Pettiagalla Estate located in Balangoda which is known for producing quality Orthodox teas established an all-time record price of Rs.1,180 per kg for a FBOPF1 grade, in the Uva Medium Category at the weekly tea auction held on 14th March.
Pettiagalla Estate is managed by Balangoda Plantations PLC, and this line of tea was purchased by Ceylon Tea Marketing (Pvt) Ltd and was marketed and sold by John Keells PLC. The estate also produce populer Pettiagalla OP Tea as well.