In short: New J S P is a black tea estate in Sri Lanka's Western Province, situated at 17 metres above sea level and recorded as supplying Finlays.
New J S P is a tea estate located in Sri Lanka's Western Province, positioned at an exceptionally low elevation of 17 metres above sea level. The estate produces black tea and is recorded as supplying Finlays, a major vertically integrated tea processor and distributor. The operator of the estate is not currently documented in public supply-chain records.
Terroir & Climate
At just 17 metres above sea level, New J S P occupies an atypical position within Sri Lanka's tea landscape, the majority of which is cultivated at elevations exceeding 600 metres. Estates at this near-coastal altitude in the Western Province typically experience a warm, humid tropical climate with minimal diurnal temperature variation. Such conditions generally promote rapid vegetative growth and year-round flush cycles, though the leaf character tends to differ markedly from the slower-maturing, more astringent profiles associated with Sri Lanka's celebrated high-grown districts.
The Western Province's proximity to the Indian Ocean and its monsoon exposure mean that rainfall is usually abundant, particularly during the south-west monsoon months from May to September. Low-elevation estates in this region often contend with higher soil temperatures and faster oxidation rates during manufacture, factors that can influence both processing protocols and the final cup. The lack of cool nights and mist—hallmarks of upcountry terroir—typically results in a different balance of secondary metabolites in the leaf.
Tea Produced
New J S P produces black tea. Estates at very low elevations in Sri Lanka's coastal belt generally yield teas with a bolder, less complex character than high-grown Ceylon. The cup profile often tends toward darker liquor, full body, and malty or earthy base notes, with less of the brightness and floral lift prized in teas from Nuwara Eliya or Dimbula. Rapid leaf growth in warm, humid conditions typically results in larger leaf grades and a style suited to blending and everyday consumption rather than premium single-estate offerings, though processing skill and cultivar selection can still produce satisfactory quality within this segment.
Supply Chain & Market Position
New J S P is recorded as supplying Finlays, a prominent global tea company with extensive sourcing, processing, and distribution operations across all major tea origins. Finlays supplies both retail brands and food-service customers worldwide, and its procurement from New J S P suggests the estate's output is destined for blended products rather than single-origin retail. The presence of a major multinational buyer indicates that New J S P meets the volume, consistency, and quality benchmarks required for commodity and branded-blend supply chains, even if its low-grown profile places it outside the premium Ceylon market.
- Recorded supplier to Finlays
Location & Neighbouring Estates
New J S P lies at 6.4808, 80.1298 in Western Province, Sri Lanka. Its 17 m elevation is the joint 15th highest of 22 estates we map in Western Province. The nearest estates in the TeaTrade directory, measured point-to-point from these coordinates, are:
- Evergreen Group, Lihiniyawa — 5.5 km away
- Alhewana Tea factory — 7.0 km away
- Kumudu — 7.4 km away
- Galathara — 8.8 km away
- Renukanda Tea Estate — 9.2 km away · B158
Estates at a Similar Altitude to New J S P
Elevation shapes how slowly leaf matures, so we match New J S P (17 m) with estates within 150 m of its height that are not its neighbours. Each is shown with its own 2025 climate. New J S P recorded 3,681 mm in 2025, 92% more than the 1,916 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Allynugger Tea Estate | Moulvibazar, Bangladesh | 17 m | 2,300 mm | 30.2 °C |
| Balishira tea Factory | Moulvibazar, Bangladesh | 17 m | 2,123 mm | 30.2 °C |
| Zhejiang Chunan New Continent Tea Co. Ltd. | Xihu Dadao, China | 17 m | 1,470 mm | 24.3 °C |
| Gunawardena | Southern Province, Sri Lanka | 17 m | 2,584 mm | 30.4 °C |
| Hadong Tea Factory | Ulju-gun, Korea Republic Of | 16 m | 1,102 mm | 19.5 °C |
New J S P Compared with Western Province
In Western Province, New J S P is drier than 67% of the others by 2025 rainfall; lower than 71% of the others by elevation; cooler than 62% of the others by daytime temperature. The table sets New J S P 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 | New J S P | Region median | Region range |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elevation | 17 m | 24 m | 9 to 1,272 m |
| Annual rainfall (2025) | 3,681 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 | 22.8 °C | 22.4 °C | 15.8 to 23.6 °C |
Observed Climate at New J S P (2025)
ERA5 reanalysis data modelled for New J S P’s coordinates recorded 3,681 mm of precipitation across calendar year 2025. The wettest month was November (460 mm) and the driest was February (94 mm). Daytime highs averaged 29.7 °C and overnight lows 22.8 °C over the year; May was the warmest month and January the coolest.
| Metric | 2025 value |
|---|---|
| Annual precipitation | 3,681 mm |
| Wettest month | November (460 mm) |
| Driest month | February (94 mm) |
| Mean daily high | 29.7 °C |
| Mean overnight low | 22.8 °C |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is New J S P located?
New J S P is in Western Province, Sri Lanka, at coordinates 6.4808, 80.1298, at an elevation of about 17 metres.
What type of tea does New J S P produce?
New J S P is recorded as producing black tea.
Which buyers does New J S P supply?
Public supplier disclosures record New J S P as supplying Finlays.
How much rain does New J S P receive?
ERA5 reanalysis data for the estate's coordinates recorded 3,681 mm of precipitation in 2025, peaking in November (460 mm).
How does New J S P compare with estates at a similar elevation?
New J S P recorded 3,681 mm in 2025, 92% more rain than the 1,916 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].