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Dong Ding tea is grown on plantations in the Nantau region of Taiwan, at an altitude of 700-1,200 meters above sea level. The weather conditions on this mountain are very favorable for tea cultivation, despite its perpetual snow cap. These unique climatic conditions influence the flavor of the tea leaves, imparting a tartness and a unique aroma. The soil on the mountain is rocky but rich in minerals, and the tea receives ample sunlight during the day. Because the tea trees grow slowly, their roots have time to absorb sufficient amounts of natural minerals. Depending on the altitude and growing conditions, the Dong Ding variety is divided into three subspecies—Pine, Plum, and Orchid—which differ from each other in nuances of color, taste, and aroma.
Dong Ding Oolong is a lightly fermented oolong tea, produced using the first 3-4 leaves from the vine. During processing, the leaves are tightly rolled, which initiates a process of partial oxidation. The tea's unique flavor is achieved by slowly roasting the tea leaves over charcoal, which creates a complex profile with hints of exotic flowers, spices, caramelized nuts, and wild honey.
Thanks to its unique properties, Dong Ding can be drunk at any time, before meals to stimulate appetite or after to improve digestion. It provides a boost of energy in the morning, and in the evening, it helps you relax. During tea drinking, it awakens sensuality, as it is an excellent aphrodisiac. It promotes harmony and clarifies the mind.
The aroma of dry tea has spicy, slightly floral notes. When heated, creamy notes emerge.
It can withstand a large number of steepings, and up to the eighth, the flavor is revealed more and more each time.
The tea's flavor and aroma are creamy and floral during the first steeps, with a slight sugary sweetness. During the final steeps, the tea reveals its full palette of flavors, the floral notes receding into the background and the tartness of melted caramel captivating the palate. The aftertaste is fresh, slightly mentholated; it's no wonder this variety is known as "Frosty Peak."
The most suitable vessel for this tea is a thin-walled gaiwan, but if you want to enjoy the brewing experience visually, it is better to use a transparent glass teapot.
This Dong Ding is a classic Taiwanese tea, perfect for a first introduction to oolongs from the paradise island of Formosa.
The effect of this tea is meditative, calming, it balances the emotional background and gives freshness to the entire body.
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Name in Chinese
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冻顶烏龍 |
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Pinyin
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dòng dǐng |
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English name
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Dong Ding Wu Long |
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Translation
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Frosty Peak |
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Tea variety
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Dong Ding Oolong |
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Country
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Taiwan |
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