In short: Maturata Plantations, Anninkande is a low-elevation black tea estate in Sri Lanka's Southern Province, operated by Maturata Plantations, Anninkande and recorded as a supplier to Finlays.
Maturata Plantations, Anninkande is a black tea estate located in the Southern Province of Sri Lanka, at an elevation of approximately 87 metres above sea level. The estate is operated by Maturata Plantations, Anninkande and is recorded as a supplier to Finlays, a significant buyer in the global tea trade.
Terroir & Climate
At 87 metres elevation, the estate occupies low-grown terrain in the warm, humid conditions typical of Sri Lanka's Southern Province. Estates at this altitude generally experience warmer year-round temperatures and higher humidity than their high-grown counterparts, factors that tend to accelerate growth rates and influence the character of the harvested leaf. Low-elevation sites in this latitude often benefit from well-distributed rainfall, though the Southern Province can be subject to seasonal variation influenced by monsoon patterns.
The combination of warmth, moisture, and low elevation typically favours rapid vegetative growth and shorter plucking cycles, which can result in higher yields per hectare. These conditions tend to produce leaf that develops quickly, with characteristics that differ markedly from the slower-maturing crops of estates situated in the central highlands.
Tea Produced
The estate produces black tea, the dominant style for low-grown Sri Lankan production. Teas from estates at this elevation in the Southern Province typically yield a full-bodied, robust cup with good colour and strength, qualities that suit blending applications and markets where bold character is valued. Low-grown Ceylon teas generally offer straightforward, malty profiles with less of the delicate brightness or floral complexity associated with high-elevation gardens, though they tend to deliver consistent body and a satisfying astringency.
Supply Chain & Market Position
Maturata Plantations, Anninkande is recorded as a supplier to Finlays, one of the world's largest tea businesses with interests spanning estates, blending, and distribution. Finlays operates both as a producer and as a major buyer in markets including Sri Lanka, suggesting that the estate's output meets the quality and volume standards required for large-scale supply chains. This relationship places Maturata within a network serving international buyers who value reliable, consistent low-grown black tea suitable for blending and retail brands across multiple geographies.
- Recorded supplier to Finlays
Location & Neighbouring Estates
Maturata Plantations, Anninkande lies at 6.2631, 80.4917 in Southern Province, Sri Lanka. Its 87 m elevation is the joint 52nd highest of 134 estates we map in Southern Province. The nearest estates in the TeaTrade directory, measured point-to-point from these coordinates, are:
- Deshika — under 1 km away · Sabaragamuwa Province
- New South, Co, Op — under 1 km away
- Semidale — under 1 km away
- Nilwala — under 1 km away
- Dishan Valley — 1.1 km away
Estates at a Similar Altitude to Maturata Plantations, Anninkande
Elevation shapes how slowly leaf matures, so we match Maturata Plantations, Anninkande (87 m) with estates within 150 m of its height that are not its neighbours. Each is shown with its own 2025 climate. Maturata Plantations, Anninkande recorded 2,626 mm in 2025, 25% less than the 3,489 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Triple Zed Tea Estate Private Limited | Panchagarh, Bangladesh | 87 m | 3,108 mm | 29.2 °C |
| SAGMOOTEA | Assam, India | 85 m | 2,851 mm | 29.1 °C |
| Tarajulie Tea Estate | Assam, India | 85 m | 3,305 mm | 28.7 °C |
| Kolonna | Sabaragamuwa Province, Sri Lanka | 89 m | 4,426 mm | 30.3 °C |
| Hedigalla | Western Province, Sri Lanka | 90 m | 3,756 mm | 29.4 °C |
Maturata Plantations, Anninkande Compared with Southern Province
In Southern Province, Maturata Plantations, Anninkande is drier than 74% of the others by 2025 rainfall; higher than 60% of the others by elevation; warmer than 80% of the others by daytime temperature. The table sets Maturata Plantations, Anninkande 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 | Maturata Plantations, Anninkande | Region median | Region range |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elevation | 87 m | 46 m | 6 to 806 m |
| Annual rainfall (2025) | 2,626 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 | 22.8 °C | 22.6 °C | 18.2 to 24.1 °C |
Observed Climate at Maturata Plantations, Anninkande (2025)
ERA5 reanalysis data modelled for Maturata Plantations, Anninkande’s coordinates recorded 2,626 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 22.8 °C over the year; May was the warmest month and January the coolest.
| Metric | 2025 value |
|---|---|
| Annual precipitation | 2,626 mm |
| Wettest month | November (444 mm) |
| Driest month | February (49 mm) |
| Mean daily high | 30.1 °C |
| Mean overnight low | 22.8 °C |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Maturata Plantations, Anninkande located?
Maturata Plantations, Anninkande is in Southern Province, Sri Lanka, at coordinates 6.2631, 80.4917, at an elevation of about 87 metres.
Who operates Maturata Plantations, Anninkande?
Maturata Plantations, Anninkande is operated by Maturata Plantations, Anninkande, according to public supply-chain records.
What type of tea does Maturata Plantations, Anninkande produce?
Maturata Plantations, Anninkande is recorded as producing black tea.
Which buyers does Maturata Plantations, Anninkande supply?
Public supplier disclosures record Maturata Plantations, Anninkande as supplying Finlays.
How much rain does Maturata Plantations, Anninkande receive?
ERA5 reanalysis data for the estate's coordinates recorded 2,626 mm of precipitation in 2025, peaking in November (444 mm).
How does Maturata Plantations, Anninkande compare with estates at a similar elevation?
Maturata Plantations, Anninkande recorded 2,626 mm in 2025, 25% less rain than the 3,489 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].
