Wushe is located in Ren’ai Township, Nantou. Surrounded by famous attractions like Cingjing Farm, Aowanda, and Lushan Hot Spring, it is not only a well-known destination throughout Taiwan but also an exceptional high mountain tea production area.
Wushe Tea Region: Main Peaks Include Guantou Mountain and Gaofeng Mountain
The tea region sits at an altitude of 1,200 to 1,600 meters. Facing mostly eastward, it enjoys excellent sunlight and, combined with the chilly breezes from the Hehuanshan range, its high mountain Oolong tea receives stellar reviews. Due to its proximity to Cingjing Farm, much of the tea is marketed under the name of Cingjing tea, while some are also sold as Lishan tea and Qilai Mountain tea.
The tea plantations are cultivated along Gaofeng Lane in Ren’ai Township, centered around Guantou Mountain and Gaofeng Mountain. With peak elevations approaching 1,600 meters, it is considered a very favorable altitude for high mountain tea.
The predominant tea cultivar here is Qingxin Oolong, harvested in spring, autumn, and winter. Spring tea is harvested in late April to early May, autumn tea in August, and winter tea in October. It is primarily crafted into lightly fermented high mountain tea.