In short: Yuillefield Tea Estate is a black tea producer located in the Western Province of Sri Lanka at 895 metres elevation, operated by Kotagala Plantations Plc.
Yuillefield Tea Estate is a black tea producer situated in Sri Lanka's Western Province at an elevation of 895 metres. The estate is operated by Kotagala Plantations Plc, a company active in the Sri Lankan plantation sector. No buyer relationships have been recorded in publicly available trade data.
Terroir & Climate
At 895 metres above sea level, Yuillefield occupies what is generally classified as mid-grown territory within Sri Lanka's tea geography. Estates at this elevation typically experience moderate temperatures and a balance between the intensity of low-grown character and the refined qualities associated with higher altitudes. The Western Province, positioned on the island's wet zone, tends to receive consistent rainfall throughout much of the year, supporting steady vegetative growth and year-round cropping cycles.
Mid-grown estates in this climatic band often produce leaf that develops reasonable body and colour in the cup, without the pronounced astringency sometimes found at lower elevations or the delicate fragrance characteristic of high-grown teas. The interplay of altitude, moisture, and Sri Lanka's equatorial latitude generally supports a reliable flush pattern, though seasonal variation in rainfall can influence both yield and leaf chemistry.
Tea Produced
Yuillefield produces black tea. Mid-grown Ceylon blacks from this elevation range typically yield a cup with moderate body, reasonable colour, and a balance between briskness and smoothness. Teas from the Western Province's mid-elevations are often used in blends where consistent strength and a straightforward, malty character are valued, though cup profile will vary with season, manufacturing technique, and the specific cultivars under cultivation.
Operator
Kotagala Plantations Plc operates Yuillefield Tea Estate. The company is an established participant in Sri Lanka's plantation industry, though no other estates operated by Kotagala Plantations are currently recorded in this directory.
Certifications & Ethics
Yuillefield holds certification from the Ethical Tea Partnership, an industry body that sets standards for labour rights, health and safety, and environmental stewardship on tea estates. ETP certification requires regular independent audits against a detailed code of practice, covering wages, working hours, housing, and pesticide management. For buyers, this certification offers third-party assurance that the estate is subject to ongoing monitoring of social and environmental performance; for workers, it is intended to underpin improvements in conditions and the availability of grievance mechanisms.
Location & Neighbouring Estates
Yuillefield Tea Estate lies at 7.0807, 80.4443 in Western Province, Sri Lanka. Its 895 m elevation is the 2nd highest of 22 estates we map in Western Province. The nearest estates in the TeaTrade directory, measured point-to-point from these coordinates, are:
- Ingurugala — 4.4 km away · Central Province
- Kegalle Plantations, Dotel Oya — 4.6 km away · Sabaragamuwa Province
- New Mount Carmel — 5.9 km away · Sabaragamuwa Province
- Coolbawn — 7.8 km away · Central Province
- Kahawatte Plantations, Craighead — 8.5 km away · Central Province
Estates at a Similar Altitude to Yuillefield Tea Estate
Elevation shapes how slowly leaf matures, so we match Yuillefield Tea Estate (895 m) with estates within 150 m of its height that are not its neighbours. Each is shown with its own 2025 climate. Yuillefield Tea Estate recorded 3,346 mm in 2025, 54% more than the 2,168 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kasembereka Tea | Thyolo- Makwasa Road, Malawi | 891 m | 1,655 mm | 24.4 °C |
| Wentworth Tea Estate | Cherambadi, India | 903 m | 2,378 mm | 26.4 °C |
| Blairlomond Tea Estate | Madulla Road, Sri Lanka | 903 m | 2,658 mm | 26.7 °C |
| Balangoda Plantations, Spring Valley Group | Uva Province, Sri Lanka | 885 m | 2,624 mm | 26.3 °C |
| CHAWANI | Thyolo, Malawi | 906 m | 1,525 mm | 24.1 °C |
Yuillefield Tea Estate Compared with Western Province
In Western Province, Yuillefield Tea Estate is drier than 86% of the others by 2025 rainfall; higher than 95% of the others by elevation; cooler than 95% of the others by daytime temperature. The table sets Yuillefield Tea Estate against the 21 other estates we map in Western Province, so you can see whether it is typical for its region or an outlier.
| Measure | Yuillefield Tea Estate | Region median | Region range |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elevation | 895 m | 21 m | 9 to 1,272 m |
| Annual rainfall (2025) | 3,346 mm | 3,822 mm | 2,624 to 4,232 mm |
| Mean daily high | 24.8 °C | 29.7 °C | 22.7 to 30.1 °C |
| Mean overnight low | 17.1 °C | 22.5 °C | 15.8 to 23.6 °C |
Observed Climate at Yuillefield Tea Estate (2025)
ERA5 reanalysis data modelled for Yuillefield Tea Estate’s coordinates recorded 3,346 mm of precipitation across calendar year 2025. The wettest month was November (914 mm) and the driest was February (32 mm). Daytime highs averaged 24.8 °C and overnight lows 17.1 °C over the year; May was the warmest month and February the coolest.
| Metric | 2025 value |
|---|---|
| Annual precipitation | 3,346 mm |
| Wettest month | November (914 mm) |
| Driest month | February (32 mm) |
| Mean daily high | 24.8 °C |
| Mean overnight low | 17.1 °C |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Yuillefield Tea Estate located?
Yuillefield Tea Estate is in Western Province, Sri Lanka, at coordinates 7.0807, 80.4443, at an elevation of about 895 metres.
Who operates Yuillefield Tea Estate?
Yuillefield Tea Estate is operated by Kotagala Plantations Plc, according to public supply-chain records.
What type of tea does Yuillefield Tea Estate produce?
Yuillefield Tea Estate is recorded as producing black tea.
What certifications does Yuillefield Tea Estate hold?
Yuillefield Tea Estate is recorded as holding the following certification(s): Ethical Tea Partnership.
How much rain does Yuillefield Tea Estate receive?
ERA5 reanalysis data for the estate's coordinates recorded 3,346 mm of precipitation in 2025, peaking in November (914 mm).
How does Yuillefield Tea Estate compare with estates at a similar elevation?
Yuillefield Tea Estate recorded 3,346 mm in 2025, 54% more rain than the 2,168 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].