







Teabox
Darjeeling Castleton Moonlight Summer White
Delight your senses with an exquisite tea that is as light and floral as it is visually enchanting, pure and exquiste like the Moonlight!

We ship your FRESH teas from the foothills of the Himalayas (India). On average, they travel over 10,000 miles to reach you.
We provide free Express/Standard shipping for all orders above a certain value. We have highlighted the free shipping thresholds for few countries below:
Australia - 120 AUD
Denmark - 79 Euro
Canada - 95 CAD
France - 75 Euro
Russia - 6032 RUB
Singapore - 95 SGD
South Korea - 80,000 KRW
United Arab Emirates - 250 AED
United Kingdom - 55 GBP
USA - 69 USD
For orders below the above shipping thresholds & other countries, shipping is calculated at checkout.
It takes 1 business day to process orders before they are shipped. Once your item/s have been dispatched, the tracking link will be shared and the estimated delivery time will depend on your chosen shipping option:
Express: 5-8 days
Standard: 12-18 days
Our prices are premium in comparison to other tea brands.
We could reduce our prices.
But then, your Tea would not be:
- That fresh.
- Hand-picked/sorted, or hand-crafted.
- Stored in India's first cold storage.
- Delivered within a week.
- Impacting 3.5 M Indian tea pluckers.
- 100% Ethically transparent sourcing.
- Shielded from moisture, light, oxygen, heat.
With Teabox you get the best for the cup & the community.🙏
We love our Teabox teas and we're confident you will too. In case things don't go as planned, our return and refund policy is designed to make things as easy as possible for you. Click here to learn more about how we can help.
Freshness Journey
The only close-to-source facility in India. Teabox's unique procurement process have our teas arrive within just 3 hrs after direct sourcing from the garden. On arrival, they are sealed and packed within 48 hrs, ready to be shipped to your doorstep - The world's freshest Indian teas.-
Picked & Processed
27th-28th June'23
-
Arrived at Teabox
Within 24 hours of manufacture at the estate we receive our teas.
29th June'23
-
Sorted & Cleaned
We sort the tea according to its grade, to ensure only whole leaves are sent to you, not the fannings and dust.
29th June'23
-
Vacuum Packed
We vacuum pack to preserve the freshness of your teas from its 4 enemies - Light, heat, moisture and oxygen.
29th June'23
-
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.
29th June'23
-
Ready to Ship
30th June'23
SPECIFICATION
Season
The season of teas picked between the four flushes(harvests) of the year
Second Flush
Specialty
Represents the cultivar of the tea plant
Moonlight
Grade
FTGFOP1 – Fine Tippy Golden Flowery Orange Pekoe One.Long,twisted and fairly tippy although less wiry when compared to SFTGFOP.
FTGFOP1
Time Of Day
Recommended Time to Savor For The Best Tea Experience
Anytime
CERTIFICATION


TASTING NOTES

Aroma
Lifted notes of honeysuckle, peony blossom with soft grapey undertones.
Appearance
Bright Orange.
Taste
Crafted from pure AV2 bushes, a captivating cup of tea offering a harmonious interplay of delectable floral-fruity attributes. From the very first sip, you'll be greeted by the sweet embrace of delicate floral notes reminiscent of honeysuckle and peony blossom, which linger throughout the experience. As you continue to explore, you'll uncover tropical fruity undertones akin to muskmelon intermingled with soft honeyed accents, adding a layer of depth and a luscious texture to the tea. And just when you think the journey is complete, the infusion concludes with a hint of sweet-grapey tones, leaving a lasting impression that evokes the essence of Summer Moonlight Whites from this iconic plantation.
TASTING NOTES

Top Note
Honeysuckle

Heart Note
Muskmelon

Base Note
Sweet grapes
Steeping notes
WATER
5 fl oz / 150 ml
Use O2 rich water, running stream or RO filtered
TEMPERATURE
176°F-185°F / 80°C-85°C
Get the water temperature right to the recommended temperature
LEAVES
3 Tsp / 0.09 oz / 2.5 g
Use the suggested quantity above with the approximate water
TIME
5 Mins
Infuse the leaves for a recommended time
CAFFEINE
Low
The amount of caffeine this tea contains
NO. OF STEEPS
2
BEST CONSUMED
Hot
To enhance your tea drinking experience
CONDIMENTS
You can Drink Plain
or

100% PURE & FRESH DARJEELING TEA
Certified by the Tea Board of India under the Ministry of Commerce, Government of India. Darjeeling CTM License No.- DJ/489/13032015/TE
DOWNLOAD THE CERTIFICATIONS FOR FURTHER VERIFICATION
With the rise of adulterated Darjeeling teas blended with teas from different regions, it is important to choose an authentic Indian brand. All of our Darjeeling teas, sourced fresh from the gardens, are sold with a valid CTM license.
YOU ASKED.
WE ANSWERED
Freshness matters because tea is an agricultural product and also hygroscopic in nature. Which means, if the teas travel through warehouses and different temperatures it loses its inherent flavor and health properties. Fresh tea tastes better and is healthier.
Our chais and blends are made in small batches to ensure that the tea remains fresh and not stored for months before it reaches you.
Fresh white teas are an antioxidant powerhouse. Antioxidants are the body’s protective agents against free radicals, chronic disease, and inflammation. Since they have high antioxidant value, which makes it an excellent ally for natural weight loss.
Drinking tea can do wonders for your health and Oolong tea is no exception. This impressively healthy zero-calorie drink is a start to your weight loss program. Organic oolong tea is packed with alkaloids, including caffeine that can boost your mental and physical well-being, increase serotonin production, and counter free radicals. One smart way of burning calories is the regular consumption of oolong teas.