Description
With its leaves rolled into pearls, this partially-oxidated tea is one of the most famous from Taiwan. Dong Ding means “icy summit”, in reference to the name of the hill overlooking the village beside Lake Lu Gu.
A new oolong has arrived: Jade Oolong Organic. This organically grown tea has a similar aroma profile to Dong Ding, with even more floral notes. It also offers the opportunity to discover a new origin: Indonesia. Dong Ding will be discontinued soon.
Tasting notes
Feuille sèche
Appearance: a tightly-rolled leaf the size of a garden pea.Colours: intense green.
Aromas: floral, herbaceous and buttery, on a vanilla background.
Infusion
Colour: the unfolded leaf appears resistant and though – the sign of a certain maturity.Aromas: reproduces the scent of the dry leaf, with a very ample, sweet, milky note.
Liqueur
Colour: pale yellowTexture: like a very light oil, very rounded.Flavours: a touch of bitterness
Aromas: floral notes very different from those of the Bao Zhong teas, plus sweetness, then opulence; generally set off very well by the very rich, buttery, and vanilla background.
Suggestion of preparation
With the tasting set: 5' minutes in water heated to 90°C.
With the Gong Fu Cha (teapot/Gaiwan): 5 infusions during 30-40 secondes.