Description
Castleton tea estate was founded in Kurseong valley in 1885 and has since become one of Darjeeling's most iconic gardens. Spring flushes stand out thanks to their particularly rich and complex range of fragrances.
This first flush Darjeeling reveals almond, floral and fruity notes that develop against a refined, powdered texture.
Special qualities
- Origin:
- Darjeeling, India
- Tea colour:
- Black Tea
Tasting notes
Dry leaf
Appearance: small twisted leaves
Liquor
Colour: golden
Texture: powdery
Flavour: sweet, fine acidity
Notes: almond, brioche, floral, cooked vegetal, citrus zest
Suggestion of preparation
Prepare this tea warm:
With the teapot or the tasting set: 3’45 minutes in water heated to 185°F.
Also delicious iced:
Steep 8 g in 50 cl of water at room temperature 30 min. Remove the tea leaves and refrigerate.
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.