Samrin

Samrin is a tea estate located in the Southern Province of Sri Lanka, situated at an elevation of just 69 metres above sea level. The estate produces black tea and is recorded as supplying Finlays, one of the major buyers in the global tea trade. The operator of the estate is not currently documented in public supply-chain records.

Terroir & Climate

At 69 metres elevation, Samrin occupies one of the lowest tea-growing bands in Sri Lanka, where the warm, humid conditions typical of near-sea-level tropical environments tend to favour rapid flush cycles and vigorous growth. Estates at this altitude in the Southern Province generally experience less diurnal temperature variation than their high-grown counterparts, and the combination of consistent warmth and the southwest monsoon patterns characteristic of this coastal zone typically support year-round production with particularly strong flushes following the monsoon rains.

Low-grown Sri Lankan estates in this latitude range often benefit from deep alluvial soils and high ambient moisture, conditions that generally encourage the development of bold, robust leaf. The lack of the cooler night temperatures found at higher elevations means that leaf maturation tends to occur more quickly, a factor that usually influences both yield and the biochemical profile of the harvested material.

Tea Produced

As a low-grown estate producing black tea, Samrin's output is likely to reflect the character typical of Sri Lanka's coastal tea zones: full-bodied liquors with strength and colour, often displaying malty or slightly earthy notes rather than the bright, brisk aromatics associated with high-elevation Ceylon teas. Low-grown black teas from this region tend to be valued for blending purposes, where body and consistency are prioritised, and the style generally suits applications requiring robust, reliable cup quality rather than delicate or complex flavour profiles.

Supply Chain & Market Position

Samrin is recorded as supplying Finlays, a vertically integrated tea and horticulture business with a significant presence in tea sourcing, blending, and distribution. Finlays sources from estates across the major origins and services a diverse customer base spanning retail brands, foodservice, and out-of-home channels. The presence of Finlays as a known buyer suggests that Samrin's output is likely destined for mainstream blended products where consistency, volume capability, and competitive pricing are key commercial drivers.

• Recorded supplier to  Finlays

Location & Neighbouring Estates

Samrin lies at 6.0957, 80.3064 in Southern Province, Sri Lanka. Its 69 m elevation is the 56th highest of 134 estates we map in Southern Province. The nearest estates in the TeaTrade directory, measured point-to-point from these coordinates, are:

• New Kottawa Valley — under 1 km away
• Thalgampola — under 1 km away
• Lucky Kottawa — 1.2 km away
• Liyota, Lickra — 1.3 km away
• Devagiri — 2.1 km away

Estates at a Similar Altitude to Samrin

Elevation shapes how slowly leaf matures, so we match Samrin (69 m) with estates within 150 m of its height that are not its neighbours. Each is shown with its own 2025 climate. Samrin recorded 3,195 mm in 2025, 36% more than the 2,344 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
Mcleod Russel India Ltd, Dimakusi Tea Factory	Assam, India	69 m	2,775 mm	29.4 °C
Kotagala Plantations, Rayigama	Western Province, Sri Lanka	69 m	3,822 mm	29.5 °C
Zaman Tea Agro Factory	Panchagarh, Bangladesh	68 m	2,403 mm	28.8 °C
HUNAN TEA COMPANY	FURONG DISTRICT, China	70 m	1,327 mm	24.7 °C
DA ZHANG SHAN TEA CO-OPERATIVE	ZIYANG TOWN, China	68 m	1,393 mm	25.2 °C

Samrin Compared with Southern Province

In Southern Province, Samrin is wetter than 62% of the others by 2025 rainfall; higher than 59% of the others by elevation; cooler than 68% of the others by daytime temperature. The table sets Samrin 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	Samrin	Region median	Region range
Elevation	69 m	46 m	6 to 806 m
Annual rainfall (2025)	3,195 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	23.0 °C	22.6 °C	18.2 to 24.1 °C

Observed Climate at Samrin (2025)

ERA5 reanalysis data modelled for Samrin’s coordinates recorded 3,195 mm of precipitation across calendar year 2025. The wettest month was November (526 mm) and the driest was February (77 mm). Daytime highs averaged 29.6 °C and overnight lows 23.0 °C over the year; May was the warmest month and January the coolest.

Metric	2025 value
Annual precipitation	3,195 mm
Wettest month	November (526 mm)
Driest month	February (77 mm)
Mean daily high	29.6 °C
Mean overnight low	23.0 °C

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Samrin located?

Samrin is in Southern Province, Sri Lanka, at coordinates 6.0957, 80.3064, at an elevation of about 69 metres.

What type of tea does Samrin produce?

Samrin is recorded as producing black tea.

Which buyers does Samrin supply?

Public supplier disclosures record Samrin as supplying Finlays.

How much rain does Samrin receive?

ERA5 reanalysis data for the estate's coordinates recorded 3,195 mm of precipitation in 2025, peaking in November (526 mm).

How does Samrin compare with estates at a similar elevation?

Samrin recorded 3,195 mm in 2025, 36% more rain than the 2,344 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].