Dong Ding tea is grown on plantations in the Nantau area of Taiwan at an altitude of 700-1200 meters above sea level. The weather conditions on this mountain are very favorable for growing tea, despite the fact that its top is always covered with snow. Special climatic conditions affect the taste of tea leaves, saturating it with astringency and unique aroma. The soil on the mountain is rocky, but rich in minerals and the tea receives enough sunlight during the day. Due to the fact that tea trees grow slowly, their roots have time to absorb a sufficient amount 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 smell.
Dong Ding Oolong is a lightly fermented oolong, made using the first 3-4 leaves from the branch. During processing, the leaves are tightly twisted, after which the process of partial oxidation begins. The unique taste of the tea is given by slow roasting of tea leaves on charcoal, which creates a complex profile with shades of exotic flowers, spices, caramelized nuts and wild honey.
Due to its unique properties, Dun Ding can be drunk at any time, before meals to stimulate appetite or after meals to help digest food. In the morning, it will provide a boost of energy, and in the evening, the tea will help you relax. During tea drinking, it awakens sensuality, as it is an excellent aphrodisiac. It gives harmony and clarifies thoughts.
The aroma of dry tea has spicy, slightly floral notes. In a heated dish, creamy notes appear.
Withstands a large number of infusions, up to the eighth, the taste is revealed more and more each time.
The taste and aroma of the tea on the first steeps is creamy and floral, with a light sugary sweetness. On the last steeps, the tea gives the maximum palette of taste, the florality fades into the background and the receptors are captured by the tartness of melted caramel. The aftertaste is fresh, slightly menthol, it is not for nothing that this variety is translated as "Frosty Peak".
The most suitable vessel for this tea is a thin-walled gaiwan, but if you want to get visual pleasure from brewing, it is better to use a transparent glass teapot.
This Dong Ding is a classic Taiwanese tea that is perfect for your first introduction to oolongs from the paradise island of Formosa.
The effect of this tea is meditative, calming, it evens out the emotional background and gives freshness to the whole 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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