In short: Maskeliya Plantations, Moray is a black tea estate in Sri Lanka's Central Province, operated at 1,222 metres elevation by Maskeliya Plantations, Moray.
Maskeliya Plantations, Moray is a black tea estate located in the Central Province of Sri Lanka, operated by Maskeliya Plantations, Moray. Situated at an elevation of 1,222 metres, the estate occupies terrain typical of the mid-elevation growing zones that characterise much of Sri Lanka's central highlands. No public records of direct buyers or supply relationships have been identified for this estate.
Terroir & Climate
At 1,222 metres above sea level, Maskeliya Plantations, Moray sits within the mid-grown category of Sri Lankan tea production, a zone that generally experiences moderate temperatures and a balance between the intense monsoon rains of lower elevations and the cooler, slower-growing conditions found above 1,500 metres. Estates at this altitude in the Central Province typically benefit from diurnal temperature variation and cloud cover that can slow the rate of photosynthesis, encouraging a more measured pace of leaf development.
The Central Province's position in Sri Lanka's interior tends to expose estates to the influence of both the southwest and northeast monsoons, although the exact rainfall distribution and intensity vary by specific microclimate. Mid-elevation terroir of this kind often yields teas with a balance between body and brightness, though much depends on the specific cultivars planted, plucking standards, and processing protocols employed at the factory level.
Tea Produced
Maskeliya Plantations, Moray produces black tea. Mid-grown Ceylon teas from estates at similar elevations in the Central Province are often characterised by a medium body, moderate astringency, and a cup profile that balances malty or slightly fruity notes with a degree of briskness. The altitude typically allows for reasonable complexity without the pronounced delicacy associated with high-grown teas above 1,500 metres, though individual batch character will vary according to season, leaf grade, and manufacturing technique.
Operator
The estate is operated by Maskeliya Plantations, Moray. No other estates under the same operator are currently recorded in this directory.
Location & Neighbouring Estates
Maskeliya Plantations, Moray lies at 6.8241, 80.5277 in Central Province, Sri Lanka. Its 1222 m elevation is the 43rd highest of 93 estates we map in Central Province. The nearest estates in the TeaTrade directory, measured point-to-point from these coordinates, are:
- Adams View — 2.0 km away · Sabaragamuwa Province
- Maskeliya Plantations, Laxapana — 4.9 km away
- Maskeliya Plantations, Mousakellie — 4.9 km away
- Maskeliya Plantations, Glentilt Estate, Glentilt — 5.2 km away
- Maskeliya Plantations, Deeside, Glenugie — 7.1 km away
Estates at a Similar Altitude to Maskeliya Plantations, Moray
Elevation shapes how slowly leaf matures, so we match Maskeliya Plantations, Moray (1,222 m) with estates within 150 m of its height that are not its neighbours. Each is shown with its own 2025 climate. Maskeliya Plantations, Moray recorded 4,839 mm in 2025, 144% more than the 1,987 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Malwatte Valley Plantations, Uva Highlands | Uva Province, Sri Lanka | 1,221 m | 2,319 mm | 24.7 °C |
| MITYANA | Nakasero Rd, Uganda | 1,218 m | 1,265 mm | 26.4 °C |
| Kinkiizi Development Co Ltd, Rugyeyo Tea Factory, Kigezi Highland | Kigezi Highland, Uganda | 1,213 m | 1,265 mm | 26.4 °C |
| Gayabaree \u0026 Millikthong Tea Estate | Purba Phuguri Tea Garden, India | 1,212 m | 2,778 mm | 21.2 °C |
| Hapugahawatte, Mount Uva | Uva Province, Sri Lanka | 1,234 m | 2,308 mm | 24.3 °C |
Maskeliya Plantations, Moray Compared with Central Province
In Central Province, Maskeliya Plantations, Moray is wetter than 95% of the others by 2025 rainfall; higher than 54% of the others by elevation; cooler than 57% of the others by daytime temperature. The table sets Maskeliya Plantations, Moray 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 | Maskeliya Plantations, Moray | Region median | Region range |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elevation | 1,222 m | 1,202 m | 37 to 1,924 m |
| Annual rainfall (2025) | 4,839 mm | 3,152 mm | 2,071 to 4,839 mm |
| Mean daily high | 22.9 °C | 23.1 °C | 19.1 to 30.1 °C |
| Mean overnight low | 17.2 °C | 16.4 °C | 12.4 to 22.2 °C |
Observed Climate at Maskeliya Plantations, Moray (2025)
ERA5 reanalysis data modelled for Maskeliya Plantations, Moray’s coordinates recorded 4,839 mm of precipitation across calendar year 2025. The wettest month was November (934 mm) and the driest was February (92 mm). Daytime highs averaged 22.9 °C and overnight lows 17.2 °C over the year; April was the warmest month and December the coolest.
| Metric | 2025 value |
|---|---|
| Annual precipitation | 4,839 mm |
| Wettest month | November (934 mm) |
| Driest month | February (92 mm) |
| Mean daily high | 22.9 °C |
| Mean overnight low | 17.2 °C |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Maskeliya Plantations, Moray located?
Maskeliya Plantations, Moray is in Central Province, Sri Lanka, at coordinates 6.8241, 80.5277, at an elevation of about 1222 metres.
Who operates Maskeliya Plantations, Moray?
Maskeliya Plantations, Moray is operated by Maskeliya Plantations, Moray, according to public supply-chain records.
What type of tea does Maskeliya Plantations, Moray produce?
Maskeliya Plantations, Moray is recorded as producing black tea.
How much rain does Maskeliya Plantations, Moray receive?
ERA5 reanalysis data for the estate's coordinates recorded 4,839 mm of precipitation in 2025, peaking in November (934 mm).
How does Maskeliya Plantations, Moray compare with estates at a similar elevation?
Maskeliya Plantations, Moray recorded 4,839 mm in 2025, 144% more rain than the 1,987 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].
