In short: Pussellawa Plantations, Rothschild is a black tea estate in the Central Province of Sri Lanka at 983 metres, operated by Pussellawa Plantations, Rothschild and known to supply Finlays.
Pussellawa Plantations, Rothschild is a tea estate in the Central Province of Sri Lanka, located at an elevation of 983 metres. The estate is operated by Pussellawa Plantations, Rothschild and is known to supply Finlays, a major tea trading and distribution company. The estate produces black tea.
Terroir & Climate
At 983 metres above sea level, Pussellawa Plantations, Rothschild sits within the mid-elevation band of Sri Lanka's Central Province, a zone that typically experiences moderate temperatures and consistent cloud cover. Estates at this altitude generally benefit from cooler nights and warm days, conditions that tend to slow leaf growth and can encourage the accumulation of flavour compounds in the tea plant.
The Central Province's topography and proximity to the island's interior hill country typically result in reliable rainfall distributed across much of the year, though patterns vary with the southwest and northeast monsoons. These climatic conditions generally favour steady, year-round cropping, and mid-grown Ceylon teas from this elevation range are often noted for their balance between the briskness associated with higher altitudes and the body found in low-grown leaf.
Tea Produced
Pussellawa Plantations, Rothschild produces black tea. Mid-grown Ceylon blacks from estates at comparable elevations in the Central Province tend to yield a cup that balances brightness with moderate body, often displaying a coppery infusion and a clean, brisk character. Teas from this altitude band are generally less delicate than high-grown Ceylon but typically offer more complexity than low-grown leaf, with a flavour profile that can range from malty to lightly floral depending on season and processing.
Supply Chain & Market Position
Pussellawa Plantations, Rothschild is recorded as supplying Finlays, one of the established names in global tea sourcing and distribution. Finlays operates across multiple origin countries and supplies tea to retailers, brands, and foodservice clients worldwide. The presence of Finlays as a buyer suggests that leaf from this estate enters international supply chains, likely destined for blending or branded retail products in export markets. This relationship positions the estate within the conventional commercial supply network rather than the specialist or estate-specific retail segment.
- Recorded supplier to Finlays
Operator
The estate is operated by Pussellawa Plantations, Rothschild. No other estates operated by this company are currently recorded in the directory.
Location & Neighbouring Estates
Pussellawa Plantations, Rothschild lies at 7.0932, 80.6477 in Central Province, Sri Lanka. Its 983 m elevation is the 61st highest of 93 estates we map in Central Province. The nearest estates in the TeaTrade directory, measured point-to-point from these coordinates, are:
- Pussellawa Plantations, Delta, Delta Ctc — 6.2 km away
- Zion Hill — 6.4 km away
- Elpitiya Plantations, Nayapane — 6.4 km away
- Agalawatte Plantations, Frotoft — 6.5 km away
- Glenloch — 6.5 km away
Estates at a Similar Altitude to Pussellawa Plantations, Rothschild
Elevation shapes how slowly leaf matures, so we match Pussellawa Plantations, Rothschild (983 m) with estates within 150 m of its height that are not its neighbours. Each is shown with its own 2025 climate. Pussellawa Plantations, Rothschild recorded 2,526 mm in 2025, within 5% of the 2,471 mm average across these estates, so altitude explains most of its rainfall.
| Estate | Where | Elevation | Rain 2025 | Mean high |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ambootia | West Bengal, India | 979 m | 2,805 mm | 22.6 °C |
| Bah Butong Estate | Simalungun Regency, Indonesia | 979 m | 2,437 mm | 25.5 °C |
| Bitaco / La Cumbre | Yumbo, Colombia | 990 m | 2,878 mm | 27.0 °C |
| Satemwa Tea Estates Limited, Satemwa | Thyolo, Malawi | 974 m | 1,525 mm | 24.1 °C |
| Balangoda Plantations, Debedde | Uva Province, Sri Lanka | 972 m | 2,709 mm | 26.2 °C |
Pussellawa Plantations, Rothschild Compared with Central Province
In Central Province, Pussellawa Plantations, Rothschild is drier than 82% of the others by 2025 rainfall; lower than 65% of the others by elevation; warmer than 64% of the others by daytime temperature. The table sets Pussellawa Plantations, Rothschild 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 | Pussellawa Plantations, Rothschild | Region median | Region range |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elevation | 983 m | 1,203 m | 37 to 1,924 m |
| Annual rainfall (2025) | 2,526 mm | 3,206 mm | 2,071 to 4,839 mm |
| Mean daily high | 24.9 °C | 23.1 °C | 19.1 to 30.1 °C |
| Mean overnight low | 17.9 °C | 16.4 °C | 12.4 to 22.2 °C |
Observed Climate at Pussellawa Plantations, Rothschild (2025)
ERA5 reanalysis data modelled for Pussellawa Plantations, Rothschild’s coordinates recorded 2,526 mm of precipitation across calendar year 2025. The wettest month was November (841 mm) and the driest was February (8 mm). Daytime highs averaged 24.9 °C and overnight lows 17.9 °C over the year; May was the warmest month and February the coolest.
| Metric | 2025 value |
|---|---|
| Annual precipitation | 2,526 mm |
| Wettest month | November (841 mm) |
| Driest month | February (8 mm) |
| Mean daily high | 24.9 °C |
| Mean overnight low | 17.9 °C |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Pussellawa Plantations, Rothschild located?
Pussellawa Plantations, Rothschild is in Central Province, Sri Lanka, at coordinates 7.0932, 80.6477, at an elevation of about 983 metres.
Who operates Pussellawa Plantations, Rothschild?
Pussellawa Plantations, Rothschild is operated by Pussellawa Plantations, Rothschild, according to public supply-chain records.
What type of tea does Pussellawa Plantations, Rothschild produce?
Pussellawa Plantations, Rothschild is recorded as producing black tea.
Which buyers does Pussellawa Plantations, Rothschild supply?
Public supplier disclosures record Pussellawa Plantations, Rothschild as supplying Finlays.
How much rain does Pussellawa Plantations, Rothschild receive?
ERA5 reanalysis data for the estate's coordinates recorded 2,526 mm of precipitation in 2025, peaking in November (841 mm).
How does Pussellawa Plantations, Rothschild compare with estates at a similar elevation?
Estates at a similar elevation recorded about 2,471 mm of rain in 2025, close to the 2,526 mm at Pussellawa Plantations, Rothschild.
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].
