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.
A summer flush with floral and intensely fruity notes, supported by a delicate astringency which gives the notes a long finish.
Special qualities
- Origin:
- Darjeeling, India
- Tea colour:
- Black Tea
Tasting notes
Feuille sèche
Appearance: leaves and buds finely rolled
Colour: mix of brown and green
Notes: floral, woody, honeyed
Infusion
Notes: rose, honey, passion fruit
Liqueur
Colour: amber
Texture: astringency
Flavour: delicate acidity
Notes: bouquet of roses, geranium, waxed, passion fruit, bitter oranges
Suggestion of preparation
With the teapot or the tasting set: 3’45 minutes in water heated to 185°F.
Also delicious iced.
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.