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This is another TTC exclusive lot created by our Tea Maker. The objective here was to highlight the sweet creamy character that has made Dong Ding style teas so popular around the world. To achieve this, a careful blend of organically grown Cui Yu T-13 and Jin Xuan T-12 teas was composed and tasted before baking to determine if the right characteristics were present to achieve the desired taste (not many tea makers will reveal that they do blend teas…). As she would say: “You can’t turn bad tea into good tea by baking it. You need good tea to start with” Then, several rounds of low temperature slow bakings were performed over many, many hours (this is where the master is more discreet in giving details) resulting in this oh-so-smooth nectar that we are so proud to propose. A quick rinsing of these generous leaves with immediately release a custard-like, sweet, creamy aroma. The tongue will be pleasantly surprised by the supple, easy drinking texture with a slightly effervescent freshness that is quite pleasing and invites you to indulge with cup after cup of this perfect colder day soother. This is one TTC’s most popular teas and for a good reason. Lot 1236 is a fresh new baking performed in June 2023 of the same excellent production of the past winter. This new Lot 1236 followed the golden rule of allowing the tea to mellow and stabilize one full season before baking. If you are at all familiar with our previous year’s offerings, you will not be disappointed.
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[email protected] (verified owner) –
I have sampled a couple of organic oolongs that I received today from Taiwanteacrafts, and I can say with assurance that this one was among my favorites. My next order will be a bulk order for this tea. Unlike the Dong Ding oolongs I have tried in the past this one is very distinctive in taste and aroma. It is not overly roasted nor overly oxidized like so many Ding Dongs I kept drinking in the past. This has a subtle fruity sweetness along with barely there buttery taste to it. My favorite so far. -Manuela
Ryan (verified owner) –
This is an enjoyable dong ding, with some baked goods flavor that reminds me of a fresh scone; the flavors are well integrated. The peach flavor in this dong ding doesn’t pop as much as I think I notice in some other dong dings; that may be the result of organic fertilizers used in this tea’s production. There is what seems to be more baked goods flavor than I’d prefer, with the peach flavor not dominating as much as I’d prefer. Nevertheless, enjoyable and wonderful to try an organic version of this highly sought after Taiwanese oolong style. I’d also agree with the previous reviewer, this dong ding does strike me as distinctive.
Taiwan Tea Crafts –
Hello Ryan, I realize this is a rather late comment to your review but for the benefit of our readers I would like to attempt a response on the lack of peachy character that you detected. I do understand your reference and would tend to attribute this to the chosen teas (read cultivars) used to make this tea rather than a choice of organic fertilizers. In this case, that would be a dominant use of Jin Xuan with some Cui Yu added in for the aromatic component. Jin Xuan is well known for producing very appealing sweet creamy textures especially when baked. The more tangy, fruity Dong Ding teas are made using from Qing Xin Oolong leaves. This is the more traditional variant of this type of tea. Initially, Dong Ding teas were defined by their origin in Lugu Township in the times where only Qing Xin was grown. Since the introduction of new cultivars in the ’80s and the popularity of this tea that well surpassed the production capacity of the original area, it is well known fact in Taiwan that the best Dong Ding teas are now made from teas that come from other growing areas. Dong Ding now refers more so to a style of baked tea than a denomination of origin. The participating entries to the reputed annual Dong Ding Tea Competition reflect that, with many of the top teas coming from neighbouring Townships and Counties. In the end, if you prefer the stone fruit characteristic in Dong Ding teas, I would recommend you give our High Mountain Heritage Dong Ding a try!
Daniel Wa (verified owner) –
By far the most unique among the dong ding sample set that TTC offers. It has this bright floral aroma which envelops around the usual baked character, something that I attribute to either the use of Jin Xuan rather than Qing Xin cultivar, or the addition of Cui Yu which I have yet to taste on its own. Im leaning towards the latter because theres another tea in the sample using Jin Xuan but the taste is nowhere as amazing as this. Qing Xin may be my least favorite of taiwanese cultivars – having preferred the Jin Xuan and Si Ji Chun from what Ive tried. Shocking.