Dong Ding (Light-Medium Roast) OG+

$41.00 - $44.50
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凍頂 (Dong Ding)
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Lugu Township, Nantou County, Taiwan

 
Way up yonder at 1100m elevation rests the wintery plantations of Lugu, the birthplace of Dong Ding.
 
As the foggy days and cold evenings slow the plant’s metabolic rate, nutrients are horded, intensifying flavour. As if that didn’t suffice, the makers took it up an extra notch by applying a light-medium roast finish. 
 
The result is an oolong with many layers of complexities.
 
Since only a subtle roast was applied in respect of this spectacular season, there is absolutely no smokiness. Instead, the heat from the finishing drum lends a hint of warmed walnuts and toffee to the ripe rockmelon notes iconic to this Qingxin sub-varietal. On the leaves' first contact with hot water, the flavours intertwine and come gushing to the fore, luring passersby into complete surrender.
 
Dry leaves: green with some lightly tanned clusters
Liquor: yellow
Taste: caramel, walnut, rockmelon, orchid
Process: withered, lightly oxidised, rolled and baked, light-medium roast finish

Brewing:

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