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Product description
The name "Dong Ding" translates to "Frozen Summit" or "Icy Peak," reflecting the high altitude and cool climate of the region where the tea is grown.
Our Lee’s Dong Ding Edition is made of the Chin Shin Oolong cultivar grown in the misty Xalut Mountain tea garden (> 1800m) and handcrafted with Charcoal roasting by Master Lee Ming-Zheng, a celebrated tea artisan from the famous Zhangya Village in Dong Ding, Lugu. Last year, Master Lee was awarded the Grand Prize at the prestigious Lugu Farmers’ Association competition, with over 4500 tea samples for each competition season, this award is a top 0.1% position.
Staying true to the traditional style of Dong Ding Oolong, this tea features a higher oxidation level than modern “light” oolongs. The result is a smooth, full-bodied liquor with comforting sweetness, a hint of dried fruit, and long-lasting sweet aftertaste. It is then perfectly medium-roasted, adding depth and a gentle baked grains finish, creating an increasingly rare profile in today’s greener Dong Ding oolong market.
Beyond its layered flavor, the tea's well-balanced fermentation also makes it gentler on the stomach, minimizing astringency while enhancing digestibility, thus ideal for both daily enjoyment and mindful sipping.
If you're looking to experience an authentic, award-winning traditional Dong Ding Oolong, this medium-roasted masterpiece by Master Lee is not to be missed.Tea Information
Oxidation: 30-35%
Roasting: Medium
Aftertaste: Long lasting sweet plum
Cultivar: Chin-Shin Oolong
Year / Season: 2024 Spring
Origin: Grown in Xalut Mountain, roasted in Lu gu township, Nantou, Taiwan.
The story of Dong Ding Oolong begins with a man named Lin Fengchi, who, in the mid-1800s, traveled to the Wuyi Mountains in China’s Fujian Province. There, he acquired tea plants and brought them back to Taiwan, planting them on Dong Ding Mountain in Lu Gu (Deer Valley) township. The unique combination of Taiwanese soil, climate, and traditional Chinese tea-making techniques resulted in the creation of a new and exceptional tea. The tea’s fame spread internationally due to its unique flavour profile and high quality, often highlighted in global tea competitions and festivals. Today, it remains one of Taiwan's most treasured teas.
Flavour Profile
Aroma: Baked grain, sweet plum, ripe fruit, nutty
Mouthfeel: Rich layer, full body with round and gentle texture. Sweet aftertaste.How to Brew
Gong Fu Cha style:
5g / 100ml , 100°C, Purple clay tea pot
60 sec / 50 sec / 60sec / add 30 secs each steep from the 4th steep
Western Teapot:
Tea / water ratio 1:50, 100°C, brew for 5-6 mins.
Behind the Tea
Lee Ming-Cheng is a third-generation tea master whose tea estate is located in Lugu, the heart of Taiwan's tea industry. In an era dominated by lightly fermented and floral teas, Master Lee remains steadfast in preserving the traditional craft of Dong Ding oolong tea. His dedication to this heritage involves a meticulous process, requiring both higher costs and effort, to produce teas with a rich, full-bodied flavor that is gentle on the stomach.
Master Lee’s roasting techniques are unparalleled. He not only captures the quintessential roasted aroma of classic Dong Ding oolong but also tailors each tea’s roasting level to highlight its unique characteristics. His Dong Ding oolong tea recently won the Grand Prize in the 2024 Lugu Tea Competition, and his Gui Fei tea boasts an unparalleled forest honey aroma that lingers on the palate.
With an unwavering commitment to traditional craftsmanship and a keen eye for perfection, Master Lee is truly a top-tier tea artisan.
Product description
The name "Dong Ding" translates to "Frozen Summit" or "Icy Peak," reflecting the high altitude and cool climate of the region where the tea is grown.
Our Lee’s Dong Ding Edition is made of the Chin Shin Oolong cultivar grown in the misty Xalut Mountain tea garden (> 1800m) and handcrafted with Charcoal roasting by Master Lee Ming-Zheng, a celebrated tea artisan from the famous Zhangya Village in Dong Ding, Lugu. Last year, Master Lee was awarded the Grand Prize at the prestigious Lugu Farmers’ Association competition, with over 4500 tea samples for each competition season, this award is a top 0.1% position.
Staying true to the traditional style of Dong Ding Oolong, this tea features a higher oxidation level than modern “light” oolongs. The result is a smooth, full-bodied liquor with comforting sweetness, a hint of dried fruit, and long-lasting sweet aftertaste. It is then perfectly medium-roasted, adding depth and a gentle baked grains finish, creating an increasingly rare profile in today’s greener Dong Ding oolong market.
Beyond its layered flavor, the tea's well-balanced fermentation also makes it gentler on the stomach, minimizing astringency while enhancing digestibility, thus ideal for both daily enjoyment and mindful sipping.
If you're looking to experience an authentic, award-winning traditional Dong Ding Oolong, this medium-roasted masterpiece by Master Lee is not to be missed.
Tea Information
Oxidation: 30-35%
Roasting: Medium
Aftertaste: Long lasting sweet plum
Cultivar: Chin-Shin Oolong
Year / Season: 2024 Spring
Origin: Grown in Xalut Mountain, roasted in Lu gu township, Nantou, Taiwan.
The story of Dong Ding Oolong begins with a man named Lin Fengchi, who, in the mid-1800s, traveled to the Wuyi Mountains in China’s Fujian Province. There, he acquired tea plants and brought them back to Taiwan, planting them on Dong Ding Mountain in Lu Gu (Deer Valley) township. The unique combination of Taiwanese soil, climate, and traditional Chinese tea-making techniques resulted in the creation of a new and exceptional tea. The tea’s fame spread internationally due to its unique flavour profile and high quality, often highlighted in global tea competitions and festivals. Today, it remains one of Taiwan's most treasured teas.
Flavour Profile
Aroma: Baked grain, sweet plum, ripe fruit, nutty
Mouthfeel: Rich layer, full body with round and gentle texture. Sweet aftertaste.
How to Brew
Gong Fu Cha style:
5g / 100ml , 100°C, Purple clay tea pot
60 sec / 50 sec / 60sec / add 30 secs each steep from the 4th steep
Western Teapot:
Tea / water ratio 1:50, 100°C, brew for 5-6 mins.
Behind the Tea
Lee Ming-Cheng is a third-generation tea master whose tea estate is located in Lugu, the heart of Taiwan's tea industry. In an era dominated by lightly fermented and floral teas, Master Lee remains steadfast in preserving the traditional craft of Dong Ding oolong tea. His dedication to this heritage involves a meticulous process, requiring both higher costs and effort, to produce teas with a rich, full-bodied flavor that is gentle on the stomach.
Master Lee’s roasting techniques are unparalleled. He not only captures the quintessential roasted aroma of classic Dong Ding oolong but also tailors each tea’s roasting level to highlight its unique characteristics. His Dong Ding oolong tea recently won the Grand Prize in the 2024 Lugu Tea Competition, and his Gui Fei tea boasts an unparalleled forest honey aroma that lingers on the palate.
With an unwavering commitment to traditional craftsmanship and a keen eye for perfection, Master Lee is truly a top-tier tea artisan.