Here’s a quick update for everyone! The 2023 winter tea from Tunyuan, Lushan Tribe, and Qilai Mountain is shaping up nicely. Some of our tea plots are looking “exceptionally good.” Now it’s just a matter of patience—as long as the weather cooperates, we’re confident some truly phenomenal teas will be produced! 👍👍 First, a quick
Here is an update on a few things: 1. The weather forecast was off. Over the past couple of days, Lishan and Ren’ai Township have experienced heavy afternoon downpours. While the sun came out during the day, the “continuous sunny weather” we were hoping for never materialized, making the harvesting conditions less than ideal. 2.
Next is our key tea-producing region—Cifeng. This year, the quality of Cifeng tea leaves is “very good.” Harvesting started in early October and is now in full swing, running through late October to early November. Yields are looking above average, and as long as harvesting conditions remain favorable, there’s a strong chance for some exceptional
To sum up the condition of the winter tea from Songgang, Meifeng, and the front slopes of Cuifeng near Cingjing Farm in one phrase: “Fantastic.” The tea leaf quality is close to that of spring tea, and the yield is above average. We might even see some exceptional batches that surpass Lishan and Cuifeng. /*!
Now that the Cuifeng winter tea season has wrapped up, it’s time to turn our attention to the more under-the-radar DongYanShan tea region. This year, the DongYanShan winter tea harvest kicked off around October 22, entering peak harvest by the end of the month. When I went to check on the crop conditions on the
This year’s winter harvest for Fanzitian and Sancengping started earlier than usual. I remember last year the high-elevation tea fields in Fanzitian and Sancengping weren’t harvested until November, but this year some fields were already being harvested by mid-October. When I went to check a few days ago, most of the tea fields above an
For this season’s winter tea, Alishan’s key tea-producing regions of Shizhuo and Xiding have seen “above average” growth. Given the severe drought at the beginning of the year, bouncing back this quickly is practically a miracle, though yields are unfortunately slightly lower. The main harvest for winter tea kicked off in late October and wrapped
Tea enthusiasts certainly know that tea varieties and prices vary greatly. Generally speaking, anyone who loves tea is familiar with high-mountain teas, such as Lishan tea, Alishan tea, and ShanLinXi tea. Among them, Lishan high-mountain tea leaves a lingering fragrance on the lips and teeth with a rich, full-bodied aftertaste, making Lishan tea one of the best-selling high-mountain tea varieties. However, many people still don’t quite understand the differences between Taiwan’s high-mountain teas. Let the store manager explain it to you so you can clearly understand where your good cup of tea comes from!
Dear tea lovers, our 2023 winter teas are now fully in stock! From our Lishan sourcing back in October to the Zhushan JinXuan in November, we couldn’t find any lowland Oolong that met our standards this season, so we’ve decided not to carry any. For those of you waiting for the complete winter harvest lineup,
PTT Netizen Inquiry: What is Alishan tea? I’d like to buy some, but there are so many varieties of Alishan tea that I don’t know where to start. Which Alishan tea leaves do you recommend? What is Alishan Tea? Alishan tea refers to tea produced in the Alishan tea region. In terms of processing, 90%
As a national favorite, tea is an essential daily beverage for many people. But did you know that tea actually has a shelf life? How long tea lasts depends on its type, packaging, and storage methods. Unopened vacuum-packed Taiwanese oolong tea can easily last for 2 years without any issues. Read on to learn more
A customer asked: What is actually a reasonable price for Lishan Tea? I’ve seen it sold in the market at extremely low prices, such as just NT$300 for a 150 g hand-picked package, or NT$400 and NT$800 for 300 g and 600 g respectively, claiming to be authentic Fushou Lishan Tea. Is this kind of
What is Lishan Tea? What are the different types of Lishan Tea? Most Lishan Tea is “ball-shaped lightly-fermented oolong,” commonly known as high-mountain oolong. Because the tea gardens are located at very high altitudes, it carries a distinctive high-mountain aroma. Below is an introduction to the types of Lishan Tea: What is Lishan Tea? Lishan
Lishan tea is known for its low bitterness and astringency, distinct high-mountain “red” notes (高山葒), and unique aroma, making it a favorite not only among Taiwanese tea lovers but also tea enthusiasts worldwide. However, not all Lishan tea possesses these qualities, and poor-quality Lishan teas do exist. Let me walk you through the characteristics of
An overseas tea friend asked: What exactly is Fushoushan tea? Besides Oolong, what are the varieties of Fushoushan tea? And which months are the spring and winter teas harvested? Table of Contents What is Fushoushan Tea? Fushoushan (“Blessed Longevity Mountain”) is “not actually a mountain,” much like Fenqihu isn’t a lake. Fushoushan is the name
