Goodricke Castleton Vintage Darjeeling Black Tea – The Muscatel Masterpiece

Goodricke Castleton Vintage Darjeeling Black Tea is the crown jewel of Darjeeling’s famed estates — a tea revered by connoisseurs across the world for its rare and natural Muscatel flavour. Grown at an elevation of nearly 5000 feet in the iconic Castleton Tea Estate, this whole-leaf, single-estate black tea is the true embodiment of Darjeeling’s heritage and craftsmanship.

Hand-plucked from select Chinary bushes during the peak summer flush, the leaves unfurl to produce a radiant amber liquor with the signature sweet musk and fruity aroma that has earned it the title “The Champagne of Teas.” Elegant, aromatic, and perfectly balanced, every sip of Castleton Vintage is an experience of timeless sophistication — a tea that defines luxury in a cup.

Why You’ll Love This Tea

Rare Muscatel flavour — sweet, wine-like, and intensely aromatic.

• Grown at 5000 ft in the world-renowned Castleton Tea Estate, Darjeeling.
• Whole-leaf, single-estate black tea crafted for true connoisseurs.
• Naturally rich, full-bodied, and smooth on the palate.
• Garden-fresh and packed for unmatched purity and freshness.

Health Benefits

• High in antioxidants that promote heart and immune health.
• Boosts metabolism and supports digestion.
• Enhances alertness and focus with natural caffeine.
• Helps reduce stress and uplifts the mood.

Supports overall vitality and wellness through its warming properties.

Best Time to Drink
Best savoured in the morning or early evening, when you can truly appreciate its layered aroma and lingering Muscatel sweetness.

Best Paired With
Complements lightly buttered scones, fruit tarts, or almond biscotti. Also pairs beautifully with mild cheeses or delicate savouries for a refined tea-time indulgence.

The Tea Story
Established in 1885, the Castleton Tea Estate stands as one of Darjeeling’s most prestigious gardens. Perched high in the misty Himalayan foothills, it produces teas from pure Chinary bushes that are cherished by experts worldwide. The estate’s unique terroir — cool climate, high altitude, and mineral-rich soil — nurtures the leaves that develop the distinct Muscatel character found nowhere else.

Castleton Vintage is not just a tea; it’s a symbol of Darjeeling’s legacy — handpicked, handcrafted, and perfected through generations of Goodricke’s tea artistry. A tea that has consistently set global benchmarks and continues to define what true Darjeeling should taste like.