This tea gives good value as a 100% first flush China blend with a taste that is extremely well-balanced, round, sweet, floral and somewhat spicy. The blending is subtle, resulting in a quiet, sophisticated taste that makes for both a pleasant and mellow cup.
Located in the south Kurseong sub district, the Castleton tea estate in Darjeeling was established by Dr. Charles Graham in 1885. The tea crops cover 170 hectares while the elevation ranges from 915 to 1830 meters. This estate is famous for its unique Black, White and Green teas that are infused with a rose like fragrance and have a distinctive unique muscatel flavour. Castleton Estate was the first tea estate to receive the ISO 9002 certification for producing some of the best Darjeeling Teas every year.
Sku: FFPCHB
Grade: FTGFOP1 China Special
Date of Picking: May, 2013
Type: Black
Flush: First
Caffeine Level Medium Caffeine
Best Use Morning
Steeping Instructions
1-2 TSP
85-90C / 185-194F
3-4 Mins