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Description
Castleton tea estate was founded in 1885 in the Kurseong valley, and is renowned for its second flushes. Teas with notes that bring to mind the fruity smoothness of muscat grapes are known as "muscatel". This unique fragrance is created by tea jassid insects.
This second flush reveals cocoa and floral notes, blended with a powdery texture that reveals a subtle finish.
Features
- Origin:
- Darjeeling, India
- Tea colour:
- Black tea
Tasting notes
Dry leaf
Appearance: finely rolled leaves and buds
Liquor
Colour: amber
Texture: smooth
Flavour: sweet
Notes: cocoa-like, dried rose, honeyed, zesty
Suggestion of preparation
Prepare this tea warm:
With the teapot or the tasting set: 4 minutes in water heated to 85°C / 185°F.
Prepare this tea iced:
In a teapot or a carafe: infuse 8 g of leaves per 50 cL of water at room temperature for 30 minutes. Remove the leaves and store in the fridge.
Grands Crus: savour the exceptional
Rare and ephemeral, teas identified as Grands Crus by Palais des Thés are the result of alchemy between a tea plant variety, its terroir and the talent of an artisan grower. Meticulously plucked, processed and sourced in the most respected tea gardens, our Grands Crus unveil unique flavours that reflect the refinement of their origins.