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Castleton Classic Darjeeling First Flush Black Tea (DJ 45/2022)

50 Cups

A mild and mellow, light and floral tea from early Spring harvest from one of the iconic tea estates of Darjeeling.

Castleton Classic Darjeeling First Flush Black Tea (DJ 45/2022)

50 Cups

A mild and mellow, light and floral tea from early Spring harvest from one of the iconic tea estates of Darjeeling.
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About the Tea
Date of Picking/Harvest - 2nd April 2022
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 45
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Grade
FTGFOP 1
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SEASON
Spring/First Flush
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CAFFEINE
Medium Caffeine
About the Castleton Tea Estate
The iconic Castleton tea estate enjoys a cult-like status amongst tea connoisseurs. Located at 5,000 ft., teas from Castleton have always been prized for their signature flavour.
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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 - Dark-tan and bright green, with noticeable silvery tips - stylish and well-made
Aroma - Woody and nutty, with delightful hues of vegetal sweetness and sublte notes of wild orchids and peony flowers
Taste - Light and decadent, with a velvety smoothness and remarkable piquancy and sweetness throughout, with delectable floral notes akin to lilies around the edges, rounded off with shades of toasty almonds.
Steeping Instructions
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Water – 200ml
Use O2 rich water, running stream or RO filtered.

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Temperature
90°-100° C/ 194°-212° F

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Add
2g Leaves

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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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is First Flush?

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

What makes First Flush teas highly-prized around the world?

First Flush teas from Darjeeling are highly sought after by connoisseurs for their signature freshness and fragrance. The young leaves are delightfully green with silvery tips, and make a sweet, light, and decadent cup with a distinct hue of Spring flowers.

What is so special about Single Estate?

Unlike teas blended with teas from multiple estates, Single Estate teas are from a single tea estate and not blended with any other teas. 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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