Xinggang Dongding Tea

Last updated 2026-11-11 — Dongding Oolong tea, originally produced at the summit of Phoenix Mountain in Lugu Township, Nantou, Taiwan, belongs to the soft-branch Oolong variety and is a world-renowned premium tea, hailed as the “sacred delicacy of teas.” Xinggang Dongding Tea is cultivated from locally improved tea plants grown at high altitudes in Xinggang Forest Farm. Thanks to the forest farm’s geographical and climatic conditions, which closely resemble those of Phoenix Mountain in Lugu Township, Nantou, Taiwan, along with standardized cultivation practices and technical guidance from tea-making masters from Taiwan and Fujian, the resulting tea not only inherits the traditional characteristics of Taiwan’s Dongding Oolong but also shows further development. It has been appraised by domestic experts and tea evaluation specialists from the Lugu Agricultural Committee in Taiwan, who confirm that the color, aroma, and flavor of Xinggang Dongding Tea rival those of the original, with some even surpassing the original in richness. In terms of cultivation, tea plants are selected for mountainous forest land at elevations above 800 meters, featuring deep, fertile, unpolluted soil and fresh air. Sufficient base fertilizer is applied during planting, and a staggered double-row planting method is used to increase planting density. Xinggang Dongding Tea leaves are tightly rolled into granular shapes, compact and heavy, uniform in appearance, with a dark, glossy color and slightly greenish leaf surfaces. The tea liquor is yellowish-green, light yet clear, with thick, bright, and silky leaf bases. When brewed, the tea has a rich, mellow, and fresh taste, with a lingering sweet aftertaste and a delicate hint of orchid fragrance. It has a mild astringency, a long-lasting sweetness, and a strong tea aroma, and can withstand multiple infusions. In 2005, after winning the honor of Guangdong Provincial Famous-Brand Product, to further enhance tea quality and meet growing consumer demand, the company expanded cultivation to over 300 acres in Tianjingkeng Tea Garden at 1,000 meters above sea level and Dachouchong Tea Garden at 1,300 meters. Additionally, sales channels were broadened with the establishment of multiple specialty stores across the province. Packaging options include 10g sachets, 150g tins, 300g boxes, and loose tea, catering to diverse consumer groups.