Customer Inquiry: What are the characteristics of charcoal-roasted tea? How does it differ from regular high mountain tea, Baozhong tea, and Lishan tea? I’ve heard that roasting isn’t suitable for high mountain tea because it ruins the original aroma. Is that true? Chang Shing Tea: Roasted tea refers to tea made by putting raw tea
What are semi-fermented teas? Semi-fermented tea refers to tea that undergoes an oxidation process during production, but stops short of full fermentation. It combines the refreshing crispness of green tea with the sweet aftertaste of black tea. Generally speaking, semi-fermented tea is known as oolong tea, a popular style of tea originating from Fujian and
Customer Inquiry: Could you explain what fired tea is? How does it relate to raw and ripe teas? A customer is looking to buy fired tea with a distinct roasted aroma. We’ve mostly dealt with high mountain teas in the past, so we’re not quite familiar with this. Could you let me know which teas
Customer Inquiry: I’m a Taiwanese businessman operating in China. Recently, Taiwanese tea has become extremely popular in Shanghai, easily selling for over RMB 1,000 per 500 grams. It’s tempting, so I’d like to know the current selling price of Lishan tea exported to China. I’d like to wholesale some to sell in China. Thank you!
Customer Inquiry: Hello, I’d like to buy Chinese green tea, but it’s unavailable anywhere in Taiwan. Do you sell Chinese green tea? I’m looking for the following varieties: Mengding Ganlu, Zhuyeqing, Anji Baicha, Mee tea, Enshi Yulu, Guzhang Maojian, Jintan Queshe, Nanjing Yuhua, Lushan Yunwu, Taiping Houkui, Longjing, Biluochun, Huangshan Maofeng, Xinyang Maojian, Liu’an Guapian,
I had a few cups of black tea last week and loved the taste, but I experienced heart palpitations and a rapid heartbeat all day, which was extremely uncomfortable. I didn’t initially think it was caused by the black tea, but today I had a single cup and felt unwell the entire day. Is it
Reader Message: I drank some black tea the other day, and my stomach felt uncomfortable the entire afternoon, followed by a feeling of overall fatigue. I’d like to know if it’s normal to experience a stomach ache or stomach pain after drinking black tea. Is there any way to improve or prevent this? Thank you
Customer Question: I tried Chinese Keemun Black Tea when I was in Hong Kong and loved it. Since coming back to Taiwan, I’ve still been craving it. Where can I buy Chinese Black Tea in Taiwan? I’m looking to buy Keemun Black Tea, Lapsang Souchong, Gongfu Black Tea, Chuan Hong, etc. Thank you! Chang-Hsing Tea:
Customer Question: My family grows tea in Zhushan, with an annual output of about 1,200 kg. We used to wholesale everything to tea merchants at a wholesale price of around NT$1,000 per 600 g. After deducting harvesting wages and fertilizer costs, the income split among the three of us at home is really not much.
Customer Question: Which region produces the most expensive tea in Taiwan? Is it Alishan tea, Oriental Beauty tea, or Lishan tea? I saw in the news before that Oriental Beauty tea from Hsinchu was sold to mainland China for NT$110,000 per 600 g. Is Oriental Beauty Taiwan’s most expensive tea? Taiwan’s Most Expensive Tea Liao
Customer Inquiry: What is the difference between machine-harvested and hand-picked tea? Most high-mountain teas on the market boast about being hand-picked. The other day, while visiting a tea shop, I came across an Alishan machine-harvested tea priced at just NT$800 per 600 g. The dry tea leaves looked quite plump and even. I’m tempted to
Customer Inquiry: I heard there is a Taiwanese tea called TTES No. 12 that has a smooth, sweet finish with a hint of milky aroma, but I haven’t been able to find it anywhere. Could you tell me what TTES No. 12 tea is and where I can buy it? Chang Hsing Tea: Hello! TTES
Customer inquiry: I have a pack of tea leaves at home that I bought a few years ago and never drank. Can I still drink it? How long can unopened tea leaves last? How long tea leaves can last depends on how they are stored. If they are vacuum-sealed, the packaging is intact, and they
How to get rid of astringency in tea? To put it simply from the shop manager’s perspective, “choosing the right tea is far more practical.” Every tea has some level of astringency; it’s just a matter of degree. The manager has tried many ways to solve tea astringency, such as using lower water temperatures, using
An inquiry from a customer in Hong Kong: What are the benefits of Taiwanese aged tea? I’ve heard that aged Taiwanese tea can fight cancer and tumors, resist aging, lower high blood pressure and blood lipids, promote beauty, and boost metabolism. Are these claims really true? Chang Hsing’s reply: Indeed, some research suggests that drinking
