In short: Gangani is a low-grown tea estate in Sri Lanka's Western Province, situated at 28 metres elevation and known to supply Finlays.
Gangani is a tea estate located in the Western Province of Sri Lanka, at an elevation of just 28 metres above sea level. The estate produces black tea and is recorded as a supplier to Finlays, a major tea packer and distributor with operations across global markets.
Terroir & Climate
At 28 metres elevation, Gangani sits firmly within Sri Lanka's low-grown tea zone, where the warm, humid climate typical of near-sea-level tropical estates generally supports vigorous, year-round growth. Estates at this altitude in the Western Province tend to benefit from consistent rainfall and moderate temperatures, conditions that often favour rapid flush cycles and high-yielding plants.
The low elevation and proximity to the equator typically result in teas with bolder, more robust leaf character compared to the slower-maturing high-grown estates of Sri Lanka's central highlands. These growing conditions generally produce a style of tea prized for strength and colour in blending applications, where body and briskness are valued attributes.
Tea Produced
Low-grown black teas from estates at this elevation in Sri Lanka typically yield a strong, full-bodied cup with pronounced colour and briskness. The character tends toward robust and malty notes rather than the delicate, aromatic complexity associated with high-elevation production. Such teas are generally well-suited to blending, where their strength and consistent extraction properties are valued by packers serving retail and foodservice markets.
Supply Chain & Market Position
Gangani is recorded as supplying Finlays, a vertically integrated tea business with packing, blending, and distribution operations spanning multiple continents. Finlays sources from estates across origin countries to assemble blends for retail brands, foodservice clients, and private-label programmes. The estate's appearance in Finlays' supply chain suggests its production is directed toward the volume blending segment, where low-grown Ceylon black teas are routinely used to contribute body, colour, and cost efficiency to everyday tea products sold in supermarkets and catering channels.
- Recorded supplier to Finlays
Location & Neighbouring Estates
Gangani lies at 6.6685, 80.0286 in Western Province, Sri Lanka. Its 28 m elevation is the 9th highest of 22 estates we map in Western Province. The nearest estates in the TeaTrade directory, measured point-to-point from these coordinates, are:
- Sunils — 6.2 km away
- Rathmalgoda — 14 km away
- Bulathsinhala — 16 km away
- H P P, H P P Tea — 16 km away
- Horana Plantations, Mihirigeekele — 17 km away
Estates at a Similar Altitude to Gangani
Elevation shapes how slowly leaf matures, so we match Gangani (28 m) with estates within 150 m of its height that are not its neighbours. Each is shown with its own 2025 climate. Gangani recorded 3,120 mm in 2025, 26% more than the 2,468 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aeon Commodities Pvt Ltd | Nilhat House 2nd Floor, India | 28 m | 1,939 mm | 30.3 °C |
| Sasaki Green Tea Company | 350 Kamiuchida Kakegawa City, Japan | 28 m | 1,920 mm | 21.0 °C |
| Etabegahawila | Southern Province, Sri Lanka | 28 m | 2,837 mm | 30.2 °C |
| Sihara | Southern Province, Sri Lanka | 28 m | 3,443 mm | 29.8 °C |
| Satgaon tea Factory | Moulvibazar, Bangladesh | 27 m | 2,201 mm | 30.2 °C |
Gangani Compared with Western Province
In Western Province, Gangani is drier than 90% of the others by 2025 rainfall; higher than 62% of the others by elevation; cooler than 62% of the others by daytime temperature. The table sets Gangani 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 | Gangani | Region median | Region range |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elevation | 28 m | 21 m | 9 to 1,272 m |
| Annual rainfall (2025) | 3,120 mm | 3,822 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 | 23.4 °C | 22.4 °C | 15.8 to 23.6 °C |
Observed Climate at Gangani (2025)
ERA5 reanalysis data modelled for Gangani’s coordinates recorded 3,120 mm of precipitation across calendar year 2025. The wettest month was November (495 mm) and the driest was February (56 mm). Daytime highs averaged 29.7 °C and overnight lows 23.4 °C over the year; May was the warmest month and January the coolest.
| Metric | 2025 value |
|---|---|
| Annual precipitation | 3,120 mm |
| Wettest month | November (495 mm) |
| Driest month | February (56 mm) |
| Mean daily high | 29.7 °C |
| Mean overnight low | 23.4 °C |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Gangani located?
Gangani is in Western Province, Sri Lanka, at coordinates 6.6685, 80.0286, at an elevation of about 28 metres.
What type of tea does Gangani produce?
Gangani is recorded as producing black tea.
Which buyers does Gangani supply?
Public supplier disclosures record Gangani as supplying Finlays.
How much rain does Gangani receive?
ERA5 reanalysis data for the estate's coordinates recorded 3,120 mm of precipitation in 2025, peaking in November (495 mm).
How does Gangani compare with estates at a similar elevation?
Gangani recorded 3,120 mm in 2025, 26% more rain than the 2,468 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].