In short: Urubokka is a low-grown black tea estate in Sri Lanka's Southern Province, at 329 metres elevation, recorded as supplying Finlays.
Urubokka is a black tea estate situated in the Southern Province of Sri Lanka, at an elevation of 329 metres above sea level. The operating company is not currently documented in publicly available records. The estate is recorded as a supplier to Finlays, a major international tea trader and packer.
Terroir & Climate
At 329 metres, Urubokka falls squarely within Sri Lanka's low-grown category, a designation typically applied to estates below 600 metres. Tea cultivated at this elevation in the Southern Province generally experiences warm, humid conditions year-round, with temperatures that encourage rapid vegetative growth. Low-grown estates in southern Sri Lanka tend to benefit from consistent rainfall patterns influenced by both monsoon cycles, though the speed of flush production can vary considerably depending on local microclimates and drainage.
The latitude—just over six degrees north of the equator—means minimal seasonal variation in daylight hours, and estates at this elevation often produce leaf throughout the year with little dormancy. Soils in the Southern Province's low-grown belt are typically lateritic, and the combination of warmth and moisture generally promotes vigorous growth and high yields, though the rapid growth cycle can influence the biochemical composition of the manufactured leaf.
Tea Produced
Urubokka produces black tea. Low-grown Sri Lankan black teas from the Southern Province typically yield a full-bodied, robust cup with strong colour and a straightforward, malty character. Estates at this elevation generally produce leaf that processes into grades well-suited to blending—the liquor tends to be brisk and assertive rather than delicate, with the kind of strength that holds up well in breakfast blends and masala chai applications. The faster growth associated with warm, low-altitude conditions often results in teas with less aromatic complexity than high-grown Ceylon offerings, but greater body and depth of colour.
Supply Chain & Market Position
Urubokka's recorded supply relationship with Finlays situates the estate within a well-established global supply chain. Finlays is one of the world's largest tea businesses, sourcing from estates across all major origins and supplying both retail brands and foodservice clients in numerous markets. A supply link to Finlays typically indicates that the estate produces volume in commercial grades suited to blending, and that its output meets the quality assurance and traceability standards required by multinational buyers. This relationship suggests Urubokka's production is directed toward the mainstream black tea trade rather than specialty or single-estate retail channels.
- Recorded supplier to Finlays
Location & Neighbouring Estates
Urubokka lies at 6.3101, 80.6325 in Southern Province, Sri Lanka. Its 329 m elevation is the 16th highest of 134 estates we map in Southern Province. The nearest estates in the TeaTrade directory, measured point-to-point from these coordinates, are:
- Berubeula — under 1 km away
- Cee Tee Hills — under 1 km away
- Rasa — 1.2 km away
- Green Lanka — 1.9 km away
- Andaradeniya Estate, Galaxy — 1.9 km away
Estates at a Similar Altitude to Urubokka
Elevation shapes how slowly leaf matures, so we match Urubokka (329 m) with estates within 150 m of its height that are not its neighbours. Each is shown with its own 2025 climate. Urubokka recorded 2,210 mm in 2025, 14% less than the 2,578 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wewelkandura | Sabaragamuwa Province, Sri Lanka | 332 m | 3,368 mm | 28.5 °C |
| KT | Misiones, Argentina | 325 m | 1,896 mm | 26.3 °C |
| Kegalle Plantations, Yataderiya | Sabaragamuwa Province, Sri Lanka | 333 m | 3,540 mm | 29.2 °C |
| Hinz | AV.SARMIENTO 986 PISO 1 LOC. 9 ()OBERA MISIONE, Argentina | 339 m | 1,816 mm | 26.0 °C |
| Rohini Tea Estate | Subash Ghisingh Marg, India | 319 m | 2,269 mm | 27.0 °C |
Urubokka Compared with Southern Province
In Southern Province, Urubokka is the driest of the 134 estates by 2025 rainfall; higher than 89% of the others by elevation; cooler than 90% of the others by daytime temperature. The table sets Urubokka 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 | Urubokka | Region median | Region range |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elevation | 329 m | 46 m | 6 to 806 m |
| Annual rainfall (2025) | 2,210 mm | 3,022 mm | 2,210 to 3,589 mm |
| Mean daily high | 28.8 °C | 29.8 °C | 25.9 to 30.5 °C |
| Mean overnight low | 22.0 °C | 22.6 °C | 18.2 to 24.1 °C |
Observed Climate at Urubokka (2025)
ERA5 reanalysis data modelled for Urubokka’s coordinates recorded 2,210 mm of precipitation across calendar year 2025. The wettest month was November (502 mm) and the driest was August (67 mm). Daytime highs averaged 28.8 °C and overnight lows 22.0 °C over the year; May was the warmest month and January the coolest.
| Metric | 2025 value |
|---|---|
| Annual precipitation | 2,210 mm |
| Wettest month | November (502 mm) |
| Driest month | August (67 mm) |
| Mean daily high | 28.8 °C |
| Mean overnight low | 22.0 °C |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Urubokka located?
Urubokka is in Southern Province, Sri Lanka, at coordinates 6.3101, 80.6325, at an elevation of about 329 metres.
What type of tea does Urubokka produce?
Urubokka is recorded as producing black tea.
Which buyers does Urubokka supply?
Public supplier disclosures record Urubokka as supplying Finlays.
How much rain does Urubokka receive?
ERA5 reanalysis data for the estate's coordinates recorded 2,210 mm of precipitation in 2025, peaking in November (502 mm).
How does Urubokka compare with estates at a similar elevation?
Urubokka recorded 2,210 mm in 2025, 14% less rain than the 2,578 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].