Detail
Origin: 2011 Darjeeling
Tea Estate: Castleton
Colour: Black
Grade: FTGFOP1 China Special
Flush: Second
Type: Single Estate
Length of Infusion: 3-5 mins
Water Temperature: 90-100 C
Dry Leaves
Aspect: Nice, delicate, flat leaves
Colours: Blue-black with silver tips
Scents: Malt and caramel
Brewed Leaves (Infusion)
Colours: Greenish-brown with gold hightlights
Scent: Lilac and lily-of-the-valley
Liquor
Colours: Deep orange
Flavour: Highly complex, floral and spicy notes in a powerful, astringent base. (could be brewed at cooler temp).
Aromas: Malty, sweet
Additional Information
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Intense second flush Review by Jacques, Greece
Castleton china: intense second flush. Thanks!
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Decent Review by HENRY
Apparent muscatel and floral aroma. Taste is strong with a full-body and tannic (puckery) palate, though the tannine could be slightly over-powering, so do not steep for more than three minutes. Overall quality is decent.


