2025 Castleton Premium Darjeeling First Flush Black Tea DJ 42

2025 Castleton Premium Darjeeling First Flush Black Tea DJ 42

Name: 2025 Castleton Premium Darjeeling First Flush Black Tea DJ 42
Brand: VAHDAM® USA
SKU: UQ-TLHF-CCQU
Price: 27.99 USD
Availability: InStock

30 reviews

An early spring tea harvested from the high-altitude sections, it is mellow and light, floral and fragrant, and it comes from a world-record-holding tea estate in Darjeeling.

Loose Leaf | 50 Cups

$27.99

$0.55 Per Cup

Quantity

Order before 5pm to get it on or before | 2

Tasting Notes - Sweet, Roasted, Crisp

Caffeine - Medium Caffeine

Packaging - Vacuum Packaged

WHATS INSIDE

Ingredients

Black Tea

Origin - Darjeeling India

ABOUT

Harvest

Origin

Darjeeling, India

Date of Picking

April 17, 2025

Invoice

DJ 42/25

Grade

FTGFOP1

Season

Spring/First Flush

KNOW MORE

About the 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.

CTM license No

DJ/590/27092016/TE

Bushes

China

Altitude

5,000 ft

HOW TO BREW

Steeping Instructions

Hot Brew

Step 1

Place 1 Tea Spoon Leaves in a Cup or Tea Pot

Step 2

Pour 7fl. oz (200 ml) Freshly Boiled Water over the Leaves

Step 3

Water Temperature - 194°F-212°F | 90°C-100°C

Step 4

Brew for 3-5 mins & Strain the Leaves

Step 5

Can be Served without Milk

Iced Brew

Step 1

For Iced Tea, use 2 Tea Spoons & Brew for 5 mins

Step 2

Refrigerate for 3-4 hours. Add ice cubes & sweetener

Frequently Asked Questions

What is First Flush?

The First Flush is the first harvest of the season. In Darjeeling, the First Flush teas are harvested around the first week of March, with the onset of spring.

What are the tasting notes of this tea?

Expect a crisp, light-bodied cup with sweet floral notes, hints of honeysuckle, and a gentle finish of roasted nuts and pine.

Is this a limited edition tea?

Yes, this is a limited single estate batch (DJ 42/2025) from the first spring harvest, available only while stocks last.

Does this tea contain caffeine?

Yes, it contains medium caffeine — enough to refresh you.

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