
This is our "premium" Darjeeling SF this year, an absolute "ripper" from the famed Darjeeling tea garden of Castleton in the Kurseong region at heights of over 1000m altitude.
Less oxidised than a "classic" SF and gently hand-rolled, this tea exhibits more silver tips in a large, whole leaf/bud picking, steeping to an apricot/amber rather than a darker burgundy.
This results in a more delicate and nuanced brew than is normal for a Darjeeling summer tea, with less malt/muscatel and more sweet florals/light stone fruits to balance the gentle briskness.
There's a lot to discover with this tea, and taking ones time to relax and reflect is advised but completely worth it..!
(*NB the Castleton Estate is currently in conversion to completely organic farming practices)
Stu
owner/operator
About The Tea Catcher
1997-2001 The Tea Catcher lived, travelled, worked and studied in India, Nepal, Sri Lanka, Switzerland, Italy and the Czech Republic. During this time he drank much tea and visited tea growing regions.
2001-2009 Was spent mostly in Europe working with fine foods and olive oils in Italy, wine in Switzerland and tea in Prague. It was here in the cold winter months that The Tea Catcher passion was ignited. Much time was spent in the many tea rooms found all over the Czech Rep., drinking, learning and assisting, and also with Tea Mountain(.cz) as his business began and grew.
2010-today on return to Australia, The Tea Catcher seed, planted years ago, began its’ growth, leading to the purveyor of “the finest teas and accoutrements, sourced worldwide” that you see today. New teas, pots etc are constantly being chased, studied, sampled and ordered to bring the freshest, best and most interesting to you as soon as possible. Watch this space…..!
…and enjoy…!
cheers, Stu
for more info contact me at- theteacatcher@gmail.com