A tea lover asks: I’ve heard that the tea from Renai Township in Nantou is grown at high altitudes and has exceptional quality. What are the main production areas for Renai Township High Mountain Tea, and where can I buy it? Does Liao Chang Xing sell it, and how much does it cost?
Liao Chang Xing: When it comes to Renai Township tea, everyone has nothing but praise. Located in Nantou County, Renai Township’s tea gardens are typically situated at elevations above 1,300 meters, reaching up to 2,520 meters at their highest. You could say that some of Taiwan’s finest high mountain tea comes right from Renai Township. Renai Township’s tea region is divided into five major areas: Lushan Qilai, Cingjing Datong, HuaGung Cuiluan, Cuifeng Hehuan, and Biluxi Dayuling. Elevations start at 1,300 meters, with HuaGung Cuiluan reaching 2,520 meters and Dayuling hitting 2,400 meters, making it the highest high mountain tea region in Taiwan and even the entire world.
▲ The HuaGung area reaches an elevation of 2,520 meters.
Many people categorize Biluxi Dayuling and HuaGung Cuiluan under the Lishan tea region, but they are actually located within Renai Township. These two areas are also Taiwan’s highest tea regions, starting at elevations of 2,000 meters, and produce the highest quality Renai Township High Mountain Tea. Prices start at NT$4,000, and tea from the highest-altitude gardens can even sell for up to NT$12,000.
▲ HuaGung is located in Renai Township, and the tea it produces belongs to Renai Township High Mountain Tea.
Where to Buy Renai Township Tea
Liao Chang Xing offers high mountain tea produced in Renai Township, including Dayuling, Biluxi, HuaGung Lishan, Cuifeng High Mountain Tea, Hongxiang, DongYanShan High Mountain Tea, and Wushe Oolong. All of these belong to Renai Township High Mountain Tea, personally hand-picked by us in the mountains for top-tier quality. Feel free to take your time browsing and selecting your favorite.