In short: Agalawatte Plantations, Weddemulla is a black tea estate in Sri Lanka's Central Province at 1,888 metres, operated by Agalawatte Plantations and recorded as supplying Finlays.
Agalawatte Plantations, Weddemulla is a black tea estate located in the Central Province of Sri Lanka at an elevation of 1,888 metres. The estate is operated by Agalawatte Plantations and is known to supply Finlays, one of the world's major tea sourcing companies.
Terroir & Climate
At 1,888 metres above sea level, Weddemulla sits well within the high-grown elevation band that defines much of Sri Lanka's Central Province tea production. Estates at this altitude typically experience cooler temperatures and greater diurnal variation than those in low- or mid-elevation zones, conditions that generally slow the flush cycle and can influence the development of flavour compounds in the leaf.
The Central Province's position in the island's interior tends to expose estates to distinct monsoon patterns, with the region often receiving year-round precipitation that sustains continuous vegetative growth. This latitude and elevation combination is generally associated with a growing environment that favours steady, moderate yields rather than the rapid flush cycles of warmer, lower-lying districts.
Tea Produced
Weddemulla produces black tea. High-grown Ceylon estates in this elevation range typically yield teas with bright liquor, brisk character, and a pronounced astringency, though the precise cup profile will vary with season, processing method, and leaf grade. The slower maturation of leaf at altitude often correlates with a more complex flavour development, though individual estate output is shaped by multiple factors beyond elevation alone.
Supply Chain & Market Position
Weddemulla is recorded as a supplier to Finlays, a global tea and coffee sourcing business with a presence across major growing origins and a broad network of blending and packing customers. This relationship places the estate within a supply chain that typically services international tea brands, retail private-label programmes, and foodservice clients, though the specific end-destinations of Weddemulla's production are not disclosed. The presence of Finlays as a buyer suggests the estate meets the quality and traceability standards required by a multinational procurement operation.
- Recorded supplier to Finlays
Location & Neighbouring Estates
Agalawatte Plantations, Weddemulla lies at 6.9498, 80.7891 in Central Province, Sri Lanka. Its 1888 m elevation is the joint 4th highest of 93 estates we map in Central Province. The nearest estates in the TeaTrade directory, measured point-to-point from these coordinates, are:
- Kotagala Plantations, Craigie Lea — under 1 km away
- Kelanivalley Plantations, Fordyce — under 1 km away
- Pedro estate — 2.4 km away · Nuwara Eliya
- Luckyland Tea Estate — 2.4 km away · Nuwara Eliya-Uda Pussellawa Rd
- Elpitiya Plantations, Meddecombara North — 3.2 km away
Estates at a Similar Altitude to Agalawatte Plantations, Weddemulla
Elevation shapes how slowly leaf matures, so we match Agalawatte Plantations, Weddemulla (1,888 m) with estates within 150 m of its height that are not its neighbours. Each is shown with its own 2025 climate. Agalawatte Plantations, Weddemulla recorded 2,522 mm in 2025, 56% more than the 1,612 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kapsara Tea Factory | Sibanga, Kenya | 1,889 m | 1,521 mm | 23.8 °C |
| Kipkebe \u0026 Keritor Tea Estates | C22 Road, Kenya | 1,886 m | 1,351 mm | 24.8 °C |
| Himalayan Tea Producers Cooperative Ltd. | LN Road 32, Nepal | 1,895 m | 2,180 mm | 18.5 °C |
| Cangyuan Rangsai Tea Cooperative | 36 Jian Gong Building Dong Feng Dong Road, China | 1,898 m | 1,823 mm | 20.7 °C |
| MUSHUBI | GICUMBI, Rwanda | 1,899 m | 1,186 mm | 22.7 °C |
Agalawatte Plantations, Weddemulla Compared with Central Province
In Central Province, Agalawatte Plantations, Weddemulla is drier than 86% of the others by 2025 rainfall; higher than 95% of the others by elevation; cooler than 97% of the others by daytime temperature. The table sets Agalawatte Plantations, Weddemulla against the 92 other estates we map in Central Province, so you can see whether it is typical for its region or an outlier.
| Measure | Agalawatte Plantations, Weddemulla | Region median | Region range |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elevation | 1,888 m | 1,202 m | 37 to 1,924 m |
| Annual rainfall (2025) | 2,522 mm | 3,206 mm | 2,071 to 4,839 mm |
| Mean daily high | 19.7 °C | 23.1 °C | 19.1 to 30.1 °C |
| Mean overnight low | 12.7 °C | 16.4 °C | 12.4 to 22.2 °C |
Observed Climate at Agalawatte Plantations, Weddemulla (2025)
ERA5 reanalysis data modelled for Agalawatte Plantations, Weddemulla’s coordinates recorded 2,522 mm of precipitation across calendar year 2025. The wettest month was November (691 mm) and the driest was February (52 mm). Daytime highs averaged 19.7 °C and overnight lows 12.7 °C over the year; May was the warmest month and January the coolest.
| Metric | 2025 value |
|---|---|
| Annual precipitation | 2,522 mm |
| Wettest month | November (691 mm) |
| Driest month | February (52 mm) |
| Mean daily high | 19.7 °C |
| Mean overnight low | 12.7 °C |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Agalawatte Plantations, Weddemulla located?
Agalawatte Plantations, Weddemulla is in Central Province, Sri Lanka, at coordinates 6.9498, 80.7891, at an elevation of about 1888 metres.
Who operates Agalawatte Plantations, Weddemulla?
Agalawatte Plantations, Weddemulla is operated by Agalawatte Plantations, Weddemulla, according to public supply-chain records.
What type of tea does Agalawatte Plantations, Weddemulla produce?
Agalawatte Plantations, Weddemulla is recorded as producing black tea.
Which buyers does Agalawatte Plantations, Weddemulla supply?
Public supplier disclosures record Agalawatte Plantations, Weddemulla as supplying Finlays.
How much rain does Agalawatte Plantations, Weddemulla receive?
ERA5 reanalysis data for the estate's coordinates recorded 2,522 mm of precipitation in 2025, peaking in November (691 mm).
How does Agalawatte Plantations, Weddemulla compare with estates at a similar elevation?
Agalawatte Plantations, Weddemulla recorded 2,522 mm in 2025, 56% more rain than the 1,612 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].
