Taiwan's Tea Culture

Tea is deeply embedded in the every-day life of Taiwan. "Come in! Have a cup of tea!" is a common greeting throughout the island.

These posts explore the various uses of tea in Taiwan, as well as the history and formalized culture of tea as a social norm.

The 24 Solar Terms - Winter

Winter harvest tea grows slowly due to low temperatures and little sunshine. The tea leaves accumulate rich amino acids and store many natural nutrients. Winter tea tastes sweeter, less bitter, and the aroma is more delicate.Read More

11/29/2022 Taiwan's Tea Culture 0
Overnight Tea – The Good, The Bad, and The Ugly

Overnight tea refers to any tea that is left brewing for more than 12 hours. Should we drink this tea? Read on...Read More

10/23/2022 Taiwan's Tea Culture 1
The 24 Solar Terms - Autumn

The 24 solar terms are a useful and enduring reference for farmers, letting them know when to prepare for planting and harvesting, as well as predicting weather patterns and climate conditions.Read More

09/28/2022 Taiwan's Tea Culture 0
Storing and Reusing Tea

Proper storage is essential for keeping tea fresh. Depending on the type of tea, it may be best to avoid light, heat and humidity.Read More

08/21/2022 Taiwan's Tea Culture 0
Dragon Boat Festival

Dragon Boat Festival is celebrated on the fifth day of the fifth month in Taiwan's traditional lunar calendar.Read More

05/27/2022 Taiwan's Tea Culture 0
The Tea Culture of Taiwan

The history of Taiwan has shaped its unique tea cultureRead More

11/14/2020 Taiwan's Tea Culture 0
Tea Houses of Taiwan

Art tea houses are wooden structures which are either older buildings that have been renovated or newly constructed structures that have been built in the old style. They provide a refuge from the hustle and bustle of modern Taiwan.Read More

09/18/2020 Taiwan's Tea Culture 0
Tea Pillows

Make use of your oolong tea leaves by making a tea pillow - fragrant and sleep-inducing.Read More

06/09/2020 Taiwan's Tea Culture 0
Cold Brew Oolong Tea

Cold brewing is easy to do and has some advantages - less caffeine and a sweeter, tastier drink.Read More

05/21/2020 Taiwan's Tea Culture 0
Oolong Tea Jelly

Oolong tea Jelly is a traditional Taiwan dish that helps beat the heat of summer.Read More

03/19/2020 Taiwan's Tea Culture 0