--- product_id: 83690912 title: "Castleton Vintage Darjeeling Tea 250gm | Single Estate Whole Leaf | 100% Pure Loose Leaves | Premium Black Tea | Rich Taste & Aroma | Muscatel Flavour | Authentic Chai" brand: "goodricke" price: "$22.64" currency: USD in_stock: true reviews_count: 13 category: "Goodricke" url: https://www.desertcart.us/products/83690912-castleton-vintage-darjeeling-tea-250gm-single-estate-whole-leaf-100 store_origin: US region: United States of America --- # 100% hand-picked whole leaves Award-winning premium black tea Single estate from Castleton, Darjeeling Castleton Vintage Darjeeling Tea 250gm | Single Estate Whole Leaf | 100% Pure Loose Leaves | Premium Black Tea | Rich Taste & Aroma | Muscatel Flavour | Authentic Chai **Brand:** goodricke **Price:** $22.64 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Summary > 🍵 Sip the Champagne of Teas — Elevate your ritual with Castleton’s vintage elegance! ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** Castleton Vintage Darjeeling Tea 250gm | Single Estate Whole Leaf | 100% Pure Loose Leaves | Premium Black Tea | Rich Taste & Aroma | Muscatel Flavour | Authentic Chai by goodricke - **How much does it cost?** $22.64 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.us](https://www.desertcart.us/products/83690912-castleton-vintage-darjeeling-tea-250gm-single-estate-whole-leaf-100) ## Best For - goodricke enthusiasts ## Why This Product - Trusted goodricke brand quality - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Key Features - • **Single Estate Purity:** Sourced exclusively from the renowned Castleton estate, ensuring unmatched terroir-driven quality. - • **Hand-Picked Excellence:** Every leaf is carefully plucked by hand, preserving the delicate aroma and rich taste. - • **Exquisite Muscatel Flavor:** Experience the rare, sweet, grape-like vintage notes unique to Castleton’s second flush harvest. - • **Sustainably Crafted Luxury:** From eco-conscious farming to award-winning quality, indulge in tea that respects nature and tradition. - • **Low Caffeine, High Sophistication:** Enjoy a refined tea experience with naturally low caffeine, perfect for mindful professionals. ## Overview Goodricke Castleton Vintage Darjeeling Tea is a premium, single estate black tea from India’s famed Darjeeling Valley. Known as the 'Champagne of teas,' it features hand-picked whole leaves with a distinctive muscatel flavor profile—sweet, fruity, and richly aromatic. This award-winning tea is sustainably grown and freshly packed, offering a low-caffeine, luxurious brew that embodies Himalayan terroir and craftsmanship. ## Description Product Description Goodness of the Finest Darjeeling Tea in every cup Goodricke Castleton Vintage Tea is a premium tea variety that is known for its distinct Muscatel flavour. It is sourced from the Castleton tea estate located in Darjeeling, India, which is renowned for producing some of the finest teas in the world. These hand-picked leaves are treasured for its distinctive and celebrated Muscatel flavour since only the ideal confluence of soil, location, and environmental conditions can produce its sweet musk flavour. It is the most exclusive Single Estate Darjeeling Tea and is known as the Champagne of teas. This tea is considered as a connoisseur's choice and is highly sought after by tea enthusiasts all over the world. It is best enjoyed without milk and sugar to fully appreciate its complex flavor profile. Overall, Goodricke Castleton Vintage Tea is a luxurious and exquisite tea variety that offers a unique and memorable tea-drinking experience. Brew The Perfect Cup Step 1 Heat fresh water to a simmering boil before pouring it into a teapot. Step 2 Steep one teaspoon (recommended 1.2 g) per cup of Castleton Darjeeling Tea leaves in the pot. Step 3 Cover with a lid and brew for 3 to 5 minutes to suit your taste palette Step 4 Strain and Pour in your favourite cup It is best to drink as Black Liquor Tea. Quick Facts The Origin | Fresh From Our Gardens This premium black tea comes from Goodricke's own tea estates in the Darjeeling Valley. The Flavour Castleton tea is known for its exquisite and delicate flavours with intense fragrant top notes of musk. Freshly Plucked and Packed The tea is freshly plucked and packed in the on-site production facilities. 100% Natural 100% Natural Teas are produced with hand-picked leaves, the succulent buds are carefully plucked. Awards & Recognition Goodricke Castleton Garden has won numerous awards for its teas, including the prestigious President's Award for the Best Tea Garden in India. Goodricke values Goodricke Castleton Garden is committed to sustainable agriculture and has implemented several practices to protect environment. Employee Friendliness Goodricke strives to enhance the quality of life of its employees by giving them access to the best general, medical, and educational facilities. Corporate Ethics Goodricke has always held the ideals of a business with high regard and will continue to do so. About Goodricke Goodricke is a Camellia PLC group company, an international group that is listed on the London Stock Exchange and employs over 73,000 people worldwide. Goodricke has been bringing the finest teas from their renowned gardens to your teacup. We are one of the world's largest tea producers, with gardens like Castleton and Margaret's Hope adding to our glory and 150-year heritage. Our manufacturing facilities adhere to the strictest hygienic and safety regulations, and our gardens have numerous environmental certifications and accreditations. Review: An Enchanting Sip of Himalayan Elegance – The Perfect Muscatel Experience - I had first tasted what was Castleton Muscatel Darjeeling Tea in Darjeeling 15th Nov 2020 (see picture) on 1 Robertson Road near Sonar Bangla Restaurant Hotel the road that leads to the Mall, and the aroma haunted me, lingering in my memory like a delightful dream. What makes this tea so unforgettable is the muscatel flavor—a rare and exquisite characteristic unique to the second flush of Darjeeling teas. The second flush refers to the harvest that takes place from late spring to early summer. During this period, the tea leaves mature under the perfect combination of warm sunlight and mountain mist, developing a rich, complex flavor. Muscatel, often described as having a sweet, fruity, grape-like note with hints of honey and a touch of spiced nuttiness, is a prized hallmark of these teas. It’s not just a taste but an experience, a delicate interplay of sweetness and briskness that sets Darjeeling apart from any other tea in the world. GOODRICKE the company which packages and markets Castleton Muscatel Darjeeling Tea captures this magic beautifully. From the moment you open the pack, the aroma is intoxicating—sweet and inviting. When brewed, the liquor is golden amber, and every sip carries the signature muscatel notes with a lingering finish that feels like a gentle caress. It’s no wonder this tea is celebrated globally as the "Champagne of Teas." Five stars are well deserved for a tea that embodies such perfection in every aspect. Review: Why is a title REQUIRED? - Goodericke is very good producer of tea.Castleton is one of the Group's signature gardens,making "smooth" teas,for ages. Meant only for connoisseurs of tea !! ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | Brand | GOODRICKE | | Diet Type | Vegetarian | | Flavour | Vintage | | Item Form | Loose Leaves | | Net Quantity | 250.0 Grams | | Tea Variety | Darjeeling | ## Product Details - **Brand:** GOODRICKE - **Diet Type:** Vegetarian - **Flavour:** Vintage - **Item Form:** Loose Leaves - **Item Weight:** 250 Grams - **Net Quantity:** 250.0 Grams - **Number of Items:** 1 - **Package Information:** Tin Caddy - **Speciality:** Single Estate Darjeeling Tea - **Tea Variety:** Darjeeling ## Images ![Castleton Vintage Darjeeling Tea 250gm | Single Estate Whole Leaf | 100% Pure Loose Leaves | Premium Black Tea | Rich Taste & Aroma | Muscatel Flavour | Authentic Chai - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/71VVI6hJogL.jpg) ![Castleton Vintage Darjeeling Tea 250gm | Single Estate Whole Leaf | 100% Pure Loose Leaves | Premium Black Tea | Rich Taste & Aroma | Muscatel Flavour | Authentic Chai - Image 2](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/71fqqlg7X8L.jpg) ![Castleton Vintage Darjeeling Tea 250gm | Single Estate Whole Leaf | 100% Pure Loose Leaves | Premium Black Tea | Rich Taste & Aroma | Muscatel Flavour | Authentic Chai - Image 3](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/71Dnj2-amxL.jpg) ![Castleton Vintage Darjeeling Tea 250gm | Single Estate Whole Leaf | 100% Pure Loose Leaves | Premium Black Tea | Rich Taste & Aroma | Muscatel Flavour | Authentic Chai - Image 4](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/61+5RZZkRsL.jpg) ![Castleton Vintage Darjeeling Tea 250gm | Single Estate Whole Leaf | 100% Pure Loose Leaves | Premium Black Tea | Rich Taste & Aroma | Muscatel Flavour | Authentic Chai - Image 5](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/61qXHIYFJJL.jpg) ## Available Options This product comes in different **Size** options. ## Questions & Answers **Q: If I order now ,,,,can I get current date packing or old packing tea?** A: of course current date packaging. **Q: Is it available in 100 gm caddies ?** A: Yes, sir **Q: Please add 100 gm caddy in amazon .Will you ?** A: Hi Debasish / Ramyani , as per your request 100 gm Caddy is live. (http://www.amazon.in/dp/B01MYM4L3P) Happy Shopping. :) Chetan Sharma | Goodricke Team **Q: Is the product unavailable now in Pune area?** A: Dear Customer, Yes it is unavailable in Pune but you can buy it on Amazon or Goodricke site. Thank you. Goodricke Team ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ An Enchanting Sip of Himalayan Elegance – The Perfect Muscatel Experience *by E***A on 25 January 2025* I had first tasted what was Castleton Muscatel Darjeeling Tea in Darjeeling 15th Nov 2020 (see picture) on 1 Robertson Road near Sonar Bangla Restaurant Hotel the road that leads to the Mall, and the aroma haunted me, lingering in my memory like a delightful dream. What makes this tea so unforgettable is the muscatel flavor—a rare and exquisite characteristic unique to the second flush of Darjeeling teas. The second flush refers to the harvest that takes place from late spring to early summer. During this period, the tea leaves mature under the perfect combination of warm sunlight and mountain mist, developing a rich, complex flavor. Muscatel, often described as having a sweet, fruity, grape-like note with hints of honey and a touch of spiced nuttiness, is a prized hallmark of these teas. It’s not just a taste but an experience, a delicate interplay of sweetness and briskness that sets Darjeeling apart from any other tea in the world. GOODRICKE the company which packages and markets Castleton Muscatel Darjeeling Tea captures this magic beautifully. From the moment you open the pack, the aroma is intoxicating—sweet and inviting. When brewed, the liquor is golden amber, and every sip carries the signature muscatel notes with a lingering finish that feels like a gentle caress. It’s no wonder this tea is celebrated globally as the "Champagne of Teas." Five stars are well deserved for a tea that embodies such perfection in every aspect. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ Why is a title REQUIRED? *by P***E on 29 May 2026* Goodericke is very good producer of tea.Castleton is one of the Group's signature gardens,making "smooth" teas,for ages. Meant only for connoisseurs of tea !! ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Real tea *by S***I on 12 February 2026* Real taste of tea ## Frequently Bought Together - Goodricke Castleton Vintage Darjeeling Tea-250 gm - Harney & Sons Loose Leaf Black Tea, Lapsang Souchong, 3 Ounce - GOODRICKE Castleton Vintage Darjeeling Tea (100 Gms) --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.us/products/83690912-castleton-vintage-darjeeling-tea-250gm-single-estate-whole-leaf-100](https://www.desertcart.us/products/83690912-castleton-vintage-darjeeling-tea-250gm-single-estate-whole-leaf-100) --- *Product available on Desertcart United States of America* *Store origin: US* *Last updated: 2026-07-04*