Roasted Tung Ting Oolong
Roasted Tung Ting Oolong
Warm, nutty and gently sweet, this delicious tea is a charcoal-roasted version of Tung Ting Oolong, also called Dong Ding, from Taiwan. The infusion is bright and golden.
History & Heritage
Tung Ting means "frozen summit," the name of a mountain in Taiwan's Nantou County. According to tradition, a scholar named Lin Fengchi brought 36 oolong tea cuttings from the Wuyi Mountains of Fujian back to Taiwan in 1855, and those plants became the start of Dong Ding tea. Taiwan, once known to the West as Formosa, became famous for oolong in the 19th century. Tea plants and know-how came across the strait from Fujian, and in the 1860s the British merchant John Dodd began financing local farmers and processing their tea. In 1869 he shipped Taiwanese tea directly to the United States, and "Formosa Oolong" soon became a sought-after name.
Interesting Facts
The roasting process gives this tea its unique taste profile and lowers its caffeine level.
Our Roasted Tung Ting is grown at 1,000 to 3,000 feet.
Traditionally it is served hot, but we also recommend trying it iced or cold-brewed.
Tasting Notes & Pairings
A medium-bodied tea that is nutty and mellowly sweet with light floral notes. This well-rounded tea demonstrates the sophistication of Taiwan's oolong making. It will please seasoned oolong drinkers and is also a great starter tea for anyone new to oolong. Pair it with roasted pork, mushrooms, sesame cookies, or caramel desserts.
Brewing tips (general guideline): use 1–2 teaspoons (about 3 g) per 8 oz of water at 185–205°F, steeped 3–5 minutes. The same leaves can be infused several times, with each cup revealing new notes. Adjust to taste.
Like every tea at Beantown Tea & Spices, Roasted Tung Ting Oolong is a quality loose-leaf tea offered at an affordable price, with sample and larger sizes so you can find your favorite. Explore more in our Oolong Tea collection, or pair it with our tea accessories.
Brewing Instruction Per 8 oz.
Cold Brewing Guide
This video briefly demonstrates how to make cold brew tea.
What is Cold Brewed Tea
Cold brewed tea is tea steeped in cold water for an extended period of time. The process brews the tea leaves slowly, using time rather than temperature to release the flavors. Free form catechins(antioxidants) and tanning acids, which are good for the human body, are more dissolvable and readily released in cold brewing as opposed to regular hot brewing. In addition, the amount of caffeine released from cold brewing tea is only half of the caffeine released from regular hot tea brewing.
How to Cold Brew Tea
- Use cold water or iced water to brew tea. (It takes longer to brew tea with iced water).
- Ratio of tea leaves to water is usually 1:50 by weight (you can adjust the ratio according to your taste).
- Put loose tea or tea bags into a water container filled with cold or room temperature water.
- Put the container into the refrigerator. * Do Not Put It In Freezer
- Tea leaves which come in stripped form such as green tea, black tea or flat/wavy Oolong tea (Pouchong) should be brewed in the refrigerator for at least 4 hours. We recommend 4-12 hours.
- Tea leaves that are rolled such as Jade Oolong and Ti kuan Yin should be brewed in the refrigerator for at least 6 hours. We recommend 6-12 hours.
- Strain the tea leaves and enjoy the refreshing cold brewed tea. And if you have excess tea left over, put it back to the refrigerator (remember to strain the leaves).