In short: Madulsima Plantations, Kirkoswald is a black tea estate in Sri Lanka's Central Province at 1,335 metres, known to supply Finlays.
Madulsima Plantations, Kirkoswald is a black tea estate located in the Central Province of Sri Lanka at an elevation of 1,335 metres. The estate operates under the name Madulsima Plantations, Kirkoswald and is known to supply Finlays, a significant participant in the global tea trade.
Terroir & Climate
At 1,335 metres above sea level, Kirkoswald occupies a mid-elevation band within Sri Lanka's Central Province, a zone that typically experiences moderate temperatures and consistent cloud cover during the growing season. Estates at this altitude generally benefit from a slower leaf maturation cycle compared to low-country producers, which tends to support the development of more concentrated flavour compounds in the harvested leaf.
The Central Province's position just north of the equator usually results in two principal monsoon periods that shape the annual flush calendar. Mid-elevation gardens in this region often contend with well-distributed rainfall and diurnal temperature variation, both of which are generally associated with balanced biochemical profiles in the manufactured tea.
Tea Produced
Kirkoswald produces black tea. Estates in the Central Province at this elevation typically yield teas with moderate body and a balance between briskness and smoothness, often displaying fewer of the lighter, more delicate notes characteristic of higher-altitude Nuwara Eliya gardens while avoiding the heavier, maltier profiles common at lower elevations. The cup character generally reflects the mid-country terroir, tending toward versatility in blending applications.
Supply Chain & Market Position
Kirkoswald's connection to Finlays places it within a well-established supply chain serving international tea buyers. Finlays operates as a major tea processor, blender and distributor with a global footprint, sourcing from estates across Sri Lanka and other origins to service branded and private-label customers in multiple markets. Supply to a firm of Finlays' scale typically indicates that the estate's output meets the quality and volume expectations required for large-scale commercial blending and export.
- Recorded supplier to Finlays
Location & Neighbouring Estates
Madulsima Plantations, Kirkoswald lies at 6.7972, 80.6757 in Central Province, Sri Lanka. Its 1335 m elevation is the joint 29th highest of 93 estates we map in Central Province. The nearest estates in the TeaTrade directory, measured point-to-point from these coordinates, are:
- Bogawantalawa Plantations, Bogawana — under 1 km away
- Bogawantalawa Plantations, Fetteresso — under 1 km away
- Madulsima Plantations, St Theresia — under 1 km away
- Kotiyagala Tea Estate — 2.2 km away · Nuwaraeliya District
- Bogawantalawa Plantations, Bogawantalawa — 2.7 km away
Estates at a Similar Altitude to Madulsima Plantations, Kirkoswald
Elevation shapes how slowly leaf matures, so we match Madulsima Plantations, Kirkoswald (1,335 m) with estates within 150 m of its height that are not its neighbours. Each is shown with its own 2025 climate. Madulsima Plantations, Kirkoswald recorded 2,792 mm in 2025, 31% more than the 2,133 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Madulsima Plantations, Battawatte | Uva Province, Sri Lanka | 1,333 m | 2,709 mm | 23.7 °C |
| Lingia Tea Estate | West Bengal, India | 1,332 m | 2,294 mm | 21.9 °C |
| TUMSONG | West Bengal, India | 1,324 m | 2,294 mm | 21.9 °C |
| NJERU | Box 241 - Meru, Kenya | 1,354 m | 1,229 mm | 24.9 °C |
| Hunan Yiqingyuan Everspring Tea Co., Ltd. | Pu'Er City, China | 1,313 m | 2,137 mm | 24.6 °C |
Madulsima Plantations, Kirkoswald Compared with Central Province
In Central Province, Madulsima Plantations, Kirkoswald is drier than 71% of the others by 2025 rainfall; higher than 66% of the others by elevation; cooler than 76% of the others by daytime temperature. The table sets Madulsima Plantations, Kirkoswald 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 | Madulsima Plantations, Kirkoswald | Region median | Region range |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elevation | 1,335 m | 1,202 m | 37 to 1,924 m |
| Annual rainfall (2025) | 2,792 mm | 3,206 mm | 2,071 to 4,839 mm |
| Mean daily high | 22.5 °C | 23.1 °C | 19.1 to 30.1 °C |
| Mean overnight low | 15.8 °C | 16.4 °C | 12.4 to 22.2 °C |
Observed Climate at Madulsima Plantations, Kirkoswald (2025)
ERA5 reanalysis data modelled for Madulsima Plantations, Kirkoswald’s coordinates recorded 2,792 mm of precipitation across calendar year 2025. The wettest month was November (558 mm) and the driest was February (60 mm). Daytime highs averaged 22.5 °C and overnight lows 15.8 °C over the year; May was the warmest month and December the coolest.
| Metric | 2025 value |
|---|---|
| Annual precipitation | 2,792 mm |
| Wettest month | November (558 mm) |
| Driest month | February (60 mm) |
| Mean daily high | 22.5 °C |
| Mean overnight low | 15.8 °C |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Madulsima Plantations, Kirkoswald located?
Madulsima Plantations, Kirkoswald is in Central Province, Sri Lanka, at coordinates 6.7972, 80.6757, at an elevation of about 1335 metres.
Who operates Madulsima Plantations, Kirkoswald?
Madulsima Plantations, Kirkoswald is operated by Madulsima Plantations, Kirkoswald, according to public supply-chain records.
What type of tea does Madulsima Plantations, Kirkoswald produce?
Madulsima Plantations, Kirkoswald is recorded as producing black tea.
Which buyers does Madulsima Plantations, Kirkoswald supply?
Public supplier disclosures record Madulsima Plantations, Kirkoswald as supplying Finlays.
How much rain does Madulsima Plantations, Kirkoswald receive?
ERA5 reanalysis data for the estate's coordinates recorded 2,792 mm of precipitation in 2025, peaking in November (558 mm).
How does Madulsima Plantations, Kirkoswald compare with estates at a similar elevation?
Madulsima Plantations, Kirkoswald recorded 2,792 mm in 2025, 31% more rain than the 2,133 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].
