
Darjeeling Castleton Spring Chinary Black

A fruity-nutty cup, fresh from Darjeeling
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100% Freshness guarantee
Picked within 24 -48 hrs of plucking
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Straight from Darjeeling
No middlemen. No auction houses. No exporters.
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Whole leaf, highest tea grade
Pure Indian single estate tea experience
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At your doorstep within 2-4 days
Ships in 24 hours. Delivers worldwide.
Freshness Journey
Our Unique & Transparent procurement process, from leaf to cup-
Picked & Processed
23rd-24th May'22
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Arrived at Teabox
Within 24 hours of manufacture at the estate we receive our teas.
25th May'22
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Sorted & Cleaned
We sort the tea according to its grade, to ensure only whole leaves are sent to you, not the fannings and dust.
25th May'22
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Vacuum Packed
We vacuum pack to preserve the freshness of your teas from its 4 enemies - Light, heat, moisture and oxygen.
25th May'22
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Stored @ -5°c
Teabox is the only brand to have a cold chain processing facility in Darjeeling, that allows teas to be stored at -5°C (at 3-4% moisture levels) to preserve and enhance the shelf life.
25th May'22
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Ready to Ship
26th May'22
KNOW YOUR TEA
Originally known as Kumseri, the Castleton tea estate was established in 1855. Located in Kurseong, Darjeeling, this estate has 130-year-old chinary bushes. Picked fresh at 4000 feet, this chinary black we have procured is an impressive one! Vegetal, stone-fruity with nutty accents, this Indian Single Estate is a captivating cup of First Flush 2022, fresh from the misty hills!
Season
The season of teas picked between the four flushes(harvests) of the year
First Flush
Specialty
Represents the cultivar of the tea plant
Chinary
Caffeine
The amount of caffeine this tea contains
Medium
Time Of Day
Recommended time to savor for the best tea experience
Afternoon
Picking date 23-May-2022
Best consumed Hot
Grade
FTGFOP1 - Fine Tippy Golden Flowery Orange Pekoe One.Long,twisted and fairly tippy although less wiry when compared to SFTGFOP
FTGFOP1
Invoice
Unique Reference Number For this Batch
EX-5


the experience
(liquor)

aroma
Stone-fruity along with notes of sweet-greens, fresh nuts and green figs
appearance
Bright gold
taste
A medium-bodied cup which feels ample in the mouth and beams with sweet-green attributes. It starts out with distinct notes of pleasant greens which intermingle with delicious stone-fruity characters, akin to peach to define the central theme of the liquor. Subtle nutty undercurrents are discernible around the edges, which gradually subside to finish on lush citrusy intonations. Furtive notes of green figs lingers on in the aftertaste, making for a captivating finale.
COMPLEMENTS
Steamed seafood, salads with creamy dressing, tropical fruit and assorted cheeses
dry leaf
aroma
Fresh nuts, earthy, hints of cedar along with light tones of millefeuille
appearance
Short, tightly rolled, blackish-green leaves with some silvery buds and olive-green leaf cuttings
infusion
aroma
Vegetal, wet earth with soft nutty and citrusy accents
appearance
Short, mix of dark and olive-green leaves; some with young buds and stems detached
steeping notes
Recommended Steeps
1
Water
150 ml
Use O2 rich water, running stream or RO filtered
Temperature
85oC -90oC
Get the water temperature right to the recommended temperature
Leaves
2 tsp / 2.5 g
Use the suggested quantity above with the approximate water
Time
4 mins
Infuse the leaves for a recommended time
condiments
Lemon
Drink Plain
Sugar
Honey
Best consumed
Hot

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CRAFTED BY TEA MASTERS
with 65+ years of collective experience

Stringent Quality Checked
Our teas goes through rigorous 8-step quality checklist to get the final approval

Nurtured at every step
Keeping the 4 enemies of Tea at bay - Light, Moisture, Heat & Oxygen

Nothing but the finest cup
This tea comes after tasting 85+ samples, by our Master Tasters.
THE 4 'S' OF TEA EXPERIENCE

Smell
The mesmerizing aroma of the dry leaf is one that can’t be missed. Just take a whiff and be transported to a whole new level

Steep
Never boil your tea. Make your tea with comfort. Let it infuse at its own speed. Play some music, water your plants, or knock off two pages from the book while your cup steeps.

Sip
Feel every accent. Taste every note. A journey into the firework of taste and texture of the cup!

Savor
Tea is your moment of PAUSE. It’s a break from the world of chaos. Savor the experience, it’s your me time.

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