Lishan high mountain tea is celebrated for its delicate, elegant aroma, crystal-clear and bright tea liquor, and smooth, refreshing taste—making it an absolute favorite among tea lovers. However, the Lishan tea region is vast, encompassing numerous sub-regions. Differences in slope orientation and altitude across these micro-regions give each tea its own distinct flavor profile. Let
Spanning from Lushan Tribe to Jingguan Tribe, the Qilai Mountain tea region features tea gardens primarily distributed across three areas: one along Highway 14 at the 96K mark; another stretching from above Duda Village to the trailhead of Mt. Nanhua; and a third located above Jingguan Tribe. With elevations ranging from 1,400 to 2,060 meters,
The Alishan tea region is located in Chiayi County, Taiwan, covering Alishan Township, Meishan Township, Zhuqi Township, Zhongpu Township, and Fanlu Township. With elevations ranging from 700 to 1,700 meters, it is ranked alongside the Lishan and ShanLinXi tea regions as one of Taiwan’s three major high-mountain tea regions. The tea produced here is marketed
The correct name is actually “Fushoushan Farm Tianchi Tea Plantation.” There is only one tea plantation here, which belongs to Fushoushan Farm. Another major feature of the Lishan Tianchi Tea Region is that it is the “second highest tea plantation” in all of Taiwan, sitting at an altitude of up to 2,490 meters, second only
In addition to coffee, Gukeng Township has also actively promoted tea cultivation in recent years. Zhanghu and Huashan are Gukeng’s largest tea-producing regions, featuring mid-to-low altitude teas with quite good quality. Because the market appeal of Huashan and Zhanghu tea is relatively limited, much of it is sold under the names of ShanLinXi or Alishan
A customer asked me the other day, “Why does your Lishan High Mountain Tea cost NT$3,000 per 600 g while other places sell it for just NT$600?” We get this question so often, so I figured I’d address it all at once~👩 Let’s break down the production costs of high mountain tea for you. Tea
When we talked about Fushoushan Tianchi Tea the other day, it turned out many people weren’t familiar with the Tianchi tea region. Today, let’s share a bit more trivia about “Fushoushan Tea.” /*! elementor – v3.16.0 – 12-09-2023 */ .elementor-widget-image{text-align:center}.elementor-widget-image a{display:inline-block}.elementor-widget-image a img[src$=”.svg”]{width:48px}.elementor-widget-image img{vertical-align:middle;display:inline-block} Just like Fenqihu isn’t a lake and ShanLinXi isn’t a stream,
Located in Fashang Village, Ren’ai Township, Nantou County, the Cuifeng tea-growing region began large-scale tea cultivation around 2000, making it a relatively new tea district. Thanks to rich soil, an exceptional environment, and generally well-managed tea gardens, its quality shines through—offering a sweet aftertaste, distinctive tea resonance, and the quintessential “mountain breath” that places it
Alishan tea is primarily grown within 50 kilometers of the Tropic of Cancer, at altitudes ranging from 1,000 to 1,800 meters. This makes it an ideal region for tea cultivation, producing premium-quality Alishan tea that is deeply loved by consumers. The main tea varieties grown in Alishan are Qingxin Oolong, JinXuan, Sijichun, and CuiYu. Oolong
A tea lover asks: I previously bought some very expensive Lishan High Mountain Tea, but it didn’t taste very good. I suspect my brewing method might be wrong. I used pure water bought from a convenience store, heated to 100 degrees to brew. It was very fragrant, but the sweetness didn’t seem obvious, and the
The Datongshan tea region is like a low-profile powerhouse—hidden away near DongYanShan and Wushe, it’s a hidden gem known mostly to industry insiders. After crossing the Meixi River on Provincial Highway 14 and turning onto the local agricultural road, it takes about a 15-minute drive to reach the Datongshan tea region, making it quite accessible.
Located in Meishan Township, Chiayi County, the Taihing Tea Region is one of the store manager’s top picks for exceptional value. The main tea cultivars grown here are Qingxin Oolong and JinXuan. Sits at an altitude of 600 to 900 meters, it is considered a mid-altitude tea region. However, thanks to its fantastic environment, the
Songgang is located just above Cingjing Farm, in the area known as Bowang New Village. This is the highest point of the Cingjing tea region, sitting at an elevation between 1,500 and 2,030 meters, where exceptional Songgang tea is produced. Songgang Tea Region: Elevations Ranging from 1,500 to 2,030 Meters There are only a few
The Tunyuan tea region is located in Ren’ai Township, Nantou County, roughly spanning from the Lushan tribe to the Tunyuan Mountain area in the Jingguan tribe. The tea gardens sit at altitudes ranging from 1,200 to 2,050 meters. Situated on the border of Nantou and Hualien, teas from this area were traditionally sold under the
The store manager visited the Cuifeng area to inspect the tea crops from April 24 to April 30. Some tea farmers had already started harvesting on April 24, and the harvest peaked around April 26. The weather remained clear and sunny throughout the entire week from April 24 to 30. /*! elementor – v3.7.8 –
