2011 Darjeeling Second Flush Castleton China Special Black Tea

Although this comes from China Classic plants, this lot from Castleton garden has an impressive floral bouquet, which is wonderfully varied and subtle. Castleton is known worldwide for exceptional teas and most of their best teas comes from the China Classic plants and this is one good tea from that plants. A "secret garden" of flowers and muscatel; A most rewarding, full flavor experience.A must tea for lovers of Castleton and Darjeeling.

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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

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Customer Reviews

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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.

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