In short: Madulsima Plantations, St Theresia is a black tea estate in Sri Lanka's Central Province at 1,335 metres, recorded as supplying Finlays.
Madulsima Plantations, St Theresia is a black tea estate located in Sri Lanka's Central Province at an elevation of 1,335 metres. The estate is operated by Madulsima Plantations, St Theresia and is recorded as supplying Finlays, the global tea and coffee supplier.
Terroir & Climate
At 1,335 metres above sea level, the estate sits within the mid-elevation range typical of Sri Lanka's Central Province. Estates at this altitude generally experience moderate temperatures and consistent moisture levels, conditions that tend to favour steady vegetative growth throughout much of the year. The Central Province's position in the island's interior typically exposes tea lands to both monsoon cycles, though localised topography and aspect can significantly influence rainfall distribution and intensity.
Mid-grown Ceylon teas—broadly defined as those cultivated between approximately 600 and 1,200 metres—often exhibit a balance between the briskness associated with higher elevations and the body found in low-grown leaf. At 1,335 metres, this estate lies just above that conventional threshold, in a zone where cooler night temperatures and increased cloud cover tend to slow leaf maturation, potentially contributing to more complex biochemical development in the fresh leaf.
Tea Produced
The estate produces black tea. Central Province estates at this elevation typically yield teas with medium body, balanced astringency, and a cup character that can range from bright and brisk to smooth and rounded, depending on manufacturing technique and seasonal conditions. Teas from this altitude band are often valued for their versatility in blending, offering structure without the pronounced brightness of high-grown Ceylon or the heavy body of low-grown leaf.
Supply Chain & Market Position
The estate's recorded supply relationship with Finlays places it within the procurement network of one of the world's largest vertically integrated tea businesses. Finlays operates as both grower and supplier, sourcing from estates globally to serve international branded tea companies, foodservice clients, and retail private-label programmes. Supply to Finlays typically indicates participation in volume-oriented, quality-assured supply chains where traceability, consistency, and compliance with buyer standards are foundational requirements.
- Recorded supplier to Finlays
Location & Neighbouring Estates
Madulsima Plantations, St Theresia lies at 6.7972, 80.6757 in Central Province, Sri Lanka. Its 1335 m elevation is the joint 29th 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, Bogawana — under 1 km away
- Bogawantalawa Plantations, Fetteresso — under 1 km away
- Madulsima Plantations, Kirkoswald — under 1 km away
- Kotiyagala Tea Estate — 2.2 km away · Nuwaraeliya District
- Bogawantalawa Plantations, Bogawantalawa — 2.7 km away
Estates at a Similar Altitude to Madulsima Plantations, St Theresia
Elevation shapes how slowly leaf matures, so we match Madulsima Plantations, St Theresia (1,335 m) with estates within 150 m of its height that are not its neighbours. Each is shown with its own 2025 climate. Madulsima Plantations, St Theresia recorded 2,792 mm in 2025, 31% more than the 2,133 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Madulsima Plantations, Battawatte | Uva Province, Sri Lanka | 1,333 m | 2,709 mm | 23.7 °C |
| Lingia Tea Estate | West Bengal, India | 1,332 m | 2,294 mm | 21.9 °C |
| TUMSONG | West Bengal, India | 1,324 m | 2,294 mm | 21.9 °C |
| NJERU | Box 241 - Meru, Kenya | 1,354 m | 1,229 mm | 24.9 °C |
| Hunan Yiqingyuan Everspring Tea Co., Ltd. | Pu'Er City, China | 1,313 m | 2,137 mm | 24.6 °C |
Madulsima Plantations, St Theresia Compared with Central Province
In Central Province, Madulsima Plantations, St Theresia is drier than 71% of the others by 2025 rainfall; higher than 66% of the others by elevation; cooler than 76% of the others by daytime temperature. The table sets Madulsima Plantations, St Theresia 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, St Theresia | Region median | Region range |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elevation | 1,335 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 | 22.5 °C | 23.1 °C | 19.1 to 30.1 °C |
| Mean overnight low | 15.8 °C | 16.4 °C | 12.4 to 22.2 °C |
Observed Climate at Madulsima Plantations, St Theresia (2025)
ERA5 reanalysis data modelled for Madulsima Plantations, St Theresia’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 22.5 °C and overnight lows 15.8 °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 | 22.5 °C |
| Mean overnight low | 15.8 °C |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Madulsima Plantations, St Theresia located?
Madulsima Plantations, St Theresia is in Central Province, Sri Lanka, at coordinates 6.7972, 80.6757, at an elevation of about 1335 metres.
Who operates Madulsima Plantations, St Theresia?
Madulsima Plantations, St Theresia is operated by Madulsima Plantations, St Theresia, according to public supply-chain records.
What type of tea does Madulsima Plantations, St Theresia produce?
Madulsima Plantations, St Theresia is recorded as producing black tea.
Which buyers does Madulsima Plantations, St Theresia supply?
Public supplier disclosures record Madulsima Plantations, St Theresia as supplying Finlays.
How much rain does Madulsima Plantations, St Theresia 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, St Theresia compare with estates at a similar elevation?
Madulsima Plantations, St Theresia recorded 2,792 mm in 2025, 31% more rain than the 2,133 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].
