In short: Hapugastenne Plantations, Oodoowere is a black-tea estate in Uva Province, Sri Lanka, at 1,169 metres elevation, operated by Hapugastenne Plantations, Oodoowere and recorded as supplying Finlays.
Hapugastenne Plantations, Oodoowere is a black-tea estate located in Uva Province, Sri Lanka, at an elevation of 1,169 metres. The estate is operated by Hapugastenne Plantations, Oodoowere and is known to supply Finlays, a major global tea supplier.
Terroir & Climate
At 1,169 metres, the estate sits within the mid-elevation zone that characterises much of the Uva tea-growing belt. Estates at this altitude in Uva Province typically experience a bimodal climate shaped by the monsoon cycle, with the south-west monsoon arriving between May and September and the north-east monsoon from December to February. The exposure to dry, cool winds during the main quality season—typically July to September—tends to concentrate flavour compounds in the leaf and slow growth rates, influencing both yield and character.
Uva Province lies on the eastern flank of Sri Lanka's central highlands, and its topography generally channels seasonal winds in ways that produce marked dry periods. Estates in this region at comparable elevations often benefit from the interplay of altitude, wind exposure, and diurnal temperature variation, factors that tend to promote slower withering and a development of briskness and intensity in orthodox black teas.
Tea Produced
The estate produces black tea. Mid-grown Uva teas at this elevation typically yield a cup with pronounced briskness, a clean astringency, and a brightness that reflects the influence of seasonal dry winds. Teas from this region are often characterised by a pungent, sometimes mentholated or spicy note, particularly during the eastern monsoon quality season when atmospheric conditions tend to stress the bush and intensify secondary metabolites in the leaf.
Supply Chain & Market Position
Hapugastenne Plantations, Oodoowere is recorded as supplying Finlays, one of the largest vertically integrated tea businesses globally. Finlays operates estates, factories, and blending facilities across multiple origins and services a diverse customer base spanning retail own-label, branded, and foodservice channels. The estate's presence in Finlays' supply chain suggests its output meets the volume, consistency, and traceability standards required by a multinational buyer with commitments to corporate customers in Europe, North America, and beyond.
- Recorded supplier to Finlays
Location & Neighbouring Estates
Hapugastenne Plantations, Oodoowere lies at 6.8926, 81.0906 in Uva Province, Sri Lanka. Its 1169 m elevation is the 14th highest of 28 estates we map in Uva Province. The nearest estates in the TeaTrade directory, measured point-to-point from these coordinates, are:
- Demodera Estate — 3.0 km away · Demodera - Spring Valley - Badulla Rd
- Hapugastenne Plantations, New Burgh Green Tea — 4.5 km away
- Namunukula Plantations, Kinellan — 5.7 km away
- Uva Halpewatte — 6.2 km away
- Balangoda Plantations, Debedde — 7.7 km away
Estates at a Similar Altitude to Hapugastenne Plantations, Oodoowere
Elevation shapes how slowly leaf matures, so we match Hapugastenne Plantations, Oodoowere (1,169 m) with estates within 150 m of its height that are not its neighbours. Each is shown with its own 2025 climate. Hapugastenne Plantations, Oodoowere recorded 2,417 mm in 2025, 7% less than the 2,600 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Phuguri Tea Estate | Saurinibasti, India | 1,169 m | 2,778 mm | 21.5 °C |
| MUGOMA | Kampala, Uganda | 1,174 m | 1,208 mm | 26.8 °C |
| Maskeliya Plantations, Glentilt Estate, Glentilt | Central Province, Sri Lanka | 1,176 m | 4,839 mm | 22.6 °C |
| Pussellawa Plantations, Mooloya | Central Province, Sri Lanka | 1,153 m | 2,463 mm | 24.9 °C |
| Shangba Tea Farm | Zunyi City, China | 1,189 m | 1,714 mm | 18.2 °C |
Hapugastenne Plantations, Oodoowere Compared with Uva Province
In Uva Province, Hapugastenne Plantations, Oodoowere is wetter than 67% of the others by 2025 rainfall; higher than 52% of the others by elevation; cooler than 52% of the others by daytime temperature. The table sets Hapugastenne Plantations, Oodoowere 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, Oodoowere | Region median | Region range |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elevation | 1,169 m | 1,131 m | 560 to 1,535 m |
| Annual rainfall (2025) | 2,417 mm | 2,319 mm | 2,188 to 2,899 mm |
| Mean daily high | 25.1 °C | 25.2 °C | 22.4 to 28.7 °C |
| Mean overnight low | 16.3 °C | 16.6 °C | 14.5 to 20.0 °C |
Observed Climate at Hapugastenne Plantations, Oodoowere (2025)
ERA5 reanalysis data modelled for Hapugastenne Plantations, Oodoowere’s coordinates recorded 2,417 mm of precipitation across calendar year 2025. The wettest month was November (638 mm) and the driest was May (50 mm). Daytime highs averaged 25.1 °C and overnight lows 16.3 °C over the year; July was the warmest month and January the coolest.
| Metric | 2025 value |
|---|---|
| Annual precipitation | 2,417 mm |
| Wettest month | November (638 mm) |
| Driest month | May (50 mm) |
| Mean daily high | 25.1 °C |
| Mean overnight low | 16.3 °C |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Hapugastenne Plantations, Oodoowere located?
Hapugastenne Plantations, Oodoowere is in Uva Province, Sri Lanka, at coordinates 6.8926, 81.0906, at an elevation of about 1169 metres.
Who operates Hapugastenne Plantations, Oodoowere?
Hapugastenne Plantations, Oodoowere is operated by Hapugastenne Plantations, Oodoowere, according to public supply-chain records.
What type of tea does Hapugastenne Plantations, Oodoowere produce?
Hapugastenne Plantations, Oodoowere is recorded as producing black tea.
Which buyers does Hapugastenne Plantations, Oodoowere supply?
Public supplier disclosures record Hapugastenne Plantations, Oodoowere as supplying Finlays.
How much rain does Hapugastenne Plantations, Oodoowere receive?
ERA5 reanalysis data for the estate's coordinates recorded 2,417 mm of precipitation in 2025, peaking in November (638 mm).
How does Hapugastenne Plantations, Oodoowere compare with estates at a similar elevation?
Hapugastenne Plantations, Oodoowere recorded 2,417 mm in 2025, 7% less rain than the 2,600 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].
