Insect-Bitten Tea Leaves? What is Tea Bitten by Insects?
Customer Inquiry: I run a tea business abroad, and a customer recently asked about a type of Taiwanese insect-bitten tea, which they believe is called insect-bitten tea. Is this a tea your company is familiar with? Since I mostly deal with Oolong and High Mountain teas, I’m not very familiar with other varieties. What is
Introduction to Pengfeng Tea (Oriental Beauty Tea)
Pengfeng Tea (also known as Oriental Beauty Tea or “smoky tea”) is produced in New Taipei City, Taoyuan, Hsinchu, and Miaoli, and belongs to the oolong tea family. It is a uniquely Taiwanese tea variety, crafted from tea buds bitten by insects, which gives it a distinctive ripe honey aroma and makes it immensely popular.
The Origin of Pengfeng Tea
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
Introduction to Dayuling Tea
Dayuling tea is grown along the Central Cross-Island Highway in the Dayuling section, between the 97 km and 105 km markers. The tea gardens sit at an altitude of over 2,200 meters, with the 104K tea garden (now removed) reaching nearly 2,700 meters, making it the highest hand-cultivated oolong tea garden in the world. Introduction
Oriental Beauty Tea Price: NT$500 per 600 g
Customer Question: I’ve seen Oriental Beauty Tea at tea shops sold for NT$300 per 300 g, or NT$500 per 600 g. Why is it so cheap? How is it different from the NT$2,000 per 600 g tea you sell? Chang Hsing Tea: Hello! Generally speaking, Oriental Beauty Tea is harvested around the Dragon Boat Festival,
How to Brew Oriental Beauty Tea
Even the finest Oriental Beauty tea won’t taste good if brewed incorrectly—the wrong brewing method will fail to bring out the value of even the most expensive leaves. While both Oriental Beauty and oolong tea belong to the semi-fermented tea family, Oriental Beauty has a heavier fermentation level, requiring different water temperatures and leaf amounts.
Characteristics of Dayuling Tea
When it comes to Dayuling tea, seasoned high-mountain tea lovers usually think of words like “high altitude,” “delicious,” “expensive,” and “cold climate.” But beyond these impressions, what are the unique characteristics of Dayuling tea that make it unforgettable after just one sip? Dayuling tea is grown at high altitudes where it snows in winter and
Origins of Pongfeng Tea
Pongfeng Tea is a uniquely Taiwanese tea with historical records dating back over a century, and it is produced across various regions in Taiwan. Due to its widespread cultivation, it goes by many aliases, including Oriental Beauty Tea, Champagne Oolong, Baihao Oolong, Bug-Bitten Tea, Pengfeng Tea, and Wenshan Black Tea. Each name carries its own
Dayuling Tea Prices
Customer Inquiry: What is a reasonable price for Dayuling tea? I’ve seen some very cheap options on the market—hand-picked 150g packages for just NT$230, and 300g or 600g for only NT$400 and NT$700, respectively, with guarantees that it’s authentic Dayuling tea. Is this kind of pricing even possible? Chang-Hsing Tea: Dayuling tea is known for
Oriental Beauty Tea Introduction
Oriental Beauty Tea (also known as Pengfeng Tea, Formosa Oolong, Bai hao oolong, or Champagne Oolong) is a semi-fermented oolong tea originating from Taiwan. The main tea-producing regions include Shiding and Pinglin in New Taipei City, Taoyuan, Hsinchu, and Miaoli. Oriental Beauty Tea is both delicious and healthy, making it a uniquely Taiwanese specialty tea.
Introduction to Zhangshuhu Tea
Located in Taihe Village, Meishan Township, Chiayi County, Zhangshuhu sits at an altitude between 1,500 and 1,700 meters. It got its name, which translates to “Camphor Tree Lake,” because of the abundance of camphor trees and a terrain shaped like a lake. With its picturesque scenery and tea plantations blanketing the hillsides, Zhangshuhu tea is
Characteristics of Zhangshuhu Tea
Customer Question: What are the characteristics of Zhangshuhu tea that make so many people recommend it? How does it differ from Lishan tea? If I want to buy Zhangshuhu tea, which season offers the best quality? Chang Hsing Tea: What people love most about Taiwanese high mountain tea is its unique “mountain terroir”—a distinct flavor
Introduction to Dayuling High Mountain Tea
Dayuling is located within Hualien County, near Nantou and Taichung. It is a major transportation hub and a popular spot for viewing autumn foliage, while also producing high-altitude, cold-climate fruits and vegetables. Above all, Dayuling High Mountain Tea is the absolute pinnacle of Taiwanese tea. The highest tea gardens in Dayuling sit at approximately 2,700
Zhangshuhu Tea Prices
Customer Question: I searched on Yahoo Auctions and found that Zhangshuhu tea prices range from NT$500 per 600 g, NT$1,500 per 600 g, to NT$3,500 per 600 g. Which one is the authentic Zhangshuhu tea? Why is there such a huge price difference for Zhangshuhu tea? Chang-Sing Tea: It’s hard to tell the authenticity of