2025 spring Dong Ding from Nantou, medium-heavy roasted in the traditional style.
Tea Profile
At a glance: 2025 Spring · Taiwan oolong · Medium-heavy roast · our A+++ grade · Sample 7g to 1000g
- Dry leaf: Compact, dark brown to near-black balls with hints of green.
- Aroma: Roasted nuts and a warm sweetness in the dry leaf, deepening into caramel and toasted grain when brewed.
- Liquor: Clear, warm amber to reddish-brown.
- Taste: Rich and full, with roasted notes over a natural sweetness.
- Mouthfeel & body: Smooth and mellow.
- Aftertaste: Long and warm, with roast and sweetness staying.
- Best for: Daily cups of Taiwan oolong; a comfortable start for novices.
Brewing Guide
- Warm a gaiwan or small teapot and add about 5–6g of leaf per 100ml.
- Use water at 100°C (212°F).
- Give the leaves one fast rinse.
- Start with 10 seconds for the first infusion so the leaves can open, then 5–10 seconds, then add roughly 5 seconds per round.
- Decant fully into a fair cup each time.
Treat these as a starting point and adjust to your taste.
Storage
Zip the bag tight and keep it in the fridge to protect the fresh fragrance. Let it warm to room temperature before opening to avoid condensation.
About the Leaf
You may see some of these; they vary from bag to bag:
- Some fine pieces: normal for rolled oolong and harmless.
- Darker, glossier leaf: this is the roast, not spoilage.
- Leaves open up a lot: the rolled leaves expand to whole leaves, so a small amount fills the pot.
