In short: Jasmine Valley is a low-grown black tea estate in Sri Lanka's Southern Province, operating at 24 metres elevation and recorded as supplying Finlays.
Jasmine Valley is a tea estate located in the Southern Province of Sri Lanka, operating at an elevation of just 24 metres above sea level. This low-grown estate produces black tea and is recorded as a supplier to Finlays, one of the major operators in the global tea trade.
Terroir & Climate
At 24 metres elevation, Jasmine Valley sits firmly in Sri Lanka's low-grown zone, where the warm, humid conditions of the coastal belt typically support vigorous year-round growth. Estates at this latitude and altitude generally experience minimal seasonal variation in temperature, and the combination of warmth and moisture tends to produce high-yielding bushes with rapid flush cycles.
The Southern Province's low-elevation terroir is characterised by rich alluvial soils and plentiful rainfall, conditions that usually favour volume production. The lack of cool nights and pronounced dry seasons—features that distinguish the high-grown districts—means that low-grown estates in this region often focus on robust, straightforward black teas suited to blending.
Tea Produced
Low-grown black teas from Sri Lanka's Southern Province typically yield a bold, full-bodied cup with strong colour and a straightforward character. Estates at this elevation tend to produce leaf that infuses quickly and delivers assertive, malty flavours with less of the brightness and complexity associated with high-grown Ceylon teas. Such teas are often valued by blenders for their consistency, strength, and the depth of colour they contribute to breakfast blends and bulk export lines.
Supply Chain & Market Position
Jasmine Valley is recorded as supplying Finlays, a vertically integrated tea business with extensive sourcing, blending, and distribution operations worldwide. This relationship suggests that the estate's output is likely directed into Finlays' supply chain, which serves major retail and foodservice customers across Europe, North America, and beyond. Estates supplying such buyers typically meet defined standards for volume, consistency, and traceability, positioning Jasmine Valley within the commercial mainstream of Sri Lanka's low-grown black tea sector.
- Recorded supplier to Finlays
Location & Neighbouring Estates
Jasmine Valley lies at 6.3375, 80.3447 in Southern Province, Sri Lanka. Its 24 m elevation is the joint 96th highest of 134 estates we map in Southern Province. The nearest estates in the TeaTrade directory, measured point-to-point from these coordinates, are:
- Hiniduma Hills — under 1 km away
- Sihara — 1.9 km away
- Andaradeniya Estate, Batuwangala — 3.5 km away
- Suviska — 4.2 km away
- Neluwa Medagama — 4.2 km away
Estates at a Similar Altitude to Jasmine Valley
Elevation shapes how slowly leaf matures, so we match Jasmine Valley (24 m) with estates within 150 m of its height that are not its neighbours. Each is shown with its own 2025 climate. Jasmine Valley recorded 3,443 mm in 2025, 21% more than the 2,837 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Horana Plantations, Mihirigeekele | Western Province, Sri Lanka | 24 m | 4,024 mm | 29.7 °C |
| Chandpur Belgaon tea Estate Factory | Chattogram, Bangladesh | 25 m | 2,165 mm | 29.7 °C |
| Lalchand tea Factory | Habiganj, Bangladesh | 23 m | 1,852 mm | 30.2 °C |
| Kayu Aro | Jambi, Indonesia | 23 m | 4,698 mm | 30.4 °C |
| Shogyoken Seicha Co Ltd | 54 Kusauchi Miyanogo Kyotanabeshi, Japan | 23 m | 1,448 mm | 21.4 °C |
Jasmine Valley Compared with Southern Province
In Southern Province, Jasmine Valley is wetter than 89% of the others by 2025 rainfall; lower than 76% of the others by elevation; warmer than 92% of the others by daytime temperature. The table sets Jasmine 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 | Jasmine Valley | Region median | Region range |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elevation | 24 m | 49 m | 6 to 806 m |
| Annual rainfall (2025) | 3,443 mm | 3,022 mm | 2,210 to 3,589 mm |
| Mean daily high | 30.3 °C | 29.8 °C | 25.9 to 30.5 °C |
| Mean overnight low | 23.0 °C | 22.6 °C | 18.2 to 24.1 °C |
Observed Climate at Jasmine Valley (2025)
ERA5 reanalysis data modelled for Jasmine Valley’s coordinates recorded 3,443 mm of precipitation across calendar year 2025. The wettest month was November (477 mm) and the driest was February (73 mm). Daytime highs averaged 30.3 °C and overnight lows 23.0 °C over the year; March was the warmest month and January the coolest.
| Metric | 2025 value |
|---|---|
| Annual precipitation | 3,443 mm |
| Wettest month | November (477 mm) |
| Driest month | February (73 mm) |
| Mean daily high | 30.3 °C |
| Mean overnight low | 23.0 °C |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Jasmine Valley located?
Jasmine Valley is in Southern Province, Sri Lanka, at coordinates 6.3375, 80.3447, at an elevation of about 24 metres.
What type of tea does Jasmine Valley produce?
Jasmine Valley is recorded as producing black tea.
Which buyers does Jasmine Valley supply?
Public supplier disclosures record Jasmine Valley as supplying Finlays.
How much rain does Jasmine Valley receive?
ERA5 reanalysis data for the estate's coordinates recorded 3,443 mm of precipitation in 2025, peaking in November (477 mm).
How does Jasmine Valley compare with estates at a similar elevation?
Jasmine Valley recorded 3,443 mm in 2025, 21% more rain than the 2,837 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].