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.
What the difference between Oolong tea and Wulong tea?Read More
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
The history of tea in Taiwan begins with the Dutch East India Company, also known as the VOC (Vereenigde Oostindische Compagnie).Read More
Here is a selection of paintings, poems, and calligraphy that have been inspired by tea.Read More
In Taiwan, the most common way to make oolong tea is Gong Fu style.Read More
The small teapots used for making gong-fu style oolong tea are often referred to as "yixing teapots". However, the name "yixing" should only be applied to teapots made in the in Yixing district of China.Read More
Dà wǎn pào chá (大碗泡茶 – Big Bowl Tea) is a way of brewing tea that comes from the rural traditions of Taiwan.Read More
Follow these steps to season a new gong-fu teapot.Read More
Tea is part of the social fabric of Taiwan, served every day at home and during business negotiations, wedding banquets, and funeral services.Read More
Tea has a reputation of being a healthy beverage. Does the science back that up? Read More