Tea: Castleton Moonlight Darjeeling Black Tea First Flush
A Darjeeling First Flush from Golden Tips
| Brand: | Golden Tips |
| Style: | Darjeeling First Flush |
| Region: | Darjeeling, India |
| Caffeine: | Caffeinated |
| Loose? | Loose |
| # Ratings: | 1 View All |
| Product page: | Castleton Moonlight Darjeeling Black Tea First Flush |
Reviewer: Amanda
✓ 338 teas reviewed
✓ 2 of Darjeeling First Flush
✓ 5 of Darjeeling Black Tea
✓ 3 of Golden Tips
✓ 7 from Darjeeling, India
✓ 17 from India
Review of Castleton Moonlight Darjeeling Black Tea First Flush
January 9th, 2015
| Aroma | Flavor | Value | Total |
| 8 of 10 | 5 of 5 | 4 of 5 | 87 of 100 |
| Excellent | Excellent | Good Value |
The aroma of the dry leaves is, as expected, quite delicious to the nose, there is a strong muscatel presence, blending fresh juicy grapes and a hint of the more honey sweet raisins. Also fresh hay, a touch of peppery nasturtium leaves, and a bit of freshly crushed parsley at the finish giving the tea a neat herbaceous touch.
Ok, so the taste, well, wow! One of the things I love about Darjeeling tea, especially first flush, is how the taste reminds me of Scuppernongs, the super sweet and juicy grape variant that I would eat fresh and sun-warmed from the vine during my childhood in the South. The muscatel notes are the notes of happy memories to me, so how can I not love it? The mouthfeel is smooth and light, there is more to this tea than muscatel notes, there is also a refreshing note of fresh lettuce and a bit of thyme. The finish is sweet honey drenched apricot that lingers into the aftertaste. A delicious tea that tastes like summer and sunlight, I certainly enjoyed every sip.
