Darjeeling Castleton Summer Muscatel Black

Savor the elusive charm of this summer classic from Castleton—one of Darjeeling’s most iconic estates. Renowned for its signature Muscatel character, this exquisite black tea offers a captivating aroma, lush notes of stone fruits, and a luxurious finish that lingers. A true connoisseur’s delight.
Season :
Second Flush Info
The season of teas picked between the four flushes(harvests) of the year
Speciality :
Muscatel Info
Represents the cultivar of the Tea Plant
Grade :
FTGFOP1 Info
Refers to Fine Tippy Golden Flowery Orange Pekoe One: A superior, whole leaf grade of tea, renowned for its exquisite quality
Invoice :
DJ-215 Info
Unique Reference Number for this Batch
Caffeine :
Medium Info
The amount of Caffeine this tea contains

Our prices are premium. We could reduce our prices.
But then, your Tea would not be:

-Ethically sourced from the best estates of India
-Stored in a dehumidified warehouse
-Vacuum-sealed to lock in freshness
-Hand-picked or hand-crafted at origin
-Delivered fresh in a week
-Impacting 3.5 mn tea pluckers

With Teabox you get the best for the cup & the community.🙏

Pack Size: 100gm

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
9th-10th July'25
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Arrived at Teabox Submit
Within 24 hrs of manufacturing of the teas at estate, we receive them
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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
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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)
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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
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Tasting Notes

From our Chief Tea Taster
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Aroma
Pronounced notes of Muscat grapes, toasted nuts, and light zesty accents
Appearance
Deep Amber
Taste
Castleton holds an iconic place in Darjeeling’s tea legacy—home to the world’s first Muscatel tea, crafted in 1986. This summer cup lives up to that heritage with a velvety mouthfeel and medium body.

The liquor opens with lush Muscat grapey notes, followed by a delightful medley of ripe peach and hazelnut. Mid-sip, the cup deepens into soft undertones of Mirabelle plum, rounded out by gentle whispers of cedar.

A lingering musky finish wraps up the experience, leaving behind a gentle sweetness and an irresistible urge for another sip.
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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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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.

TEABOX VS OTHERS

Feature
Teabox
Other Brands
Sourced directly from the estate
Stored in a dehumidified warehouse
Vacuum-packed for freshness
High-grade whole leaf
No Middlemen

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.
Steeping Method
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5.07fl oz/
150 ml
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185-194°F/
85-90°C
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2Tsp/2.5g/
0.09oz
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5
mins
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Steep
Once
Storage Instructions
Store in a cool dry place away from heat, sunlight and moisture. Use an airtight container to minimize contact with O2

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