Dong ding

Dong ding, which translates as frozen peak, is a type of Taiwanese oolong tea that was originally brought from Fujian in the 1860s. The tea shares the name with the mountain where it is traditionally cultivated. After it is harvested and withered, it is usually lightly oxidized in bamboo baskets.

It is then traditionally slow-roasted—which helps to bring out distinctive roasted and toasty flavors and aromas. The infusion is golden yellow, smooth, and subtly sweet, usually accompanied by aromas of honey and caramelized nuts.