Comments on: Tung Ting Jade Oolong Tea by Ten Ren (Review)

By: Eric

Eric — Tue, 27 Jan 2009 23:52:21 +0000

Thanks for the clarification, Jo. I was confused about the difference, because the two seem to be used interchangeably so often. Lesson learned:)

By: Jo

Jo — Fri, 23 Jan 2009 02:44:51 +0000

Hi,
just for clarification, Tung Ting oolong is not the same as Jade oolong. Both are grown in Nantou County in Taiwan, but authentic Tung Ting oolongs are grown at relatively high high elevations (Tung Ting or Dong Ding refers to “frozen toe” or “frozen summit” which describes the cool temperatures around the summit). Jade oolong is usually a very lightly oxidized oolong (~less than 20%) which is often grown at much lower elevations.
The double-naming (like Tung Ting Jade oolong) seems to have originated by creative product naming of tea retailers, and it makes it even more confusing for tea enthusiasts to get a grip on the different types of tea.

By: Tekoppen

Tekoppen — Sun, 18 Jan 2009 21:04:09 +0000

Dong Ding (the most modern transcribition) is one of my favourite teas. I like it the most when brewed in gaiwan for 30 seconds. I’m glad you’ve fund Dong Ding! Jade Oolong is not always the same tea but a very good green oolong.

By: Lainie Petersen

Lainie Petersen — Sat, 17 Jan 2009 05:52:16 +0000

Oh yes, a Jade oolong can be exquisite, and I love that one can get so many steeps from the leaves!