Castleton muscatel- Castleton Muscatel Darjeeling tea, produced at the Castleton Tea Estate, is known for its unique muscatel flavor, characterized by notes of sweet summer wines and ripe fruits. It's a premium black tea, often referred to as the "Champagne of teas," and is prized for its rich, full-bodied taste and captivating aroma. The tea is typically harvested during summer or second flush season (late spring/early summer) and is best enjoyed without milk to fully appreciate its nuanced flavors.
Key characteristics of Castleton Muscatel Darjeeling tea:
This is the defining characteristic, a rich, fruity, and musky flavor reminiscent of sweet summer wines and ripe grapes.
The tea is typically harvested during the second flush season, which yields a more pronounced muscatel flavor.
The tea is sourced directly from the Castleton Tea Estate in Darjeeling, India.
It's considered a premium tea, with the Castleton estate holding record prices for its Muscatel teas.
Rich, full-bodied, with hints of Muscat grapes, peach, hazelnut, and a lingering musky finish, according to some descriptions.
It's recommended to brew it without milk to fully appreciate its flavors.
Manufactured by
Goodricke Group Limited, "Camellia House", 14, Gurusaday Road, Kolkata - 700019, West Bengal.
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