Nantou Dong Ding Taiwan Oolong Tea

Our Nantou Dong Ding is a heavily roasted Oolong from Taiwan. It is different than most other Oolongs, in that you won't taste any fresh greens, spinach, or grass here.  The leaf of the tea is a dark, almost stone colored Oolong which looks just as alive and fresh as any lighter roast around. The nose is sharp and smoky, like hookah smoke, and hints at a strong tannic backbone. The midpalate has notes of caramel, grain, harder minerals, like river rocks, and light, sweet tobacco. The mouthfeel and finish of the tea are strong, well balanced, and full-bodied. There is no bitterness on the finish at all, and you'll walk away from this tea with a heavy coating of caramel mouthfeel. Be sure to exhale sharply from your gut up through your nose after a your first cup – your entire head will fill up with the flavor, and unique character of this tea. This Dong Ding  is excellent to place alongside a lighter Oolong tea like our Alishan Jinxuan Zhangshuhu, or our Tiequanyin Supreme in a side by