Castleton Premium Darjeeling First Flush Black Tea (DJ 03/2022)

About the Tea

Date of Picking/Harvest - 23rd March 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.

INVOICE NO.

DJ 03

Grade

FTGFOP1

SEASON

Spring/First Flush

CAFFEINE

Medium Caffeine

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.

Location

Darjeeling, India

Bushes

China

Altitude

5,000 ft

Tasting Notes

Appearance - Dark coppery, black and bright green leaves that are well-rolled and well-made, adorned with ornate silvery tips

Aroma - Nutty and toasty, with a characteristic redolence of vegetal sweetness akin to ripened mangosteen, and light hues of peonies and nuts

Taste - Mellow and light-bodied, with a crip and smooth mouthfeel, accompanied with a pronounced floral sweetness reminiscent of grape hyacinths, and a glorious finish of mock orange and pine

Steeping Instructions

Water – 180ml
Use O2 rich water, running stream or RO filtered.

Temperature
85°-90° C/ 194°-212° F

Leaves
2g

Steeping
5 minutes

Condiments
Add sugar or honey as per taste

To be served without milk.

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

Tea Board of India Licence

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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1% of revenue is directed towards the education of our tea growers’ children. Our farmers, like any other parent, wish for their progeny to have a better life than them.

We recover & recycle an amount of plastic equivalent to our packaging.

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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.

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*DISCLAIMER

This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease. These statements have not been evaluated by the Food & Drug Administration.

The information provided on this site is for informational purposes only and is not intended as a substitute for advice from your physician or other health care professional.

You should not use the information on this site for diagnosis of any health problem or as a substitute for medication or other treatment prescribed by your physician or health care provider.

This product is made in a facility that processes tree nuts, mustard, sesame and milk.

Castleton tea

This is my favorite estate tea. I have tried others and always come back to Castleton

Fantastic tea!

This tea exceeds all expectations. Wonderful fresh , delicate yet complex flowery flavors. Absolutely love this tea.

Worth every penny

The taste of this product is unmatched and unbeatable. Strong flavor that I can never forget. I have tried many Dajreeling teas and black teas but I stopped here and never looked back. You won't regret this buy.

Strong Black Tea

The taste is strong with this one. Ocassional tea of sorts. A good black tea.

Good old Darjeeling tea

Good flavor of the hills captured in a pack efficiently.

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