【Origin】

Dongding Oolong Tea is produced in the Dongding Mountain area, a branch of Phoenix Mountain in Nantou County, Taiwan. Dongding Mountain stands at an altitude of about 700 meters. Legend has it that tea farmers had to walk on tiptoes (frozen toes) to reach the summit due to rain and slippery mountain paths, hence the name "Dongding" (frozen peak).

【Characteristics】

Dongding Oolong Tea has a semi-ball-shaped appearance, dark green color, and a natural clear fragrance. When brewed, the tea leaves naturally rise to the lid of the pot, the liquor presents a willow-orange yellow color, with a mellow and sweet taste and osmanthus-like aroma. The aftertaste is strong and lingering, and no residue remains at the bottom of the cup. Spring tea is the best, with high aroma and rich flavor; autumn tea is second; summer tea is of relatively lower quality.

【Processing】

Dongding Oolong Tea is made from tender buds and leaves of selected varieties such as Qingxin Oolong. The process includes sun-drying, indoor withering, tossing, pan-firing, rolling, initial drying, repeated ball-rolling, re-drying, and final roasting.

【Brewing Method】

First, use a clay teapot for best results.

Second, warm the clay pot before brewing.

Third, fill the pot with about one-third of Dongding Oolong tea. Too little makes it weak, too much makes it strong and the leaves may overflow after absorbing water.

Fourth, pour boiling water at 95°C and immediately discard it to rinse the tea and remove dust and impurities.

Fifth, pour boiling water at 95°C again and steep for about 40 seconds before serving.

Sixth, increase the steeping time by 20 seconds for each subsequent infusion, adjusting according to personal taste.

【Benefits】

Regular consumption of Dongding Oolong Tea is believed to improve eyesight, refresh the mind, promote urination, reduce greasiness, aid digestion, and strengthen the body.

【History】

The history of Dongding Oolong Tea is closely linked to the migration of people from mainland China to Taiwan. According to legend, during the Qing Dynasty, a scholar named Lin Fengchi brought Wuyi Oolong tea plants from Fujian and planted them on Dongding Mountain, thus giving birth to Taiwan's famous Dongding Oolong Tea. It has since become highly popular and well-regarded in Taiwan.