In short: Luckyland Tea Estate is a black tea producer located at 1,865 metres in the Nuwara Eliya-Uda Pussellawa area of Sri Lanka, operated by Kegalle Plantations.
Luckyland Tea Estate is a black tea producer situated at 1,865 metres above sea level in the Nuwara Eliya-Uda Pussellawa region of Sri Lanka's central highlands. The estate is operated by Kegalle Plantations, a company that manages tea holdings in the island's elevated districts. No buyers have been publicly recorded for Luckyland in trade data available to this directory.
Terroir & Climate
At 1,865 metres, Luckyland occupies a niche within Sri Lanka's high-grown zone, where cooler temperatures and slower vegetative growth are typical. Estates at this elevation generally experience less heat stress and more moderate diurnal variation than their low-grown counterparts, factors that tend to support the accumulation of secondary metabolites in the leaf. The Nuwara Eliya-Uda Pussellawa corridor lies near 7°N latitude, where the bimodal monsoon pattern usually delivers rainfall during both the south-west and north-east monsoon periods, shaping two quality seasons each year.
High-elevation soils in this region are often well-drained and acidic, derived from weathered metamorphic parent material. The relatively thin atmospheric pressure and intense ultraviolet exposure at this altitude can influence leaf chemistry, while mist and cloud cover tend to moderate temperature extremes. These environmental conditions generally favour slower, more controlled maturation of the tea flush, a characteristic associated with the bright, aromatic profiles for which Sri Lanka's high-grown districts are known.
Tea Produced
Luckyland produces black tea. High-grown Sri Lankan estates at this elevation typically yield teas with a bright, copper-coloured liquor and a brisk, lively character. The cup profile in the Nuwara Eliya-Uda Pussellawa zone often features floral or grassy notes with a clean astringency, though individual processing and plucking standards introduce variation from estate to estate. Black teas from this altitude range are generally suited to blending and can also stand alone as single-estate offerings where brightness and aromatic lift are valued.
Operator
Kegalle Plantations operates Luckyland Tea Estate along with one other estate recorded in this directory. The company is among the entities managing tea production in Sri Lanka's central highlands, though further details of its ownership structure and corporate history have not been verified for this profile.
Certifications & Ethics
Luckyland Tea Estate holds certification from the Ethical Tea Partnership, a membership organisation that works with estates and brands to promote better working conditions and environmental stewardship in tea-growing regions. Membership involves adherence to the ETP code of conduct, on-farm monitoring, and engagement with continuous-improvement programmes addressing labour rights, health and safety, and sustainable agriculture. For buyers, ETP certification offers a degree of third-party assurance on social and environmental standards; for workers, it is intended to support safer conditions and clearer channels for grievance and remedy.
Location & Neighbouring Estates
Luckyland Tea Estate lies at 6.9708, 80.7829 in Nuwara Eliya-Uda Pussellawa Rd, Sri Lanka. Its 1865 m elevation is the 9th highest of 421 estates we map in Sri Lanka. The nearest estates in the TeaTrade directory, measured point-to-point from these coordinates, are:
- Pedro estate — 1.4 km away · Nuwara Eliya
- Elpitiya Plantations, Meddecombara North — 1.5 km away · Central Province
- Kelanivalley Plantations, Nuwara Eliya — 1.5 km away · Central Province
- Agalawatte Plantations, Weddemulla — 2.4 km away · Central Province
- Kotagala Plantations, Craigie Lea — 2.4 km away · Central Province
Estates at a Similar Altitude to Luckyland Tea Estate
Elevation shapes how slowly leaf matures, so we match Luckyland Tea Estate (1,865 m) with estates within 150 m of its height that are not its neighbours. Each is shown with its own 2025 climate. Luckyland Tea Estate recorded 3,152 mm in 2025, 59% more than the 1,986 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Parkside Tea Estate | Coonoor, India | 1,864 m | 1,467 mm | 19.7 °C |
| Kalaargold Tea Estate | Kannan Devan Hills, India | 1,864 m | 2,995 mm | 20.4 °C |
| Mbogo Tea Factory | Kimatkei - Mbogo Valley Rd, Kenya | 1,868 m | 2,044 mm | 23.4 °C |
| Pfunda Tea Factory | Rubavu, Rwanda | 1,868 m | 2,357 mm | 21.7 °C |
| NDIMA | Mathira West, Kenya | 1,869 m | 1,066 mm | 20.8 °C |
Luckyland Tea Estate Compared with Sri Lanka
In Sri Lanka, Luckyland Tea Estate is wetter than 52% of the others by 2025 rainfall; higher than 98% of the others by elevation; cooler than 99% of the others by daytime temperature. The table sets Luckyland Tea Estate against the 420 other estates we map in Sri Lanka, so you can see whether it is typical for its country or an outlier.
| Measure | Luckyland Tea Estate | Country median | Country range |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elevation | 1,865 m | 290 m | 6 to 1,962 m |
| Annual rainfall (2025) | 3,152 mm | 3,067 mm | 2,018 to 4,839 mm |
| Mean daily high | 19.6 °C | 28.8 °C | 18.9 to 31.3 °C |
| Mean overnight low | 12.7 °C | 21.8 °C | 12.4 to 24.3 °C |
Observed Climate at Luckyland Tea Estate (2025)
ERA5 reanalysis data modelled for Luckyland Tea Estate’s coordinates recorded 3,152 mm of precipitation across calendar year 2025. The wettest month was November (713 mm) and the driest was February (42 mm). Daytime highs averaged 19.6 °C and overnight lows 12.7 °C over the year; April was the warmest month and July the coolest.
| Metric | 2025 value |
|---|---|
| Annual precipitation | 3,152 mm |
| Wettest month | November (713 mm) |
| Driest month | February (42 mm) |
| Mean daily high | 19.6 °C |
| Mean overnight low | 12.7 °C |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Luckyland Tea Estate located?
Luckyland Tea Estate is in Nuwara Eliya-Uda Pussellawa Rd, Sri Lanka, at coordinates 6.9708, 80.7829, at an elevation of about 1865 metres.
Who operates Luckyland Tea Estate?
Luckyland Tea Estate is operated by Kegalle Plantations, according to public supply-chain records.
What type of tea does Luckyland Tea Estate produce?
Luckyland Tea Estate is recorded as producing black tea.
What certifications does Luckyland Tea Estate hold?
Luckyland Tea Estate is recorded as holding the following certification(s): Ethical Tea Partnership.
How much rain does Luckyland Tea Estate receive?
ERA5 reanalysis data for the estate's coordinates recorded 3,152 mm of precipitation in 2025, peaking in November (713 mm).
How does Luckyland Tea Estate compare with estates at a similar elevation?
Luckyland Tea Estate recorded 3,152 mm in 2025, 59% more rain than the 1,986 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].
