“Philip generously included a sample of this tea with a recent order. I’ve been very impressed by the quality and value of the teas I have purchased from Taiwan Tea Crafts, as well as their...” Read full tasting note
“I’m in the process of a photo set that involves me drinking white, yellow, green, oolong, black(red), pu, and hei… This Dong Ding was definitely a well needed treat in the middle of this process....” Read full tasting note
The making of this tea started off as a project last year by commissioning a High Mountain tea producer to make an exclusive lot for us of higher-oxidized high mountain oolong as the tradition requires to make a Heritage Dong Ding. Then, the baking craftsmanship of our tea master was put in motion. This exclusive lot has been given a 3 step slow baking process to better highlight its smooth deep character and generous texture. A quick rinsing of the leaves will wake the wonderful roasted aromas which are both inquisitive and familiar with distinct caramel sweetness but a closer introspection will reveal intricate layers of more pungeant floral and wood aromas. A first infusion will reveal a deep nut brown liqueur which signals that we are in the presence of a deeper level of roasting. The liqueur is thick and multi-layered in mellow bitter-sweet, nutty and spicy feeling that lingers long after swallowing. The liqueur has a good body and a nice thickness and is full of flavour and the floral intricacy of wild honey. Extremely generous in re-steepings!
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