In short: Elpitiya Plantations, New Peacock Group is a black tea estate in Sri Lanka's Central Province, operated by Elpitiya Plantations, New Peacock Group and recorded as supplying Finlays.
Elpitiya Plantations, New Peacock Group is a black tea estate located in the Central Province of Sri Lanka, operating at an elevation of 522 metres above sea level. The estate is managed by Elpitiya Plantations, New Peacock Group and is recorded as supplying Finlays, a major international tea trader and processor.
Terroir & Climate
At 522 metres, this estate occupies a mid-elevation position in Sri Lanka's Central Province, a zone that typically experiences moderate temperatures and well-distributed rainfall throughout much of the year. Estates at this altitude generally fall into the low-grown to mid-grown category in Ceylon tea classification, where the growing cycle tends to be more continuous than in the high-grown districts, often yielding greater volumes over the year.
The Central Province's position in the island's interior typically provides shelter from the most extreme monsoon patterns, though estates at this latitude and elevation usually experience two main monsoon influences. These conditions generally favour steady vegetative growth, and the moderating effect of altitude—neither the intensity of the lowlands nor the slow maturation of the peaks—tends to produce leaf with balanced astringency and body.
Tea Produced
The estate produces black tea, and at this mid-elevation in the Central Province the cup character typically combines moderate briskness with reasonable body and colour. Teas from estates in this elevation band often exhibit a straightforward, robust profile suitable for blending, with the astringency and strength expected of Ceylon black tea but generally without the delicate high-notes associated with higher-altitude gardens. Such teas tend to offer consistency and reliable extraction, qualities valued in both branded blends and foodservice applications.
Supply Chain & Market Position
The estate is recorded as supplying Finlays, one of the world's largest tea companies with operations spanning cultivation, processing, blending, and packing. Finlays sources from estates across all major tea origins and serves a client base that includes multinational food and beverage brands as well as retail own-label programmes. This supply relationship indicates that the estate's output meets the quality and volume standards required by a leading tier-one buyer, and suggests the tea is likely destined for blending and branded markets in Europe, North America, and beyond.
- Recorded supplier to Finlays
Operator
The estate is operated by Elpitiya Plantations, New Peacock Group. No other estates under this operator's management are currently recorded in our directory.
Location & Neighbouring Estates
Elpitiya Plantations, New Peacock Group lies at 7.1265, 80.5872 in Central Province, Sri Lanka. Its 522 m elevation is the 88th highest of 93 estates we map in Central Province. The nearest estates in the TeaTrade directory, measured point-to-point from these coordinates, are:
- Dartry — 2.5 km away
- Yahaladuwa — 2.6 km away · Southern Province
- Zion Hill — 2.9 km away
- Elpitiya Plantations, Nayapane — 3.5 km away
- New Weliganga — 4.5 km away
Estates at a Similar Altitude to Elpitiya Plantations, New Peacock Group
Elevation shapes how slowly leaf matures, so we match Elpitiya Plantations, New Peacock Group (522 m) with estates within 150 m of its height that are not its neighbours. Each is shown with its own 2025 climate. Elpitiya Plantations, New Peacock Group recorded 2,750 mm in 2025, 32% more than the 2,077 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Allerton | Sabaragamuwa Province, Sri Lanka | 520 m | 2,393 mm | 27.5 °C |
| Kadigalahena | Sabaragamuwa Province, Sri Lanka | 534 m | 2,664 mm | 27.5 °C |
| J Llorente Y Cias A | Misiones, Argentina | 482 m | 1,810 mm | 25.7 °C |
| Ariel | Route 14 / Km 962 / Dos de Mayo () Misiones, Argentina | 479 m | 1,831 mm | 25.3 °C |
| Tianhua Luoping Tea Industry Co., Ltd. | China, China | 478 m | 1,689 mm | 22.3 °C |
Elpitiya Plantations, New Peacock Group Compared with Central Province
In Central Province, Elpitiya Plantations, New Peacock Group is drier than 76% of the others by 2025 rainfall; lower than 95% of the others by elevation; warmer than 91% of the others by daytime temperature. The table sets Elpitiya Plantations, New Peacock Group 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 | Elpitiya Plantations, New Peacock Group | Region median | Region range |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elevation | 522 m | 1,203 m | 37 to 1,924 m |
| Annual rainfall (2025) | 2,750 mm | 3,206 mm | 2,071 to 4,839 mm |
| Mean daily high | 27.7 °C | 23.1 °C | 19.1 to 30.1 °C |
| Mean overnight low | 20.2 °C | 16.4 °C | 12.4 to 22.2 °C |
Observed Climate at Elpitiya Plantations, New Peacock Group (2025)
ERA5 reanalysis data modelled for Elpitiya Plantations, New Peacock Group’s coordinates recorded 2,750 mm of precipitation across calendar year 2025. The wettest month was November (859 mm) and the driest was February (9 mm). Daytime highs averaged 27.7 °C and overnight lows 20.2 °C over the year; May was the warmest month and February the coolest.
| Metric | 2025 value |
|---|---|
| Annual precipitation | 2,750 mm |
| Wettest month | November (859 mm) |
| Driest month | February (9 mm) |
| Mean daily high | 27.7 °C |
| Mean overnight low | 20.2 °C |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Elpitiya Plantations, New Peacock Group located?
Elpitiya Plantations, New Peacock Group is in Central Province, Sri Lanka, at coordinates 7.1265, 80.5872, at an elevation of about 522 metres.
Who operates Elpitiya Plantations, New Peacock Group?
Elpitiya Plantations, New Peacock Group is operated by Elpitiya Plantations, New Peacock Group, according to public supply-chain records.
What type of tea does Elpitiya Plantations, New Peacock Group produce?
Elpitiya Plantations, New Peacock Group is recorded as producing black tea.
Which buyers does Elpitiya Plantations, New Peacock Group supply?
Public supplier disclosures record Elpitiya Plantations, New Peacock Group as supplying Finlays.
How much rain does Elpitiya Plantations, New Peacock Group receive?
ERA5 reanalysis data for the estate's coordinates recorded 2,750 mm of precipitation in 2025, peaking in November (859 mm).
How does Elpitiya Plantations, New Peacock Group compare with estates at a similar elevation?
Elpitiya Plantations, New Peacock Group recorded 2,750 mm in 2025, 32% more rain than the 2,077 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].
