Tasting Notes: Smooth, buttery, floral, layered with dry fruit warmth, gentle spice, and a clean, lingering finish.
Description
Dry Tea Leaf:
Appearance: Harvested from the misty slopes of the Balasun Tea Estate during the prized second flush of 2025, Balasun Clonal Musk is a masterful representation of Darjeeling's muscatel tradition. This premium tea is crafted from carefully selected two leaves and a bud, plucked with precision to ensure the fullest flavor and aroma.
The dry leaf is a visual delight, showcasing rich shades of warm brown intertwined with abundant golden tips, a hallmark of fine second flush teas. Upon infusion, the leaves unfurl to reveal their clonal heritage, releasing deep, layered notes of musk, ripe fruit, and a hint of toasted nuts, balanced by a mellow sweetness and a smooth, rounded body.
Whether you're a seasoned connoisseur or a curious tea enthusiast, Balasun Clonal Musk offers a luxurious and authentic taste of Darjeeling’s summer bounty—vibrant, aromatic, and unmistakably rare.
Fragrance: The dry leaves release a fresh, harmonious fragrance, blending the warm sweetness of dried fruits with the soft, uplifting notes of tropical florals. The aroma is both rich and airy, offering a vibrant preview of the tea’s nuanced and elegant character.
Liquor:
Appearance: The liquor reveals a clear, sparkling brightness, glowing with a vibrant orange hue reminiscent of a summer sunset. Its clarity and brilliance reflect the tea’s purity and careful craftsmanship, inviting the senses before the first sip.
Fragrance: The fragrance of the liquor echoes that of the dry leaf—a fresh, layered blend of dried fruit warmth and gentle tropical florals. It rises softly from the cup, inviting and nuanced, setting the stage for a refined and aromatic tasting experience.
Flavor: The taste is exceptionally smooth and refined, unfolding with a buttery texture that glides effortlessly across the palate. From the first sip, there's an immediate sense of harmony—rich yet delicate, with a soft sweetness that gently reveals layers of floral character. These floral tones are rounded by a warm, mellow depth, carrying subtle hints reminiscent of dried elements and roasted textures. Underneath, a quiet spice hums softly, adding structure and intrigue without overwhelming the tea’s graceful profile.
There is no trace of astringency; instead, the cup offers a balanced, almost creamy mouthfeel that remains clean and composed from start to finish. Each layer lingers thoughtfully, allowing the complexity to build with every sip, while the finish leaves a lasting impression of elegance and warmth.
A true expression of the clonal style, this tea is a must-have for those seeking a distinctive, expertly crafted Darjeeling that embodies both finesse and quiet power.
No. of Infusions suggested: 2
About the garden
Balasun is a tea estate which is renowned for both its clonal as well as chinary cultivar teas. Some of the widely popular teas are made from AV2, P312 and B157. A tea garden, located just a few kilometers below the Darjeeling town at an elevation of 1400 meters and has been very consistent in producing the distinct characteristics which is Truly Darjeeling.
