Cuiluan tea is produced in Ren’ai Township, Nantou County, centered around the Cuiluan Tribe and Maliguan, with tea plantations cultivated along the Lixing Industrial Road. The high-altitude environment here allows both the yield and quality of the tea to rank among the finest. The local tea is primarily made into lightly fermented oolong, with small
Located at the border of Zhushan Township in Nantou County and Gukeng Township in Yunlin County, Fanzitian Tea is the largest tea-producing area within the ShanLinXi tea region, renowned for its exceptional quality. The tea plants here are predominantly Qingxin Oolong, alongside small amounts of Tiguanyin, Yingxiang, and JinXuan. While mostly crafted into lightly fermented
Customer inquiry: A friend told me that your high mountain autumn tea is delicious. Could you please tell me when the autumn tea is harvested, and what its characteristics are? Why is autumn tea rarely seen on the market? Is it because the harvest volume is very low? Which tea region produces the best quality
Ruby Black Tea refers to black tea made from the TTES No. 18 tea tree cultivar. Its primary producing region is Yuchi Township in Nantou, centered around SunMoon Lake. The defining characteristics of this black tea lie in its unique aroma and flavor profile, featuring notes of mint and cinnamon backed by a rich, robust
Alishan tea is produced in Meishan Township, Zhuqi Township, Alishan Township, and Fanlu Township in Taiwan, making it one of Taiwan’s three major high-mountain tea-producing regions. It offers a wide variety of teas, primarily including lightly fermented Oolong tea, heavily fermented tea, black tea, green tea, and white tea. Among these, the lightly fermented Oolong
Dalunshan tea is produced in Lugu Township, Nantou County, home to the famous Ginkgo Forest attraction. The tea bushes are predominantly Qingxin Oolong, alongside newer varieties like JinXuan, Yingxiang, and CuiYu. It is primarily crafted into lightly fermented Oolong tea, with heavy-fermentation Oolong, black tea, green tea, and Dongding-style roasted tea also available. Origin Characteristics
“TTES No. 25” is a new variety bred by the Yuchih Branch of the Tea Research and Extension Station (TRES). Its maternal parent is a Burma large-leaf variety, and its paternal parent is TTES No. 13. Marketed under the name “Ziyun” (meaning “Purple Rhyme”), it is the first purple-bud tea variety bred in Taiwan. Its
Wild purple bud black tea is exceptionally delicious. While its caffeine content can help boost alertness and concentration, drinking too much may lead to insomnia and jitters, so it’s best to enjoy it mindfully. Here’s a look at the caffeine content in wild purple bud tea and some tips for drinking it: Caffeine Content in
DongYanShan tea is produced in Nanfeng Village and Datong Village of Ren’ai Township, Nantou County, situated at altitudes ranging from 1,200 to 1,600 meters. The premium DongYanShan tea harvested here rivals the quality of Lishan or Cuifeng teas, yet is priced at only two-thirds of their cost, making it known in the tea industry as
You might have heard that tea actually contains more caffeine than coffee, but that’s a misconception. Assam black tea does contain caffeine, but the actual amount you ingest can vary significantly. Your intake depends heavily on your metabolism and brewing method, so everyone’s experience will be a bit different. Here is an introduction to caffeine
Aged white tea refers to white tea that has been stored for an extended period. This type of tea typically comes from grades such as Baihao Yinzhen (Silver Needle), Baimudan (White Peony), Shoumei, or Gongmei. What makes aged white tea special are the transformations that occur during the aging process, which give its flavor and
As one of China’s six major tea categories, white tea is renowned for its simple and natural production process. Over time, the quality and value of white tea undergo remarkable changes, making it highly prized among tea enthusiasts and collectors. The aging value of white tea is often described by the phrase “137 white tea,”
Taihe tea is renowned as one of the finest tea-producing origins in Alishan. Beyond the high-altitude area of Zhangshuhu, numerous exceptional tea plantations line County Route 162-1, with Dafengcheng Sunrise Peak being particularly famous. The primary tea tree varieties cultivated here are Qingxin Oolong and JinXuan, mainly producing lightly fermented oolong teas, along with small
With so many varieties of Taiwanese white tea, how do you brew them to perfection? Different types require different brewing methods. Using Taiwan’s most common White Peony (Bai Mudan) and Gongmei as examples, we’ll help you enjoy a delicious cup of Taiwanese white tea right at home. Here is how to brew Taiwanese white tea:
Located in Zhuqi Township, Chiayi County, Shizhuo Tea is a well-established tea-producing region and distribution hub in Alishan. Dinghu, situated above Shizhuo, boasts some of the highest tea plantations in Alishan, reaching an elevation of 1,700 meters. Characteristics and Advantages of Shizhuo Tea Production Shizhuo has a long history of tea cultivation. Positioned at a
