In short: Maturata Plantations is a black tea estate in Sri Lanka's Nuwara Eliya District, operated by the Ragalla Group at an elevation of 1,517 metres.
Maturata Plantations is a tea estate in the Nuwara Eliya District of Sri Lanka, operated by the Ragalla Group. Situated at an elevation of 1,517 metres in the country's central highlands, the estate produces black tea. No corporate buyers or supply-chain relationships have been recorded in available trade data.
Terroir & Climate
At 1,517 metres above sea level in the Nuwara Eliya District, Maturata Plantations occupies a zone typically classified as high-grown Ceylon tea country. Estates at this altitude in central Sri Lanka generally experience cooler temperatures and a slower, more deliberate growing cycle than those at lower elevations. The combination of latitude—approximately 7° north—and altitude tends to result in a climate marked by significant diurnal temperature variation and regular cloud cover, factors that in the region are often associated with more nuanced leaf development.
The Nuwara Eliya District is known for receiving ample precipitation throughout much of the year, with the southwestern monsoon and inter-monsoonal rains both influencing the water regime. Estates at this elevation often contend with mist and lower ambient temperatures, which can slow photosynthesis and encourage the accumulation of certain secondary metabolites in the leaf. These conditions are generally understood to favour the production of teas with distinct character, though outcomes vary widely depending on plucking standards, processing, and the specific microclimate of each estate.
Tea Produced
Maturata Plantations produces black tea. Estates in the Nuwara Eliya District at similar elevations typically yield teas characterised by a lighter body and brisk, sometimes floral or grassy notes, in contrast to the fuller, maltier profiles often associated with mid-grown or low-grown Ceylon teas. High-grown Nuwara Eliya teas tend to produce a bright, golden liquor and a crisp astringency, qualities that are generally prized in blending and in single-origin offerings seeking a delicate, refreshing cup. Actual cup character will vary with manufacturing technique, seasonal flush, and leaf grade.
Operator
The estate is operated by Maturata Plantations, Ragalla Group. No other estates operated by this group have been recorded in available directories, suggesting a focused or single-estate operation within the broader Ragalla Group structure.
Location & Neighbouring Estates
Maturata Plantations, Ragalla Group lies at 7.0130, 80.8564 in Nuwara Eliya District, Sri Lanka. Its 1517 m elevation is the 14th highest of 421 estates we map in Sri Lanka. The nearest estates in the TeaTrade directory, measured point-to-point from these coordinates, are:
- Concordia Tea Estate — 3.5 km away · Kandapola
- High Forest Tea Estate — 5.1 km away · Dudley Senanayake Mawatha
- Udapussellawa Plantations, Court Lodge — 6.3 km away · Central Province
- Blairlomond Tea Estate — 7.2 km away · Madulla Road
- MAHA UVA TEA FACTORY — 7.5 km away · WALAPANE
Estates at a Similar Altitude to Maturata Plantations, Ragalla Group
Elevation shapes how slowly leaf matures, so we match Maturata Plantations, Ragalla Group (1,517 m) with estates within 150 m of its height that are not its neighbours. Each is shown with its own 2025 climate. Maturata Plantations, Ragalla Group recorded 2,694 mm in 2025, 63% more than the 1,657 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ankole | Fort Portal, Uganda | 1,515 m | 1,251 mm | 24.5 °C |
| RUKERI ORGANIC | B.P Kigali, Rwanda | 1,510 m | 1,053 mm | 26.3 °C |
| Chamu Tea Garden | Chamu Tea Garden, India | 1,508 m | 2,552 mm | 19.6 °C |
| Jersey Tea Estate | Msasa, Zimbabwe | 1,526 m | 876 mm | 24.2 °C |
| Castleton Tea Estate | West Bengal, India | 1,527 m | 2,552 mm | 19.9 °C |
Maturata Plantations, Ragalla Group Compared with Sri Lanka
In Sri Lanka, Maturata Plantations, Ragalla Group is drier than 70% of the others by 2025 rainfall; higher than 97% of the others by elevation; cooler than 93% of the others by daytime temperature. The table sets Maturata Plantations, Ragalla Group against the 420 other estates we map in Sri Lanka, so you can see whether it is typical for its country or an outlier.
| Measure | Maturata Plantations, Ragalla Group | Country median | Country range |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elevation | 1,517 m | 290 m | 6 to 1,962 m |
| Annual rainfall (2025) | 2,694 mm | 3,080 mm | 2,018 to 4,839 mm |
| Mean daily high | 22.3 °C | 28.8 °C | 18.9 to 31.3 °C |
| Mean overnight low | 15.1 °C | 21.8 °C | 12.4 to 24.3 °C |
Observed Climate at Maturata Plantations, Ragalla Group (2025)
ERA5 reanalysis data modelled for Maturata Plantations, Ragalla Group’s coordinates recorded 2,694 mm of precipitation across calendar year 2025. The wettest month was November (779 mm) and the driest was August (64 mm). Daytime highs averaged 22.3 °C and overnight lows 15.1 °C over the year; September was the warmest month and January the coolest.
| Metric | 2025 value |
|---|---|
| Annual precipitation | 2,694 mm |
| Wettest month | November (779 mm) |
| Driest month | August (64 mm) |
| Mean daily high | 22.3 °C |
| Mean overnight low | 15.1 °C |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Maturata Plantations, Ragalla Group located?
Maturata Plantations, Ragalla Group is in Nuwara Eliya District, Sri Lanka, at coordinates 7.0130, 80.8564, at an elevation of about 1517 metres.
Who operates Maturata Plantations, Ragalla Group?
Maturata Plantations, Ragalla Group is operated by Maturata Plantations, Ragalla Group, according to public supply-chain records.
What type of tea does Maturata Plantations, Ragalla Group produce?
Maturata Plantations, Ragalla Group is recorded as producing black tea.
How much rain does Maturata Plantations, Ragalla Group receive?
ERA5 reanalysis data for the estate's coordinates recorded 2,694 mm of precipitation in 2025, peaking in November (779 mm).
How does Maturata Plantations, Ragalla Group compare with estates at a similar elevation?
Maturata Plantations, Ragalla Group recorded 2,694 mm in 2025, 63% more rain than the 1,657 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].
