Darjeeling Castleton Moonlight Summer White

Discover the allure of Summer Moonlight white tea, a rare gem from the esteemed Castleton tea estate in Darjeeling. Produced in limited quantities, savor its delicate floral and fruity notes, crafted with over a century of expertise.

Pack Size: 25 gm

Freshness Journey

Real fresh teas with transparent evidence of 'where' the tea was manufactured, and 'when' it was manufactured, verified by picking and processing dates
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Picked & Processed
19th-20th June'24
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Arrived at Teabox Submit
Within 24 hrs of manufacturing of the teas at estate, we receive them
21st June'24
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Sorted & Cleaned Submit
We do hand sorting of the teas to ensure our customers only receive whole leaves and not dust
22nd June'24
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Vacuum Packed Submit
We vacuum pack the teas to ensure freshness and protect it from the 4 enemies (light/heat/moisture/oxygen)
22nd June'24
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Post vacuum packing, the teas are stored in one of its kind cold chain facility in India to ensure the quality is preserved
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Usually delivers within 5-7 Biz Days
24th June'24

The Reason Why Your Teas Are Fresh

As the only facility near the source, our close proximity to the estates ensures teas reach within 24-48 hours of production
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Harvest

We believe in 100% Transparency of product traceability & its origins
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Second Flush Submit
The season of teas picked between the four flushes(harvests) of the year
Season
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Moonlight Submit
Represents the cultivar of the Tea Plant
Speciality
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FTGFOP1 Submit
Refers to Fine Tippy Golden Flowery Orange Pekoe One: A superior, whole leaf grade of tea, renowned for its exquisite quality
Grade
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DJ-267 Submit
Unique Reference Number for this Batch
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Low Submit
The amount of Caffeine this tea contains
Caffeine

Certifications

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100% Pure & Fresh Darjeeling Tea
Certified by the Tea Board of India under the Ministry of Commerce, Government of India. Darjeeling CTM License No.- DJ/489/13032015/TE
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TEA BOARD OF INDIA LICENCE
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DARJEELING CERTIFIED TRADE MARK
With the rise of adulterated Darjeeling teas blended with teas from different regions, it is important to choose an authentic Indian brand. All of our Darjeeling teas, sourced fresh from the gardens, are sold with a Certified Trademark license.

How To Steep

Steeping Method
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Step 1
Start by heating water in a kettle
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Step 2
Measure precise tea leaves for the teapot/infuser.
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Step 3
Pour the hot water over the leaves
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Step 4
Let it steep for the recommended duration
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Step 5
Strain and enjoy sipping your freshly steeped tea.
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5.07fl oz/
150 ml
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176°-185°F/
80°C-85°C
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3Tsp/2.5g/
0.09oz
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5
mins
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Steep
Twice
Storage Instructions
Store in a cool dry place away from heat, sunlight and moisture. Use an airtight container to minimize contact with O2

Tasting Notes

From our Chief Tea Taster
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Aroma
Marked by notes of honeysuckle, amaryllis with sweet-grapey accents
Appearance
Bright Orange
Taste
Made exclusively from pure AV2 bushes, this tea offers a captivating blend of floral and fruity flavors. With your first sip, you'll encounter the sweet and delicate floral notes of honeysuckle and amaryllis, which persist throughout the tasting experience. As you delve deeper, tropical fruity hints reminiscent of muskmelon combine with soft honeyed accents, adding depth and a luscious texture. The journey culminates in a subtle sweet-grapey finish, leaving a lasting impression that captures the essence of Summer Moonlight Whites from this renowned plantation.
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Customer Reviews

Based on 18 reviews
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Alexandre
Tasty and subtle

When white tea rhymes with tasty. I love it. It reminds me my Darjeeling journey. I can clearly remind the multiple entries to the Castleton gardens.

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Kyle Fredrickson (Rosemount, US)
Great

This tea is exceptional. It is exactly what I need on Saturday mornings at home. Very impressed with TeaBox. Will be ordering TB again.

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Robert Zenenberg (Livingston, US)
Excellent

Excellent quality. Very fresh.

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Lou
It's a beautiful thing

My new order of Castleton Moonlight Summer White Tea arrives just in time to keep me warm as Fall arrives here. Once again, another delicious, delicate White Tea from Tea box. This is my third order in two years, have also enjoyed Margaret’s Hope Exotic White, Classic Spring Black and Darjeeling Special White. This teas aroma is that of a Fall Garden after the rain, its aromatic taste somewhere between floral and fruity, bit woody with perhaps a hint of plum. Keep up the good work of disrupting the industry and providing good service to your customers.

Sincerely,
Lou de H. from N.Y.C.

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Margaret
GREAT for anytime

This is one of my favorite teas. Good aroma. I like teas that have a hint of citrus or floral without being over powering.

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albert
delicate tea

This tea does not have as much of a floral aroma as other white teas. The flavors are subtle, but be careful. If over brewed, it will have a bitter taste. Adjust water temperature carefully. I would recommend this tea. I rate this as an "advanced" tea due to the price and the care you need to brew a good pot, but the results are worth it if you do it right.

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Matt
Finally. a tea I enjoy!

This tea was light and refreshing. It had an aroma that was enjoyable, and it was not bitter or grassy at all.
Reviewed as part of theTeabox subscription program.

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Jessi
Sweetly floral with an orange blossom finish

Very nice white tea. Flowery sweet to start with an orange hint at the finish. The liquor rolls silkily through the mouth. Very subtle aroma. Great blend for reading in the evening.

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Andrea
Very enjoyable!

Another lovely white tea with a slight citrus bite.
Reviewed as part of theTeabox subscription program.

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Jane
smooth, complex

This tea boasts a delightful aroma--a mixture of jasmine and peach to my nose at least. After brewing it takes on a lovely saffron and pink hue, and the peach taste intensifies, accompanied by floral undertones. It is neither especially sweet nor astringent. Very smooth, absolutely delicious. I would definitely buy this again.