Customer Question: What are the characteristics of Zhangshuhu tea that make so many people recommend it? How does it differ from Lishan tea? If I want to buy Zhangshuhu tea, which season offers the best quality? Chang Hsing Tea: What people love most about Taiwanese high mountain tea is its unique “mountain terroir”—a distinct flavor
Dayuling is located within Hualien County, near Nantou and Taichung. It is a major transportation hub and a popular spot for viewing autumn foliage, while also producing high-altitude, cold-climate fruits and vegetables. Above all, Dayuling High Mountain Tea is the absolute pinnacle of Taiwanese tea. The highest tea gardens in Dayuling sit at approximately 2,700
Customer Question: I searched on Yahoo Auctions and found that Zhangshuhu tea prices range from NT$500 per 600 g, NT$1,500 per 600 g, to NT$3,500 per 600 g. Which one is the authentic Zhangshuhu tea? Why is there such a huge price difference for Zhangshuhu tea? Chang-Sing Tea: It’s hard to tell the authenticity of
Customer Question: Dayuling High Mountain Tea—what makes it so special? When it comes to Taiwan’s finest high mountain teas, every tea lover recommends Dayuling tea, and even those who don’t drink tea have heard of its legendary reputation. What is it about Dayuling tea that leaves such an unforgettable impression on everyone who tries it?
A netizen asked: Last week, I bought 600 g of Dayuling High Mountain Oolong Tea from a traditional tea shop for NT$8,000. Yesterday, I saw a TV shopping channel selling 1.8 kg for just NT$2,600, and they even threw in a tea set! Did I overpay by buying it for NT$8,000 per 600 g? Where
Customer Question: How do you tell the difference between raw tea and ripe tea? Whenever I buy tea, the shop owner always talks about raw tea, semi-raw tea, ripe tea, and so on. It seems like ripe tea tastes smoother and richer, while raw tea is lighter. But I’ve always had this question: what is
Buying great Oriental Beauty Tea doesn’t automatically guarantee a great cup. The wrong brewing method can easily ruin a fine pot of tea. Although Oriental Beauty Tea is a semi-fermented tea just like Oolong, its fermentation level is heavier, and the required leaf-to-water ratio and water temperature are also different. By mastering a few key
Customer Inquiry: What is a reasonable price for Oriental Beauty Tea? When buying at a tea shop, I’ve seen it sold anywhere from NT$1,000 per 600 g to NT$6,000 per 600 g, but the more expensive ones don’t necessarily taste much better. Could you share what a fair price range is for Oriental Beauty Tea?
Reader Message: Hello, I’d like to know whether black tea or green tea is better. The main types of tea on the market are oolong tea, black tea, and green tea. I’ve been drinking a bit too much oolong tea and want to switch to something else, but I’m not sure whether I should choose
High mountain tea generally refers to oolong tea produced in tea regions at altitudes of 1,000 meters or higher. Due to the low average temperatures, large temperature differences between day and night, and limited sunlight in high mountain areas, the tea leaves grow slowly. Combined with the unique “mountain terroir” of each region, the resulting
Customer Inquiry: When shopping for tea at a tea shop, it’s easy to get overwhelmed. High mountain tea prices vary so much—some are NT$400 per 600 g, some are NT$600, and others are NT$2,000. I really don’t know how to choose. Is there a reasonable price range for high mountain tea to help consumers make
Lishan Oolong Tea is Taiwan’s most popular high-mountain tea. Mention Lishan Oolong, and many high-mountain tea lovers will instantly crave a cup. What exactly makes Lishan Oolong so special, and how is its taste that leaves everyone who tries it full of praise? Here are the key characteristics of Lishan Oolong Tea: Excellent Sweet Aftertaste:
Customer Question: I previously bought Fushou Lishan Tea for NT$6,000 per 600 g. It tasted amazing when brewed at the tea shop, but when I took it home, it tasted completely different. I even went out of my way to buy purified water from the supermarket, but there’s still a gap compared to what I
Many tea lovers have asked why we haven’t purchased Dayuling tea. My standard answer is: “We couldn’t find one we truly liked” and “the price is exorbitant.” After much consideration, we decided not to source any this year. I’d also like to take this opportunity to share the current state of the Dayuling tea region.
As I mentioned before, the annual yield of Dayuling tea from the 100K to 103K marks is only about 5,000 kg (combining spring and winter harvests). With everyone scrambling to get their hands on it, demand far exceeds supply, which naturally leads to a flood of counterfeits. Everyone already knows the tricks tea merchants pull—passing
