In short: Maturata Plantations, Alma is a black tea estate in Sri Lanka's Central Province at 1,284 metres, operated by Maturata Plantations, Alma and recorded as supplying Finlays.
Maturata Plantations, Alma is a black tea estate located in the Central Province of Sri Lanka at an elevation of 1,284 metres. The estate is operated by Maturata Plantations, Alma and is recorded as a supplier to Finlays, a major international tea trader and processor.
Terroir & Climate
At 1,284 metres above sea level, Maturata Plantations, Alma sits within the mid-elevation band typical of Sri Lanka's Central Province. Estates at this altitude generally experience cooler ambient temperatures and greater diurnal variation than lowland gardens, conditions that tend to slow leaf maturation and can contribute to more complex biochemical development in the plucked leaf. The Central Province's geography typically supports reliable rainfall distribution, though the interplay of monsoon patterns and elevation often creates microclimatic variation across individual estates.
Mid-grown Ceylon teas from this elevation range are often characterised by a balance between the body associated with lower altitudes and the brightness found at higher elevations. The latitude—just above seven degrees north—places the estate firmly within the tropical belt, where year-round growing is the norm, though quality and flush timing tend to fluctuate with the seasonal monsoon shifts that influence the island's eastern and western flanks differently.
Tea Produced
Maturata Plantations, Alma produces black tea. Estates in the Central Province at this elevation typically yield teas with medium body, brisk character, and a balance of malt and citrus notes in the cup. Mid-grown Ceylon blacks are often valued for their versatility in blending, offering both colour and flavour intensity without the more delicate astringency of high-grown teas or the heavier, sometimes flat profile of low-grown leaf. The precise cup character will vary with seasonal conditions, processing protocols, and leaf grade, but Central Province estates generally produce teas that perform well in both pure-origin and blended formats.
Supply Chain & Market Position
Maturata Plantations, Alma is recorded as supplying Finlays, one of the world's largest tea companies with operations spanning production, blending, and brand supply across multiple continents. This relationship suggests that the estate's output meets the quality and traceability standards required by a multinational processor serving retail and foodservice clients globally. Supplying Finlays typically indicates integration into established export channels and adherence to the commercial specifications that underpin large-volume international tea trade.
- Recorded supplier to Finlays
Location & Neighbouring Estates
Maturata Plantations, Alma lies at 7.0910, 80.8282 in Central Province, Sri Lanka. Its 1284 m elevation is the 38th highest of 93 estates we map in Central Province. The nearest estates in the TeaTrade directory, measured point-to-point from these coordinates, are:
- MAHA UVA TEA FACTORY — 4.2 km away · WALAPANE
- High Forest Tea Estate — 4.7 km away · Dudley Senanayake Mawatha
- Pussellawa Plantations, Mooloya — 7.5 km away
- Maturata Plantations, Ragalla Group — 9.2 km away · Nuwara Eliya District
- Concordia Tea Estate — 11 km away · Kandapola
Estates at a Similar Altitude to Maturata Plantations, Alma
Elevation shapes how slowly leaf matures, so we match Maturata Plantations, Alma (1,284 m) with estates within 150 m of its height that are not its neighbours. Each is shown with its own 2025 climate. Maturata Plantations, Alma recorded 2,892 mm in 2025, 15% more than the 2,506 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hatton Plantations, Shannon | Central Province, Sri Lanka | 1,285 m | 4,232 mm | 22.6 °C |
| Maskeliya Plantations, Deeside, Glenugie | Central Province, Sri Lanka | 1,287 m | 3,868 mm | 21.9 °C |
| Muzizi | Kagadi District of the Bwikara Sub-County, Uganda | 1,305 m | 1,286 mm | 27.2 °C |
| Kinoro Tea Factory | Eastern Province, Kenya | 1,307 m | 1,008 mm | 25.5 °C |
| Hunan Yiqingyuan Everspring Tea Co., Ltd. | Pu'Er City, China | 1,313 m | 2,137 mm | 24.6 °C |
Maturata Plantations, Alma Compared with Central Province
In Central Province, Maturata Plantations, Alma is drier than 60% of the others by 2025 rainfall; higher than 60% of the others by elevation; warmer than 59% of the others by daytime temperature. The table sets Maturata Plantations, Alma 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 | Maturata Plantations, Alma | Region median | Region range |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elevation | 1,284 m | 1,202 m | 37 to 1,924 m |
| Annual rainfall (2025) | 2,892 mm | 3,206 mm | 2,071 to 4,839 mm |
| Mean daily high | 23.4 °C | 23.1 °C | 19.1 to 30.1 °C |
| Mean overnight low | 17.0 °C | 16.4 °C | 12.4 to 22.2 °C |
Observed Climate at Maturata Plantations, Alma (2025)
ERA5 reanalysis data modelled for Maturata Plantations, Alma’s coordinates recorded 2,892 mm of precipitation across calendar year 2025. The wettest month was November (900 mm) and the driest was February (61 mm). Daytime highs averaged 23.4 °C and overnight lows 17.0 °C over the year; May was the warmest month and January the coolest.
| Metric | 2025 value |
|---|---|
| Annual precipitation | 2,892 mm |
| Wettest month | November (900 mm) |
| Driest month | February (61 mm) |
| Mean daily high | 23.4 °C |
| Mean overnight low | 17.0 °C |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Maturata Plantations, Alma located?
Maturata Plantations, Alma is in Central Province, Sri Lanka, at coordinates 7.0910, 80.8282, at an elevation of about 1284 metres.
Who operates Maturata Plantations, Alma?
Maturata Plantations, Alma is operated by Maturata Plantations, Alma, according to public supply-chain records.
What type of tea does Maturata Plantations, Alma produce?
Maturata Plantations, Alma is recorded as producing black tea.
Which buyers does Maturata Plantations, Alma supply?
Public supplier disclosures record Maturata Plantations, Alma as supplying Finlays.
How much rain does Maturata Plantations, Alma receive?
ERA5 reanalysis data for the estate's coordinates recorded 2,892 mm of precipitation in 2025, peaking in November (900 mm).
How does Maturata Plantations, Alma compare with estates at a similar elevation?
Maturata Plantations, Alma recorded 2,892 mm in 2025, 15% more rain than the 2,506 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].
