Cuiluan tea is produced in Ren’ai Township, Nantou County, centered around the Cuiluan Tribe and Maliguan, with tea plantations cultivated along the Lixing Industrial Road. The high-altitude environment here allows both the yield and quality of the tea to rank among the finest. The local tea is primarily made into lightly fermented oolong, with small
Located at the border of Zhushan Township in Nantou County and Gukeng Township in Yunlin County, Fanzitian Tea is the largest tea-producing area within the ShanLinXi tea region, renowned for its exceptional quality. The tea plants here are predominantly Qingxin Oolong, alongside small amounts of Tiguanyin, Yingxiang, and JinXuan. While mostly crafted into lightly fermented
Ruby Black Tea refers to black tea made from the TTES No. 18 tea tree cultivar. Its primary producing region is Yuchi Township in Nantou, centered around SunMoon Lake. The defining characteristics of this black tea lie in its unique aroma and flavor profile, featuring notes of mint and cinnamon backed by a rich, robust
Alishan tea is produced in Meishan Township, Zhuqi Township, Alishan Township, and Fanlu Township in Taiwan, making it one of Taiwan’s three major high-mountain tea-producing regions. It offers a wide variety of teas, primarily including lightly fermented Oolong tea, heavily fermented tea, black tea, green tea, and white tea. Among these, the lightly fermented Oolong
Dalunshan tea is produced in Lugu Township, Nantou County, home to the famous Ginkgo Forest attraction. The tea bushes are predominantly Qingxin Oolong, alongside newer varieties like JinXuan, Yingxiang, and CuiYu. It is primarily crafted into lightly fermented Oolong tea, with heavy-fermentation Oolong, black tea, green tea, and Dongding-style roasted tea also available. Origin Characteristics
Wild purple bud black tea is exceptionally delicious. While its caffeine content can help boost alertness and concentration, drinking too much may lead to insomnia and jitters, so it’s best to enjoy it mindfully. Here’s a look at the caffeine content in wild purple bud tea and some tips for drinking it: Caffeine Content in
DongYanShan tea is produced in Nanfeng Village and Datong Village of Ren’ai Township, Nantou County, situated at altitudes ranging from 1,200 to 1,600 meters. The premium DongYanShan tea harvested here rivals the quality of Lishan or Cuifeng teas, yet is priced at only two-thirds of their cost, making it known in the tea industry as
With so many varieties of Taiwanese white tea, how do you brew them to perfection? Different types require different brewing methods. Using Taiwan’s most common White Peony (Bai Mudan) and Gongmei as examples, we’ll help you enjoy a delicious cup of Taiwanese white tea right at home. Here is how to brew Taiwanese white tea:
Taihe tea is renowned as one of the finest tea-producing origins in Alishan. Beyond the high-altitude area of Zhangshuhu, numerous exceptional tea plantations line County Route 162-1, with Dafengcheng Sunrise Peak being particularly famous. The primary tea tree varieties cultivated here are Qingxin Oolong and JinXuan, mainly producing lightly fermented oolong teas, along with small
Located in Zhuqi Township, Chiayi County, Shizhuo Tea is a well-established tea-producing region and distribution hub in Alishan. Dinghu, situated above Shizhuo, boasts some of the highest tea plantations in Alishan, reaching an elevation of 1,700 meters. Characteristics and Advantages of Shizhuo Tea Production Shizhuo has a long history of tea cultivation. Positioned at a
Even if it’s expired, that doesn’t mean your tea leaves belong in the trash. Expired tea still has plenty of clever uses and can work unexpected wonders around the house. Let’s take a look at some practical ways to use expired tea leaves! Uses for Expired Tea Leaves If your tea has expired and lost
A tea friend from overseas asked: What exactly is Dayuling tea? I’ve heard it’s Taiwan’s most famous and most expensive tea—what makes it so special, and why does everyone seem to be selling it? What is Dayuling Tea? Literally speaking, people assume that “Dayuling tea” refers to tea leaves produced in Dayuling. In reality, that’s
Tea Lover’s Inquiry: I received a package of Dayuling tea a few days ago. The dry leaves look greenish, the brewed tea liquor is a yellowish-green, and the taste is somewhat similar to green tea. Is Dayuling tea a green tea? Or did I receive a fake product? Liao Chang Xing’s Reply: “Is Dayuling Tea
A tea enthusiast wrote to us: What is Winter Sprout Oolong? I’ve seen many tea shops selling it lately. Where is it grown, and how is it different from regular winter tea? Is Winter Sprout Oolong considered an oolong, or is it a type of black or green tea? Liao Chang Xing responds: “What is
Tea Lover’s Inquiry: I’ve heard that Ruby Black Tea has a wonderful aroma and taste, and drinking it in moderation is also good for health. However, I’ve also heard that Ruby Black Tea contains caffeine, making it easy to cause insomnia and keep you awake. Does Ruby Black Tea contain caffeine? If so, about how
