Dong Ding Oolong Tea

Cultivar: Qing Xin

Harvest: Spring 2019

Elevation: 1000m/3280ft

Cup: 1 tbsp for 8 cups

Caffeine level: medium

Tasting Note

It has a natural sweet sugar cane like aroma blended with a creamy and nutty mouth feel. Its viscosity also feels thicker on the palate while still being very smooth.

Full Description

From the middle mountainous area of Taiwan island, Dong Ding is one of the most well known traditional teas from this area. Its way of tossing leaves derived from one of the traditional ways of producing oolong teas combined with skillful medium heavy level of roasting by farmers instead of machine, resulting the tea possesses layers of flavors with rich fruity aroma that’s sugar cane like.

Origin

Nan Tou, Taiwan

Brewing Instruction

	Gai Wan or ceramic pot
	Add 5gram/1 tbsp
	90 C / 195 F

Ceramic Teapot:

• Add 8oz water and infuse for 3 min.
• Repeat for another 3+ infusions and increase the steeping time by 30 seconds with each additional infusion 

Gai Wan (Recommended for best infusions):

• Add water and infuse for 8 seconds for 2 infusions
• Repeat for another 4+ infusions and increase the steeping time by 5 seconds with each additional infusion 

We strongly encourage experimenting with different quantities, steeping times and tea wares to find your most desired result. However, avoid over heated water, as it will over-extract the bitter compounds and astringency of the tea, whereas water that’s too cool might not fully extract the aroma and flavor.

Top Health Benefits

• Strengthening teeth & preventing tooth decay.

• Lower blood sugar level & reduce high blood pressure.

• Aids weight loss by suppressing the synthesis of fatty acids, which helps to stop producing higher levels of fat.

For education purpose only. This information has not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This information is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.