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1981 Aged Dong Ding Oolong 50g from The Essence of Tea

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1981 Aged Dong Ding Oolong 50g

Black Oolong Blend by The Essence of Tea

This nicely aged Dong Ding oolong has enjoyed perfect storage.

The leaves were picked over 2 years (1980 & 1981), combined and packed in airtight jars.

They have been opened recently and I’ve bought a limited quantity for sale.

The aged taste of the tea is clean and pure retaining much of the taste of the original tea combined with the mellow richness that comes with ageing. The roast has been fairly light allowing the actual flavour of the leaf to come through.

1 Tasting Note

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Yeah. The aroma has a goji berry tartness and the decadent sweetness of a strawberry and rhubarb preserve. At first I am met with the sweetness of dark honey and clove but there is a subtle flavor of sugar cane and a definite flat fruitedness I can only describe a tasting like persimmon. The hui gan of flaky fruit pastry and a subtle hint of mild curry powder is sweet and complex.

As I progress through the gongfu session, the structure of the tea is revealed and the dryness of good bourbon comes out to match the color of the liquor. There is revealed an underlying flavor of sweet tobacco and rich spice pushing the fruit flavors into a withered and warm mulled cider.