Darjeeling Castleton Summer Muscatel Black

Darjeeling Castleton Summer Muscatel BlackNestled amidst the rolling slopes of Darjeeling, Castleton Tea Estate stands as a beacon of excellence and tradition. Established in 1885 by Dr. Charles Graham, this legendary garden stretches across the verdant landscapes of Kurseongrenowned for its exceptional terroir and heritage China bushes. Castletons teas have long commanded record breaking prices at global auctions, a testament to their unmatched quality and legacy. It was also the first

Nestled amidst the rolling slopes of Darjeeling, Castleton Tea Estate stands as a beacon of excellence and tradition. Established in 1885 by Dr. Charles Graham, this legendary garden stretches across the verdant landscapes of Kurseong—renowned for its exceptional terroir and heritage China bushes. Castleton’s teas have long commanded record-breaking prices at global auctions, a testament to their unmatched quality and legacy. It was also the first estate in Darjeeling to receive ISO 9002 certification, affirming its reputation for meticulous craftsmanship.

The crown jewel of Castleton is its iconic Muscatel teas, crafted in limited quantities during the summer flush. This now-celebrated flavor was first identified in 1986 by the legendary tea planter Mr. Arun Kumar Gomden, then estate manager. Marked by its grape-like sweetness and rich, atypical aroma, the term ‘Muscatel’ has since become synonymous with the finest second flush teas of Darjeeling. Intensely fragrant, softly fruity, and long on the palate, it defined a new standard in tea tasting and left a lasting mark on Darjeeling’s tea history.

Castleton’s altitude—ranging from 1,000 to 1,830 meters—imbues its teas with a rare depth and character, embodying the soul of Darjeeling’s “Champagne of Teas.” Here, mountain mist, cool sunlit mornings, and biodiverse soil converge to nurture leaves of extraordinary finesse. With over a century of heritage and innovation, Castleton remains the pinnacle of Muscatel tea craftsmanship—cherished by royalty, collectors, and connoisseurs across the globe.