In short: Talawakelle Plantations, Moragalla is a black tea estate in Sri Lanka's Southern Province, operating at 8 metres above sea level and recorded as supplying Finlays.
Talawakelle Plantations, Moragalla is a tea estate located in the Southern Province of Sri Lanka, operating at an elevation of just 8 metres above sea level. The estate is known to supply Finlays, a major player in the global tea supply chain.
Terroir & Climate
At 8 metres above sea level, this estate occupies one of the lowest elevations in Sri Lanka's tea-growing landscape. Low-elevation estates in Sri Lanka, particularly those close to sea level, typically experience warm, humid conditions year-round, with minimal seasonal temperature variation. Such environments tend to promote vigorous growth and rapid flush cycles, often yielding higher volumes than high-grown counterparts.
The Southern Province's coastal proximity generally subjects estates in the region to the influence of both monsoon systems, with the southwest monsoon typically bringing heavy rains from May to September. Low-elevation growing conditions often favour robust leaf development, though the interplay of heat, humidity, and rainfall patterns can influence the character and processing options available to producers.
Tea Produced
Moragalla produces black tea. Low-elevation black teas from Sri Lanka generally yield a full-bodied, assertive cup with strength and colour well-suited to blending applications. Estates at this altitude often produce teas with pronounced malty or earthy notes and a brisk, robust character, though cup profile will vary depending on processing decisions and seasonal conditions. The style is typically valued for consistency and body rather than the delicate aromatics associated with higher elevations.
Supply Chain & Market Position
Moragalla is recorded as supplying Finlays, one of the world's leading tea and coffee businesses with extensive procurement networks across all major origins. Finlays operates as both a large-scale estate producer and a global supply-chain manager, sourcing teas for multinational brands and retailers. Supply relationships with Finlays typically indicate integration into mainstream blending and retail channels, often destined for volume markets in Europe, the Middle East, and North America.
- Recorded supplier to Finlays
Location & Neighbouring Estates
Talawakelle Plantations, Moragalla lies at 6.4487, 79.9850 in Southern Province, Sri Lanka. Its 8 m elevation is the joint 131st highest of 134 estates we map in Southern Province. The nearest estates in the TeaTrade directory, measured point-to-point from these coordinates, are:
- Uniworld Teas Pvt Ltd — 1.7 km away · Western Province
- Kumudu — 11 km away · Western Province
- Galathara — 14 km away · Western Province
- New J S P — 16 km away · Western Province
- Alhewana Tea factory — 17 km away · Western Province
Estates at a Similar Altitude to Talawakelle Plantations, Moragalla
Elevation shapes how slowly leaf matures, so we match Talawakelle Plantations, Moragalla (8 m) with estates within 150 m of its height that are not its neighbours. Each is shown with its own 2025 climate. Talawakelle Plantations, Moragalla recorded 2,932 mm in 2025, 23% more than the 2,389 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kodala Tea Estate Ltd | Chattogram, Bangladesh | 8 m | 2,211 mm | 30.6 °C |
| Rangapani Tea Garden Factory | Chattogram, Bangladesh | 8 m | 2,208 mm | 29.6 °C |
| Soureni/ Sourenee Tea Estate | 10Th Floor, India | 8 m | 1,858 mm | 31.4 °C |
| Empire Teas (Pvt) Ltd | Angoda, Sri Lanka | 8 m | 2,828 mm | 29.9 °C |
| Mabroc Teas (Pvt) Ltd | New Hunupitiya Road, Sri Lanka | 8 m | 2,840 mm | 30.0 °C |
Talawakelle Plantations, Moragalla Compared with Southern Province
In Southern Province, Talawakelle Plantations, Moragalla is drier than 53% of the others by 2025 rainfall; lower than 98% of the others by elevation; cooler than 79% of the others by daytime temperature. The table sets Talawakelle Plantations, Moragalla 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, Moragalla | Region median | Region range |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elevation | 8 m | 49 m | 6 to 806 m |
| Annual rainfall (2025) | 2,932 mm | 3,022 mm | 2,210 to 3,589 mm |
| Mean daily high | 29.3 °C | 29.8 °C | 25.9 to 30.5 °C |
| Mean overnight low | 23.8 °C | 22.6 °C | 18.2 to 24.1 °C |
Observed Climate at Talawakelle Plantations, Moragalla (2025)
ERA5 reanalysis data modelled for Talawakelle Plantations, Moragalla’s coordinates recorded 2,932 mm of precipitation across calendar year 2025. The wettest month was November (447 mm) and the driest was February (71 mm). Daytime highs averaged 29.3 °C and overnight lows 23.8 °C over the year; May was the warmest month and January the coolest.
| Metric | 2025 value |
|---|---|
| Annual precipitation | 2,932 mm |
| Wettest month | November (447 mm) |
| Driest month | February (71 mm) |
| Mean daily high | 29.3 °C |
| Mean overnight low | 23.8 °C |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Talawakelle Plantations, Moragalla located?
Talawakelle Plantations, Moragalla is in Southern Province, Sri Lanka, at coordinates 6.4487, 79.9850, at an elevation of about 8 metres.
Who operates Talawakelle Plantations, Moragalla?
Talawakelle Plantations, Moragalla is operated by Talawakelle Plantations, Moragalla, according to public supply-chain records.
What type of tea does Talawakelle Plantations, Moragalla produce?
Talawakelle Plantations, Moragalla is recorded as producing black tea.
Which buyers does Talawakelle Plantations, Moragalla supply?
Public supplier disclosures record Talawakelle Plantations, Moragalla as supplying Finlays.
How much rain does Talawakelle Plantations, Moragalla receive?
ERA5 reanalysis data for the estate's coordinates recorded 2,932 mm of precipitation in 2025, peaking in November (447 mm).
How does Talawakelle Plantations, Moragalla compare with estates at a similar elevation?
Talawakelle Plantations, Moragalla recorded 2,932 mm in 2025, 23% more rain than the 2,389 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].
