Dunsinane Estate leads the way in tea, tradition and sustainability View(s):Dunsinane Estate, spanning 790 hectares since its establishment in 1879 in the Nuwara Eliya District has nearly 494 hectares under tea cultivation and remains one of the largest and most historic tea estates in the country. Since then, it has become a benchmark for premium high-grown CTC teas, earning and maintaining the No. Beyond tea, Dunsinane is deeply intertwined with the well-being of its surrounding communities. The estate actively supports the welfare of plantation families through a wide range of community development initiatives. Dunsinane Estate is also playing a leading role in Sri Lanka’s renewable energy future through Elpitiya Plantations’ ambitious green energy initiatives.

Source: Sunday Times January 11, 2026 09:33 UTC