<p class="p1"><span class="s1">A traditional style of Dong Ding Oolong grown on Dong Ding mountain by our friends the Su family. They have been making this rich, hearty oolong with a dedication and adherence to traditional standards for generations. We are grateful for the tea and the wisdom of Mr. and Mrs. Su, as they have been a guiding presence in our life as well as our tea practice since 2008.</span></p>
<p class="p1"><span class="s1">Traditional Dong Ding is withered in the sun, oxidized about 30% and given a medium roast to bring out its full aroma, grippy mouthfeel and throat warming aftertaste. We like this tea, not because it is bodacious like High Mountain Oolong or elegant like Oriental Beauty, but because it is solid, grounded and powerful. We call this the 'hero' tea of Taiwan.</span></p>
<p class="p1"><strong>New batch roasted on November 24th</strong></p>
<p class="p1">A particularly sweet and nutty variation of Dong Ding Traditional A. This crop of tea has excellent fruit tones which we brought to the foreground with a medium roast. Nose is big and rich, but not overly firey. More like herbal meat stew over toasted grains.</p>
<p class="p1">Broth is thick and full with an expansive feel on the tongue that reaches with a stimulating astringency to the cheeks enough to coax out a long lasting salivation. Throat feel is very developed and warm, and you can feel the tea as it reaches down to warm the belly. Hui Gan or 'returning sweetness' follows the initial bitterness at the back of the mouth, very potently sweet and long lasting. Thus it has the 'effects' that old tea heads are looking for, i.e. strong salivation and returning sweetness.</p>
<p class="p1">A nice batch indeed. Balanced, but rich enough for the winter months.</p>
<h3 class="p1"><span class="s1">Facts</span></h3>
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<li>Harvest Location : Dong Ding, Nantou, Taiwan</li>
<li>Roast Date : 2024 November</li>
<li>Cultivar : Soft Stem [Ruan Zhi Wu Long]</li>
<li>Farming : From a garden regularly tested by SGS as having 0% pesticide residues</li>
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<h3>Podcast Episode</h3>
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