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Tung Ting - Winter Harvest

A wonderfully light yet complex oolong from Tung Ting Mountain. We were fortunate enough to find this Winter Harvest from a tea master who's labor intensive methods have not changed in the several generations his family has been producing this oolong. This tea displays a beautiful balance that comes from traditional craftsmanship and old tea trees. The lightly roasted, rolled leaves resemble tiny green turtles and they slowly unfurl after several steeps. The pale liquor is the color of a soft honey jade. There's a sweet, nutty aroma that rolls off the wet leaf and lingers in the cup after the last sip. Although slender and sweet in body,layers of fruits, flower and roasted grain reveal themselves on the tongue along with a fleeting savory note. The astringence transforms into a sweet and luxuriant finish with hints of melon.

Our Price: $18.00

Amount per Package: 0.88oz/25g

Product Code: T-WHTT

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25 grams

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This semi-oxidized, light roasted oolong comes from Tung Ting mountain in Nantou County in Taiwan.
Tung Ting can be translated as Cold Summit. While the mountain range of Tung Ting produces a significant portion of Taiwan's tea, only a small percentage of what is produced is considered premium, high mountain grade.
Some Taiwanese oolongs like TungTing are considered cooling to the body and can lower blood sugar. This can be problematic for tea drinkers like Dae who are sensitive to cold and can experience unpleasant chills while drinking greener oolongs. A good remedy to enjoying light roasted oolongs is to brew tea made from old trees. The tea leaves will have a stronger chaqi and will not upset delicate constitutions.