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2012 First Flush Darjeeling Castleton Estate from Mark T. Wendell

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2012 First Flush Darjeeling Castleton Estate

Black Tea by Mark T. Wendell

The latest first flush darjeeling from Mark T. Wendell from the Castleton Estate, at altitudes of 3000-6000 feet. Brew 3-4 minutes at 200 F.

2 Tasting Notes

TeaEqualsBliss
91

I’m always happy to see new teas from Mark T. Wendell. Hartley is one-cool-dude!

This smells like a greener-type-black/darjeeling with crispy notes!

The taste is a little like cracked pepper and green veggies with hints of fruitiness trying to hide underneath along with a few floral notes as it tries to cool at room temp for 2 or 3 minutes.

This is a really good Darjeeling. The end-sip hints at toast – I really like that!

StatueOfDiveo
96

Ahh. Sharp attack with intense fruit overtones. Evolves into a medium bodied, full mouthfeel. Leaves sugary astringency and a long finish. Smells floral. Exquisite.