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“Brewed in my Korean infuser cup, roughly following the directions from Upton. Auburn liquor has a delicate fall aroma, though I struggle to pick out individual scents. The flavors are likewise...” Read full tasting note
The long, twisted leaves of this bold tea have variegated tones of pale wheat, bronze and dark chocolate-brown. The aroma has notes of muscatel and apple, with a hint of flowers. The light cup is silky smooth, with notes of apricot and honey, complemented by floral and walnut nuances.
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Tea EmporiumBrewed in my Korean infuser cup, roughly following the directions from Upton.
Auburn liquor has a delicate fall aroma, though I struggle to pick out individual scents. The flavors are likewise subdued – with vague river-stone and floral notes – though the finish is distinctly nutty, bringing to mind walnuts, apricot pits, almonds, or pecans. Muscatel presence throughout reminds you this is indeed a Darjeeling. Velvety mouth-feel, with just enough astringency to dry out the finish (though I’m not sure I’d call this a “brisk” tea).
While this has the delicacy I’d expect from a first flush, it is interesting to note how different in appearance it is, not only to other AV-2 clonal teas, but even to previous incarnations of Castleton Moonlight (e.g. the 2014 first flush, available from JAS-eTea, which is substantially greener).
