This delicious tea is a charcoal roasted version of the Tung Ting Oolong, aka Dong Ding Oolong, from Taiwan. The infusion is bright and golden. The roasting process gives this tea a unique taste profile. It is a medium-bodied tea that is nutty and mellowly sweet with light floral notes. Caffeine level is lower in this tea due to the roasting process.
This well rounded Roasted Tung Ting tea truly demonstrates the sophistication in Taiwan’s Oolong tea making. While it would certainly please any seasoned Oolong drinker, it is also a starter tea for anyone who is new to the world of Oolong.
Traditionally this tea is served as a hot tea. Same batch of tea leaves can be brewed multiple times. We would also recommend trying it as an iced tea or cold brewed tea (please see cold brewing instructions below).