In short: New Roseland is a tea estate in Uva Province, Sri Lanka, situated at 1,131 metres and recorded as supplying Finlays.
New Roseland is a tea estate located in Uva Province, Sri Lanka, at an elevation of 1,131 metres above sea level. The operator of the estate is not recorded in available trade data. New Roseland is documented as a supplier to Finlays, one of the major tea traders and processors operating in global tea markets.
Terroir & Climate
At 1,131 metres, New Roseland occupies a mid-elevation position within Sri Lanka's tea-growing landscape. Estates at this altitude typically experience cooler temperatures and more moderate diurnal variation than low-grown holdings, conditions that generally slow leaf maturation and tend to encourage a build-up of flavour compounds. Uva Province is subject to the influence of south-west and north-east monsoons, with the latter—typically arriving between July and September—often associated with the regional quality season when drier, cooler winds from the interior are thought to concentrate character in the leaf.
The interplay between elevation and seasonal wind patterns in Uva tends to produce growing conditions that many in the trade regard as conducive to pronounced flavour development. Mid-elevation gardens in this region generally sit above the heaviest moisture zones but below the coldest peaks, a band in which estates often achieve both reasonable yield and distinctive cup profile. Such terroir factors are, of course, mediated by estate-specific practices and microclimates, but the combination of altitude and regional climate provides a foundation that Uva producers have long drawn upon.
Tea Produced
New Roseland produces black tea. Mid-elevation Uva teas are often characterised by brisk, bright liquors with a tendency towards aromatic intensity and a clean, sometimes mentholated or eucalyptus-like top note, particularly during the eastern monsoon quality season. Estates at this altitude in the province typically yield teas that balance body with a certain lifted character, though cup profile will vary considerably depending on cultivar, flush timing, and processing rigour. The black teas from this elevation band are generally suited to blending as well as single-origin offerings where the Uva provenance is a point of interest.
Supply Chain & Market Position
New Roseland is recorded as supplying Finlays, a vertically integrated tea business with sourcing, blending, and packing operations across multiple origins. Finlays' global footprint and customer base—ranging from major grocery brands to foodservice clients—suggests that leaf from New Roseland enters diversified supply chains and may ultimately reach a variety of end markets. The relationship points to the estate's integration into professionally managed procurement networks, though publicly available trade data does not detail volumes, contract terms, or the specific end uses of New Roseland production.
- Recorded supplier to Finlays
Location & Neighbouring Estates
New Roseland lies at 6.8226, 81.0508 in Uva Province, Sri Lanka. Its 1131 m elevation is the 15th highest of 28 estates we map in Uva Province. The nearest estates in the TeaTrade directory, measured point-to-point from these coordinates, are:
- Amba Estate — 1.3 km away · Bandarawela
- Maskeliya Plantations, Ampttiakande — 3.6 km away
- Maskeliya Plantations, Craig — 4.2 km away
- Namunukula Plantations, Kinellan — 4.9 km away
- Hapugastenne Plantations, New Burgh Green Tea — 5.6 km away
Estates at a Similar Altitude to New Roseland
Elevation shapes how slowly leaf matures, so we match New Roseland (1,131 m) with estates within 150 m of its height that are not its neighbours. Each is shown with its own 2025 climate. New Roseland recorded 2,206 mm in 2025, 18% less than the 2,704 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bogawantalawa Plantations, Norwood | Central Province, Sri Lanka | 1,125 m | 4,839 mm | 22.9 °C |
| Rusekere Growers Tea Factory | Fort Portal, Uganda | 1,141 m | 1,310 mm | 27.8 °C |
| Venture Tea Estate | Norwood-Bogawantalawa-Campion Rd, Sri Lanka | 1,117 m | 4,839 mm | 23.0 °C |
| Green Lakes Plantations Sarl, Moniko | Jinja, Uganda | 1,148 m | 1,432 mm | 26.7 °C |
| Southdown Estate | Chipinge, Zimbabwe | 1,114 m | 1,099 mm | 24.7 °C |
New Roseland Compared with Uva Province
In Uva Province, New Roseland is drier than 81% of the others by 2025 rainfall; lower than 52% of the others by elevation; warmer than 52% of the others by daytime temperature. The table sets New Roseland 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 | New Roseland | Region median | Region range |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elevation | 1,131 m | 1,169 m | 560 to 1,535 m |
| Annual rainfall (2025) | 2,206 mm | 2,319 mm | 2,188 to 2,899 mm |
| Mean daily high | 25.2 °C | 25.1 °C | 22.4 to 28.7 °C |
| Mean overnight low | 16.3 °C | 16.6 °C | 14.5 to 20.0 °C |
Observed Climate at New Roseland (2025)
ERA5 reanalysis data modelled for New Roseland’s coordinates recorded 2,206 mm of precipitation across calendar year 2025. The wettest month was November (551 mm) and the driest was June (40 mm). Daytime highs averaged 25.2 °C and overnight lows 16.3 °C over the year; July was the warmest month and February the coolest.
| Metric | 2025 value |
|---|---|
| Annual precipitation | 2,206 mm |
| Wettest month | November (551 mm) |
| Driest month | June (40 mm) |
| Mean daily high | 25.2 °C |
| Mean overnight low | 16.3 °C |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is New Roseland located?
New Roseland is in Uva Province, Sri Lanka, at coordinates 6.8226, 81.0508, at an elevation of about 1131 metres.
What type of tea does New Roseland produce?
New Roseland is recorded as producing black tea.
Which buyers does New Roseland supply?
Public supplier disclosures record New Roseland as supplying Finlays.
How much rain does New Roseland receive?
ERA5 reanalysis data for the estate's coordinates recorded 2,206 mm of precipitation in 2025, peaking in November (551 mm).
How does New Roseland compare with estates at a similar elevation?
New Roseland recorded 2,206 mm in 2025, 18% less rain than the 2,704 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].