In short: Kingsbru Teas (Pvt) Ltd is a black tea estate in Sri Lanka's Southern Province at 384 metres altitude, operated by Kingsbru Teas (Pvt) Ltd and recorded as supplying Finlays.
Kingsbru Teas (Pvt) Ltd is a tea estate located in the Southern Province of Sri Lanka at an elevation of 384 metres. The estate is operated by Kingsbru Teas (Pvt) Ltd and is known to supply Finlays, a major international tea trader and packer.
Terroir & Climate
At 384 metres, Kingsbru falls within the low-grown elevation band typical of Sri Lanka's Southern Province. Estates at this altitude generally experience warmer, more humid conditions than their high-grown counterparts in the central highlands, and the growing cycle tends to be year-round with little dormancy. Low-grown Ceylon teas are often characterised by faster growth rates, which can yield fuller leaf and higher volumes per hectare.
The Southern Province lies outside the traditional central massif and tends to receive a different monsoon pattern, with the Yala season (May to September) typically bringing the southwest monsoon and wetter conditions. Estates in this region and elevation range often produce teas with robust body and strength, suited to blending applications where colour and consistency are priorities.
Tea Produced
Kingsbru produces black tea. Estates in the Southern Province at low elevation typically yield teas with full body, good colour, and brisk, straightforward character rather than the aromatic complexity associated with high-grown Ceylon. Such teas are often valued in the blending trade for their consistency and strength, providing a reliable base for branded packet teas and catering blends.
Supply Chain & Market Position
Kingsbru Teas (Pvt) Ltd is recorded as supplying Finlays, one of the world's leading tea and coffee businesses with a global footprint in sourcing, blending, and packing. Finlays services major retail and foodservice brands across multiple continents, and its presence as a buyer suggests that Kingsbru's output meets the volume, consistency, and quality assurance standards required for large-scale blending and private-label supply chains. This relationship positions Kingsbru within the middle tier of the Sri Lankan tea industry, contributing to the export-oriented blending market rather than retail estate brands.
- Recorded supplier to Finlays
Operator
Kingsbru Teas (Pvt) Ltd operates the estate. No other estates operated by this company are currently recorded in our directory.
Location & Neighbouring Estates
Kingsbru Teas (Pvt) Ltd, Kingsbru lies at 6.3452, 80.5475 in Southern Province, Sri Lanka. Its 384 m elevation is the 6th highest of 134 estates we map in Southern Province. The nearest estates in the TeaTrade directory, measured point-to-point from these coordinates, are:
- Andaradeniya Estate, Willie Group — 1.1 km away
- Richiland — 1.3 km away
- Lumbini Tea Factory — 1.4 km away · District -Matara
- Panilkanda — 1.4 km away
- New Deniyaya Tea Estate — 1.7 km away · A17
Estates at a Similar Altitude to Kingsbru Teas (Pvt) Ltd, Kingsbru
Elevation shapes how slowly leaf matures, so we match Kingsbru Teas (Pvt) Ltd, Kingsbru (384 m) with estates within 150 m of its height that are not its neighbours. Each is shown with its own 2025 climate. Kingsbru Teas (Pvt) Ltd, Kingsbru recorded 2,647 mm in 2025, 15% more than the 2,302 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tealera Libertad Srl | Misiones, Argentina | 388 m | 1,840 mm | 25.9 °C |
| Guzhang Organic Tea Co., Ltd. | Guzhang County, China | 391 m | 1,538 mm | 22.9 °C |
| Noori | Sabaragamuwa Province, Sri Lanka | 391 m | 4,260 mm | 28.1 °C |
| CASA FUENTES SACIFI | Av. Libertad Oberá, Argentina | 372 m | 1,816 mm | 26.0 °C |
| Thai Tea Suwirun Co., Ltd. | Chiangrai, Thailand | 404 m | 2,054 mm | 29.3 °C |
Kingsbru Teas (Pvt) Ltd, Kingsbru Compared with Southern Province
In Southern Province, Kingsbru Teas (Pvt) Ltd, Kingsbru is drier than 71% of the others by 2025 rainfall; higher than 96% of the others by elevation; cooler than 98% of the others by daytime temperature. The table sets Kingsbru Teas (Pvt) Ltd, Kingsbru against the 133 other estates we map in Southern Province, so you can see whether it is typical for its region or an outlier.
| Measure | Kingsbru Teas (Pvt) Ltd, Kingsbru | Region median | Region range |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elevation | 384 m | 46 m | 6 to 806 m |
| Annual rainfall (2025) | 2,647 mm | 3,022 mm | 2,210 to 3,589 mm |
| Mean daily high | 27.8 °C | 29.8 °C | 25.9 to 30.5 °C |
| Mean overnight low | 21.5 °C | 22.6 °C | 18.2 to 24.1 °C |
Observed Climate at Kingsbru Teas (Pvt) Ltd, Kingsbru (2025)
ERA5 reanalysis data modelled for Kingsbru Teas (Pvt) Ltd, Kingsbru’s coordinates recorded 2,647 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 21.5 °C over the year; April was the warmest month and January the coolest.
| Metric | 2025 value |
|---|---|
| Annual precipitation | 2,647 mm |
| Wettest month | November (510 mm) |
| Driest month | February (52 mm) |
| Mean daily high | 27.8 °C |
| Mean overnight low | 21.5 °C |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Kingsbru Teas (Pvt) Ltd, Kingsbru located?
Kingsbru Teas (Pvt) Ltd, Kingsbru is in Southern Province, Sri Lanka, at coordinates 6.3452, 80.5475, at an elevation of about 384 metres.
Who operates Kingsbru Teas (Pvt) Ltd, Kingsbru?
Kingsbru Teas (Pvt) Ltd, Kingsbru is operated by Kingsbru Teas (Pvt) Ltd, according to public supply-chain records.
What type of tea does Kingsbru Teas (Pvt) Ltd, Kingsbru produce?
Kingsbru Teas (Pvt) Ltd, Kingsbru is recorded as producing black tea.
Which buyers does Kingsbru Teas (Pvt) Ltd, Kingsbru supply?
Public supplier disclosures record Kingsbru Teas (Pvt) Ltd, Kingsbru as supplying Finlays.
How much rain does Kingsbru Teas (Pvt) Ltd, Kingsbru receive?
ERA5 reanalysis data for the estate's coordinates recorded 2,647 mm of precipitation in 2025, peaking in November (510 mm).
How does Kingsbru Teas (Pvt) Ltd, Kingsbru compare with estates at a similar elevation?
Kingsbru Teas (Pvt) Ltd, Kingsbru recorded 2,647 mm in 2025, 15% more rain than the 2,302 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].