In short: Kelanivalley Plantations, Ingestre is a black tea estate in Sri Lanka's Central Province at 1,316 metres, recorded as supplying Finlays.
Kelanivalley Plantations, Ingestre is a black tea estate located in the Central Province of Sri Lanka at an elevation of 1,316 metres. The estate is operated by Kelanivalley Plantations, Ingestre and is known to supply Finlays, a major international tea buyer and distributor.
Terroir & Climate
At 1,316 metres, Kelanivalley Plantations, Ingestre sits within the mid-elevation band typical of Sri Lanka's Central Province, where conditions generally favour steady, year-round growth. Estates at this altitude often experience moderate diurnal temperature variation and consistent moisture from the south-west and north-east monsoons, factors that tend to promote balanced vegetative cycles and a reliable flush schedule.
The Central Province's terroir is characterised by red-yellow podzolic soils and rolling terrain that typically affords good drainage. At this elevation, leaf development tends to proceed at a moderate pace—neither as slow as in the high-grown districts nor as rapid as in the low country—a tempo that generally supports the accumulation of flavour compounds while maintaining reasonable yield.
Tea Produced
The estate produces black tea. Mid-elevation Ceylon teas from the Central Province typically offer a well-rounded cup: bright, with moderate body and a clean, brisk character. Teas from estates at this altitude often exhibit a balance between the lighter, more aromatic profiles of high-grown leaf and the fuller, more robust notes of low-country production, making them versatile for blending and single-origin use alike.
Supply Chain & Market Position
Kelanivalley Plantations, Ingestre is recorded as supplying Finlays, one of the world's leading tea companies with a substantial presence in sourcing, blending, and distribution. Finlays' network spans both retail and food-service channels, and the company's sourcing relationships typically extend to estates capable of delivering consistent volumes and quality. The fact that Ingestre supplies Finlays suggests the estate plays a role in commercial supply chains serving international markets, where mid-elevation Ceylon black teas are valued for their reliability and blending potential.
- Recorded supplier to Finlays
Location & Neighbouring Estates
Kelanivalley Plantations, Ingestre lies at 6.8551, 80.6346 in Central Province, Sri Lanka. Its 1316 m elevation is the 33rd highest of 93 estates we map in Central Province. The nearest estates in the TeaTrade directory, measured point-to-point from these coordinates, are:
- Kelanivalley Plantations, Annfield — 2.0 km away
- Maskeliya Plantations, Strathspey — 2.9 km away
- Venture Tea Estate — 3.1 km away · Norwood-Bogawantalawa-Campion Rd
- Tillyrie Estate — 3.5 km away · Colombo
- Kelanivalley Plantations, Robgill Group — 4.0 km away
Estates at a Similar Altitude to Kelanivalley Plantations, Ingestre
Elevation shapes how slowly leaf matures, so we match Kelanivalley Plantations, Ingestre (1,316 m) with estates within 150 m of its height that are not its neighbours. Each is shown with its own 2025 climate. Kelanivalley Plantations, Ingestre recorded 4,245 mm in 2025, 135% more than the 1,804 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hunan Yiqingyuan Everspring Tea Co., Ltd. | Pu'Er City, China | 1,313 m | 2,137 mm | 24.6 °C |
| TUMSONG | West Bengal, India | 1,324 m | 2,294 mm | 21.9 °C |
| Kinoro Tea Factory | Eastern Province, Kenya | 1,307 m | 1,008 mm | 25.5 °C |
| Muzizi | Kagadi District of the Bwikara Sub-County, Uganda | 1,305 m | 1,286 mm | 27.2 °C |
| Lingia Tea Estate | West Bengal, India | 1,332 m | 2,294 mm | 21.9 °C |
Kelanivalley Plantations, Ingestre Compared with Central Province
In Central Province, Kelanivalley Plantations, Ingestre is wetter than 92% of the others by 2025 rainfall; higher than 65% of the others by elevation; cooler than 80% of the others by daytime temperature. The table sets Kelanivalley Plantations, Ingestre 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 | Kelanivalley Plantations, Ingestre | Region median | Region range |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elevation | 1,316 m | 1,202 m | 37 to 1,924 m |
| Annual rainfall (2025) | 4,245 mm | 3,152 mm | 2,071 to 4,839 mm |
| Mean daily high | 22.2 °C | 23.1 °C | 19.1 to 30.1 °C |
| Mean overnight low | 16.1 °C | 16.4 °C | 12.4 to 22.2 °C |
Observed Climate at Kelanivalley Plantations, Ingestre (2025)
ERA5 reanalysis data modelled for Kelanivalley Plantations, Ingestre’s coordinates recorded 4,245 mm of precipitation across calendar year 2025. The wettest month was November (783 mm) and the driest was February (61 mm). Daytime highs averaged 22.2 °C and overnight lows 16.1 °C over the year; April was the warmest month and February the coolest.
| Metric | 2025 value |
|---|---|
| Annual precipitation | 4,245 mm |
| Wettest month | November (783 mm) |
| Driest month | February (61 mm) |
| Mean daily high | 22.2 °C |
| Mean overnight low | 16.1 °C |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Kelanivalley Plantations, Ingestre located?
Kelanivalley Plantations, Ingestre is in Central Province, Sri Lanka, at coordinates 6.8551, 80.6346, at an elevation of about 1316 metres.
Who operates Kelanivalley Plantations, Ingestre?
Kelanivalley Plantations, Ingestre is operated by Kelanivalley Plantations, Ingestre, according to public supply-chain records.
What type of tea does Kelanivalley Plantations, Ingestre produce?
Kelanivalley Plantations, Ingestre is recorded as producing black tea.
Which buyers does Kelanivalley Plantations, Ingestre supply?
Public supplier disclosures record Kelanivalley Plantations, Ingestre as supplying Finlays.
How much rain does Kelanivalley Plantations, Ingestre receive?
ERA5 reanalysis data for the estate's coordinates recorded 4,245 mm of precipitation in 2025, peaking in November (783 mm).
How does Kelanivalley Plantations, Ingestre compare with estates at a similar elevation?
Kelanivalley Plantations, Ingestre recorded 4,245 mm in 2025, 135% more rain than the 1,804 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].
