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Formosa Nostalgia Dongding Oolong
老涷頂．南投．台灣
TN0501
Formosa Nostalgia Dongding
Origin: Lugu, Nantou,Taiwan 鹿谷‧南投‧台灣
Style: Medium fermented Oolong, full bodied, fruity aroma
Loose leaf style: Half ball Dongding oolong style
Loose leaf color: Brownish dark green
Wet leaf style: Dark green center with brown red edge
Tea color: Golden yellow
Formosa Nostalgia Dongding is the modern version dedicated to grandpa's Dongding Oolong. Strictly following traditional Dongding Oolong process, our Nostalgia Dongding is hand roasted, produces full bodied long lasting fruity aroma. This is the best choice if you are looking for retro style Dongding Oolong.
Brewing:
For most of the half ball style Oolong tea, the best water temperature is "just boiled and cools a little". You can start with 1 tsp for 120cc(4oz) 95C(203F) water, steam about 1 min for the first brew to unroll the leaves. 30-40 seconds for the second infusion, and add 20 seconds for the following infusions. Provides at least 5 infusions, up to 9 infusions.
The tea leaves need to be fully expanded in the container, remember not to put too much loose tea to avoid over packed. One tip to keep in mind is the amount of dry loose tea should be around 1/5 or smaller of the teaware or container, after brewing, the tea leaves will expand to 80%-90% of the container. Once you get familiar with the tea, you may explore your own brewing method.
Teaware:
Gongfu teaware or Yixing pots suit best for Oolong tea, glassware, Gaiwan, or porcelain teaware are also good personal choices.
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REVIEW BY: Andy B Reviewed
21 November 2008 |
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I recently this amazing gem of a tea called Nostalgia Dong Ding and was oh so pleasantly surprised. This is some of the best tea I've had anywhere and I drink a lot of tea from a lot of different sources. My friend Shiuwen from Floating Leaves in Seattle was remarking to me that she wanted some really good Dong Ding like the kind she fondly remembered from her village in Taiwan. Her reminiscing set me on a journey to find something like what she described to me. This tea tastes like the legendary she told me about...old masters making artisan tea unlike any other. I highly recommend this sweet, sweet nectar. It has quickly taken a foothold in my top three favorite teas.
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