In short: Aruna, Keppetipola Tea Shakthi is a black tea estate in Uva Province, Sri Lanka, at 1,204 metres altitude, operated by Aruna and recorded as supplying Finlays.
Aruna, Keppetipola Tea Shakthi is a black tea estate in Uva Province, Sri Lanka, situated at an elevation of 1,204 metres. The estate is operated by Aruna and is recorded as supplying Finlays, a significant buyer in the international tea trade.
Terroir & Climate
At 1,204 metres above sea level, the estate occupies a mid-elevation zone in Uva Province, where estates typically benefit from the interplay of cooler temperatures and the region's distinctive seasonal wind patterns. Uva, straddling Sri Lanka's eastern central highlands, is known for a climatic rhythm shaped by the monsoonal cycle; estates at this altitude generally experience a pronounced dry season from July to September, when the eastern winds concentrate growth and intensify leaf character.
Elevations around 1,200 metres in this region tend to moderate diurnal temperature swings and allow a slower maturation of the flush, factors that are often associated with greater complexity in the made tea. The cooler, drier conditions during Uva's quality season typically favour the development of pronounced aromatic compounds, though individual outcomes depend on microclimate, aspect, and agricultural practice.
Tea Produced
The estate produces black tea, the dominant category across Uva Province. Teas from mid-elevation Uva estates at this altitude often exhibit a bright, brisk liquor with a characteristic intensity; during the peak dry season, producers in this region typically aim for styles with assertive maltiness, hints of eucalyptus or wild honey, and a clean, penetrating finish. The cup profile from estates at similar elevations in Uva is generally valued for strength and clarity rather than delicate florality.
Supply Chain & Market Position
Aruna, Keppetipola Tea Shakthi is recorded as supplying Finlays, a major vertically integrated tea company with operations spanning plantation management, processing, blending, and distribution. This relationship places the estate within a structured supply chain that channels Uva teas into both bulk export markets and blended retail products. Finlays sources from numerous origins, and inclusion in its supply base indicates the estate's production meets volume and quality benchmarks required by large-scale commercial buyers.
- Recorded supplier to Finlays
Operator
The estate is operated by Aruna. No additional estates operated by Aruna are currently recorded in the directory, and further details on the company's ownership structure and operational scope are not available from the supplied data.
Location & Neighbouring Estates
Aruna, Keppetipola Tea Shakthi lies at 6.8947, 80.8699 in Uva Province, Sri Lanka. Its 1204 m elevation is the 11th highest of 28 estates we map in Uva Province. The nearest estates in the TeaTrade directory, measured point-to-point from these coordinates, are:
- Ambrosia — 4.7 km away
- Kelanivalley Plantations, Fordyce — 11 km away · Central Province
- Agalawatte Plantations, Weddemulla — 11 km away · Central Province
- Kotagala Plantations, Craigie Lea — 11 km away · Central Province
- Concordia Tea Estate — 11 km away · Kandapola
Estates at a Similar Altitude to Aruna, Keppetipola Tea Shakthi
Elevation shapes how slowly leaf matures, so we match Aruna, Keppetipola Tea Shakthi (1,204 m) with estates within 150 m of its height that are not its neighbours. Each is shown with its own 2025 climate. Aruna, Keppetipola Tea Shakthi recorded 2,319 mm in 2025, within 5% of the 2,372 mm average across these estates, so altitude explains most of its rainfall.
| Estate | Where | Elevation | Rain 2025 | Mean high |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gayabaree \u0026 Millikthong Tea Estate | Purba Phuguri Tea Garden, India | 1,212 m | 2,778 mm | 21.2 °C |
| BUHWEJU | Opposite Redcross Offices, Uganda | 1,196 m | 1,265 mm | 26.4 °C |
| Kinkiizi Development Co Ltd, Rugyeyo Tea Factory, Kigezi Highland | Kigezi Highland, Uganda | 1,213 m | 1,265 mm | 26.4 °C |
| Maskeliya Plantations, Laxapana | Central Province, Sri Lanka | 1,191 m | 4,839 mm | 22.6 °C |
| Shangba Tea Farm | Zunyi City, China | 1,189 m | 1,714 mm | 18.2 °C |
Aruna, Keppetipola Tea Shakthi Compared with Uva Province
In Uva Province, Aruna, Keppetipola Tea Shakthi is drier than 56% of the others by 2025 rainfall; higher than 63% of the others by elevation; cooler than 70% of the others by daytime temperature. The table sets Aruna, Keppetipola Tea Shakthi 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 | Aruna, Keppetipola Tea Shakthi | Region median | Region range |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elevation | 1,204 m | 1,131 m | 560 to 1,535 m |
| Annual rainfall (2025) | 2,319 mm | 2,319 mm | 2,188 to 2,899 mm |
| Mean daily high | 24.7 °C | 25.2 °C | 22.4 to 28.7 °C |
| Mean overnight low | 16.4 °C | 16.6 °C | 14.5 to 20.0 °C |
Observed Climate at Aruna, Keppetipola Tea Shakthi (2025)
ERA5 reanalysis data modelled for Aruna, Keppetipola Tea Shakthi’s coordinates recorded 2,319 mm of precipitation across calendar year 2025. The wettest month was November (644 mm) and the driest was August (44 mm). Daytime highs averaged 24.7 °C and overnight lows 16.4 °C over the year; September was the warmest month and January the coolest.
| Metric | 2025 value |
|---|---|
| Annual precipitation | 2,319 mm |
| Wettest month | November (644 mm) |
| Driest month | August (44 mm) |
| Mean daily high | 24.7 °C |
| Mean overnight low | 16.4 °C |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Aruna, Keppetipola Tea Shakthi located?
Aruna, Keppetipola Tea Shakthi is in Uva Province, Sri Lanka, at coordinates 6.8947, 80.8699, at an elevation of about 1204 metres.
Who operates Aruna, Keppetipola Tea Shakthi?
Aruna, Keppetipola Tea Shakthi is operated by Aruna, according to public supply-chain records.
What type of tea does Aruna, Keppetipola Tea Shakthi produce?
Aruna, Keppetipola Tea Shakthi is recorded as producing black tea.
Which buyers does Aruna, Keppetipola Tea Shakthi supply?
Public supplier disclosures record Aruna, Keppetipola Tea Shakthi as supplying Finlays.
How much rain does Aruna, Keppetipola Tea Shakthi receive?
ERA5 reanalysis data for the estate's coordinates recorded 2,319 mm of precipitation in 2025, peaking in November (644 mm).
How does Aruna, Keppetipola Tea Shakthi compare with estates at a similar elevation?
Estates at a similar elevation recorded about 2,372 mm of rain in 2025, close to the 2,319 mm at Aruna, Keppetipola Tea Shakthi.
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].