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

• Dry Leaves: Dark brown, tightly rolled pearls with a rich sheen.

• Dry Aroma: Deeply baked, with aromas of cocoa, roasted chestnuts, and warm wood.

• Heated Leaves: The roasted sweetness unfolds into hints of dark chocolate and baked fruit.

• Wet Leaves: Reveal mellow caramel, cocoa, and a touch of dried plum.

Flavor Profile
Infusion:

• Full-bodied and round, with a silky texture.

• Dominant notes of roasted cocoa, baked nuts, and light wood smoke.

• Subtle traces of dried fruit and dark honey appear as the tea opens.

• 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

• Temperature: 96°C

• Tea-to-Water Ratio: 6g per 250ml

• Steeping Times:
  1st infusion: 2 minutes
  2nd infusion: 2.5 minutes
  3rd infusion: 4 minutes

Gongfu Brewing

• Temperature: 96°C

• Tea-to-Water Ratio: 6g per 100ml

• Steeping Process:
  1st infusion: 40 seconds
  Add 20 seconds with each subsequent infusion.