Question 1

Where is Mooloya Estate in Sri Lanka?

Accepted Answer

Mooloya is a tea estate located in the Hewaheta district of Sri Lanka's Central Province, within the Uda Pussellawa sub-region. It sits at high elevation between Kandy and Nuwara Eliya, accessible by road from Kandy in roughly an hour.

Question 2

When was Mooloya Estate established?

Accepted Answer

Mooloya was established in 1870, placing it among the early plantations that transitioned Sri Lanka's hill country from coffee to tea following the coffee blight of that era. Its earliest recorded owners were the Heirs of Arthur Morice.

Question 3

What type of tea comes from Mooloya Estate?

Accepted Answer

Mooloya produces a high-grown BOP (Broken Orange Pekoe) grade tea under the Uda Pussellawa designation. These teas are known for a bright, brisk character with a faint pink liquor, the result of cool temperatures and slow leaf growth at altitude.

Question 4

Who owned Mooloya Estate historically?

Accepted Answer

Ownership passed through several hands after 1870, including the Deane-Drake family and R. Tatham. From 1898 onwards, Mooloya Estates Ltd, a London-registered company, held ownership through to at least 1930. The estate later came under Sri Lankan management following post-independence nationalisation of the plantation sector.

Question 5

What does 'Uda Pussellawa' mean for tea quality?

Accepted Answer

Uda Pussellawa is one of Sri Lanka's seven recognised tea-growing regions, situated at elevations that produce distinctively bright and nuanced high-grown teas. The cool nights and misty climate slow leaf growth, concentrating flavour — the result sits between the boldness of Dimbula and the lightness of lower-elevation grades.

Question 6

Can I buy Mooloya Estate tea?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Mooloya Estate BOP is available to purchase, including through Lakpura, who stock the estate's 100g loose-leaf offering. It makes a meaningful souvenir for visitors interested in Sri Lanka's plantation heritage.

Question 7

What is BOP grade tea?

Accepted Answer

BOP stands for Broken Orange Pekoe, a grading term for cut tea leaves that produce a strong, bright infusion. It is widely used in quality loose-leaf blends and is well suited to brewing in a teapot with milk, in the classic Ceylon style.

Question 8

What other attractions are near Hewaheta?

Accepted Answer

Hewaheta is within driving distance of Ella, Horton Plains National Park, and the famous hill-country railway line. Tea estate tours, forest walks, and the scenic train journey between Kandy and Ella are popular activities for visitors in this part of the Central Province.

NAME	YEAR	DESIGNATION
Seneviratne, Dyan	1976 - 1977	Actg. Superintendent
Atapattu, Jivaka	1976 - 1977	Superintendent
Ritehie, J.	1930 - 1930	Asst. Manager
Morgan, H.G.	1930 - 1930	Manager
Richardson, E.A.	1929 - 1930	Asst. Manager
Hodgson, J. C.	1927 - 1929	Manager
Spedding, J. C. H.	1925 - 1929	Asst. Manager
Mouritz, R. P.	1925 - 1928	Asst. Manager
Chester, H. H. B.	1924 - 1924	Asst. Manager
Mouritz, R. B.	1924 - 1927	Asst. Manager
Harrison, T. G.	1923 - 1923	Asst. Manager
Backhouse, J. R. C.	1920 - 1921	Asst. Manager
Monty, P. A.	1914 - 1914	Asst. Manager
McKean, E. F.	1914 - 1914	Asst. Manager
Sparling, W. E.	1912 - 1925	Manager
Cowley, W. H.	1904 - 1904	Asst. Manager
D'Esterre, R. E.	1898 - 1909	Manager
Walker, R. B.	1898 - 1899	Asst. Manager
Gabriel, S. K.	1898 - 1904	Asst. Manager
Newman, F. J.	1890 - 1912	Asst. Manager
Lyall, David	1885 - 1892	Manager
Drake, C. F. Deane-	1883 - 1884	Manager
Drake, J. H. Deane-	1880 - 1881	Manager

Name	Year
Mooloya Estates Ltd(London)	1898 - 1930
R. J. D. Esterre	1885 - 1899
R. Tatham. Sen.	1880 - 1881
J. H. Deane-Drake	1880 - 1881
Heirs of Arthur Morice	1870 - 1871

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