Taiwan Dong Ding (Tung Ting) Oolong Tea

A Oolong Tea from

Rating

83 / 100

Calculated from 52 Ratings
Tea type
Oolong Tea
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Ingredients
Oolong Tea Leaves
Flavors
Astringent, Floral, Grass, Nutty, Sweet, Tangy, Tart, Butter, Mineral, Spices, Spinach, Cream, Fruit Punch, Lemon, Mint, Creamy, Thick, Fruity, Vegetal, Kale, Nuts, Sweet Potatoes
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Caffeine
Low
Certification
Not available
Typical Preparation
Use 5 oz / 155 ml of water
Set water temperature to 200 °F / 93 °C
Use 5 g of tea
Steep for 1 min, 45 sec
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73 Tasting Notes View all

“Sipdown, 124. I actually meant to grab a different sample pouch this morning, but my brain is somewhat addled from poor sleep last night, so this one it is. Another of my winnings from Teavivre’s...” Read full tasting note
“I am trying the very last sample of this tea brewing it with the mug style. I have a nice clear mug that I can see my leaves in. I am mostly waiting for the tea to cool down to a drinkable...” Read full tasting note
“A lovely Oolong – sweet, and so delicate! The floral notes are very soft in the first cup. With subsequent infusions, the flavors do pick up a little bit, but they remain a little on the delicate...” Read full tasting note
“Thanks LiberTEAS for this sample. Let me start by saying this is a good tea to break me (or anyone else needing broken in I suppose) to green teas in that I’ve not had but a couple I enjoyed and I...” Read full tasting note

Description

Origin: Dongding, Naitou, Taiwan

Ingredients: Evenly and tightly rolled tea leaves

Taste: Naturally sweet, fruity aroma and has strong charm

Brew: 3-4 teaspoons for 8oz of water. Brew at 212 ºF (100 ºC) for 1 to 3 minutes (exact time depends on your taste – a longer time will give the tea a stronger taste and color)

Health Benefits: The substance in the tea helps to prevent the decaying of teeth and halting the plaque build-up and also reduce the growth of glucosyltransferase. Polyphenolic compounds in Dong Ding Oolong can prevent overall oxidise, and Purine alkaloids have the function of clear free radicals, so that it can have effect of preventing aging.

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