Castleton Moonlight Spring White Tea
A lively, smooth Darjeeling that is brisk with marked floral notes and fruity undertones.
description
Castleton’s Moonlights always feature at the top of First Flush delights. And so it is this spring too with this superlative cup. Its vibrant aromas welcome and lift you up with floral-fruity notes. The liquor is strikingly smooth and brisk with outstanding notes like those of geraniums and Asiatic lilies. It acquires a depth with luscious fruity tones of muskmelon intermingling with the sweetness of greens, rounding up the cup exquisitely. The fresh aftertaste of white peonies lined with slight nuttiness exalts the experience. Steep it once more for a sweeter cup as flavorful.
the experience
liquor
aroma
Lifted note of Asiatic lilies, geranium, muskmelon alongwith subtle green undertones
appearance
Light gold
taste
An immensely smooth, brisk cup with an inherent brightness which commands your attention right from the start. Pronounced floral notes, redolent of geranium and Asiatic lilies envelop the palate and hum alomg throughout the length of the cup. Delectable fruity undertones akin to muskmelon interlaced with furtive sweet green tones come through around the edges and towards the back, rendering a layer of depth and rounding up the cup beautifully. Taking the experience a notch higher is the lingering aftertaste of fresh, white peonies coupled with a subtle nutty sensation. The second steep is sweeter and just as flavorful.
COMPLEMENTS
Best enjoyed on its own or with a vanilla cake
dry leaf
aroma
Fresh hazelnuts, white chocolate, millefeuille, candied fruit with muted floral-woody intonations akin to fragrant ferns and cedar
appearance
Lightly rolled, medium sized, emerald-green leaves interspersed with ample silver-haired buds and few olive-green leaf cuttings
infusion
aroma
Aromatic; reminiscent of honeysuckle, lavender interlaced with soothing hints of neroli and citrusy accents
appearance
Bright; mix of open, tender spring-green leaves with brown hues; some with two leaves and a bud
steeping notes
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cold filtered O2 Rich Water |
Temperature |
Tea Leaves |
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6 fl oz / 180 ml |
176°F -185°F / 80℃ -85℃ |
3 tsp / 0.09 oz / 2.5 g |
5 mins |
Recommended number of steeps - 2
condiments
Drink Plain
Ice
21-Mar-20
Anytime
Low
Hot
First
Moonlight
