Orthodox Dong Ding Oolong

While traditional style dong ding oolongs are medium fermented and roasted on charcoal roaster (this is called "yin" roasting), Orthodox Dong Ding oolong is strongly fermented and roasted over an open fire ("yang" roasting). This quick and intense roasting technique boosts the aromas, making orthodox dong dings exceptionally flavorful. This dong ding tea was roasted over charcoal made from the Longan fruitwood which is a plus in the final flavor because Longan fruits are sweet and their sweet fruitiness seeps into the tea leaves.

This tea is sweet in both its fragrance and flavor. The leaves steam sugar-coated almonds and honey nuts, the aroma so strong that it fills the room right away as we open the teapot. And the flavor does not lag behind. It is as sweet as the scent. It opens toasty-nutty which quickly turns into gentle, creamy vanilla. If almonds and macadamia nuts were coated in moderately sweet vanilla sugar, they would be the snack embodiment of this tea. It is surprising how long the vanilla note stays in the cup.

The liquor is a beautiful gold, and the texture is astonishingly silky. The tea goes several steeps, and interestingly, the more we infuse it the sweeter it becomes. It reaches its peak at the 3-4th infusion.



Origin: Feng Huang Village, Lugu Township, Nantou County, Taiwan
Harvesting time: mid-April 2021
Roasting time: late October 2021
Cultivar: Qing-Xin oolong
Fermentation: medium to high
Roasting: medium
Roasting method: Roasting basket (Longyan charcoal)

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