In short: Aruna, operated by Passara Tea Shakthi, is a black tea estate in Uva Province, Sri Lanka, at 756 metres elevation, and is recorded as supplying Finlays.
Aruna—also referred to as Passara Tea Shakthi or Aruna Passara—is a black tea estate in Uva Province, Sri Lanka, operated by Passara Tea Shakthi. Situated at 756 metres above sea level in the province's central highlands, the estate is recorded as supplying Finlays, one of the international tea sector's leading blenders and packers.
Terroir & Climate
At 756 metres, Aruna occupies a mid-elevation site within Uva Province, a region renowned for its distinctive seasonal dry winds. Estates at this altitude in Sri Lanka's interior highlands typically experience a pronounced diurnal temperature range, with warm days and cooler nights that can slow leaf metabolism and encourage the accumulation of flavour compounds. Uva's geography—positioned to catch the southwest monsoon and the drier winds of the inter-monsoon period—tends to create conditions favourable for the development of character in black teas, particularly during the province's famed quality season from July to September.
The latitude, close to seven degrees north, places the estate in a tropical zone where temperature variation is driven more by altitude and seasonal wind patterns than by day length. Mid-elevation sites such as this generally yield teas that balance body with aromatic brightness, though the precise influence of soil type, drainage, and microclimate will vary across the estate. Uva's terroir is often associated with a dry, brisk cup profile, a tendency shaped by the wind exposure and moderate moisture stress that estates in this province commonly experience during peak harvest windows.
Tea Produced
Aruna produces black tea, the dominant style across Uva Province. Mid-elevation Uva estates typically yield teas with a bright, brisk character and a clean, sometimes malty or faintly menthol-edged cup, particularly when processed during the dry season. The province's reputation rests on teas that combine moderate body with aromatic lift, qualities often sought by blenders for their clarity and consistency. While individual leaf grades and processing choices will shape the final profile, black teas from this altitude and region generally offer a balance of structure and fragrance suited to both blending and single-origin preparation.
Supply Chain & Market Position
Aruna's recorded supply relationship with Finlays places it within the orbit of one of the global tea industry's most significant integrated operators. Finlays sources from estates across the major origins to supply branded and private-label tea programs for retailers and foodservice clients worldwide. The presence of Finlays as a buyer suggests that Aruna's output meets the volume, consistency, and quality benchmarks required for large-scale blending and distribution, and that the estate is integrated into established export channels serving international markets.
- Recorded supplier to Finlays
Operator
Passara Tea Shakthi operates Aruna, and no other estates under this operator are currently recorded in our directory. Details regarding the company's ownership structure, total landholding, or operational history have not been disclosed in available records.
Location & Neighbouring Estates
Aruna, Passara Tea Shakthi, Aruna Passara lies at 6.9396, 81.1850 in Uva Province, Sri Lanka. Its 756 m elevation is the 26th highest of 28 estates we map in Uva Province. The nearest estates in the TeaTrade directory, measured point-to-point from these coordinates, are:
- El Teb — 2.8 km away · Lunugala & Hewa Eliya (or Badulla North)
- Balangoda Plantations, Spring Valley Group — 3.6 km away
- Namunukula Plantations, Gonakelle — 3.6 km away
- Balangoda Plantations, Wewesse — 7.4 km away
- Mahadowa Estate — 7.5 km away · Mahadowa Factory Road
Estates at a Similar Altitude to Aruna, Passara Tea Shakthi, Aruna Passara
Elevation shapes how slowly leaf matures, so we match Aruna, Passara Tea Shakthi, Aruna Passara (756 m) with estates within 150 m of its height that are not its neighbours. Each is shown with its own 2025 climate. Aruna, Passara Tea Shakthi, Aruna Passara recorded 2,899 mm in 2025, 40% more than the 2,066 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Galpaya | Central Province, Sri Lanka | 754 m | 2,750 mm | 26.1 °C |
| Xuan\u0027En Wutai Changchen Tea Industry Co., Ltd. | Enshi City, China | 760 m | 1,627 mm | 21.7 °C |
| Carolyn Estate | Nilgiris-Wayanad. Tamil Nadu, India | 761 m | 2,024 mm | 27.8 °C |
| Monteviot | West Bengal, India | 744 m | 1,859 mm | 24.2 °C |
| Uplands | Central Province, Sri Lanka | 775 m | 2,071 mm | 26.7 °C |
Aruna, Passara Tea Shakthi, Aruna Passara Compared with Uva Province
In Uva Province, Aruna, Passara Tea Shakthi, Aruna Passara is the wettest of the 28 estates by 2025 rainfall; lower than 93% of the others by elevation; warmer than 93% of the others by daytime temperature. The table sets Aruna, Passara Tea Shakthi, Aruna Passara 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, Passara Tea Shakthi, Aruna Passara | Region median | Region range |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elevation | 756 m | 1,169 m | 560 to 1,535 m |
| Annual rainfall (2025) | 2,899 mm | 2,319 mm | 2,188 to 2,744 mm |
| Mean daily high | 27.7 °C | 25.1 °C | 22.4 to 28.7 °C |
| Mean overnight low | 19.5 °C | 16.4 °C | 14.5 to 20.0 °C |
Observed Climate at Aruna, Passara Tea Shakthi, Aruna Passara (2025)
ERA5 reanalysis data modelled for Aruna, Passara Tea Shakthi, Aruna Passara’s coordinates recorded 2,899 mm of precipitation across calendar year 2025. The wettest month was November (558 mm) and the driest was February (59 mm). Daytime highs averaged 27.7 °C and overnight lows 19.5 °C over the year; July was the warmest month and January the coolest.
| Metric | 2025 value |
|---|---|
| Annual precipitation | 2,899 mm |
| Wettest month | November (558 mm) |
| Driest month | February (59 mm) |
| Mean daily high | 27.7 °C |
| Mean overnight low | 19.5 °C |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Aruna, Passara Tea Shakthi, Aruna Passara located?
Aruna, Passara Tea Shakthi, Aruna Passara is in Uva Province, Sri Lanka, at coordinates 6.9396, 81.1850, at an elevation of about 756 metres.
Who operates Aruna, Passara Tea Shakthi, Aruna Passara?
Aruna, Passara Tea Shakthi, Aruna Passara is operated by Aruna, Passara Tea Shakthi, according to public supply-chain records.
What type of tea does Aruna, Passara Tea Shakthi, Aruna Passara produce?
Aruna, Passara Tea Shakthi, Aruna Passara is recorded as producing black tea.
Which buyers does Aruna, Passara Tea Shakthi, Aruna Passara supply?
Public supplier disclosures record Aruna, Passara Tea Shakthi, Aruna Passara as supplying Finlays.
How much rain does Aruna, Passara Tea Shakthi, Aruna Passara receive?
ERA5 reanalysis data for the estate's coordinates recorded 2,899 mm of precipitation in 2025, peaking in November (558 mm).
How does Aruna, Passara Tea Shakthi, Aruna Passara compare with estates at a similar elevation?
Aruna, Passara Tea Shakthi, Aruna Passara recorded 2,899 mm in 2025, 40% more rain than the 2,066 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].