Aruna

Aruna is a tea estate located in the Western Province of Sri Lanka, operating at an elevation of just 12 metres above sea level. The estate is known to supply Finlays, one of the industry's significant tea traders and processors. The operator of Aruna has not been publicly recorded in available trade documentation.

Terroir & Climate

At 12 metres above sea level, Aruna sits at the low extreme of Sri Lanka's tea-growing geography, well below the mid- and high-grown zones that dominate the island's export reputation. Estates at this elevation typically experience warmer, more humid conditions year-round, with less diurnal temperature variation than their counterparts in the central highlands. The Western Province's proximity to the coast generally means consistent rainfall and a growing cycle that tends to favour rapid leaf growth.

Low-grown Ceylon teas of this type are often characterised by vigorous flush and shorter withering times, conditions that can yield a different leaf chemistry compared to slower-growing high-elevation gardens. The warmth and moisture at near sea level generally encourage robust vegetative growth, though the specific soil composition and microclimate of individual estates still play a significant role in the final character of the leaf.

Tea Produced

Aruna produces black tea. Low-grown black teas from Sri Lanka's coastal and near-coastal zones typically yield a brisk, full-bodied cup with a straightforward, malty character and good colour. Teas from this elevation band are often valued in blending for their strength and consistency rather than the delicate complexity associated with high-grown Ceylon. Estates in the Western Province at similar altitudes tend to produce leaf suited to everyday black tea markets, where body and colour are prioritised.

Supply Chain & Market Position

Aruna is recorded as a supplier to Finlays, a vertically integrated tea business with a significant presence in sourcing, processing, and distribution across global markets. This relationship suggests that Aruna's production is likely oriented towards the demands of large-scale blending and retail supply chains, where volume, consistency, and competitive pricing are key. Finlays sources from numerous estates across major origins, and inclusion in its supply base typically indicates that an estate meets the logistical and quality benchmarks required for integration into international tea programmes.

• Recorded supplier to  Finlays

Location & Neighbouring Estates

Aruna lies at 6.4287, 80.2078 in Western Province, Sri Lanka. Its 12 m elevation is the joint 19th highest of 22 estates we map in Western Province. The nearest estates in the TeaTrade directory, measured point-to-point from these coordinates, are:

• Renukanda Tea Estate — 1.2 km away · B158
• Brombil Tea Factory — 2.9 km away · Horawela - Pelawatte - Pitigala Rd
• Thundola Tea Estate — 4.2 km away · B363
• Evergreen Group, Lihiniyawa — 4.9 km away
• Palindanuwara — 9.0 km away

Estates at a Similar Altitude to Aruna

Elevation shapes how slowly leaf matures, so we match Aruna (12 m) with estates within 150 m of its height that are not its neighbours. Each is shown with its own 2025 climate. Aruna recorded 3,642 mm in 2025, 66% more than the 2,195 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
Ameenabad Tea Factory	Moulvibazar, Bangladesh	12 m	2,447 mm	30.2 °C
Amrail Tea Factory	Moulvibazar, Bangladesh	12 m	2,201 mm	30.1 °C
Sungma Tea Estate	Camac Street, India	12 m	1,858 mm	31.4 °C
M.K. Shah Exports Ltd.	Justice Dwarkanath Road, India	12 m	1,858 mm	31.4 °C
Paragodakanda	Southern Province, Sri Lanka	12 m	2,612 mm	29.5 °C

Aruna Compared with Western Province

In Western Province, Aruna is drier than 76% of the others by 2025 rainfall; lower than 90% of the others by elevation; warmer than 86% of the others by daytime temperature. The table sets Aruna 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	Aruna	Region median	Region range
Elevation	12 m	24 m	9 to 1,272 m
Annual rainfall (2025)	3,642 mm	3,822 mm	2,624 to 4,232 mm
Mean daily high	30.0 °C	29.7 °C	22.7 to 30.1 °C
Mean overnight low	22.7 °C	22.4 °C	15.8 to 23.6 °C

Observed Climate at Aruna (2025)

ERA5 reanalysis data modelled for Aruna’s coordinates recorded 3,642 mm of precipitation across calendar year 2025. The wettest month was November (500 mm) and the driest was February (77 mm). Daytime highs averaged 30.0 °C and overnight lows 22.7 °C over the year; March was the warmest month and January the coolest.

Metric	2025 value
Annual precipitation	3,642 mm
Wettest month	November (500 mm)
Driest month	February (77 mm)
Mean daily high	30.0 °C
Mean overnight low	22.7 °C

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Aruna located?

Aruna is in Western Province, Sri Lanka, at coordinates 6.4287, 80.2078, at an elevation of about 12 metres.

What type of tea does Aruna produce?

Aruna is recorded as producing black tea.

Which buyers does Aruna supply?

Public supplier disclosures record Aruna as supplying Finlays.

How much rain does Aruna receive?

ERA5 reanalysis data for the estate's coordinates recorded 3,642 mm of precipitation in 2025, peaking in November (500 mm).

How does Aruna compare with estates at a similar elevation?

Aruna recorded 3,642 mm in 2025, 66% more rain than the 2,195 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].