A tea enthusiast asks: I saw a tea shop selling Fushou Mountain tea for only NT$1,000 per 600 g. Is that real? The tea shop owner claims it’s authentic Fushou Mountain tea, sold directly by the tea farmer so it’s this cheap. Is this true? What is a reasonable price for Fushou Mountain tea? Table
Located in Taihe Village, Meishan Township, Chiayi County, Taiwan, the Zhangshuhu tea region is part of the Alishan tea system. Despite having “hu” (lake) in its name, there is no actual lake here. Sitting at a very high elevation between 1,300 and 1,600 meters, the tea leaves exhibit exceptional quality, with a distinct orchid aroma
A netizen on PTT asked: I heard for the first time that tea is produced in Qilai Mountain. Is Qilai Mountain tea good? Could you briefly introduce its flavor and characteristics? Table of Contents Introduction to Qilai Mountain Tea Qilai Mountain is considered a relatively new high-mountain tea region. Due to its remote location and
TTES No. 20, also known as Yingxiang tea, is a new tea plant variety developed by the Tea Research and Extension Station (TRES) in Taiwan and officially named in 2004. It is a small-leaf, mid-maturing variety. Its young shoots are vibrant green with a slight purple tint before turning bright green, featuring narrow, elongated mature
A tea buyer asked: I saw Qilai Mountain tea being sold at a tea shop for only NT$800 per 600 g—is this for real? The owner claims it’s authentic Qilai Mountain tea and that the price is more affordable because he is a tea farmer himself. Is this true? I’d like to know what a
Want to easily enjoy that nostalgic, rich taste of cassia seed black tea right at home? Now, you can master the brewing method and proportions without breaking the bank, filling your home with a wonderful, tea-scented atmosphere. If you’re interested in learning how to brew cassia seed black tea, check out the guide below: First,
How to brew black tea without bitterness? When the weather is hot, brewing a refreshing pot of black tea at home is a favorite for many, but it often comes with the frustration of a bitter and slightly sour taste. Don’t worry, though! Just master the following four key steps, and you can easily brew
The charm of traditional old-school Taiwanese black tea comes from its precise recipe and unique brewing method. The key ingredient is cassia seeds, which give the tea a deep aroma and a slightly bitter edge—a nostalgic taste cherished by many. Now, you don’t have to spend a fortune buying it outside; with the right ratios,
The Biluxi tea region is located in Ren’ai Township, Nantou County, at an altitude of 2,000 to 2,200 meters. Bordering the Lishan and Dayuling tea regions, its exact boundaries can sometimes blur. Generally, it refers to the tea plantations along the Central Cross-Island Highway between the 95K and 99K markers, and the tea produced here
A delightful pot of black tea is many people’s go-to choice for beating the heat on a hot day. However, the tea can sometimes turn out astringent with a hint of sourness, which can be frustrating. How do you brew delicious black tea? By mastering the following four key steps, you can easily brew a
The Lishan Diaoqiaotou Tea Region is commonly known in the tea industry simply as Diaoqiaotou. It gets its name because the Lixing Suspension Bridge is located right nearby, so it’s also referred to as the Lixing Suspension Bridge Tea Region or the Malieba Suspension Bridge Tea Region. In my opinion, it is easily among the
The Maliuba tea region is situated at the heart of the Lixing Industrial Road, with tea gardens spread across high-mountain elevations ranging from 1,200 to 1,800 meters. Its exceptional orientation and alpine environment produce top-quality Maliuba high-mountain tea. Table of Contents The Maliuba Tea Region Sits at Elevations Ranging from 1,200 to 1,800 Meters Centered
The DongYanShan tea region is located in Nanfeng Village and Datong Village, Ren’ai Township, Nantou County. To be precise, it should be called the “South DongYanShan” tea region (since the other DongYanShan is in northern Taiwan), but by convention, people still like to call it the DongYanShan tea region. Close to Wushe and Cingjing, like
Taiwan’s high mountain tea regions are distributed across Taichung City, Nantou County, Chiayi County, Taoyuan City, and Yunlin County, with Taichung City, Nantou County, and Chiayi County being the largest production areas. Lishan tea, Ren’ai Township tea, ShanLinXi tea, and Alishan tea are the four major high mountain tea regions in Taiwan. Four Major Taiwan
A tea enthusiast asked: I’m planning to visit the Zhuqi and Meishan areas soon and want to pick up some Alishan tea while I’m there. Where is the safest place to buy Alishan tea? Could you recommend a reputable tea shop with great tea and no blended leaves? Where to Buy Alishan Tea? If you
