Explore Taiwan’s finest high mountain teas, venturing deep into Lishan, Alishan, ShanLinXi, and Ren’ai Township to savor the aromatic tea feast gifted by nature. Every tea leaf holds its own unique flavor and charm, and with every sip, you can feel nature’s wondrous bounty and the profound heritage of Taiwanese tea culture. Here are the
An overseas tea enthusiast asked: What is a reasonable price for Fushou Lishan tea? Some sellers in the market offer hand-picked 150 g packages for only NT$300, or 300 g and 600 g for just NT$500 and NT$1,000, claiming it’s authentic Fushou Lishan tea sold directly by the farmer at such a low price. Is
A tea enthusiast wrote in to ask: Liao Chang Xing, I saw an online tea merchant selling Yuanfeng tea, and when I asked where the tea plantation is, they said it’s by the side of Yuanfeng Mountain near Wuling. Is this true? What is the altitude and reputation of Yuanfeng tea? How can I get
HuaGung District 4 is a Tier 2 tea-producing area within the HuaGung tea region. Thanks to its fine quality and promotion by fellow tea merchants, it has become one of the most popular micro-regions in Lishan. While many sellers on the market offer HuaGung District 4 tea, the actual yield is quite limited, so buyers
Dear tea lovers, the Cuifeng Spring Tea everyone has been waiting for is finally being harvested! This year’s season started a full two weeks earlier than last year. Tea harvesting began on April 20, and so far, both yield and quality are looking better than the same period last year. However, heavy rain started pouring
Customer Inquiry: “Where does the Dayuling tea region start? Besides the familiar 105K, I recently saw some people selling Dayuling 82K and 85K, claiming that Dayuling 82K is even better in quality than 100K. Is this true, and are 82K and 85K authentic Dayuling tea?” Liao Chang Xing’s Reply: Where Does the Dayuling Tea Region
Biluxi Tea is a premium Taiwanese high mountain oolong tea grown in Ren’ai Township, Nantou County. Located along the Central Cross-Island Highway between the 95 km and 99 km markers, these tea gardens were historically regarded on par with Dayuling tea. Biluxi Tea is primarily crafted into lightly fermented oolong tea. Biluxi Tea: Rivaling the
HuaGung tea is a renowned Taiwanese high-mountain tea originating from Cihua Village in Ren’ai Township, Nantou. At altitudes ranging from 1,800 to 2,520 meters, it is currently Taiwan’s highest tea-producing region. Virtually all HuaGung tea is crafted into lightly fermented oolong tea. The Highest Altitude HuaGung Tea Originally, Dayuling tea held the record for Taiwan’s
Xinjiayang Tea is located in Lishan Village, Heping District, Taichung City, and is one of the most important tea-producing areas in the Lishan region. Centered around the Xinjiayang indigenous community, the tea gardens span across four mountain ridges and face predominantly east. Blessed with exceptional geographical conditions and abundant sunshine, Xinjiayang produces tea that ranks
Diaqiaotou tea originates from Ren’ai Township, Nantou County, Taiwan, an area well-known for the Lixing Suspension Bridge. The tea plantations are nestled within the primitive forests on either side of the suspension bridge, providing an ideal growing environment for the tea trees. The region primarily produces lightly fermented Oolong tea, along with small quantities of
Malieba tea is grown in Ren’ai Township, Nantou County, Taiwan, situated at the central point of the Lixing Industrial Road. Blessed with an exceptional high-mountain climate and fertile soil, Malieba tea exudes a unique aroma and a rich, mellow flavor. Malieba tea primarily consists of lightly fermented oolong tea, along with a small amount of
Cingjing tea originates from Ren’ai Township, Nantou County. The tea plantations are primarily located on the slopes below Provincial Highway 14, with a small portion along the Lixing Industrial Road. These tea-producing areas generally face east, receiving abundant sunlight. Combined with the chilly breezes and ultra-high altitude of Hehuanshan, this results in tea of outstanding
A beginner tea enthusiast wrote in asking: What kind of tea is oolong? Some say it’s qingcha (oolong/teal tea), while others say it’s a partially fermented tea. But when I drink oolong tea, it tastes a lot like green tea. So, what exactly is oolong tea? Liao Chang Xing Reply: What is Oolong Tea? Tea
Cuifeng Tea is produced in Ren’ai Township, Nantou County. The tea gardens are located along the Cuifeng branch of the Lixing Industrial Road, stretching from Cingjing toward Wuling. The main characteristics of Cuifeng Tea are its high yield and exceptional quality, which rivals that of Lishan tea. The region primarily produces lightly fermented oolong tea,
Among the six major categories of tea, black tea, green tea, and oolong tea are the most common in Taiwan. People often try to tell them apart by their color, but that’s not always accurate. The real differences lie in their processing methods and oxidation levels. Let’s take a closer look at what makes these
