Himara

Himara is a tea estate located in the Southern Province of Sri Lanka, operating at an elevation of 138 metres above sea level. The estate produces black tea and is recorded as supplying Finlays, one of the tea industry's established buyers and processors. The operator of the estate is not publicly documented in available trade records.

Terroir & Climate

At 138 metres above sea level, Himara occupies the low-grown category of Sri Lankan tea production, a designation that typically begins below 600 metres. Estates at this elevation in Sri Lanka's Southern Province generally experience warmer temperatures and more consistent growing conditions year-round compared to the cooler, slower-growing high-elevation districts. Low-grown areas tend to yield faster leaf growth and higher volumes, with the warm, humid coastal-influenced climate supporting vigorous flush cycles.

The Southern Province's proximity to the equator and relatively low altitude typically result in less pronounced seasonal variation than is found in the central highlands. Rainfall patterns in low-grown southern districts often support continuous cropping, though the character of the leaf is generally shaped by warmth and speed of growth rather than the stress and concentration associated with higher, cooler sites.

Tea Produced

Himara produces black tea, the dominant style in Sri Lanka's low-grown regions. Estates at this elevation in the Southern Province typically yield teas with strength, body and a brisk, assertive cup character rather than the delicate, bright notes associated with high-elevation Ceylon. Low-grown Sri Lankan blacks are often characterised by malty or robust flavour profiles and good colour, making them well-suited to blending and to markets where strength and consistency are valued over aromatic complexity.

Supply Chain & Market Position

Himara is recorded as supplying Finlays, a significant player in the global tea trade with operations spanning production, processing and distribution. Supply relationships with established buyers such as Finlays often indicate that an estate's output meets the volume, quality consistency and traceability standards required for integrated supply chains and institutional buyers. Low-grown Sri Lankan estates frequently serve blenders and packaged-tea brands where reliable, robust leaf is prioritised over single-origin premiums.

• Recorded supplier to  Finlays

Location & Neighbouring Estates

Himara lies at 6.3837, 80.3253 in Southern Province, Sri Lanka. Its 138 m elevation is the joint 33rd highest of 134 estates we map in Southern Province. The nearest estates in the TeaTrade directory, measured point-to-point from these coordinates, are:

• Ranmeer — 1.9 km away
• Suviska — 3.7 km away
• Andaradeniya Estate, Duliella — 3.9 km away
• New Nivithigala Tea Factory — 4.3 km away · Lelwala
• Ruhuna Tea Estate — 4.3 km away · Lelwala

Estates at a Similar Altitude to Himara

Elevation shapes how slowly leaf matures, so we match Himara (138 m) with estates within 150 m of its height that are not its neighbours. Each is shown with its own 2025 climate. Himara recorded 3,509 mm in 2025, 32% more than the 2,660 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
Samukirana	Southern Province, Sri Lanka	138 m	2,234 mm	30.5 °C
Anhui Huangshan United Keemun Tea Co., Ltd. - Factory	Huangshan City, China	137 m	1,216 mm	24.9 °C
LAMABARI	Assam, India	139 m	2,507 mm	29.5 °C
Dehing Tea Estate	Golai No.4, India	139 m	2,919 mm	28.2 °C
Bogawantalawa Plantations, Illuktenne	Sabaragamuwa Province, Sri Lanka	137 m	4,426 mm	29.9 °C

Himara Compared with Southern Province

In Southern Province, Himara is wetter than 93% of the others by 2025 rainfall; higher than 75% of the others by elevation; cooler than 85% of the others by daytime temperature. The table sets Himara 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	Himara	Region median	Region range
Elevation	138 m	46 m	6 to 806 m
Annual rainfall (2025)	3,509 mm	3,022 mm	2,210 to 3,589 mm
Mean daily high	29.2 °C	29.8 °C	25.9 to 30.5 °C
Mean overnight low	22.3 °C	22.6 °C	18.2 to 24.1 °C

Observed Climate at Himara (2025)

ERA5 reanalysis data modelled for Himara’s coordinates recorded 3,509 mm of precipitation across calendar year 2025. The wettest month was November (492 mm) and the driest was February (111 mm). Daytime highs averaged 29.2 °C and overnight lows 22.3 °C over the year; March was the warmest month and January the coolest.

Metric	2025 value
Annual precipitation	3,509 mm
Wettest month	November (492 mm)
Driest month	February (111 mm)
Mean daily high	29.2 °C
Mean overnight low	22.3 °C

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Himara located?

Himara is in Southern Province, Sri Lanka, at coordinates 6.3837, 80.3253, at an elevation of about 138 metres.

What type of tea does Himara produce?

Himara is recorded as producing black tea.

Which buyers does Himara supply?

Public supplier disclosures record Himara as supplying Finlays.

How much rain does Himara receive?

ERA5 reanalysis data for the estate's coordinates recorded 3,509 mm of precipitation in 2025, peaking in November (492 mm).

How does Himara compare with estates at a similar elevation?

Himara recorded 3,509 mm in 2025, 32% more rain than the 2,660 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].