In short: Agarapatana Plantations, Haputale is a black tea estate in Uva Province, Sri Lanka, operating at 1,402 metres and known to supply Finlays.
Agarapatana Plantations, Haputale is a black tea estate in Uva Province, Sri Lanka, operating at an elevation of 1,402 metres. The estate is operated by Agarapatana Plantations, Haputale and is known to supply Finlays, a major tea processor and distributor.
Terroir & Climate
At 1,402 metres in Uva Province, the estate sits within a mid- to high-grown zone where cooler temperatures and greater diurnal variation typically slow vegetative growth and encourage the accumulation of flavour compounds in the leaf. Estates at this elevation in Sri Lanka's central highlands generally benefit from the interplay of monsoon patterns and cloud cover, which can moderate sunlight exposure and help retain moisture in the soil during drier months.
Uva's climate is shaped by the southwest and northeast monsoons, with the region's dry winds—particularly during the July to September period—tending to stress the plants in ways that can concentrate aromatics and body in the made tea. This elevation and latitude generally support a growing cycle punctuated by seasonal flushes, with leaf character often reflecting the intensity and timing of each monsoon influence.
Tea Produced
Agarapatana Plantations produces black tea. Estates in Uva Province at this altitude typically yield teas with a distinctive dry-season character: bright, brisk liquors often marked by pronounced malty or slightly mentholated notes and a clean, astringent finish. The region's seasonal winds and cooler temperatures tend to favour the development of aromatic complexity and body, though specific cup profiles will vary by flush, processing method, and garden microclimate.
Supply Chain & Market Position
Agarapatana Plantations is recorded as supplying Finlays, a vertically integrated tea business with a global footprint in sourcing, blending, and distribution. This relationship places the estate within a commercial supply chain serving international blenders and retail brands, suggesting that its output is destined for volume markets where consistency, quality assurance, and traceability are valued. The presence of a buyer of Finlays' scale indicates that the estate meets the procurement standards required by multinational tea companies.
- Recorded supplier to Finlays
Operator
The estate is operated by Agarapatana Plantations, Haputale. No other estates operated by this company are currently recorded in our directory.
Location & Neighbouring Estates
Agarapatana Plantations, Haputale lies at 6.7730, 80.9623 in Uva Province, Sri Lanka. Its 1402 m elevation is the 4th highest of 28 estates we map in Uva Province. The nearest estates in the TeaTrade directory, measured point-to-point from these coordinates, are:
- GREENFIELD BIO PLANTATIONS PVT LTD — 1.4 km away · HAPUTALE
- Hapugahawatte, Mount Uva — 2.8 km away
- Pita Ratmalie Tea Factory — 2.9 km away · B147
- AVONLEA HILL FACTORY — 3.5 km away · PAHALA KADURUGOMUWA
- Agarapatana Plantations, Gonamotawa — 3.8 km away
Estates at a Similar Altitude to Agarapatana Plantations, Haputale
Elevation shapes how slowly leaf matures, so we match Agarapatana Plantations, Haputale (1,402 m) with estates within 150 m of its height that are not its neighbours. Each is shown with its own 2025 climate. Agarapatana Plantations, Haputale recorded 2,188 mm in 2025, 25% less than the 2,922 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vagavurrai Super Tea Estate | Gundumalai, India | 1,397 m | 3,791 mm | 22.5 °C |
| Tillyrie Estate | Colombo, Sri Lanka | 1,407 m | 2,792 mm | 22.1 °C |
| Agarapatana Plantations, Balmoral | Central Province, Sri Lanka | 1,409 m | 3,114 mm | 22.4 °C |
| MABAYI | Cibitoke, Burundi | 1,413 m | 1,972 mm | 24.5 °C |
| Dewata Tea Estate | Kab. Bandung, Indonesia | 1,391 m | 2,942 mm | 22.8 °C |
Agarapatana Plantations, Haputale Compared with Uva Province
In Uva Province, Agarapatana Plantations, Haputale is the driest of the 28 estates by 2025 rainfall; higher than 89% of the others by elevation; cooler than 93% of the others by daytime temperature. The table sets Agarapatana Plantations, Haputale 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, Haputale | Region median | Region range |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elevation | 1,402 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 | 23.2 °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, Haputale (2025)
ERA5 reanalysis data modelled for Agarapatana Plantations, Haputale’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 23.2 °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 | 23.2 °C |
| Mean overnight low | 15.3 °C |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Agarapatana Plantations, Haputale located?
Agarapatana Plantations, Haputale is in Uva Province, Sri Lanka, at coordinates 6.7730, 80.9623, at an elevation of about 1402 metres.
Who operates Agarapatana Plantations, Haputale?
Agarapatana Plantations, Haputale is operated by Agarapatana Plantations, Haputale, according to public supply-chain records.
What type of tea does Agarapatana Plantations, Haputale produce?
Agarapatana Plantations, Haputale is recorded as producing black tea.
Which buyers does Agarapatana Plantations, Haputale supply?
Public supplier disclosures record Agarapatana Plantations, Haputale as supplying Finlays.
How much rain does Agarapatana Plantations, Haputale 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, Haputale compare with estates at a similar elevation?
Agarapatana Plantations, Haputale recorded 2,188 mm in 2025, 25% less rain than the 2,922 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].
