Dong Ding tea

Dong Ding (Chinese: 凍頂; pinyin: Dòng Dǐng; pronounced [tʊ̂ŋ.tìŋ]), also spelled Tung-ting, is an oolong tea from Taiwan.

According to reports, the scholar Ling Fong Chi, while studying in Fujian, brought tea plants to the Meadow as souvenirs for his relatives.

The climatic conditions at Dong Ding, including sunny days and foggy afternoons, proved to be ideal for growing tea, which contributed to the rapid popularity of this variety in Taiwan.

However, as the popularity of this tea spread, producers began to grow it in other parts of Taiwan, while maintaining the processing style characteristic of Dong Ding.

Dong Ding Oolong tea is best brewed in the gongfu style, using a small 4-6 ounce teapot or gaiwan.