In short: Madulsima Plantations, Battawatte is a black tea estate in Sri Lanka's Uva Province, operating at 1,333 metres elevation and recorded as supplying Finlays.
Madulsima Plantations, Battawatte is a black tea estate situated in the Uva Province of Sri Lanka, at an elevation of 1,333 metres. The estate is operated by Madulsima Plantations, Battawatte, and is recorded as supplying tea to Finlays, a major name in the global tea supply chain.
Terroir & Climate
At 1,333 metres above sea level in the Uva Province, the estate sits within a mid-elevation band where tea plants typically experience a climate marked by distinct wet and dry cycles. Uva's terroir is generally influenced by the island's monsoon patterns, with exposure to dry winds often occurring during certain months of the year. Estates at this altitude tend to experience cooler temperatures than lowland gardens, which can slow leaf growth and contribute to concentration of flavour compounds in the flush.
The interplay of moisture, temperature and wind at this elevation generally favours the production of teas with character and body. Mid-grown Ceylon teas from this region often develop during periods when dry conditions stress the bush lightly, concentrating aromatic and phenolic constituents. The latitude and aspect of Uva estates tend to result in variable microclimates, even within a single district, though the broader elevation band typically shapes the rhythm of the plucking calendar and the style of leaf produced.
Tea Produced
The estate produces black tea, the dominant type manufactured across Sri Lanka's Uva Province. Teas from mid-elevation Uva gardens are often characterised by a brisk, sometimes astringent cup with notable body and a tendency toward malty or slightly smoky notes, particularly when processed during the estate's quality season. The 1,333-metre elevation typically supports a profile that balances the brightness of higher-grown teas with the strength and colour associated with mid-elevations, though specific cup character will vary with season, leaf grade and manufacturing practice.
Supply Chain & Market Position
The estate is recorded as supplying Finlays, one of the established global tea traders and blenders with procurement networks spanning Sri Lanka and other origin countries. This connection places Madulsima Plantations, Battawatte within a tier of estates whose production is channelled into international blending and distribution streams, rather than sold exclusively through auction or to smaller buyers. Supply relationships of this kind typically indicate consistent output meeting the quality and volume benchmarks required by large-scale procurement operations.
- Recorded supplier to Finlays
Location & Neighbouring Estates
Madulsima Plantations, Battawatte lies at 7.0467, 81.1582 in Uva Province, Sri Lanka. Its 1333 m elevation is the 7th highest of 28 estates we map in Uva Province. The nearest estates in the TeaTrade directory, measured point-to-point from these coordinates, are:
- Mahadowa Estate — 4.8 km away · Mahadowa Factory Road
- Hapugastenne Plantations, Shawlands — 4.8 km away · Badulla District
- Adawatte Estate — 4.9 km away · Adawatte Rd
- Balangoda Plantations, Telebedde — 8.8 km away
- El Teb — 9.5 km away · Lunugala & Hewa Eliya (or Badulla North)
Estates at a Similar Altitude to Madulsima Plantations, Battawatte
Elevation shapes how slowly leaf matures, so we match Madulsima Plantations, Battawatte (1,333 m) with estates within 150 m of its height that are not its neighbours. Each is shown with its own 2025 climate. Madulsima Plantations, Battawatte recorded 2,709 mm in 2025, within 5% of the 2,653 mm average across these estates, so altitude explains most of its rainfall.
| Estate | Where | Elevation | Rain 2025 | Mean high |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lingia Tea Estate | West Bengal, India | 1,332 m | 2,294 mm | 21.9 °C |
| Bogawantalawa Plantations, Bogawana | Central Province, Sri Lanka | 1,335 m | 2,792 mm | 22.5 °C |
| Somerset Tea Estate | Nuwara Eliya, Sri Lanka | 1,337 m | 3,746 mm | 22.4 °C |
| TUMSONG | West Bengal, India | 1,324 m | 2,294 mm | 21.9 °C |
| Hunan Yiqingyuan Everspring Tea Co., Ltd. | Pu'Er City, China | 1,313 m | 2,137 mm | 24.6 °C |
Madulsima Plantations, Battawatte Compared with Uva Province
In Uva Province, Madulsima Plantations, Battawatte is wetter than 81% of the others by 2025 rainfall; higher than 78% of the others by elevation; cooler than 78% of the others by daytime temperature. The table sets Madulsima Plantations, Battawatte against the 27 other estates we map in Uva Province, so you can see whether it is typical for its region or an outlier.
| Measure | Madulsima Plantations, Battawatte | Region median | Region range |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elevation | 1,333 m | 1,131 m | 560 to 1,535 m |
| Annual rainfall (2025) | 2,709 mm | 2,319 mm | 2,188 to 2,899 mm |
| Mean daily high | 23.7 °C | 25.2 °C | 22.4 to 28.7 °C |
| Mean overnight low | 15.2 °C | 16.6 °C | 14.5 to 20.0 °C |
Observed Climate at Madulsima Plantations, Battawatte (2025)
ERA5 reanalysis data modelled for Madulsima Plantations, Battawatte’s coordinates recorded 2,709 mm of precipitation across calendar year 2025. The wettest month was November (664 mm) and the driest was May (58 mm). Daytime highs averaged 23.7 °C and overnight lows 15.2 °C over the year; July was the warmest month and January the coolest.
| Metric | 2025 value |
|---|---|
| Annual precipitation | 2,709 mm |
| Wettest month | November (664 mm) |
| Driest month | May (58 mm) |
| Mean daily high | 23.7 °C |
| Mean overnight low | 15.2 °C |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Madulsima Plantations, Battawatte located?
Madulsima Plantations, Battawatte is in Uva Province, Sri Lanka, at coordinates 7.0467, 81.1582, at an elevation of about 1333 metres.
Who operates Madulsima Plantations, Battawatte?
Madulsima Plantations, Battawatte is operated by Madulsima Plantations, Battawatte, according to public supply-chain records.
What type of tea does Madulsima Plantations, Battawatte produce?
Madulsima Plantations, Battawatte is recorded as producing black tea.
Which buyers does Madulsima Plantations, Battawatte supply?
Public supplier disclosures record Madulsima Plantations, Battawatte as supplying Finlays.
How much rain does Madulsima Plantations, Battawatte receive?
ERA5 reanalysis data for the estate's coordinates recorded 2,709 mm of precipitation in 2025, peaking in November (664 mm).
How does Madulsima Plantations, Battawatte compare with estates at a similar elevation?
Estates at a similar elevation recorded about 2,653 mm of rain in 2025, close to the 2,709 mm at Madulsima Plantations, Battawatte.
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].
