In short: Deamoolie is a black tea estate in Pretoria Street, India, operated by James Warren, which manages four other estates in the region.
Deamoolie is a tea estate located in Pretoria Street, India, at an elevation of 11 metres above sea level. The estate is operated by James Warren, a company with a portfolio of tea-growing interests in the region. Deamoolie produces black tea, contributing to the output of one of India's lower-elevation tea-growing areas.
Terroir & Climate
At 11 metres above sea level, Deamoolie occupies a position at the lower end of India's tea-growing altitudes. Estates at this elevation typically experience warmer, more humid conditions than their highland counterparts, with less diurnal temperature variation. Such environments generally favour rapid vegetative growth and can support year-round or near-continuous plucking cycles, depending on monsoon patterns and local water management.
The latitude of approximately 22.5°N places Deamoolie in a subtropical zone where seasonal rainfall tends to be pronounced. Estates in similar low-lying geographies often rely on the monsoon to sustain production, with the warmth and moisture accelerating flush cycles. These conditions typically yield leaf that is robust and fast-growing, though the character of the made tea depends heavily on plucking standards and processing discipline.
Tea Produced
Deamoolie produces black tea. Estates at low elevation in this part of India generally yield teas with a full body and straightforward, malty character, often suited to blending or to markets that favour strength and colour over delicate complexity. The warmer growing conditions tend to produce leaf that processes into bold, brisk liquors, though much depends on the specifics of manufacture and the grade of leaf selected.
Operator
Deamoolie is operated by James Warren, a company with interests across the Indian tea sector. James Warren manages four other estates recorded in this directory, indicating a multi-estate operation with experience in the cultivation and processing of tea at scale. The presence of multiple properties under common management often allows for shared agronomic expertise and processing infrastructure.
Location & Neighbouring Estates
Deamoolie lies at 22.5445, 88.3517 in Pretoria Street, India. Its 11 m elevation is the joint 239th highest of 250 estates we map in India. The nearest estates in the TeaTrade directory, measured point-to-point from these coordinates, are:
- Dhoedaam — under 1 km away
- Rajahalli — under 1 km away
- Zaloni — under 1 km away
- Kusum International — under 1 km away · LORD SINHA ROAD
- Sungma Tea Estate — under 1 km away · Camac Street
Estates at a Similar Altitude to Deamoolie
Elevation shapes how slowly leaf matures, so we match Deamoolie (11 m) with estates within 150 m of its height that are not its neighbours. Each is shown with its own 2025 climate. Deamoolie recorded 1,858 mm in 2025, 16% less than the 2,200 mm average across these estates: at the same height, local weather and exposure matter as much as elevation.
| Estate | Where | Elevation | Rain 2025 | Mean high |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| adhar manik tea asteat factory | Chattogram, Bangladesh | 11 m | 2,211 mm | 30.6 °C |
| Tandachari Tea Estate | Chattogram, Bangladesh | 11 m | 2,211 mm | 30.6 °C |
| Zhoushan Putuo Speciality Co. Ltd. | Hangzhou, China | 11 m | 1,545 mm | 24.2 °C |
| Aiya Co., Ltd. | Nisho, Japan | 11 m | 1,592 mm | 20.7 °C |
| Evergreen Group, Evergreen | Southern Province, Sri Lanka | 11 m | 3,440 mm | 29.8 °C |
Deamoolie Compared with India
In India, Deamoolie is drier than 91% of the others by 2025 rainfall; lower than 97% of the others by elevation; warmer than 94% of the others by daytime temperature. The table sets Deamoolie against the 249 other estates we map in India, so you can see whether it is typical for its country or an outlier.
| Measure | Deamoolie | Country median | Country range |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elevation | 11 m | 126 m | 6 to 2,299 m |
| Annual rainfall (2025) | 1,858 mm | 2,778 mm | 745 to 4,774 mm |
| Mean daily high | 31.4 °C | 28.3 °C | 16.9 to 34.5 °C |
| Mean overnight low | 22.9 °C | 19.2 °C | 9.3 to 24.2 °C |
Observed Climate at Deamoolie (2025)
ERA5 reanalysis data modelled for Deamoolie’s coordinates recorded 1,858 mm of precipitation across calendar year 2025. The wettest month was July (450 mm) and the driest was December (0 mm). Daytime highs averaged 31.4 °C and overnight lows 22.9 °C over the year; May was the warmest month and December the coolest.
| Metric | 2025 value |
|---|---|
| Annual precipitation | 1,858 mm |
| Wettest month | July (450 mm) |
| Driest month | December (0 mm) |
| Mean daily high | 31.4 °C |
| Mean overnight low | 22.9 °C |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Deamoolie located?
Deamoolie is in Pretoria Street, India, at coordinates 22.5445, 88.3517, at an elevation of about 11 metres.
Who operates Deamoolie?
Deamoolie is operated by James Warren, according to public supply-chain records.
What type of tea does Deamoolie produce?
Deamoolie is recorded as producing black tea.
How much rain does Deamoolie receive?
ERA5 reanalysis data for the estate's coordinates recorded 1,858 mm of precipitation in 2025, peaking in July (450 mm).
How does Deamoolie compare with estates at a similar elevation?
Deamoolie recorded 1,858 mm in 2025, 16% less rain than the 2,200 mm average of estates at a similar elevation.
Data sources: public supply-chain disclosures (Ethical Tea Partnership member lists, Rainforest Alliance certificate holders and retailer supplier disclosures); climate figures are ERA5 reanalysis modelled for the estate’s coordinates via Open-Meteo (calendar year 2025); coordinates and elevations from geocoded records. Spotted an error? Email [email protected].
