In short: Sirimevana is a low-grown black tea estate in Sri Lanka's Southern Province, operating at 24 metres elevation and recorded as supplying Finlays.
Sirimevana is a tea estate located in the Southern Province of Sri Lanka, operating at an elevation of 24 metres above sea level. The estate produces black tea and is recorded as supplying Finlays, a significant participant in the global tea trade. At this altitude, Sirimevana falls squarely within Sri Lanka's low-grown category, a designation that typically applies to estates below 600 metres and which accounts for the majority of the island's total tea output.
Terroir & Climate
At 24 metres elevation and situated at approximately 6.2° north latitude, Sirimevana occupies a warm, humid coastal environment typical of Sri Lanka's low-grown belt. Estates at this altitude generally experience year-round high temperatures and consistent rainfall patterns influenced by both the southwest and northeast monsoons, conditions that tend to promote rapid vegetative growth and continuous plucking cycles throughout much of the year.
Low-grown Sri Lankan estates typically benefit from faster flush intervals than their high-grown counterparts, a function of warmer ambient temperatures and the vigorous growth they encourage. The Southern Province's proximity to the coast often brings additional moisture and moderating maritime influences, though microclimates can vary considerably even within short distances. These conditions generally favour estates geared toward volume production and the reliable supply of consistent, robust leaf.
Tea Produced
Sirimevana produces black tea, the dominant type across Sri Lanka's low-grown regions. Teas from estates at this elevation typically yield a full-bodied, brisk cup with pronounced strength and colour, characteristics that tend to make low-grown Ceylon teas well-suited to blending and to markets where robust, malty profiles are valued. The rapid growth cycles common at sea level generally result in leaf with bold, straightforward character rather than the nuanced aromatics associated with slower-growing high-elevation gardens, though quality and processing rigour vary widely across the low-grown sector.
Supply Chain & Market Position
Sirimevana is recorded as supplying Finlays, a vertically integrated business with extensive tea-growing, processing, blending and distribution operations across multiple origins. Finlays sources from a wide network of estates and is known to supply both international branded tea companies and retail private-label programmes. The connection suggests that Sirimevana's output enters a professional supply chain serving volume buyers, though the specifics of contractual arrangements and end markets remain unconfirmed in publicly available records.
- Recorded supplier to Finlays
Location & Neighbouring Estates
Sirimevana lies at 6.2454, 80.2723 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:
- Elpitiya Plantations, Talgaswella — under 1 km away
- Kudamalana — under 1 km away
- Evergreen Group, Evergreen — 2.8 km away
- Golden Garden Estate — 2.9 km away · Thallgaswala
- Sineth — 3.1 km away
Estates at a Similar Altitude to Sirimevana
Elevation shapes how slowly leaf matures, so we match Sirimevana (24 m) with estates within 150 m of its height that are not its neighbours. Each is shown with its own 2025 climate. Sirimevana recorded 3,157 mm in 2025, 11% 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 |
Sirimevana Compared with Southern Province
In Southern Province, Sirimevana is wetter than 59% of the others by 2025 rainfall; lower than 76% of the others by elevation; warmer than 68% of the others by daytime temperature. The table sets Sirimevana 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 | Sirimevana | Region median | Region range |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elevation | 24 m | 49 m | 6 to 806 m |
| Annual rainfall (2025) | 3,157 mm | 3,022 mm | 2,210 to 3,589 mm |
| Mean daily high | 30.0 °C | 29.8 °C | 25.9 to 30.5 °C |
| Mean overnight low | 22.6 °C | 22.6 °C | 18.2 to 24.1 °C |
Observed Climate at Sirimevana (2025)
ERA5 reanalysis data modelled for Sirimevana’s coordinates recorded 3,157 mm of precipitation across calendar year 2025. The wettest month was November (515 mm) and the driest was February (65 mm). Daytime highs averaged 30.0 °C and overnight lows 22.6 °C over the year; March was the warmest month and January the coolest.
| Metric | 2025 value |
|---|---|
| Annual precipitation | 3,157 mm |
| Wettest month | November (515 mm) |
| Driest month | February (65 mm) |
| Mean daily high | 30.0 °C |
| Mean overnight low | 22.6 °C |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Sirimevana located?
Sirimevana is in Southern Province, Sri Lanka, at coordinates 6.2454, 80.2723, at an elevation of about 24 metres.
What type of tea does Sirimevana produce?
Sirimevana is recorded as producing black tea.
Which buyers does Sirimevana supply?
Public supplier disclosures record Sirimevana as supplying Finlays.
How much rain does Sirimevana receive?
ERA5 reanalysis data for the estate's coordinates recorded 3,157 mm of precipitation in 2025, peaking in November (515 mm).
How does Sirimevana compare with estates at a similar elevation?
Sirimevana recorded 3,157 mm in 2025, 11% 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].