In short: Hapugahawatte, Mount Uva is a black tea estate in Sri Lanka's Uva Province, operated by Hapugahawatte and known to supply Finlays.
Hapugahawatte, Mount Uva is a black tea estate located in the Uva Province of Sri Lanka, at an elevation of 1,234 metres. The estate is operated by Hapugahawatte and is recorded as supplying Finlays, a significant player in the global tea trade.
Terroir & Climate
At 1,234 metres above sea level in Uva Province, Hapugahawatte occupies a mid-elevation zone where estates typically experience the interplay of monsoon patterns that define the region's distinctive character. Uva's geography tends to channel dry winds during the mid-year period, and this seasonal aridity, combined with the cooler temperatures generally associated with estates above 1,000 metres, often slows leaf growth and can concentrate flavour compounds in the shoot.
Estates at this elevation in Sri Lanka's central highlands generally contend with diurnal temperature variation and mist exposure that influence enzyme activity in the fresh leaf. The latitude, just north of seven degrees, ensures year-round growing conditions with little dormancy, though the intensity of the Uva dry season typically shapes the annual quality peaks for which the region is known.
Tea Produced
Hapugahawatte produces black tea, the format for which Uva Province has long been recognised in international markets. Teas from mid-elevation Uva estates often display a brisk, assertive cup with the potential for menthol or eucalyptus notes during the peak dry-season months, though cup character varies with manufacturing method and the timing of plucking. Black teas from this altitude band in Uva generally offer brightness and body suited to blending as well as single-origin offerings.
Supply Chain & Market Position
Hapugahawatte is recorded as supplying Finlays, one of the world's largest tea and coffee businesses with extensive blending, packing, and distribution operations. This relationship places the estate within a supply chain serving major retail and food-service brands across multiple markets. Finlays' sourcing footprint in Sri Lanka is substantial, and inclusion in its supply base indicates that Hapugahawatte's output meets the quality and volume standards required for large-scale commercial buyers.
- Recorded supplier to Finlays
Operator
The estate is operated by Hapugahawatte. No other estates operated by this company are recorded in our directory at present.
Location & Neighbouring Estates
Hapugahawatte, Mount Uva lies at 6.7968, 80.9550 in Uva Province, Sri Lanka. Its 1234 m elevation is the 9th 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 — 1.6 km away · PAHALA KADURUGOMUWA
- Agarapatana Plantations, Haputale — 2.8 km away
- Agarapatana Plantations, Gonamotawa — 2.9 km away
- GREENFIELD BIO PLANTATIONS PVT LTD — 3.5 km away · HAPUTALE
- Pita Ratmalie Tea Factory — 3.9 km away · B147
Estates at a Similar Altitude to Hapugahawatte, Mount Uva
Elevation shapes how slowly leaf matures, so we match Hapugahawatte, Mount Uva (1,234 m) with estates within 150 m of its height that are not its neighbours. Each is shown with its own 2025 climate. Hapugahawatte, Mount Uva recorded 2,308 mm in 2025, 15% less than the 2,731 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kotagala Plantations, Dratton | Central Province, Sri Lanka | 1,236 m | 4,232 mm | 22.6 °C |
| Soom Tea Estate | West Bengal, India | 1,237 m | 2,376 mm | 22.5 °C |
| Holyrood Tea Estate | Nuwara Eliya, Sri Lanka | 1,231 m | 4,232 mm | 23.0 °C |
| Mwera Tea Estates Ltdmwte) | p.o Box, Uganda | 1,237 m | 1,149 mm | 27.1 °C |
| Uganda Tea Corporation Ltd., Luwala Tea Estates Ltd | Lugazi, Uganda | 1,239 m | 1,664 mm | 26.7 °C |
Hapugahawatte, Mount Uva Compared with Uva Province
In Uva Province, Hapugahawatte, Mount Uva is drier than 70% of the others by 2025 rainfall; higher than 70% of the others by elevation; cooler than 74% of the others by daytime temperature. The table sets Hapugahawatte, Mount Uva 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 | Hapugahawatte, Mount Uva | Region median | Region range |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elevation | 1,234 m | 1,131 m | 560 to 1,535 m |
| Annual rainfall (2025) | 2,308 mm | 2,319 mm | 2,188 to 2,899 mm |
| Mean daily high | 24.3 °C | 25.2 °C | 22.4 to 28.7 °C |
| Mean overnight low | 15.7 °C | 16.6 °C | 14.5 to 20.0 °C |
Observed Climate at Hapugahawatte, Mount Uva (2025)
ERA5 reanalysis data modelled for Hapugahawatte, Mount Uva’s coordinates recorded 2,308 mm of precipitation across calendar year 2025. The wettest month was November (589 mm) and the driest was June (42 mm). Daytime highs averaged 24.3 °C and overnight lows 15.7 °C over the year; September was the warmest month and January the coolest.
| Metric | 2025 value |
|---|---|
| Annual precipitation | 2,308 mm |
| Wettest month | November (589 mm) |
| Driest month | June (42 mm) |
| Mean daily high | 24.3 °C |
| Mean overnight low | 15.7 °C |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Hapugahawatte, Mount Uva located?
Hapugahawatte, Mount Uva is in Uva Province, Sri Lanka, at coordinates 6.7968, 80.9550, at an elevation of about 1234 metres.
Who operates Hapugahawatte, Mount Uva?
Hapugahawatte, Mount Uva is operated by Hapugahawatte, according to public supply-chain records.
What type of tea does Hapugahawatte, Mount Uva produce?
Hapugahawatte, Mount Uva is recorded as producing black tea.
Which buyers does Hapugahawatte, Mount Uva supply?
Public supplier disclosures record Hapugahawatte, Mount Uva as supplying Finlays.
How much rain does Hapugahawatte, Mount Uva receive?
ERA5 reanalysis data for the estate's coordinates recorded 2,308 mm of precipitation in 2025, peaking in November (589 mm).
How does Hapugahawatte, Mount Uva compare with estates at a similar elevation?
Hapugahawatte, Mount Uva recorded 2,308 mm in 2025, 15% less rain than the 2,731 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].