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RoastedCaramelSmooth
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This aged Dong Ding presents a deep, comforting character, highlighted by intense charcoal roasting. Expect rich notes of caramelized sugar and toasted nuts, with a mellow smoothness that speaks to its vintage. A truly warming and satisfying infusion.
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What does 2005 Anxi Dong Ding charcoal roast taste like?
This aged Dong Ding presents a deep, comforting character, highlighted by intense charcoal roasting. Expect rich notes of caramelized sugar and toasted nuts, with a mellow smoothness that speaks to it. It leans roasted, caramel and smooth.
How should I brew 2005 Anxi Dong Ding charcoal roast?
Water around 85–95 °C (185–205 °F). In a mug, steep 3–4 min. For gongfu, use 5–7 g per 100 ml, 10–30 s steeps (8–15 rounds). You'll get to see how the flavor changes across multiple rounds. Heavier roasts can take boiling water no problem.
Where does 2005 Anxi Dong Ding charcoal roast come from?
Grown in Fujian, China from the Tieguanyin cultivar. This batch is from the Spring 2005 harvest. The leaves got a heavy roast after picking.
How much does 2005 Anxi Dong Ding charcoal roast cost?
Starts at $6.12 from Nannuoshan, or about $0.69/g. A 6g package gets you around 1 gongfu sessions at ~6 g each, which works out to about $4.14 per session. Explore more oolong teas on Teadar.