In short: Madulsima Plantations, Kew is a black-tea estate in Sri Lanka's Central Province at 1,468 metres, operated by Madulsima Plantations, Kew and known to supply Finlays.
Madulsima Plantations, Kew is a black-tea estate located in the Central Province of Sri Lanka, at an elevation of 1,468 metres. The estate is operated by Madulsima Plantations, Kew and is recorded as supplying the international tea trader Finlays.
Terroir & Climate
At 1,468 metres above sea level, this estate sits within the mid-elevation band of Sri Lanka's Central Province, where temperature variation and moisture levels typically favour slower leaf maturation compared to lowland estates. Estates at this altitude in the region generally experience cooler nights and moderate daytime warmth, conditions that tend to support the development of more complex biochemical profiles in the leaf.
The Central Province's mid-elevations often benefit from reliable monsoon rainfall and mist cover, factors that can influence the flush cycle and yield consistency across the year. While specific microclimatic details for Kew are not recorded, plantations at this latitude and altitude in Sri Lanka generally work within a pattern of quality peaks aligned with the island's two main monsoon seasons.
Tea Produced
Madulsima Plantations, Kew produces black tea. Estates in the Central Province at similar elevations typically yield teas with moderate body, balanced astringency, and a clean cup character. Mid-grown Ceylon blacks from this altitude range are generally known for a middle ground between the brightness of low-grown teas and the delicacy of high-elevation leaf, often displaying even tannin structure and steady colour in the infusion.
Supply Chain & Market Position
Finlays, a global tea and coffee supplier with extensive sourcing operations across Sri Lanka, is recorded as a buyer of Kew's production. This relationship places the estate within the supply chain of a major international trader whose clients span supermarket own-label programmes, foodservice operators, and branded tea houses. Supply to Finlays typically indicates that Kew's output meets the volume, consistency, and traceability standards required for participation in blended and single-origin commercial programmes distributed across multiple markets.
- Recorded supplier to Finlays
Operator
The estate is operated by Madulsima Plantations, Kew. No other estates under the same operator are currently recorded in this directory.
Location & Neighbouring Estates
Madulsima Plantations, Kew lies at 6.8019, 80.6434 in Central Province, Sri Lanka. Its 1468 m elevation is the 9th highest of 93 estates we map in Central Province. The nearest estates in the TeaTrade directory, measured point-to-point from these coordinates, are:
- Bogawantalawa Plantations, Bogawantalawa — 2.1 km away
- Horana Plantations, Alton — 3.0 km away
- Kelanivalley Plantations, Robgill Group — 3.4 km away
- Horana Plantations, Stockholm — 3.5 km away · Nuwara Eliya District
- Tillyrie Estate — 3.5 km away · Colombo
Estates at a Similar Altitude to Madulsima Plantations, Kew
Elevation shapes how slowly leaf matures, so we match Madulsima Plantations, Kew (1,468 m) with estates within 150 m of its height that are not its neighbours. Each is shown with its own 2025 climate. Madulsima Plantations, Kew recorded 2,792 mm in 2025, 43% more than the 1,947 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Harrisons Malayalam Ltd. | Suryanelli, India | 1,469 m | 2,210 mm | 22.7 °C |
| CHAMONG TEE EXPORTS PVT LTD | WEST BENGAL, India | 1,472 m | 2,552 mm | 20.3 °C |
| Katumba tea estate | Mbeya, Tanzania United Republic Of | 1,474 m | 2,554 mm | 21.1 °C |
| Anshun Royal Tea village tea garden | Guizhou Province, China | 1,477 m | 1,417 mm | 19.4 °C |
| Weru Tea Factory | Mariani, Kenya | 1,479 m | 1,001 mm | 23.8 °C |
Madulsima Plantations, Kew Compared with Central Province
In Central Province, Madulsima Plantations, Kew is drier than 71% of the others by 2025 rainfall; higher than 91% of the others by elevation; cooler than 91% of the others by daytime temperature. The table sets Madulsima Plantations, Kew 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 | Madulsima Plantations, Kew | Region median | Region range |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elevation | 1,468 m | 1,202 m | 37 to 1,924 m |
| Annual rainfall (2025) | 2,792 mm | 3,206 mm | 2,071 to 4,839 mm |
| Mean daily high | 21.7 °C | 23.1 °C | 19.1 to 30.1 °C |
| Mean overnight low | 14.9 °C | 16.4 °C | 12.4 to 22.2 °C |
Observed Climate at Madulsima Plantations, Kew (2025)
ERA5 reanalysis data modelled for Madulsima Plantations, Kew’s coordinates recorded 2,792 mm of precipitation across calendar year 2025. The wettest month was November (558 mm) and the driest was February (60 mm). Daytime highs averaged 21.7 °C and overnight lows 14.9 °C over the year; May was the warmest month and December the coolest.
| Metric | 2025 value |
|---|---|
| Annual precipitation | 2,792 mm |
| Wettest month | November (558 mm) |
| Driest month | February (60 mm) |
| Mean daily high | 21.7 °C |
| Mean overnight low | 14.9 °C |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Madulsima Plantations, Kew located?
Madulsima Plantations, Kew is in Central Province, Sri Lanka, at coordinates 6.8019, 80.6434, at an elevation of about 1468 metres.
Who operates Madulsima Plantations, Kew?
Madulsima Plantations, Kew is operated by Madulsima Plantations, Kew, according to public supply-chain records.
What type of tea does Madulsima Plantations, Kew produce?
Madulsima Plantations, Kew is recorded as producing black tea.
Which buyers does Madulsima Plantations, Kew supply?
Public supplier disclosures record Madulsima Plantations, Kew as supplying Finlays.
How much rain does Madulsima Plantations, Kew receive?
ERA5 reanalysis data for the estate's coordinates recorded 2,792 mm of precipitation in 2025, peaking in November (558 mm).
How does Madulsima Plantations, Kew compare with estates at a similar elevation?
Madulsima Plantations, Kew recorded 2,792 mm in 2025, 43% more rain than the 1,947 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].
