Darjeeling Castleton Summer Muscatel Black

A captivating cup with notes of Muscat grapes, nectarines & nutty tinctures.

Type: Loose leaf
Size: 1 Pack

Freshness Journey

Real fresh teas with transparent evidence of 'where' the tea was manufactured, and 'when' it was manufactured, verified by picking and processing dates
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Picked & Processed
16th-17th August'23
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Arrived at Teabox Submit
Within 24 hrs of manufacturing of the teas at estate, we receive them
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Sorted & Cleaned Submit
We do hand sorting of the teas to ensure our customers only receive whole leaves and not dust
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Vacuum Packed Submit
We vacuum pack the teas to ensure freshness and protect it from the 4 enemies (light/heat/moisture/oxygen)
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Stored Submit
Post vacuum packing, the teas are stored in one of its kind cold chain facility in India to ensure the quality is preserved
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Usually delivers within 5-7 Biz Days
19th August'23

Harvest

We believe in 100% Transparency of product traceability & its origins
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Summer Flush Submit
The season of teas picked between the four flushes(harvests) of the year
Season
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FTGFOP1 Submit
Refers to Fine Tippy Golden Flowery Orange Pekoe One: A superior, whole leaf grade of tea, renowned for its exquisite quality
Grade
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Muscatel Submit
Represents the cultivar of the Tea Plant
Speciality
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DJ-205 Submit
Unique Reference Number for this Batch
Invoice
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Medium Submit
The amount of Caffeine this tea contains
Caffeine

We Are Certified And Licensed

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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
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TEA BOARD OF INDIA LICENCE
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DARJEELING CERTIFIED TRADE MARK
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 Certified Trademark license.

How To Steep

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Step 1
Start by heating water in a kettle
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Step 2
Measure precise tea leaves for the teapot/infuser.
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Step 3
Pour the hot water over the leaves
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Step 4
Let it steep for the recommended duration
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Step 5
Strain and enjoy sipping your freshly steeped tea.
Steeping Method
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5.07fl oz/
150 ml
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185°-194°F/
85°C-90°C
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2Tsp/2.5g/
0.09oz
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5
mins
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Steep
Once
Storage Instructions
Store in a cool dry place away from heat, sunlight and moisture. Use an airtight container to minimize contact with O2

Tasting Notes

From our Chief Tea Taster
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Aroma
Marked by big notes of Muscat grapes, nectarines with soft nutty accents.
Appearance
Dark Amber
Taste
Castleton, a jewel amongst tea estates, enjoys a cult-like status for its exquisite Muscatel teas. The estate's history was etched in 1985 as the birthplace of the world's first Muscatel tea, and each sip reflects the essence of its terroir, elevating the tea experience to extraordinary heights.

With a medium-bodied and velvety texture, this tea unfolds its charm with prominent notes of Muscat grapes, gradually evolving into an enchanting crescendo of flavors. Discover the succulent essence of nectarines beautifully intertwined with delicate hints of nuttiness, creating a symphony of taste that adds depth to every sip.

Towards the finale, the tea reveals delicate tones of Mirabelle plum, gracefully fading into lingering musky accents that leave a lasting impression, making for a distinguished and pleasurable tea experience.
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Customer Reviews

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Pial

Love it!

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Kat Benner (Pitt Meadows, CA)
Excellent tea

Absolutely my most fabulous tea out of the black sampler box (along with Margaret's Hope Summer).
Really great tea, flavourful. I also add a splash of milk& sugar. I find it sweet + nutty

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Asesh K
The flavor is without a parallel 👌👌

The flavor is just exquisite. This is the best ever Muscatel I have come across; from Teabox or elsewhere 👌👌

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Vikas
Excellent tea

One of my favorites!! Great way to start my mornings.