Landmarks

Castleton Tea Estate

Castleton Tea Estate

One of Darjeeling's most prestigious tea estates, famous for producing some of the world's most expensive teas.

Famous for its "Muscatel" flavored teas, Castleton is a name synonymous with luxury tea. The estate’s unique micro-climate and soil conditions produce leaves that fetch record prices at international auctions. A visit here offers insight into the meticulous processing methods that create Darjeeling's "Champagne of teas." The rolling hills of the estate, often shrouded in mist, provide a picturesque setting for tea tasting and photography.

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