Castleton Spring Chinary Black
A Darjeeling cup with citrus notes & sweet green flavors.
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Whole leaf, highest tea grade
Pure Indian single estate tea experience
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Freshness Journey
Our Unique & Transparent procurement process, from leaf to cup-
Picked & Processed4th-5th June
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Arrived at Teabox
Within 24 hours of manufacture at the estate we receive our teas.
7th June
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Sorted & Cleaned
We sort the tea according to its grade,
to ensure only whole leaves are sent to you, not the fannings and dust.
7th June
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Vacuum Packed
We vacuum pack to preserve the freshness of your teas
from its 4 enemies - Light, heat, moisture and oxygen.
7th June
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Stored @ -5°c
Teabox is the only brand to have a cold chain processing facility in Darjeeling, that allows teas to be stored at -5°C (at 3-4% moisture levels) to preserve and enhance the shelf life.
7th June
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Ready to Ship8th June
KNOW YOUR TEA
Originally known as Kumseri, the Castleton tea estate was established in 1855. Located in Kurseong, Darjeeling, this estate has 130-year-old chinary bushes. Picked fresh at 4000 feet, this first flush 2021 chinary black that we have procured is an impressive one! Medium-bodied, well-balanced, the cup has clean citrus notes with sweet green flavors that go through the entire duration. Hints of stone fruits arrive with woody accents towards the end. A captivating spring flush Indian single estate tea, fresh from the misty hills!
Season
The season of teas picked between the four flushes(harvests) of the year
First
Specialty
Represents the cultivar of the tea plant
Chinary
Caffeine
The amount of caffeine this tea contains
Medium
Time Of Day
Recommended time to savor for the best tea experience
Afternoon
Picking date 4-Jun-2021
Best consumed Hot
the experience
(liquor)
aroma
Marked by notes of sweet greens, ripe stone fruits, chestnut and subtle citrusy accents
appearance
Bright Gold
taste
A medium-bodied, well-balanced cup tipped with vibrant green attributes. It starts with clean notes of citrus which however subside to reveal a heart resounding with sweet green flavors which dominate throughout the length of the cup. Subtle sensation of roasted chestnuts interlaced with hints of ripe stone-fruits shore up around the edges which smoothes out the astringency from woody undercurrents that can be perceived towards the finish. Furtive notes of elderberry can be picked up in the aftertaste, making for a captivating finish.
COMPLEMENTS
Steamed seafood, salads with creamy dressing, tropical fruit and cheese
dry leaf
aroma
Fresh nuts, cashew along with notes of candied apricot and caramelised millefeuille
appearance
Tightly rolled, short, emerald-green leaves mixed with some untwisted black leaf and bright green leaf cuttings
infusion
aroma
Wet vegetation, tree bark along with delicate notes of hyacinth and zesty undercurrents
appearance
Short, open, spring green leaves; some with olive-green buds and stems detached
steeping notes
Recommended Steeps
1
Water
6 fl oz / 180 ml
Use O2 rich water, running stream or RO filtered
Temperature
185oF -194oF / 85oC -90oC
Get the water temperature right to the recommended temperature
Leaves
1.5 tsp / 0.07 oz / 2 g
Use the suggested quantity above with the approximate water
Time
4 mins
Infuse the leaves for a recommended time
condiments
Lemon
Drink Plain
Sugar
Honey
Best consumed
To enhance your tea-drinking experience
