If you want to introduce fine Taiwanese tea to friends abroad, which teas are the most iconic and popular? Based on our years of observation as tea merchants, here are Taiwan’s top four famous teas with the highest popularity and repeat purchase rates among overseas tea lovers.
Taiwan's Top 4 Famous Teas: The 4 Taiwanese Teas Most Loved Overseas
| Tea Variety | Description |
| Taiwan High Mountain Tea | Undisputedly number one. Whether in sales volume or repeat purchase rates, Taiwan High Mountain Oolong ranks at the top. Overseas tea lovers are even familiar with famous tea regions like Lishan, Dayuling, and Biluxi. Word is that 600 g of Lishan tea can sell overseas for 3 to 5 times its local price in Taiwan. |
| Dong Ding Oolong Tea | Whether by its Chinese name or the English name “Dong Ding Oolong”, this tea holds a distinct charm for tea lovers abroad. As a classic Taiwanese oolong, it enjoys a steady loyal following overseas, especially among tea enthusiasts who appreciate Taiwanese culture. |
| Oriental Beauty Tea | Because of its natural process as a “bug-bitten tea” and the requirement that no pesticides be used during cultivation, it is exceptionally popular among health-conscious tea lovers abroad. Furthermore, Oriental Beauty is a heavily oxidized oolong. For Western drinkers accustomed to black tea, its flavor profile is closer to black tea, making it more accessible than lighter oxidized teas like High Mountain Oolong. |
| Ruby Black Tea | Although Taiwan is world-famous for its top-tier oolong teas, TTES No. 18 Ruby Black Tea has gained immense popularity among Western tea lovers in recent years. Compared to the crushed-leaf black teas of South Asia, whole-leaf Ruby Black Tea looks superior and offers a rich, full-bodied taste accented by signature mint and cinnamon notes, fueling its rising reputation in recent years. |
In addition to the four classic teas mentioned above, Baozhong tea and Red Oolong have also become very popular in recent years. Overseas tea enthusiasts are also fond of JinXuan tea and Four Seasons Spring (though many people confuse the difference between tea cultivars and tea types). If you’re looking to gift Taiwanese tea to friends abroad, Taiwan’s four classic teas above make an excellent choice.