How much rain does Fairyland receive?

ERA5 reanalysis data for the estate's coordinates recorded 2,891 mm of precipitation in 2025, peaking in November (469 mm).

How does Fairyland compare with estates at a similar elevation?

Fairyland recorded 2,891 mm in 2025, 49% 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].