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04 Dong Ding Oolong Tea

Price:$45.00

Taiwan’s quintessential heritage oolong. A gentle roast brings out Dong Ding’s signature toasty aroma, balanced by a rich sweetness and a smooth, warm finish.

This tea is for you if…
You usually drink filter coffee or roasted tea and want something with warmth and depth. If you love toasted flavours, caramel notes, and a long, comforting finish, Dong Ding feels instantly familiar, just more nuanced.

New to oolong? No worries.
Our packaging is designed with oolong newbies in mind, making it easy to get started with a simple brewing guide and paper tea scoop. It also makes a lovely gift for tea-loving friends.

Technical Profile

  • Dong Ding Oolong | 凍頂烏龍(清焙香型)
  • Oxidation | 25–30%(Medium)
  • Roasting | 20–25% (Light)
  • Origin | Dong Ding, Taiwan
  • Altitude | 700 m +
  • Variety | Qing Xin Oolong
  • Weight | 65g
  • Shape | Ball-rolled oolong

✦ Complimentary tins for the first 20 orders ✦


1. Gongfu Style
| Tea-to-water ratio 6g : 100ml
Our recommended way to brew oolong: use a gaiwan or small Chinese teapot. This gives you more control over the taste, unlocking complex layers across 7–8 brews from the same leaves.

2. Western Teapot | Tea-to-water ratio 1g : 100ml
Perfect for sharing: use a standard teapot and steep for 6–8 minutes. Its generous size lets the leaves fully unfurl, giving you one smooth, comforting brew to share.

3. Mug (Grandpa Style) | Tea-to-water ratio 1g : 100ml
Perfect for a lazy afternoon: toss the leaves straight into your mug and add hot water. Start sipping after around 3 minutes as the leaves unfurl and settle at the bottom. Once you reach the lower third of your cup, simply top up with hot water and keep brewing.

When To Drink Your Tea
All oolong contains caffeine, but everyone reacts differently. We recommend enjoying your brew from morning to early afternoon, ideally after a meal.
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Water Temperature

  • For ball-shaped oolong: use 100°C water, or 95°C if your kettle has temperature control.
  • For strip-shaped oolong: use slightly cooler water, around 90°C.
  • Play with the water temperature and brewing time to find the cup you love most.

For a full brewing guide, please check our Studio Journal.

"Oolong tea with a gentle lift. For calm, focused moments."

Why try oolong?

Gentle caffeine
Gentle lift, no crash

L-theanine
For calm and focused moments

Naturally sweet
Smooth, naturally sweet flavour. No sugar needed.

Complex flavour
From milky and floral to nutty and honey-sweet

 

Our oolong

We source our teas directly from fifth-generation tea makers in Taiwan, with tea-making knowledge passed down since 1880.

We taste every tea we sell and select them in small batches, so there’s always something we’re genuinely excited to share.

 

The origin

Taiwan is one of the world's most important oolong-producing regions.

Its mountains, misty climate and rich soils create the conditions for growing tea with depth and variety. From high-mountain oolongs to traditional roasted teas, Taiwan has developed a tea culture all its own.

 

Oolong Tea 101

We know trying gongfu-style brewing and learning more about tea can feel a little intimidating. We’ve been there, and that’s why we’re preparing a Oolong Tea 101 Tea Table at our studio.

We’ll cover the basics of brewing with a gaiwan and Chinese teapot, some tea knowledge and science, how to taste and notice the differences between each brew, and how to choose the right oolong for your palate.

By the end, you’ll have more confidence brewing oolong your way and a better idea of what you like.

 
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J.D.

I really enjoyed their Dong Ding Oolong! I've tried it both hot and cold brewed, both aromatic and comforting~love the brewing guide design too, it's very helpful for a tea newbie like me.

So glad you love it! A cold brew tip for you: leave it in the room temp for an hour before putting it into the fridge, it'll taste even better!