Bulathsinhala

Bulathsinhala is a tea estate situated in Western Province, Sri Lanka, at an altitude of just 21 metres above sea level. It produces black tea and is recorded as a supplier to Finlays, the multinational tea and horticulture group.

Terroir & Climate

At 21 metres altitude, Bulathsinhala occupies a low-elevation zone within a few degrees of the equator. Estates at this latitude and elevation generally experience consistently warm temperatures and high humidity throughout the year, with minimal seasonal variation in daylight hours. Such conditions typically support rapid vegetative growth and year-round cropping, though the speed of flush development at lower elevations often produces leaf with less accumulated secondary metabolite complexity than that found in high-grown regions.

Low-elevation estates in Sri Lanka's Western Province tend to receive substantial monsoon rainfall, particularly during the south-west monsoon from May to September. The combination of warmth, moisture, and minimal temperature swing generally results in vigorous plant growth and high yield potential, though the leaf character produced under these conditions typically differs markedly from that of mid- or high-elevation gardens.

Tea Produced

Bulathsinhala produces black tea. Low-grown black teas from Sri Lanka typically yield a bold, full-bodied cup with relatively straightforward character, often valued for strength and colour in blending applications. Estates at this elevation generally produce leaf that brews to a darker liquor with robust, sometimes astringent notes, and less of the aromatic complexity or brightness associated with higher-altitude gardens. Such teas are commonly employed in commodity blends where body and economy are prioritised.

Supply Chain & Market Position

Bulathsinhala is recorded as a supplier to Finlays, a global tea company with extensive procurement networks across the major tea-producing origins. Finlays operates both estates and sourcing operations, and supplies multinational branded tea companies and retail chains. The estate's appearance in Finlays' supply chain suggests its production is channelled into commercial-scale blending and distribution networks, typical of low-elevation Ceylon black teas valued for consistent volume and extraction characteristics in mainstream tea products.

• Recorded supplier to  Finlays

Location & Neighbouring Estates

Bulathsinhala lies at 6.6910, 80.1677 in Western Province, Sri Lanka. Its 21 m elevation is the joint 12th highest of 22 estates we map in Western Province. The nearest estates in the TeaTrade directory, measured point-to-point from these coordinates, are:

• H P P, H P P Tea — under 1 km away
• Udapussellawa Plantations, Blairlomond — 3.9 km away
• Horana Plantations, Mihirigeekele — 4.9 km away
• Rathmalgoda — 6.3 km away
• Kallumalay — 6.6 km away

Estates at a Similar Altitude to Bulathsinhala

Elevation shapes how slowly leaf matures, so we match Bulathsinhala (21 m) with estates within 150 m of its height that are not its neighbours. Each is shown with its own 2025 climate. Bulathsinhala recorded 3,991 mm in 2025, 32% more than the 3,034 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
Pulbari Tea Factory	Moulvibazar, Bangladesh	21 m	2,300 mm	30.2 °C
New Dadmara Tea Estate	Chattogram, Bangladesh	22 m	2,198 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
Kayu Aro	Jambi, Indonesia	23 m	4,698 mm	30.4 °C

Bulathsinhala Compared with Western Province

In Western Province, Bulathsinhala is wetter than 67% of the others by 2025 rainfall; lower than 57% of the others by elevation; cooler than 62% of the others by daytime temperature. The table sets Bulathsinhala 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	Bulathsinhala	Region median	Region range
Elevation	21 m	24 m	9 to 1,272 m
Annual rainfall (2025)	3,991 mm	3,756 mm	2,624 to 4,232 mm
Mean daily high	29.7 °C	29.7 °C	22.7 to 30.1 °C
Mean overnight low	22.3 °C	22.5 °C	15.8 to 23.6 °C

Observed Climate at Bulathsinhala (2025)

ERA5 reanalysis data modelled for Bulathsinhala’s coordinates recorded 3,991 mm of precipitation across calendar year 2025. The wettest month was November (602 mm) and the driest was February (69 mm). Daytime highs averaged 29.7 °C and overnight lows 22.3 °C over the year; March was the warmest month and January the coolest.

Metric	2025 value
Annual precipitation	3,991 mm
Wettest month	November (602 mm)
Driest month	February (69 mm)
Mean daily high	29.7 °C
Mean overnight low	22.3 °C

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Bulathsinhala located?

Bulathsinhala is in Western Province, Sri Lanka, at coordinates 6.6910, 80.1677, at an elevation of about 21 metres.

What type of tea does Bulathsinhala produce?

Bulathsinhala is recorded as producing black tea.

Which buyers does Bulathsinhala supply?

Public supplier disclosures record Bulathsinhala as supplying Finlays.

How much rain does Bulathsinhala receive?

ERA5 reanalysis data for the estate's coordinates recorded 3,991 mm of precipitation in 2025, peaking in November (602 mm).

How does Bulathsinhala compare with estates at a similar elevation?

Bulathsinhala recorded 3,991 mm in 2025, 32% more rain than the 3,034 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].