Wattegodde Tea Estate

Wattegodde Tea Estate is a black tea producer located in the Nuwara Eliya district of Sri Lanka, at an elevation of 1,286 metres above sea level. The estate is operated by Talawakelle, a company with a presence across Sri Lanka's central highlands. No specific buyer relationships have been recorded in publicly available supply-chain data.

Terroir & Climate

At 1,286 metres, Wattegodde sits in the lower band of elevations typically classified as 'high-grown' in Sri Lanka's grading conventions, which begin at approximately 1,200 metres. Estates at this altitude in the Nuwara Eliya district generally experience cooler temperatures and more frequent cloud cover than lower-elevation properties, conditions that tend to slow leaf growth and can contribute to a more concentrated flavour profile in the finished tea.

The central highlands of Sri Lanka, particularly in the Nuwara Eliya area, are subject to two monsoon seasons—the southwest monsoon from May to September and the northeast monsoon from December to February—which typically shape the estate's flush cycles. This latitude, just north of the equator, generally permits year-round harvesting, though quality and character can vary with the intensity of the rains and the resulting changes in temperature and sunlight.

Tea Produced

Wattegodde produces black tea. Estates in the Nuwara Eliya district at similar elevations tend to yield teas with a lighter body and brisk, bright character, often described as delicate or fragrant compared to the fuller, more robust profiles typical of mid- or low-grown Ceylon teas. Teas from this region are generally valued for clarity in the cup and a gentle astringency, though specific cultivar selections and processing choices at any given estate will influence the final character.

Operator

Wattegodde is operated by Talawakelle, which manages a portfolio of tea estates in Sri Lanka. The company operates five other properties included in our directory, giving it a notable footprint in the country's high- and mid-grown tea sectors.

Location & Neighbouring Estates

Wattegodde Tea Estate lies at 6.9619, 80.6523 in Nuwara Eliya, Sri Lanka. Its 1286 m elevation is the 5th highest of 6 estates we map in Nuwara Eliya. The nearest estates in the TeaTrade directory, measured point-to-point from these coordinates, are:

• Kotagala Plantations, Mayfield — under 1 km away · Central Province
• Holyrood Tea Estate — 2.1 km away
• Maskeliya Plantations, St. Clair — 2.8 km away · Central Province
• Maskeliya Plantations, Talawakelle — 2.8 km away · Central Province
• Talawakelle Plantations, Great Western — 2.8 km away · Central Province

Estates at a Similar Altitude to Wattegodde Tea Estate

Elevation shapes how slowly leaf matures, so we match Wattegodde Tea Estate (1,286 m) with estates within 150 m of its height that are not its neighbours. Each is shown with its own 2025 climate. Wattegodde Tea Estate recorded 4,232 mm in 2025, 131% more than the 1,830 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
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
Green Fountain Yunnan Tea Co., Ltd.Mangbai	Yunnan Province, China	1,248 m	2,424 mm	24.0 °C
TUMSONG	West Bengal, India	1,324 m	2,294 mm	21.9 °C

Wattegodde Tea Estate Compared with Nuwara Eliya

In Nuwara Eliya, Wattegodde Tea Estate is wetter than 80% of the others by 2025 rainfall; lower than 80% of the others by elevation; warmer than 60% of the others by daytime temperature. The table sets Wattegodde Tea Estate against the 5 other estates we map in Nuwara Eliya, so you can see whether it is typical for its region or an outlier.

Measure	Wattegodde Tea Estate	Region median	Region range
Elevation	1,286 m	1,379 m	1,231 to 1,892 m
Annual rainfall (2025)	4,232 mm	3,152 mm	2,796 to 4,232 mm
Mean daily high	22.6 °C	22.4 °C	19.4 to 23.0 °C
Mean overnight low	15.8 °C	15.6 °C	13.0 to 16.1 °C

Observed Climate at Wattegodde Tea Estate (2025)

ERA5 reanalysis data modelled for Wattegodde Tea Estate’s coordinates recorded 4,232 mm of precipitation across calendar year 2025. The wettest month was November (899 mm) and the driest was February (52 mm). Daytime highs averaged 22.6 °C and overnight lows 15.8 °C over the year; May was the warmest month and December the coolest.

Metric	2025 value
Annual precipitation	4,232 mm
Wettest month	November (899 mm)
Driest month	February (52 mm)
Mean daily high	22.6 °C
Mean overnight low	15.8 °C

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Wattegodde Tea Estate located?

Wattegodde Tea Estate is in Nuwara Eliya, Sri Lanka, at coordinates 6.9619, 80.6523, at an elevation of about 1286 metres.

Who operates Wattegodde Tea Estate?

Wattegodde Tea Estate is operated by Talawakelle, according to public supply-chain records.

What type of tea does Wattegodde Tea Estate produce?

Wattegodde Tea Estate is recorded as producing black tea.

How much rain does Wattegodde Tea Estate receive?

ERA5 reanalysis data for the estate's coordinates recorded 4,232 mm of precipitation in 2025, peaking in November (899 mm).

How does Wattegodde Tea Estate compare with estates at a similar elevation?

Wattegodde Tea Estate recorded 4,232 mm in 2025, 131% more rain than the 1,830 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].