Alhewana Tea factory

Alhewana Tea factory is a tea estate located in Sri Lanka's Western Province, operating at an altitude of approximately 20 metres above sea level. The facility is operated by Alhewana Tea factory and is recorded as a supplier to Finlays, a significant buyer in the international tea trade.

Terroir & Climate

At 20 metres above sea level, Alhewana occupies one of the lowest elevations at which tea is commercially cultivated in Sri Lanka. Estates at this altitude typically experience warm, humid conditions year-round, with minimal diurnal temperature variation. Low-grown Ceylon teas generally benefit from faster vegetative growth than their high-elevation counterparts, often yielding fuller-bodied leaf with a different biochemical profile than the slower-maturing plants found in the hill country.

The Western Province's proximity to the equator and the Indian Ocean tends to bring consistent warmth and significant rainfall, though the seasonal monsoon patterns that shape Sri Lanka's more famous growing districts further inland may express themselves differently at sea level. Estates in this elevation band often contend with higher ambient temperatures, which can accelerate oxidation during manufacture and influence the final character of orthodox black teas.

Tea Produced

Alhewana produces black tea. Low-grown Ceylon black teas from estates at similar elevations typically yield a darker liquor, fuller body, and more robust, malty character than the bright, brisk profiles associated with high-elevation Ceylon. Teas from the Western Province's low-lying areas often exhibit strength and colour well suited to blending applications, though cup character will vary with plucking standards, processing techniques, and seasonal conditions.

Supply Chain & Market Position

Alhewana Tea factory is recorded as a supplier to Finlays, a major vertically integrated tea company with global sourcing, blending, and distribution operations. This relationship suggests that at least a portion of Alhewana's output enters commercial supply chains serving international tea brands and retailers. Finlays' presence as a buyer typically indicates production at a scale and consistency compatible with commodity and branded tea markets.

• Recorded supplier to  Finlays

Location & Neighbouring Estates

Alhewana Tea factory lies at 6.5411, 80.1100 in Western Province, Sri Lanka. Its 20 m elevation is the 14th highest of 22 estates we map in Western Province. The nearest estates in the TeaTrade directory, measured point-to-point from these coordinates, are:

• New J S P — 7.0 km away
• Evergreen Group, Lihiniyawa — 12 km away
• Kumudu — 13 km away
• Kallumalay — 13 km away
• Baduraeliya — 14 km away

Estates at a Similar Altitude to Alhewana Tea factory

Elevation shapes how slowly leaf matures, so we match Alhewana Tea factory (20 m) with estates within 150 m of its height that are not its neighbours. Each is shown with its own 2025 climate. Alhewana Tea factory recorded 3,823 mm in 2025, 64% more than the 2,331 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
Bisssh tea (M/S)	Khulna, Bangladesh	20 m	1,778 mm	30.2 °C
Langla Tea Estate Factory	Moulvibazar, Bangladesh	20 m	2,429 mm	29.9 °C
Evergreen Group, Walahanduwa Tea Shakthi	Southern Province, Sri Lanka	20 m	2,988 mm	29.6 °C
Graceland	Southern Province, Sri Lanka	20 m	2,988 mm	29.6 °C
Zhejiang Chunan New Continent Tea Co. Ltd.	Xihu Dadao, China	17 m	1,470 mm	24.3 °C

Alhewana Tea factory Compared with Western Province

In Western Province, Alhewana Tea factory is wetter than 57% of the others by 2025 rainfall; lower than 62% of the others by elevation; cooler than 76% of the others by daytime temperature. The table sets Alhewana Tea factory against the 21 other estates we map in Western Province, so you can see whether it is typical for its region or an outlier.

Measure	Alhewana Tea factory	Region median	Region range
Elevation	20 m	24 m	9 to 1,272 m
Annual rainfall (2025)	3,823 mm	3,756 mm	2,624 to 4,232 mm
Mean daily high	29.5 °C	29.7 °C	22.7 to 30.1 °C
Mean overnight low	22.9 °C	22.4 °C	15.8 to 23.6 °C

Observed Climate at Alhewana Tea factory (2025)

ERA5 reanalysis data modelled for Alhewana Tea factory’s coordinates recorded 3,823 mm of precipitation across calendar year 2025. The wettest month was November (512 mm) and the driest was February (73 mm). Daytime highs averaged 29.5 °C and overnight lows 22.9 °C over the year; May was the warmest month and January the coolest.

Metric	2025 value
Annual precipitation	3,823 mm
Wettest month	November (512 mm)
Driest month	February (73 mm)
Mean daily high	29.5 °C
Mean overnight low	22.9 °C

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Alhewana Tea factory located?

Alhewana Tea factory is in Western Province, Sri Lanka, at coordinates 6.5411, 80.1100, at an elevation of about 20 metres.

Who operates Alhewana Tea factory?

Alhewana Tea factory is operated by Alhewana Tea factory, according to public supply-chain records.

What type of tea does Alhewana Tea factory produce?

Alhewana Tea factory is recorded as producing black tea.

Which buyers does Alhewana Tea factory supply?

Public supplier disclosures record Alhewana Tea factory as supplying Finlays.

How much rain does Alhewana Tea factory receive?

ERA5 reanalysis data for the estate's coordinates recorded 3,823 mm of precipitation in 2025, peaking in November (512 mm).

How does Alhewana Tea factory compare with estates at a similar elevation?

Alhewana Tea factory recorded 3,823 mm in 2025, 64% more rain than the 2,331 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].