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DONG DING oolong tea

Oolong from Taiwan

Considered one of Taiwan’s most superb oolongs, this tea offers the floral notes of a low oxidized oolong alongside the fruity, woody notes of a Fancy oolong.

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Infusion Time 5'
Quantity 6g / 30cl
Temperature of infusion 90°C - 195°F
Time of the day All day long, Evening

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

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.

Tea and dishes message

Discover the beautiful pairing of Dong Ding with foie gras. For desserts lovers, it also pairs very well with cakes such as pound cakes, almond and/or vanilla flavored cakes.The buttery, floral notes create a refined and balanced blend with the smoothness of white chocolate.