Monks Reserve-Castelton Estate
This tea has been retired/discontinued.
58
Percentile
3 ratings |
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Commercial Description
Extraordinary expression of balance. This reserve carries sweet floral elements,robust Darjeeling character and complex Oolong flavour steep after steep.
Brewing Instructions: (from Fresh Darjeeling Tea)
3 grams per cup, 85-90 C.
Steeping Time: 2 minutes for steep 1, 2 minutes for steep 2, 3 minutes for steep 3.
Ratings & Reviews
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77 Aroma: 8/10 Flavor: 4/5 Value: 3/5Niranjan (1 reviews) on Nov. 4th, 2012
The most aromatic of the season Tasted so far. Truly Darjeeling
67 Aroma: 8/10 Flavor: 3/5 Value: 3/5Sylvia (215 reviews) on Dec. 3rd, 2011
I don't know how to describe this tea. It tastes a little bit fruity, kind of peach-like maybe. It has a sort of smoky aroma. I don't think it's quite my cup of tea. It's a little too weird.
67 Aroma: 6/10 Flavor: 5/5 Value: 5/5Alex Zorach (1453 reviews) on Dec. 30th, 2009
Like the other teas I've tried from Fresh Darjeeling Tea, this tea is completely unlike anything I've ever tried! It is also the only Darjeeling oolong I've had that is rich and full-bodied.
Brews a dark color, darker than some Darjeelings I've seen classified as "black" teas. Malty, with a savory quality to it, and a faint hint of smokiness. Gentle flavor, with very little bitterness or astringency. Robust and full-bodied, but oddly, I find the cup gets lighter and fresher tasting as I drink it. A few vegetal tones emerge in the aroma.
I enjoyed this tea much more when making multiple brief infusions. If you steep it too long it can be a bit overwhelming even though it is not bitter. I like using a first infusion of one and a half minutes or less, and subsequent ones slightly longer. This tea retains an astonishing strength of aroma with each subsequent infusion, and thus offers outstanding value.
I can see this tea quickly becoming a favorite for people who enjoy teas with a savory quality.
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