In short: Lumbini Tea Factory is a black tea estate in Matara District, Sri Lanka, operated by Lumbini Tea Valley Ceylon with a workforce of 3,762.
Lumbini Tea Factory is a black tea estate located in Matara District, Sri Lanka, at an elevation of 390 metres. The estate is operated by Lumbini Tea Valley Ceylon and employs a workforce of 3,762. Matara District lies in the southern coastal belt of Sri Lanka, a region less commonly associated with high-elevation tea production than the central highlands, but nonetheless home to a number of established manufacturing operations.
Terroir & Climate
At 390 metres above sea level and positioned at approximately 6.3°N latitude in the southern lowlands of Sri Lanka, Lumbini Tea Factory occupies a relatively warm, humid growing environment. Estates at this elevation and proximity to the Indian Ocean typically experience consistent year-round temperatures with less pronounced diurnal variation than the central highlands, conditions that tend to promote vigorous vegetative growth and faster leaf maturation. The lower altitude generally results in a shorter interval between plucking cycles.
The southwestern coastal belt of Sri Lanka receives substantial monsoon rainfall, and estates in Matara District are generally exposed to both the southwest monsoon (May to September) and the northeast monsoon tail (November to February). This moisture regime, combined with the warmth of the lowlands, tends to sustain active growth for much of the year, though leaf chemistry—particularly the balance of polyphenols and amino acids—often differs from that of high-grown teas, with faster-growing leaf typically yielding greater astringency and less aromatic complexity.
Tea Produced
Lumbini Tea Factory produces black tea. Estates at this elevation in the southern coastal districts of Sri Lanka generally yield a robust, full-bodied cup with pronounced colour and strength. Low-grown Ceylon teas of this type tend to deliver brisk astringency and malty body rather than the delicate, bright character associated with high-elevation leaf. The cup profile is typically suited to blending and to markets where strength and colour are valued, though well-made lowland teas can also offer clean, satisfying everyday drinking quality.
Operator
Lumbini Tea Factory is operated by Lumbini Tea Valley Ceylon. No other estates operated by this company are currently recorded in our directory.
Location & Neighbouring Estates
Lumbini Tea Factory lies at 6.3425, 80.5597 in District -Matara, Sri Lanka. Its 390 m elevation is the joint 183rd highest of 259 estates we map in Sri Lanka. The nearest estates in the TeaTrade directory, measured point-to-point from these coordinates, are:
- Talawakelle Plantations, Deniyaya — under 1 km away · Southern Province
- Talawakelle Plantations, Kiruwanaganga — under 1 km away · Southern Province
- Kiruwanaganga Estate — under 1 km away · B99 Road
- New Deniyaya Tea Estate — under 1 km away · A17
- Andaradeniya Estate, Willie Group — under 1 km away · Southern Province
Observed Climate at Lumbini Tea Factory (2025)
ERA5 reanalysis data modelled for Lumbini Tea Factory’s coordinates recorded 2,650 mm of precipitation across calendar year 2025. The wettest month was November (510 mm) and the driest was February (52 mm). Daytime highs averaged 27.8 °C and overnight lows 21.6 °C over the year; April was the warmest month and January the coolest.
| Metric | 2025 value |
|---|---|
| Annual precipitation | 2,650 mm |
| Wettest month | November (510 mm) |
| Driest month | February (52 mm) |
| Mean daily high | 27.8 °C |
| Mean overnight low | 21.6 °C |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Lumbini Tea Factory located?
Lumbini Tea Factory is in District -Matara, Sri Lanka, at coordinates 6.3425, 80.5597, at an elevation of about 390 metres.
Who operates Lumbini Tea Factory?
Lumbini Tea Factory is operated by Lumbini Tea Valley Ceylon, according to public supply-chain records.
What type of tea does Lumbini Tea Factory produce?
Lumbini Tea Factory is recorded as producing black tea.
How much rain does Lumbini Tea Factory receive?
ERA5 reanalysis data for the estate's coordinates recorded 2,650 mm of precipitation in 2025, peaking in November (510 mm).
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].
