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“From Gmathis, thanks! This is savory and salty and charcoal all rounded into one. The lingering aftertaste is nutty hay like hojicha. What is not to like here. Why don’t I drink more oolongs?” Read full tasting note
“I’m almost hesitant to add yet another semi-anonymous Dong Ding to the lineup here, but it is definitely noteworthy—hands down, my husband’s favorite oolong. And, unfortunately, no longer in the...” Read full tasting note
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I’m almost hesitant to add yet another semi-anonymous Dong Ding to the lineup here, but it is definitely noteworthy—hands down, my husband’s favorite oolong. And, unfortunately, no longer in the TeaMaze lineup, so we are using it judiciously.
But the afternoon atmosphere was perfect for it: it’s the damp, just-above-freezing cold that soaks into your bones and makes you want to light candles and change into your jammies and watch the cats snooze while you sip earthenware cups of quality oolong. (Which we did, as well as watching the first installment of the old Shogun miniseries from the 70’s.)
What’s notable, as far as my sweetie is concerned, about this Dong Ding is its roastiness. It hits the savory/umami zones, with almost no floral hints whatsoever. You can almost feel the warmth from the charcoal.
I have heard good reports of Shogun but never saw it. We did watch the first episode of No. 1 Ladies’ Detective Agency today! Have you seen it?
My mom and I watched Shogun together when miniseries were a big deal. She had a thing for Richard Chamberlain. And I for John Rhys-Davies.
Haven’t seen any of the No. 1’s … I had a feeling they might be terrible. Your review?
I forgot I sent you some of that! Glad you like it!