Forbes & Walker Tea Brokers’ all-time record prices

Glenanore Estate continues to shine with yet another all-time record price

Glenanore Estate continues to shine with yet another all-time record price of Rs. 2,800 per kg for a OP1 grade surpassing its own record of Rs. 2,750 per kg for the same grade in the Uva High Grown Region at the weekly online tea auctions held on 02/03 August. This estate has proven to be a front runner in manufacturing high-quality ‘Ceylon Tea’ by achieving record prices consistently at the weekly tea auctions.

This Estate, which was established in the year 1892, is situated in Haputale at an elevation of 1,372 metres, in the Uva agro-climatic district. Glenanore Estate is ISO 22000:2018 and HACCP certified ensuring good quality standards are met in the production process. 

Glenanore Estate is managed by Agarapatana Plantations Ltd. under the stewardship of Senior Manager, Gayan Wijesekara.

Blairlomond Estate establishes an all-time record price

Blairlomond Estate achieved an all-time record price of Rs. 2,850 per kg for a FBOP grade in the Uda Pussellawa Region at the weekly tea auction held on 02/03 August.

This Estate is Rainforest Alliance certified and the estate is managed by Udapussellawa Plantations, an associate of Browns Power Holdings Ltd., under the stewardship of Amila Udana Weerasinghe. 

Blairlomond teas are exclusively sold and marketed by Forbes & Walker Tea Brokers Ltd.

Dunsinane Estate excels with two all-time record prices

Dunsinane Estate, situated in Punduloya achieved two all-time record prices in the Western High Grown CTC category at the weekly online tea auctions held on 02/03 August.

• PF1 Grade recorded a price of Rs. 1,750 per kg
• BPS Grade recorded a price of Rs. 1,480 per kg

 This Estate is situated in the Dimbula Planting district at an elevation of 1,400 metres above sea level and is Rainforest Alliance, ISO 22000 – food, safety and hygiene management standard certified.

Dunsinane Estate is managed by Elpitiya Plantations and comes under the stewardship of Asela Udumullage.  

Wellandura Estate sets an all-time record price

Wellandura Estate achieved an all-time record price of Rs. 1,900 per kg for an FNGS grade in the Off-Grades category at the weekly e-auctions held on 02/03 August. 

This Estate located in Kahawatte in the Ratnapura District, consists of almost 400 hectares of tea and rubber at an elevation of 162 metres above sea level. The estate is ISO 22000 – food, safety and hygiene management standard certified ensuring high quality standards are met throughout the production process.

Wellandura Estate is managed by Kahawatte Plantation under the stewardship of General Manager Tony Bertus and Estate Manager Kusal Siriwardena.

Wellandura teas are exclusively marketed by Forbes & Walker Tea Brokers Ltd. 

Malwatte Valley Plantations continues to excel in the Uva seasonal spell

The Uva Agro-Climatic Planting District is located in the Eastern slopes of the Central Hills of Sri Lanka and tea is grown from 3,000 to 5,000 feet above mean sea level. 

The district and sub districts of Malwatte/Welimada are famous for its distinctive flavour and pungency during the quality season from July to September each year, which are sought after by the connoisseurs of tea world over.  

Seasonal Flush teas are the result of a fleeting climatic phenomenon where wind, sunshine and the terroir of the land join hands to produce conditions that are conducive for this creation process. This makes Seasonal Flush teas extremely rare and unique. 

Dry winds that fan the valleys and slopes, supported by chilly nights and bright, dry days with infrequent light afternoon showers, cause flavour in the leaves to become concentrated as the tea plant undergoes stress and prepares for drought. 

This combination offers the perfect conditioning for tea leaves to produce ‘seasonal character’.

Following are some of the distinct Tea Gardens, managed by Malwatte Valley Plantations, to have achieved All-Time record prices ever witnessed in the region.

Dickwella Estate

Dickwella Estate under the selling mark of ‘St. James,’ achieved an all-time record price of Rs. 2,600 per kg for a BOP grade in the Uva Medium Grown category at the weekly online Tea Auctions held on 02/03 August.

This estate is located at an elevation of 1,230 metres above sea level in Hali Ella and was commissioned in 1934. It is synonymous with Uva teas and has continuously produced high-quality seasonal teas during the Uva season. This estate is ISO 22000:2005 Management System Certified for Manufacture of Black Tea.

The estate is managed under the stewardship of the Regional General Manager Chaminda Perera and veteran Factory Head A.M. Shajahan.

Aislaby Estate

Aislaby Estate set an all-time record price of Rs. 3,000 per kg for a BOPF grade in the Uva High category at the weekly online Tea Auction held online on 02/03 August.

This Estate with a total extent of 325 hectares is situated at an elevation of 1,218 metres above mean sea level in the Uva High Grown planting district. 

Aislaby Estate maintains a high standard of manufacture, focused on producing top-quality seasonal teas during the Uva quality season. The Estate is ISO:22000 and Rainforest Alliance certified.  

Aislaby Estate is managed under the stewardship of the Group Manager Manoj Ramdas.