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This expertly crafted Dong Ding Oolong offers a charmingly complex yet approachable profile. Enjoy vivid flavors and aromatics that swirl with a light, sweet mintiness at the start, gradually deepening into a thick, bold broth as the session progresses. The traditional roast brings out a delightful sweetness and depth, showcasing Mr. Lin's unique 'yin' style roasting technique.
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What does 2024 Competition Dong Ding Oolong taste like?
This expertly crafted Dong Ding Oolong offers a charmingly complex yet approachable profile. Enjoy vivid flavors and aromatics that swirl with a light, sweet mintiness at the start, gradually deepenin. It leans sweet, complex and minty.
How should I brew 2024 Competition Dong Ding Oolong?
Water around 85–95 °C (185–205 °F). In a mug, steep 3–4 min. For gongfu, use 5–7 g per 100 ml, 10–30 s steeps (8–15 rounds). You'll get to see how the flavor changes across multiple rounds. Heavier roasts can take boiling water no problem.
Where does 2024 Competition Dong Ding Oolong come from?
Grown in Nantou, Taiwan from the Luanze Oolong cultivar. This batch is from the Spring 2024 harvest. The leaves got a medium roast after picking.
How much does 2024 Competition Dong Ding Oolong cost?
Starts at $21.00 from Rivers and Lakes, or about $0.39/g. A 50g package gets you around 8 gongfu sessions at ~6 g each, which works out to about $2.32 per session. Explore more oolong teas on Teadar.