The most popular method of making oolong tea in Taiwan is Gong Fu Style. This style uses a small earthen teapot. The tea is placed in tiny cups and the tea leaves can be re-used several times. √ Water Recommended water to use in making oolong tea is springwater. If that isn’t possible, allowing the chlorine […]
In Taiwan, leaves of tea are called “tea rice” due to the fact that they appear like rice in size, semi spherical in shape as tea leaves that have been fermented. The entire procedure demands a complicated and intricate process in order to produce quality tea in terms of color, taste and smell. Here are […]
1. Wenshan Pouchong Tea Eloquently described as “a maiden ready to come to full bloom”, these string-like, dark colored green leaves with gives a full-bodied and delicate flowery aroma 2. Tie Guanyin (known also as Oriental Beauty tea, Penghong tea or “bragger’s tea”) These dark, brownish-green leaves that are curled into bead-like shape, gives an […]
Oolong tea has been around in Taiwan for the last 200 years. Throughout history, both farmers and scientists have worked hard to develop many other varieties suitable to Taiwan’s climate and soil. Among Taiwan’s most popular varities of Oolong tea include: 1. Qingxin oolong varietal Qingxin oolong is the oldest and most common variety in […]
Taiwan has the world’s best Wu-long tea. Its geographical location and climate are the main reasons why it has become a unique source of Wu-long tea. Taiwan’s Wu-long tea is cultivated in mountainous regions adjacent to the Tropic of Cancer. Its sub-tropical climate coupled with high elevation makes it ideal for Wu-long tea cultivation. Taiwan has […]
I. History of Taiwanese Tea The arrival of tea in Taiwan is attributed to the Dutch East India Company, also known as the VOC (VereenigdeOostindischeCompagnie), which was established in 1602. Granted sole rights on all trading from the Cape of Good Hope to the Straits of Magellan, VOC played a primary part in the colonization […]
The arrival of tea in Taiwan is attributed to the Dutch East India Company, also known as the VOC (VereenigdeOostindischeCompagnie), which was established in 1602. Granted sole rights on all trading from the Cape of Good Hope to the Straits of Magellan, VOC played a primary part in the colonization of Asia by European countries […]
Taiwan wu-long can be found in many parts of the island. From the photo below, you will see the location of some important regions in Taiwan where their tea is grown. Hsin Zhu County Located in northern Taiwan, Hsin Zhu county is one of the top producers of BaiHao oolong tea which is also called […]