I headed up to Lishan a few days ago to check on the 2024 Lishan spring tea crop, making my first stop around the Xinjiayang Settlement and Fushoushan Farm. The spring tea is looking really good this year—looks like the rain in late April did wonders for it~ A Fortunate Season for 2024 Lishan Spring
Bai Hao Yin Zhen (Silver Needle) is the pinnacle of white teas, renowned for its unique flavor profile and stringent harvesting methods. The quality of Silver Needle is closely tied to its growing environment and tea tree varieties, with the primary production regions located in Fuding and Zhenghe in China’s Fujian Province. Here is an
This year, insufficient spring rainfall in Alishan resulted in a spring tea harvest that was, frankly, just average in both quantity and quality. March rainfall in DongYanShan was also on the lower side, but fortunately, heavy rain arrived from April 7th to 9th. This was a tremendous boost for the spring tea, making the DongYanShan
Silver Needle tea consists entirely of tender buds, so the water temperature should not be too high when brewing—generally around 90°C is ideal. Because Silver Needle is covered in fine white hairs (trichomes), the flavor releases a bit more slowly, so you can extend the steeping time slightly, typically around 30 to 40 seconds. If
Among white tea varieties, Gongmei and Shoumei are two of the most common. Many people are not quite clear on the differences between these two white teas, nor do they know which one better suits their personal taste. Let Liao Chang-Xing guide you through the details of Gongmei and Shoumei, and explore which white tea
Good evening, tea lovers! The 2024 Spring Lushan High Mountain Tea is now sold out. We originally expected it to last until winter, but it completely sold out just over a month after launch. Thank you all so much for your support! Lushan High Mountain Tea is sold out. Qilai Mountain High Mountain Tea is
The main production area for Chinese white tea is concentrated in Fujian Province, accounting for over 80% of total production, with Fuding white tea being particularly beloved. However, Yunnan white tea has also been gaining attention in recent years, especially ancient tree white tea and Yueguangbai (Moonlight White), which possess the potential to challenge Fuding
On a scorching summer day, nothing beats a refreshing, ice-cold bubble tea! With buy-one-get-one-free deals, we sometimes buy a few extra cups and save them to drink later. But how long can these shaken beverages actually last? How long can unopened beverages last? Pure tea: Can last 1–2 days in the refrigerator. Milk-based drinks: Because
Mr. Chen from Taipei asked: He received a cold call selling tea, and the caller claimed that hand-picked LongFengXia tea was only NT$600 per 600 g. They said it was so cheap because it’s sold directly by tea farmers, cutting out the middlemen. Is it true that LongFengXia high mountain tea costs NT$600 per 600
Is Dahongpao black tea or green tea? This question is actually a bit misleading, because Dahongpao does not refer to a specific category of tea, but rather to a tea plant cultivar. Theoretically, Dahongpao tea plants can be processed into black tea, green tea, oolong tea, and even white tea or Pu-erh tea. However, due
A tea lover wrote to us: I bought your finest Lishan tea and usually save it for special occasions. Yesterday, while brewing, I got caught up on the phone and forgot about it, leaving it out all night. I want to pour it out, but it feels like such a waste. Can I still drink
A tea lover writes: I’ve long heard that Taiwan’s Lishan tea is amazing, but I tend to get dizzy from too much caffeine. Does Lishan tea have caffeine? If so, how much is in it? Liao Chang Xing’s Reply: Does Lishan Tea Have Caffeine? I’m sorry to say that Lishan tea does contain caffeine. The
Tea is a beloved beverage enjoyed around the world, with black, green, and oolong tea being three of the most popular varieties. Each offers a unique flavor profile and aroma while containing caffeine, but how do their caffeine levels compare? This article explores the differences in caffeine content among these three teas, the factors that
All tea-based beverages contain caffeine. Aside from boosting alertness and enhancing flavor, caffeine also has diuretic properties and helps accelerate fat breakdown. However, drinking too much can easily lead to insomnia and heart palpitations, so intake should be moderated. Here are a few common Taiwanese teas with lower caffeine content that we’d like to introduce
Does high mountain tea contain caffeine? Yes, all tea beverages contain caffeine. The good news is that every 100 ml of high mountain tea contains between 20 and 30 mg of caffeine, which is considered very low compared to coffee and black tea. Does Taiwanese High Mountain Tea Have Caffeine? How Much Does It Contain?
