In short: New South, Co, Op is a black tea estate in Sri Lanka's Southern Province, operated by New South, Co and recorded as supplying Finlays.
New South, Co, Op is a tea estate in Sri Lanka's Southern Province, situated at approximately 87 metres above sea level. The estate is operated by New South, Co and is recorded as supplying Finlays, a major global tea trader and processor. Located at low elevation in the southern coastal belt of Sri Lanka, the estate produces black tea.
Terroir & Climate
At 87 metres elevation, New South, Co, Op occupies a low-grown position in Sri Lanka's grading hierarchy, where estates typically experience warm temperatures and high humidity year-round. This tropical coastal climate, characteristic of the Southern Province, generally supports vigorous vegetative growth and rapid leaf turnover, conditions that tend to favour volume production of black tea with bolder, more robust characteristics.
Low-elevation estates in Sri Lanka's southern belt generally experience less temperature variation between day and night than their high-grown counterparts in the central highlands. This steadier thermal environment typically results in faster leaf maturity, and the warm, moist conditions often encourage fuller oxidation during processing. Such estates tend to be less subject to the monsoon's seasonal extremes than those on exposed slopes, though the region's proximity to the Indian Ocean does influence rainfall patterns throughout the year.
Tea Produced
Black tea from low-elevation Southern Province estates typically yields a strong, full-bodied cup with robust, malty characteristics and good colour. Teas grown at this altitude generally lack the delicate, bright notes associated with high-grown Ceylon teas, but tend instead toward a bolder, more straightforward profile suited to blending and everyday consumption. The warm growing conditions at 87 metres often produce leaf that processes into a darker liquor with moderate astringency and a satisfying depth, though without the complexity or finesse of teas from cooler, higher sites.
Supply Chain & Market Position
New South, Co, Op is recorded as supplying Finlays, one of the world's largest integrated tea companies with a significant footprint in Sri Lankan sourcing, blending, and export. This relationship places the estate within a major global supply chain, with Finlays known to aggregate volume from estates across Sri Lanka's diverse growing regions for onward sale to retail brands and foodservice buyers worldwide. The presence of Finlays as a recorded buyer suggests that New South, Co, Op's black tea is likely destined for blended products rather than single-estate retail, a common route for low-grown Sri Lankan production.
- Recorded supplier to Finlays
Operator
The estate is operated by New South, Co. No other estates operated by this company are currently recorded in our directory.
Location & Neighbouring Estates
New South, Co, Op 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
- Maturata Plantations, Anninkande — 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 New South, Co, Op
Elevation shapes how slowly leaf matures, so we match New South, Co, Op (87 m) with estates within 150 m of its height that are not its neighbours. Each is shown with its own 2025 climate. New South, Co, Op 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 |
New South, Co, Op Compared with Southern Province
In Southern Province, New South, Co, Op 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 New South, Co, Op 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 | New South, Co, Op | 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 New South, Co, Op (2025)
ERA5 reanalysis data modelled for New South, Co, Op’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 New South, Co, Op located?
New South, Co, Op is in Southern Province, Sri Lanka, at coordinates 6.2631, 80.4917, at an elevation of about 87 metres.
Who operates New South, Co, Op?
New South, Co, Op is operated by New South, Co, according to public supply-chain records.
What type of tea does New South, Co, Op produce?
New South, Co, Op is recorded as producing black tea.
Which buyers does New South, Co, Op supply?
Public supplier disclosures record New South, Co, Op as supplying Finlays.
How much rain does New South, Co, Op receive?
ERA5 reanalysis data for the estate's coordinates recorded 2,626 mm of precipitation in 2025, peaking in November (444 mm).
How does New South, Co, Op compare with estates at a similar elevation?
New South, Co, Op 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].