What are raw, semi-roasted, and roasted Taiwanese oolong teas? The key to distinguishing these three types of tea lies in a crucial tea-making step—roasting (baimghuo)! Today, let’s explore the differences between them and see which one best suits your taste. What Are the Differences Between Raw, Semi-Roasted, and Roasted Teas? In the production of Taiwanese
We received an email from an overseas customer asking: “I’d like to buy some Taiwanese Oolong tea, but I heard it’s divided into raw (lightly roasted/unroasted) and roasted styles. Which one tastes better, and who is each type best suited for?” Actually, choosing between raw and roasted tea is just like picking your favorite snack—it
Tea Lover’s Question: I often see Lishan tea labeled as 77K, 78K, 83K, or 85K on the market. Are these official grading standards for Lishan tea? Since higher numbers seem to come with higher prices, does that mean better quality? Is that how it works? What Do 78K and 83K Mean in Lishan Tea? The
Dongding Oolong Tea is a representative Taiwanese tea, loved for its rich aroma and smooth mouthfeel. With meticulous tea-making craftsmanship and a unique flavor profile, it is a highly distinctive tea among Taiwanese oolongs. Here are the main characteristics of Dongding Oolong Tea: Characteristics of Dongding Oolong Tea Feature Details Cloth-Ball Rolling Technique: The essence
Taiwan produces a wide variety of oolong teas, with Dongding Oolong and High Mountain Oolong being the two most representative styles. Although both are tightly rolled oolongs, they differ significantly in origin, production methods, and flavor profiles. Let us walk you through the similarities and differences between these two Taiwanese oolongs: Differences Between Dongding Oolong
Customer Inquiry: Some merchants are selling Fushou Mountain tea from Tangzhuang, Hanzhuang, and Yizhuang respectively. Where are these tea plantations located? Where are the Fushou Mountain Tangzhuang, Hanzhuang, and Yizhuang Tea Regions? When Fushou Mountain Farm was initially developed, there were 24 settlement zones distributed around the farm. The early veterans made a living by
Customer inquiry: I recently visited Lugu Township to buy tea and found that the prices of Dongding Oolong tea vary wildly, with 600 g ranging anywhere from NT$600 to NT$8,000. What is a reasonable price? And what is the difference between a 600 g bag of tea that costs NT$600 versus one that costs NT$8,000?
“Is Dongding Oolong Tea green tea?” No, Dongding Oolong Tea is not a green tea; it belongs to the oolong tea family. Because its brewed tea liquor is lighter compared to black tea, many people mistakenly think it’s green tea. Let’s explore the types of Taiwanese tea to help you quickly understand what Dongding Oolong
How many times a year is Taiwanese tea harvested? Depending on climate, altitude, variety, and production methods, lowland tea trees in Taiwan can be harvested 6 to 8 times a year, while high-mountain tea plantations are harvested 5 to 6 times. However, harvesting too many times is detrimental to quality, so we try to avoid
What is Sijichun tea? Sijichun is a tea tree variety discovered by Zhang Wen-hui, a tea farmer from Muzha. Because it can be harvested many times a year, Zhang initially named it “Liuji Xiang” (Six-Season Fragrance). As it spread to tea-growing regions in central and southern Taiwan, its vigorous growth—lush and green all year round—earned
When inquiring about Si Ji Chun tea, many customers often ask: “Is Si Ji Chun green tea?” In fact, this question is not entirely accurate. Si Ji Chun is not a tea made through a specific production method, but rather a tea tree variety. Depending on different processing methods, Si Ji Chun can be made
What exactly is Sijichun green tea? First, we need to explain two concepts: “Sijichun” and “green tea” (Qingcha). “Sijichun” is a tea tree variety, while “green tea” refers to the tea-making method. Professionally, Qingcha is known as “partially fermented tea,” but it is more commonly and familiarly known as “oolong tea.” We have a more
An introduction to the production, origin, characteristics, brewing, and pricing of Honey Black Tea. Introduction to Honey Black Tea What is Honey Black Tea? Honey Black Tea is a specialty Taiwanese tea belonging to the fully fermented black tea category… Which Taiwan Tea cultivar number is Honey Black Tea? “Which Taiwan Tea number is Honey
An introduction to oolong tea production, brewing, storage, famous origins, and renowned teas. Oolong Tea Guide Differences Between Qingcha, Oolong, and Green Tea Understand the differences among these three types of tea in just 3 minutes! Oolong Tea Grades How are Taiwanese oolong teas graded? Is there a grading system for oolong tea? What is
A tea lover’s message: Does Dayuling tea contain caffeine? I really love drinking coffee, but coffee has such a high caffeine content that it easily keeps me awake. I’m thinking of switching to Dayuling tea—does it contain caffeine? Does Dayuling Tea Contain Caffeine? The answer is yes! As long as it’s a tea product, it
