Superfine Taiwan Moderately-Roasted Dong Ding Oolong Tea

Dong Ding is an excellent type of Taiwan oolong, highly praised by tea lovers all over the world. It is named for the mountain on which it is produced, Dongding in Nantou. The difference between this tea and Dong Ding Qing Xiang Oolong Tea lies in the roasting itself, which brings out a fuller yet more mellow flavor, with a special sweet hint left by the roasting.

	Cup Method		Chinese Gongfu Method
	Teacup: 12oz / 355ml		Gaiwan: 3.8oz / 110ml
	212℉ / 100℃		212℉ / 100℃
	3 Teaspoons / 5g Tea		7g Tea
	Brewing time: 3 - 5 mins		7 steeps: rinse, 20s,30s,40s,50s,70s,90s,120s
			Rinse time is around 5 seconds

Dalun Shan Tea Garden is in Lugu Township, Nantou County, Taiwan, with tea planted at an altitude of about 1000 meters. This high-mountain tea is known for its clear floral fragrance, imparted by the garden’s climate conditions with strong sunshine in the morning and cool fog in the afternoon, combined with the high altitude, dense surrounding forests, and rich soil.

All tea produced along Dongding Mountain have this strong flavor and sweet aftertaste because of this, easily recognizable once you’ve tasted it.

Taiwan High Mountain Tea

In Taiwan, teas planted above 800 meters are referred to as ‘high-mountain’ tea, covering types such as Ali Shan Oolong Tea(1000-1500m), Ali Shan LuZhu Tea, Shan Ling Xi Oolong (1600m), Li Shan Oolong Tea (2000m+), and Da Yun Lin High Mountain Cha Wang Oolong Tea (2500m+).

The Difference between High Mountain Tea and Low Altitude Tea

Low-altitude teas, those grown below 800m altitude, differ from high-mountain tea in the geological features and climate of their growth environment. Taiwan is a mountainous island with a low-lying coast, resulting in a complicated climate: the mountainous geography can allow for multiple climate types to exist at the same time, and the temperature declines 6 degrees for each kilometer the altitude rises, resulting in the mountainsides remaining cool year-round.
The tea grows more slowly under these conditions, and develops a soft, elegant floral aroma. The geography also allows more distinctive nutritious substances to form in the tea, which is unique to high-mountain leaves over low-altitude ones.
The making of high-quality oolong tea requires both good material as well as good weather; some tea makers believe that the best time to make oolong tea is when the weather favors us. Good sunlight is needed, and the process must be done quickly - but unstable weather along the high mountains means that this is not always an option. In the end, though, the highest quality tea is always worth it.