Tea: Dong Ding Oolong
An Oolong Tea from Tea Ave
This tea has been retired/discontinued.
| Brand: | Tea Ave |
| Style: | Oolong Tea |
| Region: | Taiwan / Formosa |
| Caffeine: | Caffeinated |
| Loose? | Loose |
| # Ratings: | 1 View All |
Reviewer: Amanda
✓ 338 teas reviewed
✓ 47 of Oolong Tea
✓ 182 of Pure Tea (Camellia sinensis)
✓ 1 of Tea Ave
✓ 32 from Taiwan / Formosa
Review of Dong Ding Oolong
March 17th, 2015
| Aroma | Flavor | Value | Total |
| 8 of 10 | 4 of 5 | 4 of 5 | 83 of 100 |
| Excellent | Good | Good Value |
The aroma of the tightly curled leaves is, as expected, delightfully pleasant, with notes of sweet honey and toasted sesame seeds, there are also notes of spicebush, chestnut, and a gentle orchid note. This is a lightly roasted oolong so it still has the floral notes along with the sweetness that roasting brings out, Tea Ave's website (and awesome packaging) gives the roasting level a 4 (out of 10 I am assuming) and I certainly agree with that.
The first tea really starts out floral and sweet, notes of honeysuckle and lilac, a tiny hint of spinach...and then hello roasted! The midtaste and finish is all about the roasted sesame and chestnuts with a sweet honey taste all throughout. The sweetness lingers for a while after sipping experience is finished.
