Doug F

Castleton Estate Second Flush (2011) from Upton Tea Imports

Doug F drank Castleton Estate Second Flush (2011) by Upton Tea Imports

While not a fan of the trend away from the prolonged withering process that made second flush darjeelings distinct from first flush teas and created the deeper, richer, ripened fruit taste I like in older second flush teas, this offering from Upton (only samples left) is tremendous. The dry leaf is a beautiful mix of sienna and silver and the aroma is so fertile, fecund, and fruity it could be used in a sachet. The infused leaf smells like honeysuckle and the taste—a near first flush delicacy of flavor that leaves a pleasing honey-lemon aftertaste.

2011-08-04 10:30:22 -0400

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Kitty 2011-08-06 10:22:43 -0400

I had to look up a new word today (fecund)! Thanks for expanding my vocabulary. I purchased this one in July but it is yet unopened. I look forward to trying it!!

Doug F 2011-08-06 13:10:06 -0400

I’m using mine sparingly.

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Working from home gives me the opportunity to leisurely enjoy fine tea, ride my motorcycle on the roads of beautiful coastal Maine, hike, ski, and run and generally enjoy a sane pace of life with my wife and two young children. While I appreciate great tea, I try not to be a snob about it. I love Golden Yunnans, darjeelings and Pu-erhs. I drink greens and Oolongs less frequently. My purveyors of choice are Upton Tea Imports, Yunnan Sourcing, The Pu-erh Shop, and Mark T. Wendell, but I’m open to sampling teas from other sources if anyone has suggestions. I always drink tea straight and rarely drink flavored teas or Tisanes, except for the occasional Rooibos.