In short: Agarapatana Plantations, Glenanore is a black tea estate in Uva Province, Sri Lanka, operating at 1,387 metres and known to supply Finlays.
Agarapatana Plantations, Glenanore is a tea estate located in Uva Province, Sri Lanka, at an altitude of 1,387 metres. The estate operates under the name Agarapatana Plantations, Glenanore and is known to supply Finlays, a major international tea procurement and blending company. The estate produces black tea.
Terroir & Climate
At 1,387 metres above sea level in Uva Province, estates typically experience the climatic conditions that define Sri Lanka's eastern mid-country growing zones. This elevation generally places tea cultivation in a band where diurnal temperature variation tends to be pronounced, and where the seasonal influence of monsoonal winds—particularly the dry southwest monsoon from July to September—often plays a significant role in shaping leaf chemistry and withering conditions.
Uva Province is known for a climate pattern in which periods of dry, cool wind alternate with mist and moisture, conditions that can encourage slower leaf maturation and the development of particular flavour compounds. Estates at this altitude in the region often benefit from well-drained soils and a growing cycle that allows for selective plucking during peak quality windows, though specifics vary considerably by microclimate and estate management.
Tea Produced
As a black tea producer, Glenanore's output would typically reflect the character for which Uva teas are internationally recognised: a tendency toward brisk, assertive liquors with a distinct seasonal profile. Teas from this elevation and province often exhibit a bright, coppery infusion and a flavour that can range from malty and full-bodied to notably astringent, particularly when produced during the estate's quality season. The influence of dry winds during certain months tends to concentrate aromatics, sometimes yielding cups with a menthol-like or eucalyptus edge, though cup character is highly dependent on plucking standards, processing, and the specific week of manufacture.
Supply Chain & Market Position
Glenanore's recorded supply relationship with Finlays positions the estate within a significant tier of the global tea trade. Finlays operates as one of the world's leading tea sourcing and blending businesses, procuring leaf from origin for onward sale to international brands and retailers. Supplying Finlays suggests that Glenanore's production meets the quality benchmarks and traceability standards expected by buyers serving consumer-facing brands, and that its output is channelled into blended products or retail programmes distributed across multiple markets. The relationship indicates the estate's integration into a professionally managed supply chain with established quality assurance and logistics infrastructure.
- Recorded supplier to Finlays
Location & Neighbouring Estates
Agarapatana Plantations, Glenanore lies at 6.7807, 80.9234 in Uva Province, Sri Lanka. Its 1387 m elevation is the 5th highest of 28 estates we map in Uva Province. The nearest estates in the TeaTrade directory, measured point-to-point from these coordinates, are:
- AVONLEA HILL FACTORY — 2.5 km away · PAHALA KADURUGOMUWA
- Idalgasshinna Tea Estate — 2.6 km away · District -Badulla
- GREENFIELD BIO PLANTATIONS PVT LTD — 3.6 km away · HAPUTALE
- Hapugahawatte, Mount Uva — 3.9 km away
- Agarapatana Plantations, Haputale — 4.4 km away
Estates at a Similar Altitude to Agarapatana Plantations, Glenanore
Elevation shapes how slowly leaf matures, so we match Agarapatana Plantations, Glenanore (1,387 m) with estates within 150 m of its height that are not its neighbours. Each is shown with its own 2025 climate. Agarapatana Plantations, Glenanore recorded 2,188 mm in 2025, 26% less than the 2,956 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gorkha Tea Estate Pvt Ltd | Sunperpani Fikkal, Nepal | 1,386 m | 2,277 mm | 20.5 °C |
| Horana Plantations, Stockholm | Nuwara Eliya District, Sri Lanka | 1,390 m | 3,868 mm | 21.9 °C |
| Dewata Tea Estate | Kab. Bandung, Indonesia | 1,391 m | 2,942 mm | 22.8 °C |
| KYIMBILA | Mbeya region, Tanzania United Republic Of | 1,391 m | 1,902 mm | 21.6 °C |
| Vagavurrai Super Tea Estate | Gundumalai, India | 1,397 m | 3,791 mm | 22.5 °C |
Agarapatana Plantations, Glenanore Compared with Uva Province
In Uva Province, Agarapatana Plantations, Glenanore is the driest of the 28 estates by 2025 rainfall; higher than 85% of the others by elevation; cooler than 89% of the others by daytime temperature. The table sets Agarapatana Plantations, Glenanore against the 27 other estates we map in Uva Province, so you can see whether it is typical for its region or an outlier.
| Measure | Agarapatana Plantations, Glenanore | Region median | Region range |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elevation | 1,387 m | 1,131 m | 560 to 1,535 m |
| Annual rainfall (2025) | 2,188 mm | 2,319 mm | 2,188 to 2,899 mm |
| Mean daily high | 23.3 °C | 25.2 °C | 22.4 to 28.7 °C |
| Mean overnight low | 15.3 °C | 16.6 °C | 14.5 to 20.0 °C |
Observed Climate at Agarapatana Plantations, Glenanore (2025)
ERA5 reanalysis data modelled for Agarapatana Plantations, Glenanore’s coordinates recorded 2,188 mm of precipitation across calendar year 2025. The wettest month was November (582 mm) and the driest was February (44 mm). Daytime highs averaged 23.3 °C and overnight lows 15.3 °C over the year; September was the warmest month and January the coolest.
| Metric | 2025 value |
|---|---|
| Annual precipitation | 2,188 mm |
| Wettest month | November (582 mm) |
| Driest month | February (44 mm) |
| Mean daily high | 23.3 °C |
| Mean overnight low | 15.3 °C |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Agarapatana Plantations, Glenanore located?
Agarapatana Plantations, Glenanore is in Uva Province, Sri Lanka, at coordinates 6.7807, 80.9234, at an elevation of about 1387 metres.
Who operates Agarapatana Plantations, Glenanore?
Agarapatana Plantations, Glenanore is operated by Agarapatana Plantations, Glenanore, according to public supply-chain records.
What type of tea does Agarapatana Plantations, Glenanore produce?
Agarapatana Plantations, Glenanore is recorded as producing black tea.
Which buyers does Agarapatana Plantations, Glenanore supply?
Public supplier disclosures record Agarapatana Plantations, Glenanore as supplying Finlays.
How much rain does Agarapatana Plantations, Glenanore receive?
ERA5 reanalysis data for the estate's coordinates recorded 2,188 mm of precipitation in 2025, peaking in November (582 mm).
How does Agarapatana Plantations, Glenanore compare with estates at a similar elevation?
Agarapatana Plantations, Glenanore recorded 2,188 mm in 2025, 26% less rain than the 2,956 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].
