“Sweet Scented” Dong Ding Winter 2022

Description

Tian Xiang Dong Ding Wulong Cha (“Sweet Scented” Dong Ding Oolong Tea)

Chen Kuan Lin (Andy)

The 2022 Winter “Sweet Scent” Dong Ding has a mid-sized rolled dry leaf that unfurls into single leaves and two and three leaf sets. The tea liquor is a light tawny hue. On the nose there are notes of spice, pine and sugar cane as well as distinctive light charcoal aromas. The tea unfolds gently in the mouth and exhibits a sweet sensation that combines beautifully with the spice character to produce a long and satisfying finish. I continue to view this tea as representing the best “value” in Tillerman’s selection.

Grower: Chen Kuan Lin
Cultivar: Qing Xin Wulong
Region: Dong Ding Mountain
Altitude: 700m
Harvest: October 18, 2022
Oxidation: 25%
Light to mid (20%) charcoal roasted

Brewing Suggestions:

To prepare this tea in the traditional gongfu style use a gaiwan or Yixing pot and 6 grams of tea per 100ml of water at 212°F (100° C). Steep for 35 seconds. Reduce time to 30 seconds for the second steep and then increase with each subsequent steep,

For an 8 oz cup, use between 3-5 grams of tea, about a heaping teaspoon. Pour water at 212°F (100° C) over the leaves and steep for approximately 90 seconds. Always remember to adjust steeping time depending on water temperature, amount of tea you have and personal flavor preference. Increase time and temperature slightly with each infusion.