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7g 100ml
Wash: 5s • 1st: 10s • Add: +5sGongfu Timing
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This Special Reserve Darjeeling offers a rich tapestry of flavors, starting with an intense burst of muscatel grape and ripe tropical fruits like mango and cherry. It evolves with layers of warm spices such as saffron, turmeric, and cinnamon, complemented by elegant floral undertones of elderflower and geranium. The finish leaves a lingering impression of dark chocolate and baked orange, making for a truly luxurious and complex brew.
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What does Castleton Muscatel - Special Reserve Lot taste like?
This Special Reserve Darjeeling offers a rich tapestry of flavors, starting with an intense burst of muscatel grape and ripe tropical fruits like mango and cherry. It evolves with layers of warm spice. It leans fruity, floral and spicy.
How should I brew Castleton Muscatel - Special Reserve Lot?
Water around 90–100 °C (195–212 °F). In a mug, steep 3–5 min. For gongfu, use 5 g per 100 ml, 15–30 s steeps. You'll get to see how the flavor changes across multiple rounds. Full boil is fine for most blacks. Don't overthink it.
Where does Castleton Muscatel - Special Reserve Lot come from?
Grown in Darjeeling, Assam, India from the Seeded Chinese Variety cultivar. This batch is from the Summer 2025 harvest.
How much does Castleton Muscatel - Special Reserve Lot cost?
Starts at $2.70 from Mei Leaf, or about $0.36/g. A 5g package gets you around 1 gongfu sessions at ~6 g each, which works out to about $2.16 per session. Explore more black teas on Teadar.
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