In short: Woodland is a low-grown black tea estate in the Southern Province of Sri Lanka, recorded as a supplier to Finlays.
Woodland is a tea estate situated in the Southern Province of Sri Lanka, at an elevation of just 18 metres above sea level. The estate produces black tea and is recorded as a supplier to Finlays, one of the major players in the global tea trade. The operator of the estate is not publicly documented.
Terroir & Climate
At 18 metres above sea level, Woodland occupies one of the lowest elevation bands for tea cultivation in Sri Lanka. Estates at this altitude typically experience warmer, more humid conditions year-round compared to their mid- and high-grown counterparts. The Southern Province's proximity to the coast generally means more consistent temperatures and higher rainfall, both of which tend to encourage rapid leaf growth.
Low-grown Sri Lankan estates in this region often produce teas with a different character to those from the central highlands. The warmer climate typically accelerates the growing cycle, yielding leaf that is processed into robust, full-bodied black teas. These conditions tend to favour higher output and a style that is well suited to blending.
Tea Produced
Woodland produces black tea. Low-grown Sri Lankan teas from estates at similar elevations typically yield a bold, malty cup with strong colour and body. The accelerated growth cycle at lower altitudes generally results in teas that are less delicate than high-grown Ceylon but prized for their strength and consistency. These teas are often favoured by blenders seeking a robust base for breakfast blends and other full-bodied products.
Supply Chain & Market Position
Woodland is recorded as a supplier to Finlays, a vertically integrated tea business with operations spanning cultivation, processing, blending and distribution. Finlays sources from numerous estates across Sri Lanka and other origins, and its procurement of tea from Woodland indicates the estate's integration into a professional, large-scale supply chain. This relationship suggests that Woodland's production meets the volume and quality standards required by a major international tea company.
- Recorded supplier to Finlays
Location & Neighbouring Estates
Woodland lies at 6.0841, 80.4702 in Southern Province, Sri Lanka. Its 18 m elevation is the joint 110th highest of 134 estates we map in Southern Province. The nearest estates in the TeaTrade directory, measured point-to-point from these coordinates, are:
- Galaboda — under 1 km away
- Nandana — 1.1 km away
- Tippola — 1.9 km away
- New Kirimetideniya — 2.1 km away
- S.L.S — 3.8 km away
Estates at a Similar Altitude to Woodland
Elevation shapes how slowly leaf matures, so we match Woodland (18 m) with estates within 150 m of its height that are not its neighbours. Each is shown with its own 2025 climate. Woodland recorded 2,837 mm in 2025, within 5% of the 2,876 mm average across these estates, so altitude explains most of its rainfall.
| Estate | Where | Elevation | Rain 2025 | Mean high |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chandobag Tea estate Factory | Moulvibazar, Bangladesh | 18 m | 3,920 mm | 30.0 °C |
| Amo tea Factory | Habiganj, Bangladesh | 19 m | 1,910 mm | 30.3 °C |
| Zhejiang Chunan New Continent Tea Co. Ltd. | Xihu Dadao, China | 17 m | 1,470 mm | 24.3 °C |
| Renukanda Tea Estate | B158, Sri Lanka | 17 m | 3,642 mm | 30.0 °C |
| Thundola Tea Estate | B363, Sri Lanka | 17 m | 3,439 mm | 30.1 °C |
Woodland Compared with Southern Province
In Southern Province, Woodland is drier than 63% of the others by 2025 rainfall; lower than 83% of the others by elevation; warmer than 85% of the others by daytime temperature. The table sets Woodland 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 | Woodland | Region median | Region range |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elevation | 18 m | 49 m | 6 to 806 m |
| Annual rainfall (2025) | 2,837 mm | 3,022 mm | 2,210 to 3,589 mm |
| Mean daily high | 30.2 °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 Woodland (2025)
ERA5 reanalysis data modelled for Woodland’s coordinates recorded 2,837 mm of precipitation across calendar year 2025. The wettest month was November (485 mm) and the driest was February (72 mm). Daytime highs averaged 30.2 °C and overnight lows 22.6 °C over the year; May was the warmest month and January the coolest.
| Metric | 2025 value |
|---|---|
| Annual precipitation | 2,837 mm |
| Wettest month | November (485 mm) |
| Driest month | February (72 mm) |
| Mean daily high | 30.2 °C |
| Mean overnight low | 22.6 °C |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Woodland located?
Woodland is in Southern Province, Sri Lanka, at coordinates 6.0841, 80.4702, at an elevation of about 18 metres.
What type of tea does Woodland produce?
Woodland is recorded as producing black tea.
Which buyers does Woodland supply?
Public supplier disclosures record Woodland as supplying Finlays.
How much rain does Woodland receive?
ERA5 reanalysis data for the estate's coordinates recorded 2,837 mm of precipitation in 2025, peaking in November (485 mm).
How does Woodland compare with estates at a similar elevation?
Estates at a similar elevation recorded about 2,876 mm of rain in 2025, close to the 2,837 mm at Woodland.
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].