Court Lodge Estate betters own record

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Court Lodge Estate achieved an all-time record price of Rs. 1,650 per kg for an OPA grade, surpassing their own record of Rs. 1,530 per kg for the same grade in the Nuwara Eliya Region, at the last online tea auction for 2022 held on 19 and 20 December.

This estate is situated in Kandapola, Nuwara Eliya at an elevation of 2,012 metres above sea level and benefits from both the Western and Eastern quality seasons.

During the South Western monsoon season, moisture is deposited on the West of the central hills and strong desiccating winds during June to September produces a strange ingenuous character in the shoots that are unique to this area. During the North East monsoon, the wind directions are reversed and a similar change takes place, which helps to produce some excellent teas during February to April.

Court Lodge Estate carries out a Rotovane/Orthodox manufacture, which has a distinctive Nuwara Eliya character. This estate is Rainforest Alliance and ISO 9001:2015 certified. Court Lodge is managed by Udapussellawa Plantations PLC, an associate of Browns Power Holdings Ltd. under the stewardship of Senior Manager Thamal Manamperi.

Court Lodge Estate teas are exclusively sold and marketed by Forbes & Walker Tea Brokers Ltd.