Award-Winning Roasted Dong Ding Oolong at 3 Different Roasting Levels

Award-Winning Dong Ding Oolong - Single Estate, Three Roasting Levels (Chin Shin Cultivar, Lugu, Nantou, Taiwan)

A classic Taiwanese oolong from the mountains of Dong Ding, available at three distinct roasting levels - each expressing a different character of the same single-estate leaf. Sourced directly from farming partners in Lugu, Nantou County, this is a rare opportunity to taste how the roasting process transforms one tea from delicate florals into rich, award-winning caramel depth.

⭐ Great Taste Award Winner - Dark Roasted Dong Ding Oolong

What Is Dong Ding Oolong?
Dong Ding, also written as Tung Ting and translated as "Frozen Summit" or "Icy Peak," is one of Taiwan's most celebrated and historically significant oolongs. Grown in the Lugu region of Nantou County, it is made from the Chin Shin cultivar - lightly oxidised and then roasted to varying degrees. The roasting level determines everything: from the fragrance and colour of the dry leaf to the texture and sweetness in the cup.

Choose Your Roasting Level

Light Roast
Fragrant orchid aroma · fresh citrus · sweet, smooth creaminess
The most floral and delicate expression. Closest to a green oolong in character - light, aromatic, and refreshing. Ideal for those new to Dong Ding or who prefer floral, unroasted teas.

Medium Roast
Osmanthus · honey · peach · creamy body
The mid-point: some roasted warmth begins to emerge alongside the floral and fruity notes. A rounded, approachable cup with natural sweetness and depth.

Dark Roast ⭐ Great Taste Award Winner
Butterscotch · dark honey · rich caramel · thick, smooth texture
Roasted for over 24 hours in an electric oven - on a scale of roasting intensity, this is a 10. The result is a deeply complex, toasty oolong with a thick, syrupy body and no bitterness. A natural morning tea and an excellent introduction to heavily roasted oolongs.

Tasting Notes by Roast

Key Features

• Origin: Dong Ding Mountain, Lugu, Nantou County, Taiwan - single estate
• Cultivar: Chin Shin
• Season: Spring harvest - handpicked
• Processing: Partially oxidised, roasted to three levels
• Format: Whole loose-leaf
• Additives: None

How to Brew Dong Ding Oolong

• Water temperature: 90–95°C
• Amount: 3g per cup (200ml)
• Steep time: 3 minutes for light roast · 4 minutes for medium · 5 minutes for dark roast
• Re-steeps: Multiple infusions - flavour evolves across each steep
• Tip: The dark roast makes an excellent morning brew; the light roast suits afternoon drinking

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