Taiwanese green tea is produced in limited quantities, primarily in Sanxia District, New Taipei City. The main varieties are Taiwanese Longjing and Taiwanese Biluochun. Unlike Chinese green teas, Taiwanese green tea is mainly made from the “Qingxin Ganzhong” cultivar. Its unique flavor profile differs significantly from Chinese Longjing and Biluochun, giving Taiwanese green tea its
After rolling and cloth-ball kneading, the tea leaves undergo the drying process. The purpose of drying is to deactivate enzyme activity, completely halting fermentation and oxidation to keep the tea’s quality stable. Nowadays, large-scale tea dryers are commonly used. By passing through the dryer 2 to 3 times, the moisture content is reduced to 3%
Crude tea inevitably contains excessive tea stems, mature leaves, and impurities. Tea producers who place a strong emphasis on quality will add a stem-removal step after the drying process. As the name suggests, removing tea stems involves picking out excess stems and mature leaves to reduce bitterness and astringency, resulting in a smoother brew. Traditional
SunMoon Lake Black Tea is one of Taiwan’s most representative black teas, cultivated in the SunMoon Lake area of Yuchi Township, Nantou County. With its warm, humid climate and rolling terrain, this region provides an ideal environment for tea plants to thrive. Famed for its rich aroma and smooth, well-rounded palate, SunMoon Lake Black Tea
Honey Black Tea is produced in Taiwan, with main production areas including New Taipei City, Hualien, Nantou, and Chiayi. It is a fully fermented black tea. Its distinct characteristic comes from being bitten by insects, giving the brewed tea a sweet taste with notes of ripe honey. Harvested between July and September, it is a
Taiwan Tieguanyin tea is produced in northern Taiwan and is classified as a semi-fermented tea. Originating from Fujian and carrying on the tradition of Anxi Tieguanyin, Taiwanese Tieguanyin is primarily cultivated in Muzha, Taipei City and Shimen, New Taipei City. Due to its exceptional quality and very limited production, it is highly sought after. There
Taiwan Biluochun Green Tea is produced in Sanxia District, New Taipei City, and is a non-fermented green tea. It is made from the Qingxin Ganzai tea cultivar. By adapting the pan-firing and drying processes to the local climate, its flavor profile and brewing methods have evolved to become distinct from mainland Chinese Biluochun. /*! elementor
Taiwanese Longjing tea is produced in Sanxia District, New Taipei City, and belongs to the green tea category. Initially inspired by mainland Longjing, after 50 years of development, its flavor, production process, and appearance have become significantly different from mainland Longjing tea. /*! elementor – v3.23.0 – 05-08-2024 */ .elementor-widget-image{text-align:center}.elementor-widget-image a{display:inline-block}.elementor-widget-image a img[src$=”.svg”]{width:48px}.elementor-widget-image img{vertical-align:middle;display:inline-block} /*!
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Customer Question: A foreign friend specifically asked for Winter Sprout Oolong, but none of the nearby tea shops have it. What kind of tea is it, where is it grown, and how does it differ from regular winter tea? Where can I buy it? Winter Sprout Oolong: A Second Flush Grown After the Winter Harvest
Tea Lover’s Question: I’m interested in buying Winter Sprout Oolong. I heard it’s harvested between the winter and spring tea seasons, but I’m not quite sure what makes it unique or how it differs from spring and winter teas. /*! elementor – v3.22.0 – 26-06-2024 */ .elementor-heading-title{padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1}.elementor-widget-heading .elementor-heading-title[class*=elementor-size-]>a{color:inherit;font-size:inherit;line-height:inherit}.elementor-widget-heading .elementor-heading-title.elementor-size-small{font-size:15px}.elementor-widget-heading .elementor-heading-title.elementor-size-medium{font-size:19px}.elementor-widget-heading .elementor-heading-title.elementor-size-large{font-size:29px}.elementor-widget-heading .elementor-heading-title.elementor-size-xl{font-size:39px}.elementor-widget-heading .elementor-heading-title.elementor-size-xxl{font-size:59px} What Makes
A netizen asked: I heard that Winter Sprout Oolong is delicious and I’d like to try it. But since both are produced in the winter, what is the difference between Winter Sprout Oolong and regular winter tea? Which one tastes better? Is Winter Sprout Oolong Considered Winter Tea? Liao Chang Xing: In terms of harvest
Reader Question: I heard that Winter Sprout Oolong has a very unique taste—kind of like winter tea, but also like high mountain tea. I’d love to try some, but online shops sell it anywhere from NT$400 per 600 g to NT$1,500 or even NT$3,000 for Lishan High Mountain Winter Sprout Oolong. What is a reasonable
Customer Question: I heard that Winter Sprout Oolong is not available every year. What is the origin of Winter Sprout Oolong? Why can’t it be mass-produced annually? The Origin of Winter Sprout Oolong Liao Chang Xing: Winter Sprout Oolong is a flush of tea that grows between the winter harvest and the spring harvest. Taiwanese
Inquiry from an Overseas Netizen: I’m planning a trip to Taiwan soon and would love to pick up some Taiwanese tea along the way. I’ve heard that high mountain teas are the highest quality Taiwan has to offer, and Dayuling tea is considered the most premium among them. Could you tell me where Dayuling tea
