In short: Maskeliya Plantations, Deeside, Glenugie is a black tea estate in Sri Lanka's Central Province at 1,287 metres elevation, operated by Maskeliya Plantations.
Maskeliya Plantations, Deeside, Glenugie is a black tea estate located in the Central Province of Sri Lanka at an elevation of 1,287 metres. The estate operates under the Maskeliya Plantations, Deeside, Glenugie banner. No commercial buyers or downstream supply relationships are currently recorded in publicly available trade data.
Terroir & Climate
At 1,287 metres above sea level, this estate sits within the mid-elevation zone of Sri Lanka's Central Province, where the climate is generally cooler and more humid than low-elevation districts. Estates at this altitude typically experience moderate diurnal temperature variation and are often subject to the southwest monsoon influence, which tends to deliver substantial rainfall from May through September. These conditions usually result in a slower rate of vegetative growth compared to lowland gardens, which can contribute to a greater concentration of flavour compounds in the plucked leaf.
The Central Province terrain at this elevation often includes sloping topography with well-drained soils derived from ancient metamorphic rock. Such soils, when combined with cooler ambient temperatures, tend to favour the development of complex polyphenol profiles in the leaf. Estates in this band generally harvest year-round, though the character and yield of the leaf can vary with the seasonal monsoon cycles that sweep across the island's central highlands.
Tea Produced
As a producer of black tea, Maskeliya Plantations, Deeside, Glenugie processes leaf into fully oxidised styles typical of Sri Lanka's mid-elevation gardens. Teas from estates in the Central Province at comparable altitudes tend to yield a medium-bodied cup with a balance of briskness and subtle malt or fruit notes, generally less astringent than low-grown Ceylon teas yet less delicate than high-elevation Nuwara Eliya or Uva productions. The cup character often reflects the influence of the cooler growing environment, which can support the retention of aromatic volatiles during manufacture.
Location & Neighbouring Estates
Maskeliya Plantations, Deeside, Glenugie lies at 6.8137, 80.5907 in Central Province, Sri Lanka. Its 1287 m elevation is the 36th highest of 93 estates we map in Central Province. The nearest estates in the TeaTrade directory, measured point-to-point from these coordinates, are:
- Gouravilla Estate — under 1 km away · Maskeliya
- Horana Plantations, Stockholm — 2.5 km away · Nuwara Eliya District
- Maskeliya Plantations, Laxapana — 3.1 km away
- Maskeliya Plantations, Mousakellie — 3.1 km away
- Maskeliya Plantations, Glentilt Estate, Glentilt — 3.3 km away
Estates at a Similar Altitude to Maskeliya Plantations, Deeside, Glenugie
Elevation shapes how slowly leaf matures, so we match Maskeliya Plantations, Deeside, Glenugie (1,287 m) with estates within 150 m of its height that are not its neighbours. Each is shown with its own 2025 climate. Maskeliya Plantations, Deeside, Glenugie recorded 3,868 mm in 2025, 101% more than the 1,923 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Maturata Plantations, Alma | Central Province, Sri Lanka | 1,284 m | 2,892 mm | 23.4 °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 |
| TUMSONG | West Bengal, India | 1,324 m | 2,294 mm | 21.9 °C |
Maskeliya Plantations, Deeside, Glenugie Compared with Central Province
In Central Province, Maskeliya Plantations, Deeside, Glenugie is wetter than 71% of the others by 2025 rainfall; higher than 62% of the others by elevation; cooler than 89% of the others by daytime temperature. The table sets Maskeliya Plantations, Deeside, Glenugie 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 | Maskeliya Plantations, Deeside, Glenugie | Region median | Region range |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elevation | 1,287 m | 1,202 m | 37 to 1,924 m |
| Annual rainfall (2025) | 3,868 mm | 3,152 mm | 2,071 to 4,839 mm |
| Mean daily high | 21.9 °C | 23.1 °C | 19.1 to 30.1 °C |
| Mean overnight low | 16.0 °C | 16.4 °C | 12.4 to 22.2 °C |
Observed Climate at Maskeliya Plantations, Deeside, Glenugie (2025)
ERA5 reanalysis data modelled for Maskeliya Plantations, Deeside, Glenugie’s coordinates recorded 3,868 mm of precipitation across calendar year 2025. The wettest month was November (699 mm) and the driest was February (81 mm). Daytime highs averaged 21.9 °C and overnight lows 16.0 °C over the year; April was the warmest month and December the coolest.
| Metric | 2025 value |
|---|---|
| Annual precipitation | 3,868 mm |
| Wettest month | November (699 mm) |
| Driest month | February (81 mm) |
| Mean daily high | 21.9 °C |
| Mean overnight low | 16.0 °C |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Maskeliya Plantations, Deeside, Glenugie located?
Maskeliya Plantations, Deeside, Glenugie is in Central Province, Sri Lanka, at coordinates 6.8137, 80.5907, at an elevation of about 1287 metres.
Who operates Maskeliya Plantations, Deeside, Glenugie?
Maskeliya Plantations, Deeside, Glenugie is operated by Maskeliya Plantations, Deeside, Glenugie, according to public supply-chain records.
What type of tea does Maskeliya Plantations, Deeside, Glenugie produce?
Maskeliya Plantations, Deeside, Glenugie is recorded as producing black tea.
How much rain does Maskeliya Plantations, Deeside, Glenugie receive?
ERA5 reanalysis data for the estate's coordinates recorded 3,868 mm of precipitation in 2025, peaking in November (699 mm).
How does Maskeliya Plantations, Deeside, Glenugie compare with estates at a similar elevation?
Maskeliya Plantations, Deeside, Glenugie recorded 3,868 mm in 2025, 101% more rain than the 1,923 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].
