Alishan Tea Region

Alishan tea region

What are the Alishan Tea Regions? An Introduction to 6 Sub-Regions

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

Introduction to Alishan Tea

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

Taihing Tea Region

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

2023 Growth Status of Zhangshuhu, Taihe, Meishan in the Alishan Tea Region

This year’s spring tea season in the Alishan tea region was pretty gloomy, but the winter tea is making a strong comeback, bouncing back to about 90% of normal yields with great-looking tea leaves. Here in Zhangshuhu, Taihe, Meishan, the winter tea harvest entered its peak period as early as late October. /*! elementor –

Alishan Spring Tea

2024 Alishan Spring Tea Growth Update: Your Guide to Buying Great Tea

Hello tea lovers, harvesting of Alishan spring tea began in early April, entering peak harvest around the 10th. High-elevation areas like Zhangshuhu and Shizhuo have now also started harvesting. We had great weather from April 10th to the 15th, making for a smooth harvest, and we expect harvesting to wrap up by the end of

Ruili Tea Region

Ruili is located in Meishan Township, Chiayi County, Taiwan, and is part of the Alishan Scenic Area. Originally cultivated with crops such as bamboo shoots, betel nuts, jelly figs, and plums, tea was introduced here thirty years ago. Unexpectedly, the quality received high praise, and Ruili tea has since gradually become a representative local crop.

Taihe Tea Region

Located in Taihe Village, Meishan Township, Chiayi County, the Taihe Tea Region is the most remote village in Meishan Township, yet thanks to tea cultivation, it has become one of its most prosperous communities. Sitting at elevations ranging from about 700 to 1,500 meters, the Taihe Tea Region belongs to the Alishan tea family, much

Meishan Tea Region

Located in Chiayi County, Taiwan, the Meishan tea region borders Alishan Township to the east, Gukeng Township in Yunlin County to the north, and Zhuqi Township to the south, making it part of the Alishan tea family. Tea cultivation in Meishan began 30 years ago. Through years of development, Meishan tea has long become synonymous

Shizhuo Tea Region

Shizhuo, also known as Shizhuo or Shizhuo (石桌/石卓), is located in Zhonghe Village, Zhuqi Township, Chiayi County, at an elevation between 1,200 and 1,700 meters. Blessed with an exceptional geographic location and premium tea quality, the Shizhuo tea region also serves as a major distribution hub for neighboring tea-producing areas. During every harvest season, it

Alishan Tea Price

[Tea Lover’s Inquiry] I bought 600 g of Alishan tea from a tea shop for NT$3,200, but later saw hand-picked Alishan tea on a shopping channel for 1.8 kg (3 jin) at NT$1,300, and even cheaper options online at NT$400 per 600 g. Did I overpay? What is a reasonable price for Alishan tea? /*!

Characteristics of Alishan tea

Characteristics of Alishan Tea: 4 Reasons You Can’t Miss It

Alishan tea is a top-tier Taiwanese tea, renowned for its unique growing environment and specialized tea-making craftsmanship. Located in Chiayi County, Taiwan, Alishan features high-altitude mountains and abundant rainfall, providing exceptional growing conditions for the tea plants. As a result, Alishan tea leaves not only boast superior quality but also deliver distinct aromas and flavors

Alishan tea price

Is NT$1,200 per 600 g expensive for Alishan tea?

Netizen’s Question: What is a reasonable price for Alishan tea? Tea shops sell it anywhere from NT$800 to NT$6,200 per 600 g, and online stores even have hand-picked tea for NT$500 per 600 g. The hand-picked tea I bought costs NT$1,800 per 600 g—did I overpay? Cost Factors of Alishan Tea Liao Chang Xing: Alishan

Bihu Tea Region

The Bihu tea region is located in Meishan Township, Chiayi County, at an altitude of 700 to 1,200 meters. Home to the well-known Bihu Mountain Tourist Tea Plantation, it’s not just a great spot for tea tasting, but also a popular destination for taking in the sea of clouds and catching the sunrise. /*! elementor

Taiping Tea Region

The Taiping Tea Region is located in Meishan Township, Chiayi County, primarily cultivating Qingxin Oolong and JinXuan tea. The tea gardens sit at altitudes between 900 and 1,100 meters. /*! elementor – v3.7.8 – 02-10-2022 */ .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} The Taiping Tea Region, Taihing Tea Region, and Bihu Tea Region can essentially be

Ruifeng Tea Region: High-Mountain Teas at 1,300 Meters

Located in Meishan Township, Chiayi County, the Ruifeng tea region sits at an elevation of 600 to 1,300 meters. I believe that the high-mountain teas produced here easily rival those from the Taihe tea region (Zhangshuhu) in quality, while offering much better value—making it a fantastic choice for high-CP-value tea. Abundant Production, Healthy Competition, and

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