Muscatel Gold is a bold and malt-heavy second flush Darjeeling grown in the foothills of the Himalayas. It is a rich and powerful tea which has all the fruit-forward characteristics lovers of Darjeeling black teas crave. We taste red wine tannins, red summer fruits, and thick honey. Suitable for western or gong-fu style tea brewing.

The term “second-flush” refers to teas harvested in the summer months, after the Spring rains but before the monsoon season. The hotter weather causes the tea to wither more than in the Spring, producing a true black tea as opposed to a lightly oxidized first-flush Darjeeling. As such the flavor is richer and maltier, and the brewed tea has a bright red to maroon color.

Origin - Rohini Estate, Darjeeling, India

Harvest - 06/05/22

Varietal - 383 (similar to old heritage bushes)

Tastes Like - Malted Honey, Stonefruit, Red Wine

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