Dong Ding Tea
Tung Ting
Dong Ding is a classic Taiwanese ball-rolled oolong from Lugu township.
Flavor Profile
What does Dong Ding taste like?
Dong Ding is a classic Taiwanese ball-rolled oolong from Lugu township. It balances gentle oxidation with a medium roast, giving a cup that is both creamy and toasty: sweet baked-grain notes, orchid florals, and a smooth, thick body. Quality examples finish with a clean honeyed sweetness that grows over repeated infusions.
Bar length reflects the relative prominence of each flavor note (dominant first), not a laboratory measurement.
Origin
Nantou, Taiwan
Dong Ding ('frozen summit') refers to the mountain area around Lugu in Nantou county.
Island origin celebrated for high-mountain and roasted oolongs.
Brewing Guide
How to Brew Dong Ding
Brewing parameters are a starting point and can be adjusted to taste.
Caffeine
Caffeine in Dong Ding
Typical brewed serving
Dong Ding is a medium-caffeine oolong tea. A typical brewed serving contains about 30–50 mg of caffeine.
Values can vary depending on quantity, brewing time, serving size, and preparation method.
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FAQ
Dong Ding Tea FAQ
Quick answers about Dong Ding tea, drawn from its flavor, origin, caffeine, and brewing profile.
What is Dong Ding tea?
Dong Ding is a classic Taiwanese ball-rolled oolong from Lugu township. It is also known as Tung Ting.
Does Dong Ding tea have caffeine?
Yes. Dong Ding is a medium-caffeine tea, typically 30–50 mg per brewed serving.
What does Dong Ding tea taste like?
Dong Ding is known for a profile led by Roasted, Creamy, and Floral, with a medium body.
How do you brew Dong Ding tea?
Use about 3 g of tea per 250 ml of water at 90–95°C, steeping for 1–2 minutes. It can be re-steeped 4–6 times.
Is Dong Ding tea bitter?
Bitterness is not a defining note of Dong Ding; its profile centers on Roasted, Creamy, and Floral.