While Lishan, Alishan, and ShanLinXi high mountain teas are world-renowned, Ren’ai Township actually boasts the highest yield and altitude for high mountain tea in Taiwan. Its five major tea regions produce exceptional, boutique-grade high mountain teas. Discover the five major tea regions of Ren’ai Township below:
Ren'ai Township's Five Major Tea Regions
Tea Regions Near Fushou Shan Farm
Including HuaGung, Cuiluan, Diaoqiaotou, and Malieba, these areas are often still considered part of the Lishan tea region by many in the industry due to their proximity to Lishan. In reality, they are all located within Ren’ai Township and represent the highest-altitude origins among the five major tea regions, reaching up to 2,520 meters.
Cuifeng Hehuanshan
Located near Cuifeng and the Lixing Industrial Road, Cuifeng Hehuanshan ranks among the absolute top tier in Taiwan’s high mountain tea world for both yield and quality. With large production volumes, a high average standard of tea factories, and favorable orientations, the high mountain tea produced here rivals that of Lishan. Elevations reach up to 2,057 meters.
Dayuling Biluxi
Encompassing the former highest-altitude tea region in Taiwan, Dayuling, alongside the neighboring Biluxi tea region. With their soaring altitudes and unique mountain climates, these two areas have always been among the most sought-after origins for Taiwanese high mountain tea. However, following the widespread removal of tea plantations after 2015, yields have plummeted to just one-tenth of their former levels. Tea prices are extremely high, with retail prices approaching NT$10,000. Elevations reach approximately 2,400 meters.
Qilai Mountain Tunyuan
Located around the Jingguan Tribe and the Nenggao trailhead in Duda Village, this premium tea region emerged after around 2010. Previously considered unsuitable for tea cultivation due to the cold weather and remote location, it has seen massive investments by tea farmers and advanced tea-making equipment since 2010. Over the past decade, it has grown into Ren’ai Township’s highest-quality tea-producing area, reaching elevations of up to approximately 2,060 meters.
Cingjing Datong Mountain
This area encompasses the surroundings of Cingjing Farm, DongYanShan, and Datong Mountain. With favorable orientations, predominantly eastward-facing slopes, and proximity to a reservoir, the environment is exceptionally well-suited for growing tea. Combined with the high level of local tea-making expertise, Cingjing tea is exceptionally popular. Elevations reach up to 2,100 meters.
When it comes to both quality and yield, Ren’ai Township’s five major tea regions rank among the very best in Taiwan’s high mountain tea community, and in the eyes of connoisseurs, they easily rival the finest teas from Lishan. If you haven’t tried tea from Ren’ai Township yet, feel free to browse and shop for Ren’ai high mountain tea on the Liao Chang Xing website.