Description
Traditional Processing, Exquisite Flavor
Dong Ding is processed using time-tested, traditional methods. Each step is monitored by an experienced tea master. During indoor withering, the tea leaves go through alternating steps of tossing and resting, until they are fermented about 25%. Roasting lasts at least 8 hours to create a special floral fragrance and sweetly lingering, fruity flavor.
Authentic Tea Garden
Our Dong Ding Oolong comes from that historic region, Dong Ding Mountain, where the tea garden is at a high altitude of 800 meters.
History of Dong Ding Oolong
Over 100 years ago, Chinese oolong tea plants were introduced to Dong Ding Mountain in Taiwan. Dong Ding was the first oolong tea to be grown in Taiwan, and the first Taiwanese oolong that became popular around the world.
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Oolong Brewing Directions
Water Temperature:
195-200°F
Method:
Timing is very important when brewing oolong tea. Overbrewing has negative effects on the flavor, so it’s important to separate the water from the tea leaves at the right moment.
The quantity of tea leaves listed below can be scaled up or down depending on the size of your teapot.
Tea leaves can be re-brewed many times, until the desired flavor disappears.
Brewer Capacity: 12oz (350ml)
Tea Leaf: 7 grams, about 1 Tbsp
- Wake Up the Leaves: Pour just enough hot water in to cover the leaves and wait for it to drain into the bottom pitcher. Discard the rinse water.
- Enjoy the Fragrance: A beautiful aroma will come from the tea leaves and the warm empty pitcher.
- Time to Brew: Fill the brewing compartment with hot water. When it has all dripped into the pitcher, the tea is ready to enjoy!
Teapot Capacity: 12oz (350ml)
Tea Leaf: just cover the bottom of the teapot, about 7-9 grams or 1 Tbsp.
- Wake Up the Leaves: pour hot water over the tea leaves and wait 5-10 seconds, then discard the rinse water.
- Enjoy the Fragrance: this is the perfect time to enjoy the aroma released by the awakened tea leaves.
- Time to Brew
1st Brew: 50-60 seconds
2nd-3rd Brew: 30 seconds
4th-5th Brew: 40 seconds
Gaiwan Capacity: 6oz (175ml)
Tea Leaf: about 7 grams
- Wake Up the Leaves: pour hot water over the tea leaves and wait 5-10 seconds, then discard the rinse water.
- Enjoy the Fragrance: this is the perfect time to enjoy the aroma released by the awakened tea leaves.
- Time to Brew
1st Brew: 30 seconds
2nd-3rd Brew: 20 seconds
4th-5th Brew: 30 seconds
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joseph dumovic (verified owner) –
I borrowed this Tea from my son and start using it and never gave it back!
It has a fantastic flavor who have never experienced before.
I’m definitely sold on it.
By the way I’m getting some for my son!!!
Smacha (verified owner) –
Hi Joseph,
Thank you for you and your son’s appreciation! Good tea is a bond between relationships
Nikole (verified owner) –
Absolutely beautiful fragrance, lovely light yellow liquor that has well developed, complex flavor that is very aromatic. Followed the temp and quantity instructions for porcelain Gaiwan brewing and it came out fantastic. Excellent taste at a great price!
CCFineTea (verified owner) –
Hi Nikole,
Thank you for the nice words! We feel the day is brighter and tea is sweeter after reading your feedback!