Fairymount

Fairymount is a tea estate located in the Southern Province of Sri Lanka, at an elevation of 91 metres above sea level. The estate produces black tea and is recorded as a supplier to Finlays, one of the global tea industry's established trading and supply-chain companies. The operator is not publicly identified in available records.

Terroir & Climate

At 91 metres, Fairymount sits firmly within Sri Lanka's low-grown category, which typically extends from sea level to approximately 600 metres. Estates at this elevation generally experience warmer, more humid conditions year-round than their mid- and high-grown counterparts, with less diurnal temperature variation. Low-grown regions in Sri Lanka tend to yield tea more rapidly, and the warmer growing cycle often encourages vigorous vegetative growth.

The Southern Province, while less internationally prominent than the central highlands, has a long-established presence in Sri Lanka's tea sector. The maritime influence and consistent warmth characteristic of low elevations in this latitude typically support continuous plucking cycles, and estates in similar environments often prioritise volume and consistency over the more complex aromatics associated with cooler, higher altitudes.

Tea Produced

Fairymount produces black tea. Low-grown Ceylon teas from estates at comparable elevations generally yield full-bodied, brisk liquors with straightforward character and good strength. The warmer growing conditions typical of this altitude tend to produce leaf that processes into robust, darker infusions, often favoured for blending purposes where body and colour are priorities. While the aromatic complexity and brightness associated with high-grown Ceylon teas are less pronounced at this elevation, low-grown material typically offers reliability and consistency in the cup.

Supply Chain & Market Position

Fairymount is recorded as supplying Finlays, a major player in the global tea supply chain with a vertically integrated presence spanning production, blending, packing, and brand supply. Finlays sources from numerous origins and operates both estates and third-party procurement networks, positioning itself as a key intermediary between growers and multinational buyers. The relationship suggests that Fairymount's output is directed into commercial supply channels serving branded tea companies and retail buyers, rather than being marketed directly to speciality or estate-specific segments.

• Recorded supplier to  Finlays

Location & Neighbouring Estates

Fairymount lies at 6.2714, 80.5014 in Southern Province, Sri Lanka. Its 91 m elevation is the 50th 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 — 1.3 km away
• Dishan Valley — 1.4 km away
• Deshika — 1.4 km away · Sabaragamuwa Province
• Maturata Plantations, Anninkande — 1.4 km away
• New South, Co, Op — 1.4 km away

Estates at a Similar Altitude to Fairymount

Elevation shapes how slowly leaf matures, so we match Fairymount (91 m) with estates within 150 m of its height that are not its neighbours. Each is shown with its own 2025 climate. Fairymount recorded 2,624 mm in 2025, 19% less than the 3,259 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
Gingia Tea Estate	Uttar Jinjia, India	91 m	3,695 mm	28.8 °C
Behali Tea Estate	Assam, India	92 m	3,254 mm	28.9 °C
Blue Hills	Sabaragamuwa Province, Sri Lanka	92 m	2,533 mm	30.9 °C
Hedigalla	Western Province, Sri Lanka	90 m	3,756 mm	29.4 °C
Emperial Tea Estate Ltd.	Panchagarh, Bangladesh	93 m	3,056 mm	28.8 °C

Fairymount Compared with Southern Province

In Southern Province, Fairymount is drier than 80% of the others by 2025 rainfall; higher than 63% of the others by elevation; warmer than 80% of the others by daytime temperature. The table sets Fairymount 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	Fairymount	Region median	Region range
Elevation	91 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	30.1 °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 Fairymount (2025)

ERA5 reanalysis data modelled for Fairymount’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 30.1 °C and overnight lows 22.7 °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	30.1 °C
Mean overnight low	22.7 °C

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Fairymount located?

Fairymount is in Southern Province, Sri Lanka, at coordinates 6.2714, 80.5014, at an elevation of about 91 metres.

What type of tea does Fairymount produce?

Fairymount is recorded as producing black tea.

Which buyers does Fairymount supply?

Public supplier disclosures record Fairymount as supplying Finlays.

How much rain does Fairymount receive?

ERA5 reanalysis data for the estate's coordinates recorded 2,624 mm of precipitation in 2025, peaking in November (444 mm).

How does Fairymount compare with estates at a similar elevation?

Fairymount recorded 2,624 mm in 2025, 19% less rain than the 3,259 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].