Dongding Oolong

Origin: Fenghuang Village, Yonglong Village, Zhangya Village, Lugu Township, Taiwan. Variety: Oolong tea, one of the six famous teas in China. Dongding Oolong tea soup is refreshing and pleasant, with a honey-green color and golden color, fresh and elegant tea fragrance, elegant aroma, rich and long-lasting sweet aftertaste, and unique aroma. It is said to be the best tea for emperor-level baths. Dongding Mountain near Lugu, Taiwan, is a foggy mountain with steep and slippery roads. When going up the mountain to pick tea, you have to "freeze" your toes to avoid sliding down. The top of the mountain is called frozen top and the foot of the mountain is called frozen feet. Therefore, the production of frozen top tea is limited and it is particularly precious.

How to choose?

Shape: Curly and spherical, the cords are tight and solid, color: dark green and oily, soup color: bright yellow-green, aroma: refreshing and refreshing, with strong floral and fruity aroma, taste: sweet It is rich and mellow, with a strong sweet aftertaste. The bottom of the leaves: the branches and leaves are tender and soft, with red edges.

Brewing method

Warm pot: rinse the tea set with boiling water and heat it, then discard the warm pot water; place tea: put in about 1/3 of the tea set’s capacity, The concentration increases or decreases according to personal preference; washing tea: pour 100℃ boiling water into the pot, cover the lid, and pour out the tea soup immediately; making tea: soak the tea for about half a minute for the first three times, and extend the soaking time for each subsequent time 10-20 seconds. Tips for tea: You can brew it continuously for more than 5 times and use clay tea sets (such as purple clay teapots) for a better flavor.

Technology

Drying, drying, shaking, frying, rolling, initial baking, repeated kneading, re-baking, and roasting.

Storage method

The shelf life of oolong tea is generally 24 to 36 months. Small bagged oolong tea: Just use an unopened small bag, pack it in an iron can, and place it on the coffee table or bookshelf. Bulk oolong tea: You need to use aluminum foil bags to seal it, and take vacuuming measures. If not, try to squeeze out the excess air.

Then seal the bag tightly, and finally put it into an iron can or porcelain can, cover it, and place it in a cool, dry, odorless, light-proof, and moisture-proof place, such as a bookshelf or coffee table. superior. Control temperature: below 25℃, relative humidity: below 50%.