Tea Production & Sourcing

2023 Alishan Shizhuo and Xiding Winter Tea Harvest Update

For this season’s winter tea, Alishan’s key tea-producing regions of Shizhuo and Xiding have seen “above average” growth. Given the severe drought at the beginning of the year, bouncing back this quickly is practically a miracle, though yields are unfortunately slightly lower. The main harvest for winter tea kicked off in late October and wrapped

Harvesting 2024 high-mountain winter tea

2024 High-Mountain Winter Tea Harvest Underway!

Hello tea lovers, good morning, good afternoon, and good evening! 😃😃 Time for a quick update on our winter tea harvest~ We had a bit too much rain in early October, so the overall performance of the high-mountain winter tea wasn’t quite up to expectations. However, starting on the 10th, we’ve had consecutive sunny days,

Winter fertilization log - How great tea is made

Winter Fertilization Journal: How is Great Tea Made?

How is the finest high-mountain tea grown? Why can two high-mountain teas be worlds apart in quality even when grown in the same region? Let’s take a look at how fertilizer types, application amounts, and fertilization methods influence the aroma and texture of the tea leaves~ What are the types of quality fertilizers? There are

Oolong Tea Wholesale

Oolong Tea Wholesale: High Mountain Oolong, Pouchong, Dong Ding, and Oriental Beauty Tea

Looking for a reliable supply of high-quality Taiwanese oolong tea? Whether you run a tea shop, an e-commerce store, or an international business, get in touch with us. We offer consistent quality and competitive pricing, ensuring your customers can enjoy authentic Taiwanese tea. High Mountain Oolong, Pouchong, Dong Ding, and Oriental Beauty Tea Wholesale High

Tender tea leaves plucking

Early-Harvested Tea: The Secret Key to Crafting Monster-Grade Exceptional Tea 3

When it comes to high-mountain oolong, early harvesting has its pros and cons. The advantages are a rich, full-bodied flavor, layered aromas, and a wonderful young tea character (known in the tea industry as “tender redness” or “young redness”). The disadvantages are that it is relatively difficult to process, yields less, and can easily turn

One bud and two leaves, one bud and three leaves

What Does “One Bud and Two Leaves” Mean? Are Three Leaves Worse Than Two?

“One bud” refers to the freshly sprouted tea shoot, while “two leaves” refer to the two tender leaves just below it. Because they represent the tenderest part of the tea plant, one bud and two leaves have become the benchmark for crafting high-quality tea, with many specialty teas marketed on this very standard. Is Picking

Buy tea leaves

Buying Tea

Questions about buying tea and inquiries from tea lovers. FAQs on Buying Tea How Many Grams is 1 Jin of Tea? A common question from overseas tea lovers: How much does 1 jin of Taiwanese tea weigh? How Much is Considered Expensive for Tea? Looking to buy higher-end tea? At what price point is it

Lishan Tea Wholesale

Lishan Tea Wholesale: Premium Xinjiayang, HuaGung, and Biluxi Tea Wholesale

We offer high-quality, competitively priced Lishan tea wholesale, sourced from origins including Xinjiayang, HuaGung, Biluxi, Cuiluan, Malieba, Diaoqiaotou, Songmao, and Fushou Lishan. We guarantee authentic origins, transparent pricing, premium quality, and easy sales. Our Lishan Tea Wholesale Guarantee Clear Origin, 100% Taiwanese Tea All tea leaves come from Taiwan, with a 100% origin guarantee, keeping

Tea making process

Tea Making Process

An introduction to the tea making process, including harvesting, withering and moisture reduction (zou shui), drying, and roasting. Tea Making Process Moisture Reduction in Tea Making (Zou Shui) What does “zou shui” or moisture movement in tea processing mean?

Xin Cong Tea

Xincong Tea: The Key Secret to Crafting Monster-Level Premium Tea (Part 2)

First, let’s explain what Xincong tea is. “Xincong” refers to newly planted, young tea trees. Typically, tea trees aged 3 to 7 years are at their peak quality stage. They remain in their prime from 8 to 15 years old, while quality noticeably declines after 20 years. Compared to older tea trees, Xincong tea has

Soybean meal organic fertilizer

Soybean Meal Organic Fertilizer: The Secret Behind Exceptional, Top-Tier Tea 1

Soybean meal fertilizer is the secret to delicious tea and the most crucial element for producing exceptional, top-tier tea. Compared to traditional chemical fertilizers, using soybean meal significantly elevates the aroma, tea body, and lingering aftertaste, while dramatically reducing bitterness and astringency. The only downside to soybean meal is that it is very expensive. What

Compound topdressing fertilizer

High-Quality Compound Topdressing: The Secret Key to Crafting Exceptional, Monster-Grade Tea 4

Tea quality relies heavily on fertilization, and basic soybean meal alone isn’t enough. High-quality topdressing during the growing season is equally vital—it’s the secret ingredient that elevates an 80-point good tea into a 90-point, monster-grade exceptional tea. What is the Difference Between Topdressing and Soybean Meal Fertilizer? As mentioned earlier, soybean meal fertilizer primarily serves

Is Selling Tea Profitable?

Is Selling Tea Profitable? What Are the Profit Margins?

A tea enthusiast wrote to us asking: Is selling tea profitable? I love drinking tea, and since my current job isn’t going well, I’m thinking about switching careers to sell Taiwanese tea. What are the profit margins, and how much startup capital do I need? Is Selling Tea Profitable? If you lack strong tea-tasting skills,

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