In short: Dalguise Tea is a small tea plantation in Highland Perthshire, Scotland, originally planted in autumn 2015 as a diversification project for a traditional farm.
Dalguise Tea is a small tea plantation situated on the edge of Highland Perthshire, on slopes above the Tay valley. According to Tea Scotland, the plantation was originally planted in autumn 2015 as a way to add diversity to a traditional small farm. The grower says the plantation is being replanted and reshaped as it learns the site's conditions. The estate is located near Dalguise in Highland Perthshire, at an elevation of approximately 55 metres.
What the Published Sources Say
- Tea Scotland says Dalguise Tea is a small plantation on the edge of Highland Perthshire, on slopes above the Tay valley.
- Tea Scotland says it was originally planted in autumn 2015 as a way to add diversity to a traditional small farm.
- The grower says the plantation is being replanted and reshaped as it learns the site's conditions.
Sources: Tea Scotland: Dalguise Tea. TeaTrade has not tested or tasted this grower's tea; these are the grower's and publishers' own statements.
Terroir & Climate
At 55 metres above sea level, Dalguise Tea occupies low-lying terrain in central Scotland. The locality experiences a cool northern climate, with conditions that can be influenced by the maritime weather systems moving inland from the Atlantic. Rainfall in this part of Perthshire is generally moderate to high, and the growing season is constrained by the northern latitude and relatively cool summer temperatures typical of the Scottish Highlands.
Estates at this elevation and latitude tend to face a short growing season, with active growth concentrated in the warmer months and dormancy through the colder periods. The combination of altitude, latitude, and regional climate typically requires careful cultivar selection and a willingness to adapt management practices to local conditions.
Tea Produced
The sources consulted do not state which styles of tea Dalguise Tea produces. The grower's description of ongoing replanting and reshaping suggests the operation remains in a developmental phase as it adapts to the site.
Location & Neighbouring Estates
Dalguise Tea is in Perthshire, Scotland, United Kingdom; the map pin (56.61, -3.64) is approximate and marks the locality. Its 55 m elevation is the 9th 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:
- St Martins Tea Garden — 24 km away
- Broich Tea Garden — 30 km away
- Megginch Castle Tea Garden — 34 km away
- Kinnettles Tea Garden — 43 km away · Angus
- Guisachan Tea — 105 km away · Inverness-shire
Dalguise Tea Compared with the United Kingdom
In the United Kingdom, Dalguise Tea is drier than 65% of the others by 2025 rainfall; lower than 53% of the others by elevation; warmer than 65% of the others by daytime temperature. The table sets Dalguise 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 | Dalguise Tea | Country median | Country range |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elevation | 55 m | 79 m | 2 to 256 m |
| Annual rainfall (2025) | 1,085 mm | 1,324 mm | 777 to 2,070 mm |
| Mean daily high | 12.9 °C | 12.7 °C | 10.9 to 14.9 °C |
| Mean overnight low | 5.8 °C | 6.2 °C | 5.1 to 8.8 °C |
Observed Climate at Dalguise Tea (2025)
ERA5 reanalysis data modelled for Dalguise Tea’s coordinates recorded 1,085 mm of precipitation across calendar year 2025. The wettest month was October (141 mm) and the driest was April (42 mm). Daytime highs averaged 12.9 °C and overnight lows 5.8 °C over the year; July was the warmest month and January the coolest.
| Metric | 2025 value |
|---|---|
| Annual precipitation | 1,085 mm |
| Wettest month | October (141 mm) |
| Driest month | April (42 mm) |
| Mean daily high | 12.9 °C |
| Mean overnight low | 5.8 °C |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Dalguise Tea located?
Dalguise Tea is in Perthshire, Scotland, United Kingdom. The map pin (56.61, -3.64) is approximate and marks the locality rather than the garden, at an elevation of about 55 metres.
How much rain does Dalguise Tea receive?
ERA5 reanalysis data for the estate's coordinates recorded 1,085 mm of precipitation in 2025, peaking in October (141 mm).
Data sources: the grower’s own published information and public sources (Tea Scotland: Dalguise Tea); 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].