Meishan Dong Ding Oolong Tea

Dong Ding is a type of tea mostly produced in Lugu Township in the Shanlinxi area of Nantou County, Taiwan. However, the popularity and success of Dong Ding tea has gotten farmers and producers from other tea areas interested, One of these tea producing areas is the Meishan Township area that is classified under the Alishan Scenic Area. Different terroirs bring out different flavour notes in the tea, and this tea is no exception.

 

Unlike your typical Dong Ding, this tea, hailing more specifically from the Ruifeng area of Meishan Township, gives you more of that minerality, more of that toasty notes, and more of those caramel notes that make a Dong Ding a good Dong Ding. Juicy and salivating in the mouth, this tea is a Dong Ding but on steroids. Try this tea from this unique to Dong Ding terroir today, and taste the difference between your typical Lugu teas versus this Meishan speciality.

 

Tea Information

• Harvest Date: 20th April 2023
• Origin: Ruifeng, Meishan Township, Chiayi County, Taiwan (台灣，嘉義縣，梅山鄉， 瑞峯村)
• Varietal: Qing Xin (青心)
• Elevation: 1250m
• Source: Direct from Farmer
• Organic: No

 

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Brewing Guide

Gongfu Brewing:

• Leaf-to-water ratio: 6g/100ml
• Temperature: 95°C/203°F
• Steeping time: 45s, then 30s, then +15s for each subsequent steep

 

Western Brewing:

• Leaf-to-water ratio: 6g/400ml
• Temperature: 95°C/203°F
• Steeping time: 3m, +1m for each subsequent steep

 

Grandpa Style:

• Leaf-to-water ratio: 6g/400ml
• Temperature: 95°C/203°F
• Steeping time: 2m30s, top up to taste

 

Don't know anything about these brewing styles? Fret not! Read our "How to Brew Chinese Tea" article here!

 

* Ultimately, experiment with the different parameters to find what works for you. If you think it's too bitter, reduce the temperature. If it's too strong, reduce the number of leaves used. This is just a guide with rough parameters to get you started.

 

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