Darjeeling Castleton Summer Muscatel Black
Medium Caffeine
Second Flush picked Jul 2026
Flavor StrengthStrong
Certified Rainforest Alliance
🟢SHIPS IN24hrs | 🌍 2–4 DAYSPAN INDIA
Tasting Notes
The cup opens with vibrant notes of ripe Muscat grapes and succulent stone fruits, soon unfolding into delicate hints of honey, white chocolate, and gentle toasted nuances. As the liquor evolves, subtle woody undertones and a soft earthy depth add structure and elegance, creating a beautifully layered tasting experience.
The finish is long, sweet, and remarkably satisfying, leaving lingering impressions of fruit, warm toast, and delicate Muscat character that invite another contemplative sip.
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You can taste the quality of the tea leaves and the depth of the roasting.
The flavor is just exquisite. This is the best ever Muscatel I have come across; from Teabox or elsewhere 👌👌
Very good taste nice balance
I loved the clear muscatel notes in this tea. It was that distinct flavour that you just don't get in blends or even many other single estates.
Like the gentle embrace of muscatel, love the taste a mild sweetness woven with a rich, fresh aroma of verdant greens. It’s soft yet unforgettable, painting a serene memory on my palate
Absolutely my most fabulous tea out of the black sampler box (along with Margaret's Hope Summer).
Really great tea, flavourful. I also add a splash of milk& sugar. I find it sweet + nutty
The Castleton definitely lived up to the name and reputation! Fragrant, with that Darjeeling special muscatel flavor.
The Castleton definitely lived up to the name and reputation! Fragrant, with that Darjeeling special muscatel flavor.
One of my favorites!! Great way to start my mornings.
It has some very fine subtle notes, which linger on on taste. A very exquisite 2nd flush tea.
It has some very fine subtle notes, which linger on on taste. A very exquisite 2nd flush tea.
Excellent. I always love trom Teabox's Quality Products
Excellent. I always love trom Teabox's Quality Products
Extraordinary and special, delicious to breathe in and a joy to taste. Thank you to all involved in making this superb tea.
Extraordinary and special, delicious to breathe in and a joy to taste. Thank you to all involved in making this superb tea.
Very good taste nice balance
I loved the clear muscatel notes in this tea. It was that distinct flavour that you just don't get in blends or even many other single estates.
Thank you sir--this tea is so nice-- nice flavour with smooth body,it welcomes me,and my day
Thank you sir--this tea is so nice-- nice flavour with smooth body,it welcomes me,and my day
Very good second flush tea.
Subtle aroma with very fine taste
Very good second flush tea.
Subtle aroma with very fine taste
I have no idea how tea-box mange’s to deliver Castleton that tastes better and more fresh than the one sold by Goodrick themselves. The is definitely a much more unmistakeable muscatel which a little more subtle than Jungpana. I had to restraint myself from hoarding this during the sale.
I have no idea how tea-box mange’s to deliver Castleton that tastes better and more fresh than the one sold by Goodrick themselves. The is definitely a much more unmistakeable muscatel which a little more subtle than Jungpana. I had to restraint myself from hoarding this during the sale.
Perfect coppery golden colour , perfect bodied , exotic fruity aroma— very satisfying experience
Perfect coppery golden colour , perfect bodied , exotic fruity aroma— very satisfying experience
I am a huge fan of second flush Darjeeling Muscatels and I haven’t come across anything to beat this tea from Castleton. Quintessentially Muscatel, quintessentially Darjeeling. Every sip gives you a feeling of being transported to the hills where you can literally feel the damp, chill morning air while the indescribable aroma pampers your nostrils. Need I say more :-)
I am a huge fan of second flush Darjeeling Muscatels and I haven’t come across anything to beat this tea from Castleton. Quintessentially Muscatel, quintessentially Darjeeling. Every sip gives you a feeling of being transported to the hills where you can literally feel the damp, chill morning air while the indescribable aroma pampers your nostrils. Need I say more :-)
After a hard day, it refreshes with the fruity musky aroma. As you sip it, the smooth taste helps you unwind. It tends to balance the taste even if you make it a bit stronger.
After a hard day, it refreshes with the fruity musky aroma. As you sip it, the smooth taste helps you unwind. It tends to balance the taste even if you make it a bit stronger.
The beautiful appearance of leafy tea, a very attractive musk, but not a primrose, fruity aroma with a sweet and velvety smooth taste, depth and a warm long aftertaste...!!
The beautiful appearance of leafy tea, a very attractive musk, but not a primrose, fruity aroma with a sweet and velvety smooth taste, depth and a warm long aftertaste...!!