In short: Talawakelle Plantations, Deniyaya is a black tea estate in Sri Lanka's Southern Province, operated by Talawakelle Plantations, Deniyaya at an elevation of 369 metres.
Talawakelle Plantations, Deniyaya is a tea estate located in Sri Lanka's Southern Province, situated at approximately 369 metres above sea level. The estate is operated by Talawakelle Plantations, Deniyaya and produces black tea. No buyers or supply-chain relationships are currently recorded in public trade documentation for this property.
Terroir & Climate
At 369 metres elevation, this estate occupies a low-grown position in Sri Lanka's classification system, a tier that typically experiences warmer temperatures and more consistent humidity than the island's celebrated high-elevation zones. Estates at this altitude in the Southern Province generally benefit from year-round warmth and two monsoon windows, with the southwest monsoon arriving between May and September and the inter-monsoon rains contributing additional moisture. These conditions tend to encourage vigorous flush cycles and relatively rapid leaf maturation.
The Southern Province's low-grown districts are generally characterised by reddish laterite soils and a tropical climate moderated by proximity to the coast, though conditions vary considerably with local topography. Estates in this elevation band often produce higher yields than their high-grown counterparts, and the warmer growing environment typically supports a faster turnaround from plucking to processing. Such terroir tends to favour teas with bold structure rather than the delicate aromatics associated with cooler, higher altitudes.
Tea Produced
The estate produces black tea, consistent with the prevailing style of Sri Lanka's low-grown Southern Province districts. Teas from estates at this elevation typically yield a full-bodied, brisk cup with pronounced strength and colour, characteristics that have historically made low-grown Ceylon black teas well suited to blending and to markets that value robust, malty profiles. While the finer high-grown Ceylon teas are prized for floral brightness and complexity, teas from lower altitudes in the south tend to offer straightforward body and a darker liquor, often with earthy or malty undertones rather than pronounced fragrance.
Operator
The estate is operated by Talawakelle Plantations, Deniyaya. No other estates operated by this company are currently recorded in the directory, and further details regarding the company's ownership structure or broader portfolio are not available in verified trade sources.
Location & Neighbouring Estates
Talawakelle Plantations, Deniyaya lies at 6.3368, 80.5618 in Southern Province, Sri Lanka. Its 369 m elevation is the 8th highest of 134 estates we map in Southern Province. The nearest estates in the TeaTrade directory, measured point-to-point from these coordinates, are:
- Kiruwanaganga Tea Estate — under 1 km away · Kirilipane
- New Deniyaya Tea Estate — under 1 km away · A17
- Lumbini Tea Factory — under 1 km away · District -Matara
- Panilkanda — under 1 km away
- Andaradeniya Estate, Willie Group — 1.2 km away
Estates at a Similar Altitude to Talawakelle Plantations, Deniyaya
Elevation shapes how slowly leaf matures, so we match Talawakelle Plantations, Deniyaya (369 m) with estates within 150 m of its height that are not its neighbours. Each is shown with its own 2025 climate. Talawakelle Plantations, Deniyaya recorded 2,647 mm in 2025, 22% more than the 2,176 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CASA FUENTES SACIFI | Av. Libertad Oberá, Argentina | 372 m | 1,816 mm | 26.0 °C |
| Agroteales S.R.L. | Misiones, Argentina | 361 m | 1,778 mm | 26.8 °C |
| Danau Kembar | West Sumatra, Indonesia | 358 m | 3,083 mm | 30.3 °C |
| Nurbong | West Bengal, India | 357 m | 2,666 mm | 27.2 °C |
| Guzhang Organic Tea Co., Ltd. | Guzhang County, China | 391 m | 1,538 mm | 22.9 °C |
Talawakelle Plantations, Deniyaya Compared with Southern Province
In Southern Province, Talawakelle Plantations, Deniyaya is drier than 71% of the others by 2025 rainfall; higher than 95% of the others by elevation; cooler than 96% of the others by daytime temperature. The table sets Talawakelle Plantations, Deniyaya 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 | Talawakelle Plantations, Deniyaya | Region median | Region range |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elevation | 369 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 | 27.9 °C | 29.8 °C | 25.9 to 30.5 °C |
| Mean overnight low | 21.6 °C | 22.6 °C | 18.2 to 24.1 °C |
Observed Climate at Talawakelle Plantations, Deniyaya (2025)
ERA5 reanalysis data modelled for Talawakelle Plantations, Deniyaya’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 27.9 °C and overnight lows 21.6 °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 | 27.9 °C |
| Mean overnight low | 21.6 °C |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Talawakelle Plantations, Deniyaya located?
Talawakelle Plantations, Deniyaya is in Southern Province, Sri Lanka, at coordinates 6.3368, 80.5618, at an elevation of about 369 metres.
Who operates Talawakelle Plantations, Deniyaya?
Talawakelle Plantations, Deniyaya is operated by Talawakelle Plantations, Deniyaya, according to public supply-chain records.
What type of tea does Talawakelle Plantations, Deniyaya produce?
Talawakelle Plantations, Deniyaya is recorded as producing black tea.
How much rain does Talawakelle Plantations, Deniyaya receive?
ERA5 reanalysis data for the estate's coordinates recorded 2,647 mm of precipitation in 2025, peaking in November (510 mm).
How does Talawakelle Plantations, Deniyaya compare with estates at a similar elevation?
Talawakelle Plantations, Deniyaya recorded 2,647 mm in 2025, 22% more rain than the 2,176 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].
