In short: Seranya is a black tea estate in Sri Lanka's Southern Province, situated at just 12 metres above sea level and recorded as supplying Finlays.
Seranya is a tea estate located in the Southern Province of Sri Lanka, operating at an altitude of 12 metres above sea level. The estate produces black tea and is recorded as supplying Finlays, one of the major international tea buyers and operators.
Terroir & Climate
At 12 metres above sea level, Seranya sits firmly in Sri Lanka's low-grown tea zone, a category that typically encompasses estates below 600 metres. Low-elevation estates in this latitude generally experience warmer, more humid conditions year-round than their high-grown counterparts, and the growing cycle tends to be faster with less pronounced seasonal dormancy. These conditions often favour vigorous vegetative growth and can support year-round plucking in many low-grown districts.
The Southern Province's proximity to the coast and its consistently warm temperatures tend to yield teas with a different character to the slower-maturing leaf from Ceylon's central highlands. Estates at this elevation often produce robust, full-bodied liquors, though the precise soil composition, rainfall patterns and estate management all play significant roles in determining final cup quality.
Tea Produced
Seranya produces black tea, the dominant category in Sri Lankan low-grown districts. Low-elevation Ceylon black teas generally tend towards stronger, more assertive profiles than high-grown varieties, often with good body and colour in the cup. Estates at this altitude typically yield leaf suited to CTC processing as well as orthodox manufacture, and the resulting teas are often favoured for blending purposes where strength and consistency are prized. Without further detail on processing methods or specific grades produced, it is reasonable to expect teas that deliver the characteristic robustness associated with Sri Lanka's low-grown zone.
Supply Chain & Market Position
Seranya is recorded as supplying Finlays, a vertically integrated tea business with operations spanning cultivation, processing, blending and distribution. Finlays sources tea from estates across the major origins and supplies both branded and own-label customers in international markets. The presence of Finlays as a buyer suggests that Seranya's output enters a global supply chain serving blenders, packers and retail brands, though the precise volume and contractual arrangements are not publicly documented.
- Recorded supplier to Finlays
Location & Neighbouring Estates
Seranya lies at 6.0383, 80.3909 in Southern Province, Sri Lanka. Its 12 m elevation is the joint 119th highest of 134 estates we map in Southern Province. The nearest estates in the TeaTrade directory, measured point-to-point from these coordinates, are:
- Paragodakanda — under 1 km away
- Muswenna — 3.4 km away
- Etabegahawila — 3.9 km away
- Iththagala — 3.9 km away
- Naindawa — 4.5 km away
Estates at a Similar Altitude to Seranya
Elevation shapes how slowly leaf matures, so we match Seranya (12 m) with estates within 150 m of its height that are not its neighbours. Each is shown with its own 2025 climate. Seranya recorded 2,612 mm in 2025, 9% more than the 2,401 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ameenabad Tea Factory | Moulvibazar, Bangladesh | 12 m | 2,447 mm | 30.2 °C |
| Amrail Tea Factory | Moulvibazar, Bangladesh | 12 m | 2,201 mm | 30.1 °C |
| Sungma Tea Estate | Camac Street, India | 12 m | 1,858 mm | 31.4 °C |
| M.K. Shah Exports Ltd. | Justice Dwarkanath Road, India | 12 m | 1,858 mm | 31.4 °C |
| Brombil Tea Factory | Horawela - Pelawatte - Pitigala Rd, Sri Lanka | 12 m | 3,642 mm | 30.0 °C |
Seranya Compared with Southern Province
In Southern Province, Seranya is drier than 83% of the others by 2025 rainfall; lower than 91% of the others by elevation; cooler than 74% of the others by daytime temperature. The table sets Seranya 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 | Seranya | Region median | Region range |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elevation | 12 m | 49 m | 6 to 806 m |
| Annual rainfall (2025) | 2,612 mm | 3,022 mm | 2,210 to 3,589 mm |
| Mean daily high | 29.5 °C | 29.8 °C | 25.9 to 30.5 °C |
| Mean overnight low | 23.7 °C | 22.6 °C | 18.2 to 24.1 °C |
Observed Climate at Seranya (2025)
ERA5 reanalysis data modelled for Seranya’s coordinates recorded 2,612 mm of precipitation across calendar year 2025. The wettest month was November (450 mm) and the driest was February (76 mm). Daytime highs averaged 29.5 °C and overnight lows 23.7 °C over the year; May was the warmest month and January the coolest.
| Metric | 2025 value |
|---|---|
| Annual precipitation | 2,612 mm |
| Wettest month | November (450 mm) |
| Driest month | February (76 mm) |
| Mean daily high | 29.5 °C |
| Mean overnight low | 23.7 °C |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Seranya located?
Seranya is in Southern Province, Sri Lanka, at coordinates 6.0383, 80.3909, at an elevation of about 12 metres.
What type of tea does Seranya produce?
Seranya is recorded as producing black tea.
Which buyers does Seranya supply?
Public supplier disclosures record Seranya as supplying Finlays.
How much rain does Seranya receive?
ERA5 reanalysis data for the estate's coordinates recorded 2,612 mm of precipitation in 2025, peaking in November (450 mm).
How does Seranya compare with estates at a similar elevation?
Seranya recorded 2,612 mm in 2025, 9% more rain than the 2,401 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].