In short: Ivy Valley is a black tea estate in Sri Lanka's Southern Province, situated at 11 metres above sea level and recorded as a supplier to Finlays.
Ivy Valley is a tea estate located 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, a major integrated tea company with significant sourcing operations across Sri Lankan growing regions. The operator of Ivy Valley is not publicly documented in available trade records.
Terroir & Climate
At 11 metres above sea level, Ivy Valley occupies one of the lowest elevation bands in Sri Lanka's tea-growing landscape, placing it firmly in the low-grown category. Estates at this altitude in the Southern Province typically experience warm, humid conditions year-round, with the tropical coastal climate yielding faster leaf growth and shorter plucking cycles than those seen in the central highlands. The latitude of approximately 6°N ensures relatively stable photoperiods, whilst monsoonal rainfall patterns—chiefly the southwest monsoon from May to September and the northeast monsoon later in the year—tend to shape the estate's flush periods.
Low-grown Sri Lankan teas generally develop more vigorously, with larger, faster-maturing leaves that are often processed into robust, full-bodied grades. The warm ambient temperatures and higher humidity at near sea level tend to favour enzymatic activity during oxidation, contributing to the bold character for which low-grown Ceylon black teas are known. Estates in this coastal belt often prioritise volume and strength over the aromatic complexity associated with higher altitudes.
Tea Produced
Ivy Valley produces black tea, the predominant style across Sri Lanka's low-grown estates. Teas from the Southern Province at this elevation typically yield a strong, malty cup with good body and depth of colour, characteristics that make them well-suited to blending and to markets where robust, full-flavoured infusions are preferred. The cup profile tends to be less nuanced than high-grown Ceylon teas, but low-grown leaf is valued for its strength, consistency, and economic accessibility in international trade.
Supply Chain & Market Position
Ivy Valley is recorded as a supplier to Finlays, one of the world's leading tea and beverage companies with extensive sourcing, blending, and packing operations. Finlays draws leaf from a wide network of estates and bought-leaf suppliers across Sri Lanka's growing regions, and its presence as a buyer indicates that Ivy Valley's production meets the quality and volume benchmarks required for entry into global supply chains. The relationship suggests that the estate's output is likely directed toward blended products and retail brands served by Finlays' customer base, which spans supermarket own-labels, foodservice, and branded tea companies in Europe, North America, and beyond.
- Recorded supplier to Finlays
Location & Neighbouring Estates
Ivy Valley lies at 6.1386, 80.2460 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:
- Imbulgahagoda — 1.4 km away
- Nehinigala — 3.0 km away
- Hillgarden — 3.4 km away
- Hill Side, Hillside Group — 3.4 km away
- Davidson — 3.8 km away
Estates at a Similar Altitude to Ivy Valley
Elevation shapes how slowly leaf matures, so we match Ivy Valley (11 m) with estates within 150 m of its height that are not its neighbours. Each is shown with its own 2025 climate. Ivy Valley recorded 3,323 mm in 2025, 72% 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 |
Ivy Valley Compared with Southern Province
In Southern Province, Ivy Valley is wetter than 73% of the others by 2025 rainfall; lower than 93% of the others by elevation; cooler than 68% of the others by daytime temperature. The table sets Ivy Valley 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 | Ivy Valley | Region median | Region range |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elevation | 11 m | 49 m | 6 to 806 m |
| Annual rainfall (2025) | 3,323 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 | 22.9 °C | 22.6 °C | 18.2 to 24.1 °C |
Observed Climate at Ivy Valley (2025)
ERA5 reanalysis data modelled for Ivy Valley’s coordinates recorded 3,323 mm of precipitation across calendar year 2025. The wettest month was November (481 mm) and the driest was February (83 mm). Daytime highs averaged 29.6 °C and overnight lows 22.9 °C over the year; May was the warmest month and January the coolest.
| Metric | 2025 value |
|---|---|
| Annual precipitation | 3,323 mm |
| Wettest month | November (481 mm) |
| Driest month | February (83 mm) |
| Mean daily high | 29.6 °C |
| Mean overnight low | 22.9 °C |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Ivy Valley located?
Ivy Valley is in Southern Province, Sri Lanka, at coordinates 6.1386, 80.2460, at an elevation of about 11 metres.
What type of tea does Ivy Valley produce?
Ivy Valley is recorded as producing black tea.
Which buyers does Ivy Valley supply?
Public supplier disclosures record Ivy Valley as supplying Finlays.
How much rain does Ivy Valley receive?
ERA5 reanalysis data for the estate's coordinates recorded 3,323 mm of precipitation in 2025, peaking in November (481 mm).
How does Ivy Valley compare with estates at a similar elevation?
Ivy Valley recorded 3,323 mm in 2025, 72% 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].