Taiwan has produced Pengfeng tea since ancient times, though its exact origins remain shrouded in various legends with no definitive account. The most common story goes: long ago, a tea garden was infested by insects, but the tea farmer, unwilling to accept the loss, harvested the leaves anyway and carried them to the city to sell. To his surprise, the tea fetched a high price due to its unique flavor. When he returned home and told his friends, they accused him of “pengfeng” (meaning bragging). From then on, the name Pengfeng tea stuck and spread far and wide.
▲ Pengfeng tea leaves. Who would have thought such unassuming leaves could produce such sweet and delicious tea? No wonder it’s also called “Tall-Tale Tea.”
A second legend: A century ago, Pengfeng tea was completely unknown. A British tea merchant happened to transport some to England and presented it to the Queen. With its striking appearance resembling a graceful beauty and its exceptional taste, the British Queen fell in love with it upon tasting and bestowed upon it the name “Oriental Beauty Tea.” Ever since, Pengfeng tea has become a renowned tea variety.
Regardless of which origin story is true, Pengfeng tea is undeniably a delicious Taiwanese tea. Having developed across Taiwan over a century ago through continuous innovation and evolution, it has grown into a tea deeply characteristic of Taiwan. Not only is Pengfeng tea delicious, but its natural and healthy production method also aligns perfectly with modern wellness trends. You can enjoy it without worrying about pesticide residues or artificial additives, making it the ideal beverage for work and leisure today.