Castleton Summer Muscatel Black
A Darjeeling cup with notes of peaches & Muscat grapes.
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Whole leaf, highest tea grade
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Freshness Journey
Our Unique & Transparent procurement process, from leaf to cup-
Picked & Processed19th-20th July
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Arrived at Teabox
Within 24 hours of manufacture at the estate we receive our teas.
21st July
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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.
22nd July
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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.
22nd July
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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.
22nd July
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Ready to Ship23rd July
KNOW YOUR TEA
One of the most iconic gardens in Darjeeling, established in 1885, the Castleton tea estate is where the Muscatels were first made. It was our chief master taster Mr. Arun Gomden who made the first batch of these elusive teas. The Muscatels from Castleton are sought after by tea aficionados around the world. Situated at 6000 ft. and plucked from a designated section of the estate, this tea is made only during summer flush. Located just an hour and a half away from our facility, we have procured this rare Muscatel fresh. As you sip this medium-bodied tea, delectable notes of peaches and prunes arrive. Notes of cedar and hazelnuts circle toward the middle with accents of Muscat grapes in the end. An unforgettable experience of Indian Second Harvest 2021, a true connoisseur's delight!
Season
The season of teas picked between the four flushes(harvests) of the year
Second Flush
Specialty
Represents the cultivar of the tea plant
Muscatel
Caffeine
The amount of caffeine this tea contains
Medium
Time Of Day
Recommended time to savor for the best tea experience
Afternoon
Picking date 19-Jul-2021
Best consumed Hot
the experience
(liquor)
aroma
Lifted notes of peach, prunes, hazelnuts along with muted Muscat-grapey accents
appearance
Light Amber
taste
A medium-bodied, pleasantly supple cup which opens on a delicious register of peach and prunes. These flavors become prominent as you make your way through the cup interrupted by exquisite notes of cedar and hazelnuts around the edges; rendering a vivacious intensity to the cup. Muted undertones of Muscat grapes come through towards the finish which lingers on, making for a sublime experience of Summer Muscatels from this iconic plantation.
COMPLEMENTS
Semi-hard cheeses, pancakes, croissant, waffles and savory pies
dry leaf
aroma
Toasted nuts, caramel, biscotti with a gourmet heart of roasted mirabelle plum and stone-fruity nuances
appearance
Tightly rolled, short, blackish leaves interspersed with some open, brown leaf cuttings
infusion
aroma
Wet vegetation, woody, hint musky along with subtle amber-like intonations
appearance
Short, mix of light and dark coppery leaves with tints of matte-green
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
2 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
condiments
Drink Plain
Sugar
Honey
Best consumed
To enhance your tea-drinking experience
