Darjeeling Castleton 2nd Flush Loose Leaf Tea - TGFOP1 Black Tea

Our Darjeeling Castleton 2nd Flush loose leaf tea is a refined single-estate Himalayan black tea with glowing amber liquor, classic muscatel sweetness and a long, elegant finish. Grown at the celebrated Castleton Estate in Kurseong and graded TGFOP1, it offers soft floral lift, stone-fruit depth and the poised aromatic complexity that makes fine second flush Darjeeling so highly prized.

Darjeeling Castleton 2nd Flush Loose Leaf Tea from a Legendary Estate

Castleton Estate is one of Darjeeling’s most respected gardens, long associated with premium second flush teas of exceptional aromatic character. Specialist retailers consistently describe Castleton second flush as elegant, soft, bright and muscatel-led, with a clear amber cup and carefully made tipped leaf.

This TGFOP1 selection captures that reputation beautifully, delivering a tea with genuine estate identity and the depth expected from a fine summer Darjeeling.

Muscatel Sweetness, Floral Lift and Stone-Fruit Depth

In the cup, this Darjeeling Castleton 2nd Flush loose leaf tea brews to a bright, glowing amber infusion with excellent clarity. The flavour opens with classic muscatel character, followed by soft floral notes, gentle stone-fruit sweetness and a refined finish that lingers without heaviness.

It is expressive but composed, with enough aromatic detail to reward slow drinking and enough smoothness to remain beautifully balanced from first sip to last.

TGFOP1 Second Flush Darjeeling with Fine Tips

The TGFOP1 grade indicates a carefully selected orthodox leaf with visible golden and silvery tips. Similar Castleton listings place particular emphasis on the well-made leaf, bright amber liquor and polished second flush character, all hallmarks of a high-quality estate Darjeeling.

This is a tea for drinkers who want Darjeeling in its purest and most celebrated form: fragrant, muscatel-rich and best left unadorned.

At a Glance

• Tea type: Loose leaf black tea
• Origin: Castleton Estate, Darjeeling, India
• Harvest: Second flush
• Grade: TGFOP1
• Liquor: Glowing amber
• Flavour: Muscatel, floral, stone-fruited and refined
• Best enjoyed: Without milk

A Fine Afternoon Darjeeling to Savour Slowly

Darjeeling Castleton 2nd Flush is especially rewarding as an afternoon tea, when its layered aroma and elegant fruit notes can be appreciated without distraction. It is best served plain, allowing the muscatel sweetness and bright estate character to remain clear.

For Darjeeling enthusiasts, Castleton remains one of the benchmark names in the category, and this tea shows exactly why.

How to Brew Darjeeling Castleton 2nd Flush

Use water at around 90°C to 95°C and add one heaped teaspoon per cup. Steep for 3 to 4 minutes.

A 3-minute brew gives the clearest muscatel lift and a lighter, more floral cup. A 4-minute infusion develops fuller body and deeper fruit character.

Serve without milk or sugar to preserve the tea’s natural elegance. A second infusion is also worth trying with a slightly longer steep.

Ingredients

Black tea from Castleton Estate, Darjeeling, India.

About High Teas London

High Teas London has been sourcing distinctive loose leaf teas and infusions since 2008. With over 350 different teas in our collection, we are proud to offer estate teas with genuine provenance and refinement, including celebrated Darjeelings such as Castleton 2nd Flush TGFOP1.