TDC6: Castleton Estate FTGFOP1 Moonlight (DJ-106)

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Black Tea
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205 °F / 96 °C 5 min, 15 sec 6 oz / 177 ml

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  • “Brewed in my Korean infuser cup, roughly following the directions from Upton. Auburn liquor has a delicate fall aroma, though I struggle to pick out individual scents. The flavors are likewise...” Read full tasting note
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From Upton Tea Imports

The long, twisted leaves of this bold tea have variegated tones of pale wheat, bronze and dark chocolate-brown. The aroma has notes of muscatel and apple, with a hint of flowers. The light cup is silky smooth, with notes of apricot and honey, complemented by floral and walnut nuances.

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Brewed in my Korean infuser cup, roughly following the directions from Upton.

Auburn liquor has a delicate fall aroma, though I struggle to pick out individual scents. The flavors are likewise subdued – with vague river-stone and floral notes – though the finish is distinctly nutty, bringing to mind walnuts, apricot pits, almonds, or pecans. Muscatel presence throughout reminds you this is indeed a Darjeeling. Velvety mouth-feel, with just enough astringency to dry out the finish (though I’m not sure I’d call this a “brisk” tea).

While this has the delicacy I’d expect from a first flush, it is interesting to note how different in appearance it is, not only to other AV-2 clonal teas, but even to previous incarnations of Castleton Moonlight (e.g. the 2014 first flush, available from JAS-eTea, which is substantially greener).

Preparation
205 °F / 96 °C 5 min, 15 sec 1 tsp 6 OZ / 177 ML

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