In short: Hapugastenne Plantations, New Burgh Green Tea is a black tea estate in Sri Lanka's Uva Province at 1,026 metres, known to supply Finlays.
Hapugastenne Plantations, New Burgh Green Tea is a black tea estate located in Sri Lanka's Uva Province at an elevation of 1,026 metres. The estate is operated by Hapugastenne Plantations, New Burgh Green Tea, and is recorded as a supplier to Finlays, a major international tea buyer and processor.
Terroir & Climate
At 1,026 metres, the estate sits within the mid-elevation band typical of Uva's tea-growing districts. Estates at this altitude generally experience a climate moderated by elevation, with cooler nights and warm days that tend to slow leaf growth and encourage the development of flavour compounds. Uva Province is subject to the influence of seasonal monsoons, particularly the south-west and north-east monsoons, which typically create distinct wet and dry periods throughout the year.
The dry winds that Uva is known for, particularly during the mid-year months, often contribute to a slower withering process and are widely associated with the development of more concentrated leaf character. This interplay of altitude, wind, and seasonal rainfall generally shapes the growing cycle in ways that differ from the wetter, more consistently humid conditions found in some other Sri Lankan regions.
Tea Produced
The estate produces black tea, and Uva teas from this elevation range are typically known for brisk, clean liquors with a distinctive seasonal character. Mid-grown Uva blacks often exhibit bright colour, moderate body, and—particularly when produced during the drier months—a penetrating, sometimes mentholated quality that is characteristic of the region. The cup profile tends to favour clarity and brightness over the heavier, maltier notes associated with lower-elevation Ceylon teas.
Supply Chain & Market Position
The estate's recorded supply relationship with Finlays places it within a significant global supply chain. Finlays is one of the world's largest tea buyers and processors, sourcing from estates across the major producing countries and serving multinational brand owners, retailers, and food-service clients. Supplying Finlays typically indicates that the estate's production meets the volume, quality consistency, and traceability standards required by large-scale international buyers, and suggests its output is destined for blended retail and food-service markets rather than estate-specific or single-origin channels.
- Recorded supplier to Finlays
Location & Neighbouring Estates
Hapugastenne Plantations, New Burgh Green Tea lies at 6.8726, 81.0553 in Uva Province, Sri Lanka. Its 1026 m elevation is the 19th 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, Kinellan — 1.2 km away
- Uva Halpewatte — 3.0 km away
- Demodera Estate — 3.6 km away · Demodera - Spring Valley - Badulla Rd
- Amba Estate — 4.4 km away · Bandarawela
- Hapugastenne Plantations, Oodoowere — 4.5 km away
Estates at a Similar Altitude to Hapugastenne Plantations, New Burgh Green Tea
Elevation shapes how slowly leaf matures, so we match Hapugastenne Plantations, New Burgh Green Tea (1,026 m) with estates within 150 m of its height that are not its neighbours. Each is shown with its own 2025 climate. Hapugastenne Plantations, New Burgh Green Tea recorded 2,206 mm in 2025, 18% less than the 2,680 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, Kataboola | Central Province, Sri Lanka | 1,025 m | 4,013 mm | 24.0 °C |
| Namingomba Tea Estates Limited | Thyolo, Malawi | 1,022 m | 1,525 mm | 24.1 °C |
| Harangala | Central Province, Sri Lanka | 1,011 m | 4,013 mm | 24.0 °C |
| Goomtee Tea Estate | Darjeeling, India | 1,010 m | 2,805 mm | 22.5 °C |
| IGEMBE (Kiegoi \u0026 Igembe Factory) | Igembe South, Kenya | 1,008 m | 1,042 mm | 26.7 °C |
Hapugastenne Plantations, New Burgh Green Tea Compared with Uva Province
In Uva Province, Hapugastenne Plantations, New Burgh Green Tea is drier than 81% of the others by 2025 rainfall; lower than 67% of the others by elevation; warmer than 67% of the others by daytime temperature. The table sets Hapugastenne Plantations, New Burgh Green Tea 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 | Hapugastenne Plantations, New Burgh Green Tea | Region median | Region range |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elevation | 1,026 m | 1,169 m | 560 to 1,535 m |
| Annual rainfall (2025) | 2,206 mm | 2,319 mm | 2,188 to 2,899 mm |
| Mean daily high | 26.0 °C | 25.1 °C | 22.4 to 28.7 °C |
| Mean overnight low | 17.3 °C | 16.4 °C | 14.5 to 20.0 °C |
Observed Climate at Hapugastenne Plantations, New Burgh Green Tea (2025)
ERA5 reanalysis data modelled for Hapugastenne Plantations, New Burgh Green Tea’s coordinates recorded 2,206 mm of precipitation across calendar year 2025. The wettest month was November (551 mm) and the driest was June (40 mm). Daytime highs averaged 26.0 °C and overnight lows 17.3 °C over the year; July was the warmest month and January the coolest.
| Metric | 2025 value |
|---|---|
| Annual precipitation | 2,206 mm |
| Wettest month | November (551 mm) |
| Driest month | June (40 mm) |
| Mean daily high | 26.0 °C |
| Mean overnight low | 17.3 °C |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Hapugastenne Plantations, New Burgh Green Tea located?
Hapugastenne Plantations, New Burgh Green Tea is in Uva Province, Sri Lanka, at coordinates 6.8726, 81.0553, at an elevation of about 1026 metres.
Who operates Hapugastenne Plantations, New Burgh Green Tea?
Hapugastenne Plantations, New Burgh Green Tea is operated by Hapugastenne Plantations, New Burgh Green Tea, according to public supply-chain records.
What type of tea does Hapugastenne Plantations, New Burgh Green Tea produce?
Hapugastenne Plantations, New Burgh Green Tea is recorded as producing black tea.
Which buyers does Hapugastenne Plantations, New Burgh Green Tea supply?
Public supplier disclosures record Hapugastenne Plantations, New Burgh Green Tea as supplying Finlays.
How much rain does Hapugastenne Plantations, New Burgh Green Tea receive?
ERA5 reanalysis data for the estate's coordinates recorded 2,206 mm of precipitation in 2025, peaking in November (551 mm).
How does Hapugastenne Plantations, New Burgh Green Tea compare with estates at a similar elevation?
Hapugastenne Plantations, New Burgh Green Tea recorded 2,206 mm in 2025, 18% less rain than the 2,680 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].
