Phoenix Mountain Dong Ding Oolong $50
300 gram (10.56 ounces) vacuum-sealed packages.

Classic Dong Ding Oolong $50
300 gram (10.56 ounces) vacuum-sealed packages.

Dong Ding is known to be more oxidized and roasted than other Taiwan High Mountain Oolongs. This results in a more complex, full-bodied flavor, with a fragrance that is rich and heady. This tea is where our love for Taiwan Oolong began- as you can see from our Deer Valley Tea page. The compromise of giving up the fresh green quality of our other types of high mountain oolong is well compensated for by the astounding aromatic qualities attained by the artisans of this traditional Taiwan tea. Still only about 25% oxidized, and painstakingly roasted repeatedly at low temps, Dong Ding brews a deep amber liquer with a heartier flavor- yet maintains a smooth palate and the refreshingly clean "gan" finish. This tea has indeed been proven to have a much longer shelf life than lesser or non-roasted Oolongs. For us, it really is the present day legacy of Oolong tea.

Phoenix Mountain Dong Ding Oolong

This winter is our second season of offering a new selection of Dong Ding High Mountain Oolong from a tea producer whose expertise has gained him considerable status in the Taiwan tea scene. Phoenix Mountain is a preferred source of Dong Ding tea due to its relatively higher elevation and quality soil conditions. But perhaps most influential in producing this fine tea is the maker's skill in roasting. This is what makes Dong Ding special, and it is a science as much as an art. The complexity of flavor and mellow character is what makes it the choice among seasoned tea drinkers. This winter's Phoenix Mountain crop is a light roast, with a distinctly mild sweetness that is balanced by just enough astringency to produce the characteristc hearty flavor of Dong Ding Tea.

Classic Dong Ding Oolong

To balance out the menu, we continue to offer a selection of Dong Ding that comes from the private stock of our tea mentor in Deer Valley. Our current winter selection of Classic Dong Ding brews a hearty, well-balanced roasted flavor that exemplifies this traditional tea.We have been learning about Taiwan tea and buying seasonal samples from this source for almost 15 years now, and we continue to feel like we are given something special each time we visit.

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