Shanlinxi Dong DingOriginating from Tianti in the Shanglinxi areaone of Taiwans most renowned high mountain tea regionsthis Dong Ding represents a modern interpretation of the classic style. The roast is clean and precise, enhancing the intrinsic sweetness and character of the leaves rather than masking them. The aroma opens with gently unfolding notes of dark fruit. On the palate, hints of plum and baked fruit emerge alongside a warm, balanced roast. The texture is

Instead of synthetic nets

it has gained an edge of spice

For lovers of controlled strength

The individual packaging makes it the perfect pu'er for travel and obviates the need for measurement: simply use a whole slice or break one in two for your gongfu cha session

offering a distinct “reddish” character

Its taste is best compared to the five-star perfume Tobacco Vanille

long-term storage

the others entirely new discoveries

which includes the black tea cultivar Benitachiwase

while the inside remains smooth and easy to clean

and hei cha

with the soft spice and lingering sweetness of Chinese cinnamon