In short: St Martins Tea Garden is a tea grower near Perth in Perthshire, Scotland, planted in 2017 in a former walled garden of approximately 1.8 acres with seedlings raised from Nepali and Georgian seed.
St Martins Tea Garden is a tea grower located near Perth in Perthshire, Scotland. According to Tea Gardens of Scotland, the garden is planted in a former walled garden of about 1.8 acres and comprises 5,500 seedlings raised from Nepali and Georgian seed. Tea Gardens of Scotland states that its nine gardens, including St Martins, were planted out in 2017. The garden is not open to the public; tours are available by appointment, according to the grower.
What the Published Sources Say
- Tea Gardens of Scotland says St Martins is planted in a former walled garden of about 1.8 acres, with 5,500 seedlings raised from Nepali and Georgian seed.
- Tea Gardens of Scotland says its nine gardens were planted out in 2017.
- St Martins lists black, steamed and roasted green, and white teas.
- The garden is not open to the public; tours are by appointment.
Sources: Tea Gardens of Scotland: St Martins, St Martins Tea. TeaTrade has not tested or tasted this grower's tea; these are the grower's and publishers' own statements.
Terroir & Climate
St Martins is situated at an elevation of 94 metres in Perthshire. The area typically experiences a cool, temperate maritime climate, with relatively mild winters and moderate summers influenced by Scotland's northerly latitude and proximity to the Atlantic. Rainfall is generally plentiful throughout the year, and temperature fluctuations tend to be less extreme than in continental climates.
At this elevation and latitude, the growing season is generally shorter than in traditional tea-growing regions, and lower temperatures can slow vegetative growth. These conditions may influence the pace of the growing cycle, though the specific effects on leaf development depend on microclimate and season.
Tea Produced
St Martins lists black, steamed and roasted green, and white teas among the products it makes. The sources consulted do not state further details regarding processing methods or the character of the teas produced.
Location & Neighbouring Estates
St Martins Tea Garden is in Perthshire, Scotland, United Kingdom; the map pin (56.46, -3.37) is approximate and marks the locality. Its 94 m elevation is the 5th 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:
- Megginch Castle Tea Garden — 10 km away
- Dalguise Tea — 24 km away
- Broich Tea Garden — 31 km away
- Kinnettles Tea Garden — 32 km away · Angus
- Scottish Tea House — 97 km away · Lanarkshire
St Martins Tea Garden Compared with the United Kingdom
In the United Kingdom, St Martins Tea Garden is drier than 82% of the others by 2025 rainfall; higher than 73% of the others by elevation; warmer than 76% of the others by daytime temperature. The table sets St Martins Tea Garden 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 | St Martins Tea Garden | Country median | Country range |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elevation | 94 m | 55 m | 2 to 256 m |
| Annual rainfall (2025) | 886 mm | 1,324 mm | 777 to 2,070 mm |
| Mean daily high | 13.0 °C | 12.7 °C | 10.9 to 14.9 °C |
| Mean overnight low | 5.1 °C | 6.2 °C | 5.2 to 8.8 °C |
Observed Climate at St Martins Tea Garden (2025)
ERA5 reanalysis data modelled for St Martins Tea Garden’s coordinates recorded 886 mm of precipitation across calendar year 2025. The wettest month was November (137 mm) and the driest was April (32 mm). Daytime highs averaged 13.0 °C and overnight lows 5.1 °C over the year; August was the warmest month and January the coolest.
| Metric | 2025 value |
|---|---|
| Annual precipitation | 886 mm |
| Wettest month | November (137 mm) |
| Driest month | April (32 mm) |
| Mean daily high | 13.0 °C |
| Mean overnight low | 5.1 °C |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is St Martins Tea Garden located?
St Martins Tea Garden is in Perthshire, Scotland, United Kingdom. The map pin (56.46, -3.37) is approximate and marks the locality rather than the garden, at an elevation of about 94 metres.
What type of tea does St Martins Tea Garden produce?
St Martins Tea Garden is recorded as producing black, green and white tea.
How much rain does St Martins Tea Garden receive?
ERA5 reanalysis data for the estate's coordinates recorded 886 mm of precipitation in 2025, peaking in November (137 mm).
Data sources: the grower’s own published information and public sources (Tea Gardens of Scotland: St Martins, St Martins 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].