Netizen’s Question: I’ve heard that the higher the altitude, the better the tea quality and the sweeter the taste. Aside from that, what are the unique characteristics of high-altitude teas in terms of flavor and appearance? Chang Hsing Tea: Inherently, the higher the altitude, the slower the tea bushes grow. Slower growth results in a
Reader’s Question: I’ve heard that Nantou is Taiwan’s main high mountain tea region, and ShanLinXi tea, in particular, is highly rated and considered one of Taiwan’s top three high mountain tea regions. Is ShanLinXi actually the highest tea-producing region in Nantou? ShanLinXi’s highest tea garden sits at about 1,950 meters, but it is not the
Netizen Question: I bought 600 g of Alishan High Mountain Tea at a tea shop for NT$1,800. After getting home and checking online, I found hand-picked tea priced at only NT$500, with a “buy 2 get 1 free” deal. Did I overpay? Changxing Tea: I was recently chatting with an Alishan High Mountain tea farmer
Netizen’s Question: Why is the price of ShanLinXi High Mountain Tea all over the place? Some cost NT$400 per 600 g, while others are NT$3,000 per 600 g. I’m really worried about accidentally buying imported tea from abroad, and I don’t want to get overcharged. What is a reasonable price range for ShanLinXi High Mountain
Customer Question: Hello Chang Xing Tea, I’d like to gift some tea to foreign friends, but I don’t know much about tea myself. Could you recommend the best Taiwanese teas to take abroad so I can make a great impression when gifting? Chang Xing Tea: Hello Ms. Zhang, Taiwanese tea has an outstanding reputation, especially
Netizen inquiry: When buying tea at a tea shop, I noticed that the prices of high mountain tea are all over the place. Lishan high mountain tea ranges anywhere from NT$500 to NT$8,000, and there’s even hand-picked Dayuling tea priced at just NT$400. So, what is actually a reasonable price for high mountain tea? What
Customer Question: How can you tell if tea leaves are good quality? There are so many options when buying from a tea shop, and I shouldn’t just rely on the owner’s recommendation. Could you share some tips on how to evaluate tea quality? Chang-Hsing Tea: Good tea can be evaluated by its appearance, tea liquor,
Customer Question: What are the standards for choosing tea? When buying tea at a tea shop, most of them look similar on the outside. How can I pick a really good tea out of dozens of options? Chang-Hsing Tea: When choosing tea, you can evaluate it by its appearance, tea liquor, and aroma. For tightly
Netizen Xiao Yu asks: Lapsang Souchong is a very famous black tea. I saw it introduced on your website, but I was wondering how much your Lapsang Souchong black tea costs? What is the general price range for Lapsang Souchong? Chang Hsing Tea: Hello, Xiao Yu. Due to regulations, tea from mainland China cannot be
Customer question: What are the characteristics of Dayuling Oolong Tea? Why is Dayuling Oolong Tea on the market so expensive and non-negotiable? An introduction to Dayuling Oolong Tea would also be great. Thank you. Introduction to Dayuling Oolong Tea Dayuling is located at the intersection of Taichung, Nantou, and Hualien. The Dayuling tea region is
Customer Inquiry: High mountain teas are usually so expensive that I just can’t bring myself to buy them. Are there any affordable, Taiwan-produced high mountain teas available? The cheaper, the better—ideally under NT$600 per 600 g. Chang-Hsing Tea: Hello, Mr. Chang. Affordable high mountain tea does exist. Taiwan’s Alishan and ShanLinXi tea regions also produce
Customer Question: Buying tea from a tea shop usually means either overpaying or ending up with poor quality. How can I tell if tea is good quality and choose a great tea? Chang Hsing Tea: How do you choose good tea leaves? How to pick quality tea? This is the biggest challenge for tea beginners.
Customer Question: How do you evaluate tea quality? I often buy tea from tea shops, but I never seem to like what the owner recommends. I want to pick my own tea, but I don’t know how to evaluate it. How can I tell if tea is high quality? Chang-Hsing Tea: To evaluate tea quality,
A tea lover asks: I’ve heard that the tea from Renai Township in Nantou is grown at high altitudes and has exceptional quality. What are the main production areas for Renai Township High Mountain Tea, and where can I buy it? Does Liao Chang Xing sell it, and how much does it cost? Liao Chang
Reader Question: While browsing a tea shop, the vendor recommended a black tea, claiming it is Dayuling black tea grown at an altitude of 2,300 meters, priced at NT$1,500 per 600 g. Is the quality of Dayuling black tea good? Where are the producing regions? Chang-Hsing Tea: Hello, Ms. Ho. Dayuling at an altitude of
