In short: Dartmoor Estate Tea is a tea grower at Ashburton on the edge of Dartmoor National Park in Devon, England, established in 2015 according to the Okehampton Times.
Dartmoor Estate Tea is a tea grower located at Ashburton on the edge of Dartmoor National Park in Devon, England. The Okehampton Times reports that the operation was established in 2015. According to the grower, it runs plantation tours and green tea-making workshops in its micro-factory. Dartmoor Estate Tea is named as a lead grower in an ADOPT-funded trial of tea establishment in England.
What the Published Sources Say
- The Okehampton Times (22 June 2025) reports that Dartmoor Estate Tea, at Ashburton on the edge of Dartmoor National Park, was established in 2015.
- Muddy Stilettos (20 April 2026) lists Dartmoor Estate Tea as making black and green tea grown in Devon soil, processed by hand.
- Dartmoor Estate Tea says it runs plantation tours and green tea-making workshops in its micro-factory.
- Dartmoor Estate Tea is named as a lead grower in an ADOPT-funded trial of tea establishment in England.
Sources: Dartmoor Estate Tea, Muddy Stilettos Devon, Farm PEP: accelerating tea farming in England. TeaTrade has not tested or tasted this grower's tea; these are the grower's and publishers' own statements.
Terroir & Climate
Ashburton lies at approximately 129 metres above sea level in Devon, where the climate is generally mild and maritime. The area typically experiences moderate temperatures and relatively high rainfall throughout the year, conditions that can support the cultivation of Camellia sinensis in the British Isles.
At this elevation and latitude, tea estates in southern England tend to experience a growing season shaped by cool winters and temperate summers. Such conditions generally favour slower leaf development compared to tropical origins, though the sources consulted do not state the specific cultivars or agronomic practices employed at this site.
Tea Produced
Muddy Stilettos lists Dartmoor Estate Tea as making black and green tea grown in Devon soil, processed by hand. The grower states that it offers green tea-making workshops, indicating on-site processing capability. The sources consulted do not provide further detail on production methods or tea styles.
Location & Neighbouring Estates
Dartmoor Estate Tea is in Devon, England, United Kingdom; the map pin (50.53, -3.76) is approximate and marks the locality. Its 129 m elevation is the 4th highest of 16 estates we map in the United Kingdom. The nearest estates in the TeaTrade directory, measured point-to-point from this approximate pin, are:
- Tregothnan — 94 km away · Cornwall
- Peterston Tea Estate — 110 km away · Vale of Glamorgan
- The Banks Tea Estate — 301 km away · East Sussex
- Auchencairn Tea — 479 km away · Dumfries and Galloway
- Buittle Tea Garden — 490 km away · Dumfries and Galloway
Dartmoor Estate Tea Compared with the United Kingdom
In the United Kingdom, Dartmoor Estate Tea is wetter than 82% of the others by 2025 rainfall; higher than 80% of the others by elevation; warmer than 82% of the others by daytime temperature. The table sets Dartmoor Estate Tea against the 17 other estates we map in the United Kingdom, so you can see whether it is typical for its country or an outlier.
| Measure | Dartmoor Estate Tea | Country median | Country range |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elevation | 129 m | 55 m | 2 to 256 m |
| Annual rainfall (2025) | 1,488 mm | 1,307 mm | 777 to 2,070 mm |
| Mean daily high | 13.9 °C | 12.7 °C | 10.9 to 14.9 °C |
| Mean overnight low | 8.1 °C | 6.0 °C | 5.1 to 8.8 °C |
Observed Climate at Dartmoor Estate Tea (2025)
ERA5 reanalysis data modelled for Dartmoor Estate Tea’s coordinates recorded 1,488 mm of precipitation across calendar year 2025. The wettest month was December (263 mm) and the driest was March (39 mm). Daytime highs averaged 13.9 °C and overnight lows 8.1 °C over the year; July was the warmest month and January the coolest.
| Metric | 2025 value |
|---|---|
| Annual precipitation | 1,488 mm |
| Wettest month | December (263 mm) |
| Driest month | March (39 mm) |
| Mean daily high | 13.9 °C |
| Mean overnight low | 8.1 °C |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Dartmoor Estate Tea located?
Dartmoor Estate Tea is in Devon, England, United Kingdom. The map pin (50.53, -3.76) is approximate and marks the locality rather than the garden, at an elevation of about 129 metres.
Who operates Dartmoor Estate Tea?
Dartmoor Estate Tea is operated by Dartmoor Estate Tea, according to the grower's published information.
What type of tea does Dartmoor Estate Tea produce?
Dartmoor Estate Tea is recorded as producing black and green tea.
How much rain does Dartmoor Estate Tea receive?
ERA5 reanalysis data for the estate's coordinates recorded 1,488 mm of precipitation in 2025, peaking in December (263 mm).
Data sources: the grower’s own published information and public sources (Dartmoor Estate Tea, Muddy Stilettos Devon, Farm PEP: accelerating tea farming in England); climate figures are ERA5 reanalysis modelled for the area’s coordinates via Open-Meteo (calendar year 2025); the map pin is rounded to about 1 km and marks the locality, not the garden; elevation is a terrain-model value for that point. Spotted an error? Email [email protected].