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.

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
Oolong Tea or Wulong Tea?

What the difference between Oolong tea and Wulong tea?Read More

01/03/2020 Taiwan's Tea Culture 0
Moon Festival

Moon Festival is also known as Mid Autumn Festival or Harvest Festival. It's a time for families to gather and eat moon cake, drink tea, and admire the full moon.Read More

12/19/2019 Taiwan's Tea Culture 0
Taiwan Tea History

The history of tea in Taiwan begins with the Dutch East India Company, also known as the VOC (Vereenigde Oostindische Compagnie).Read More

11/09/2019 Taiwan's Tea Culture 0
Tea and Art

Here is a selection of paintings, poems, and calligraphy that have been inspired by tea.Read More

10/17/2019 Taiwan's Tea Culture 0