In short: Balangoda Plantations, Spring Valley Group is a black tea estate in Sri Lanka's Uva Province, operated by the Spring Valley Group and known to supply Finlays.
Balangoda Plantations, Spring Valley Group is a black tea estate located in the Uva Province of Sri Lanka, at an elevation of 885 metres. The estate is operated by the Spring Valley Group and is on record as a supplier to Finlays, the international tea and coffee business.
Terroir & Climate
At 885 metres, Balangoda Plantations sits in the mid-elevation range that characterises much of Sri Lanka's southern tea-growing zones. Estates at this altitude typically experience moderate diurnal temperature variation and a climate that balances warmth with afternoon cloud cover, conditions that tend to favour steady growth rates and a reliable flush cycle. The Uva Province is subject to the southeast monsoon between June and September, a period that can influence both yield and leaf chemistry in ways that differ from the island's western and central districts.
Mid-grown Sri Lankan teas generally develop a balance between body and briskness, with the interplay of elevation, rainfall and exposure shaping the character of the leaf. Estates in this elevation band often benefit from well-drained soils and a growing environment that supports consistent cropping across much of the year, though seasonal variations in moisture and temperature remain significant factors in determining quality and profile.
Tea Produced
Balangoda Plantations produces black tea. Mid-grown Uva teas typically yield a cup with moderate body and a clean, brisk character, often exhibiting the province's tendency towards brightness and a certain astringency that can vary with the season. Teas from this elevation range in Uva generally occupy a middle ground between the lighter, more delicate high-grown styles and the fuller, maltier profiles associated with low-country estates, offering a balance that suits a wide range of blending and retail applications.
Supply Chain & Market Position
Balangoda Plantations is recorded as supplying Finlays, a major global tea business with sourcing operations across Sri Lanka and significant reach into both branded and private-label retail markets. This connection indicates that the estate's output is channelled into a supply chain serving multinational buyers, with Finlays acting as an intermediary between origin and end markets in Europe, North America and beyond. The relationship suggests that Balangoda Plantations meets the quality, consistency and certification expectations typical of a large-scale commercial sourcing model.
- Recorded supplier to Finlays
Operator
The estate is operated by the Spring Valley Group. No other estates operated by this company are currently recorded in our directory.
Location & Neighbouring Estates
Balangoda Plantations, Spring Valley Group lies at 6.9349, 81.1527 in Uva Province, Sri Lanka. Its 885 m elevation is the joint 23rd highest of 28 estates we map in Uva Province. The nearest estates in the TeaTrade directory, measured point-to-point from these coordinates, are:
- Namunukula Plantations, Gonakelle — under 1 km away
- Aruna, Passara Tea Shakthi, Aruna Passara — 3.6 km away
- El Teb — 3.8 km away · Lunugala & Hewa Eliya (or Badulla North)
- Balangoda Plantations, Wewesse — 4.3 km away
- Balangoda Plantations, Debedde — 6.2 km away
Estates at a Similar Altitude to Balangoda Plantations, Spring Valley Group
Elevation shapes how slowly leaf matures, so we match Balangoda Plantations, Spring Valley Group (885 m) with estates within 150 m of its height that are not its neighbours. Each is shown with its own 2025 climate. Balangoda Plantations, Spring Valley Group recorded 2,624 mm in 2025, 20% more than the 2,193 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kahawatte Plantations, Craighead | Central Province, Sri Lanka | 887 m | 3,261 mm | 25.1 °C |
| Pussellawa Plantations, Delta, Delta Ctc | Central Province, Sri Lanka | 889 m | 2,526 mm | 25.1 °C |
| ZTG Jinsha Tea Base | Guizhou Province, China | 879 m | 1,370 mm | 22.1 °C |
| Kasembereka Tea | Thyolo- Makwasa Road, Malawi | 891 m | 1,655 mm | 24.4 °C |
| Ming Ding Cha International Co., Ltd | Shengmaoshu, Taiwan | 875 m | 2,152 mm | 23.2 °C |
Balangoda Plantations, Spring Valley Group Compared with Uva Province
In Uva Province, Balangoda Plantations, Spring Valley Group is wetter than 70% of the others by 2025 rainfall; lower than 85% of the others by elevation; warmer than 81% of the others by daytime temperature. The table sets Balangoda Plantations, Spring Valley Group 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 | Balangoda Plantations, Spring Valley Group | Region median | Region range |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elevation | 885 m | 1,169 m | 560 to 1,535 m |
| Annual rainfall (2025) | 2,624 mm | 2,319 mm | 2,188 to 2,899 mm |
| Mean daily high | 26.3 °C | 25.1 °C | 22.4 to 28.7 °C |
| Mean overnight low | 17.8 °C | 16.4 °C | 14.5 to 20.0 °C |
Observed Climate at Balangoda Plantations, Spring Valley Group (2025)
ERA5 reanalysis data modelled for Balangoda Plantations, Spring Valley Group’s coordinates recorded 2,624 mm of precipitation across calendar year 2025. The wettest month was November (600 mm) and the driest was February (57 mm). Daytime highs averaged 26.3 °C and overnight lows 17.8 °C over the year; July was the warmest month and January the coolest.
| Metric | 2025 value |
|---|---|
| Annual precipitation | 2,624 mm |
| Wettest month | November (600 mm) |
| Driest month | February (57 mm) |
| Mean daily high | 26.3 °C |
| Mean overnight low | 17.8 °C |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Balangoda Plantations, Spring Valley Group located?
Balangoda Plantations, Spring Valley Group is in Uva Province, Sri Lanka, at coordinates 6.9349, 81.1527, at an elevation of about 885 metres.
Who operates Balangoda Plantations, Spring Valley Group?
Balangoda Plantations, Spring Valley Group is operated by Balangoda Plantations, Spring Valley Group, according to public supply-chain records.
What type of tea does Balangoda Plantations, Spring Valley Group produce?
Balangoda Plantations, Spring Valley Group is recorded as producing black tea.
Which buyers does Balangoda Plantations, Spring Valley Group supply?
Public supplier disclosures record Balangoda Plantations, Spring Valley Group as supplying Finlays.
How much rain does Balangoda Plantations, Spring Valley Group receive?
ERA5 reanalysis data for the estate's coordinates recorded 2,624 mm of precipitation in 2025, peaking in November (600 mm).
How does Balangoda Plantations, Spring Valley Group compare with estates at a similar elevation?
Balangoda Plantations, Spring Valley Group recorded 2,624 mm in 2025, 20% more rain than the 2,193 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].
