Family: Oolong
Origin: Dong Ding Mountain , Nantou, Taiwan
Cultivar: Quing Xin
Season: April 2025
Taste: Orchid-like floral and freshly steamed greens.
Elevation: 800 m
Sourced: Agrochemical free
Dong Ding (meaning “frozen summit”) is the name of the mountain in the county of Nantou in Taiwan where these tightly rolled tea balls are cultivated. What makes Don Ding Oolong distinct is its combined floral gardenia-like with delicate steamed greens notes. Slightly buttery, it has a clean and refreshing finish.
How to brew this tea

Teapot / Western Style
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2-3tsp / 2-3g tea
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250ml / 8oz water @ 95C / 205F
Brewing time:
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1st brewing length 2-3 minutes
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2nd brewing length 3 minutes
Gaiwan / Gong Fu Cha Style
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Rinse tea leaves first with 95C / 205F water. Let leaves soak for 5-10 sec and discard water. The tea leaves are now ready to be brewed.
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4-6tsp / 4-6g tea
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175ml / 6oz water @ 95C / 205F
Brewing time:
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1st brewing length 30 sec
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2nd brewing length 20 sec
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3rd brewing length 20-30 sec and repeat 20-30 sec brewing length for 2 to 3 more time to your taste.