Roasted Dongding Oolong: Deeply Baked and Comfortingly Chocolatey
This Roasted Dongding Oolong comes from the Dongding Mountains of Nantou, Taiwan. It is roasted longer than its lightly roasted counterpart, creating a warm, comforting cup with pronounced baked and cocoa-like notes. The deeper roast enhances sweetness while softening floral tones, resulting in a smooth, toasty tea with a lingering chocolate aroma.
Description
Leaf Appearance and Aroma
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Dry Leaves: Dark brown, tightly rolled pearls with a rich sheen.
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Dry Aroma: Deeply baked, with aromas of cocoa, roasted chestnuts, and warm wood.
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Heated Leaves: The roasted sweetness unfolds into hints of dark chocolate and baked fruit.
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Wet Leaves: Reveal mellow caramel, cocoa, and a touch of dried plum.
Flavor Profile
Infusion:
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Full-bodied and round, with a silky texture.
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Dominant notes of roasted cocoa, baked nuts, and light wood smoke.
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Subtle traces of dried fruit and dark honey appear as the tea opens.
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Aftertaste: Smooth and long-lasting, with sweet roasted warmth and a whisper of cacao.
Tea Details
Origin: Taiwan, Nantou, Dongding
Type: Medium to Heavily Roasted Oolong
Brewing Instructions
Western Brewing
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Temperature: 96°C
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Tea-to-Water Ratio: 6g per 250ml
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Steeping Times:
1st infusion: 2 minutes
2nd infusion: 2.5 minutes
3rd infusion: 4 minutes
Gongfu Brewing
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Temperature: 96°C
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Tea-to-Water Ratio: 6g per 100ml
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Steeping Process:
1st infusion: 40 seconds
Add 20 seconds with each subsequent infusion.