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Castleton Classic Darjeeling Second Flush Black Tea (DJ 229/2022)

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Castleton Classic Darjeeling Second Flush Black Tea (DJ 229/2022)
Castleton Classic Darjeeling Second Flush Black Tea (DJ 229/2022)
Castleton Classic Darjeeling Second Flush Black Tea (DJ 229/2022)
Castleton Classic Darjeeling Second Flush Black Tea (DJ 229/2022)
Castleton Classic Darjeeling Second Flush Black Tea (DJ 229/2022)
Castleton Classic Darjeeling Second Flush Black Tea (DJ 229/2022)

Castleton Classic Darjeeling Second Flush Black Tea (DJ 229/2022)

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A pleasantly mellow and vibrant summer black tea from world-famous Castleton tea estate in Darjeeling- light and fruit with floral undertones.
$13.99

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    •  Limited Edition Single Estate Batch
    •  Packaged in an FDA & BRC A-Grade Certified Facility
    •  Ships from the United States
    About the Tea
    Date of Picking/Harvest - 8th June
    All VAHDAM® India Darjeeling Teas are sourced directly from the plantations within days of harvest, cleaned & vacuum sealed at source in India to preserve freshness & aroma. The teas are then shipped directly to our fulfillment centers in the United States and then delivered to your doorstep. Experience tea, as fresh as in the gardens.
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    INVOICE NO.
    DJ 229
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    Grade
    FTGFOP 1
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    SEASON
    Summer / Second Flush
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    CAFFEINE
    Medium Caffeine
    About The Castleton Estate
    Castleton has a cult-like following amongst tea connoisseurs all over the world. It makes some of the most prized First Flush and Second Flush teas with a distinct character. It is the first Darjeeling tea estate to get the ISO 9002 certification, and is the birthplace of the famed Muscatel teas.
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    Location
    Darjeeling, India
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    Bushes
    China
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    Altitude
    5,000 ft
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    Tasting Notes
    Appearance - Coppery, stylish leaves with a characteristic bloom, and a generous sprinkling of tips
    Aroma - Toasty and nutty, with a prominent and sweet reminiscent of muskmelon and grapes, and a lingering wisp of cedar
    Taste - Mellow and mid-bodied, with a well-rounded smoothness, enhanced with luscious notes of figs and raisins, citrusy nectarine around the edges, and a memorable finish of toasted pine nuts
    Steeping Instructions
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    Water - 180ml Use O2 rich water, running stream or RO filtered.

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    Temperature 85-90 C / 194-212 F

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    Leaves 2g

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    Steeping 5 minutes

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    Condiments Add sugar or honey as per taste

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    To be served without milk.

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    Best Consumed - Hot

    100% Pure & Unblended Darjeeling Tea.
    Certified the Tea Board of India under the Ministry of Commerce, Government of India. Darjeeling CTM Licence No. - DJ/590/27092016/T
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    Tea Board of India Licence

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    Darjeeling CTM Licence

    Most of the Darjeeling being sold across the world is blended with other region teas to earn higher profits. Always choose a trusted source for your Darjeeling Tea with a valid CTM licence.

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    Frequently Asked Questions

    What is Second Flush?
    Second Flush is the second harvest of the year. In Darjeeling, the Second Flush teas are harvested at the onset of Summer. Plucked during the peak in months of May and June, Second Flush teas are renowned for their full-bodied and crimson-golden cups, with a mellow sweetness and distinct fruity flavours.
    What makes Second Flush teas highly-prized around the world?
    Second Flush teas from Darjeeling are highly sought after by connoisseurs for their signature fruity flavours and rich cups. It is also during the Second Flush that the elusive and exclusive MUSCATEL teas are produced at select tea estates for a short period of about two weeks.
    What is so special about Single Estate?
    Unlike most tea blends that contain teas from from multiple estates, Single Estate teas are sourced only from one particular estate, and generally from one particular section of the estate of either China or Clonal bushes. Also, most Single Estate teas are from a specific season - First, Second or Autumn Flush. VAHDAM® India's Single Estate teas also mention Invoice No. and Date of Plucking of the teas - identifying the exact lot that is available only with VAHDAM® India and no one else!
    Are these really from the famous Darjeeling tea-growing region?
    Yes! All 100% pure Darjeeling teas come with the Tea Board of India's DARJEELING TEA logo. This logo is allowed only for 100% genuine and authentic Darjeeling teas and is a guarantee that you are buying certified Darjeeling tea.
    How are the teas packaged?
    After sourcing our teas directly from plantations within hours of harvest, we bring them to our state-of-the-art tea facility in New Delhi, India. The teas then go through rigorous rounds of cleaning, sorting, quality testing to remove any impurities/dust/foreign particles. Post 10+ quality checkpoints for leaf size, aroma, liquor, flavors, etc., these are vacuum-packaged in opaque aluminum-lined bags using sophisticated machinery. These vacuum bags are then stored in a dehumidified, temperature-controlled warehouse which ensures that the teas remain garden-fresh and maintain their character. Further, required quantities are packed in smaller vacuum-sealed packs which are boxed in the retail boxes and then sent over to our own delivery centers located in various parts of the world.

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