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.

Oolong Tea Pronunciation Guide

A quick pronunciation guide for Taiwan oolong tea.Read More

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Hakka Tea

Lei cha, also known as Hakka tea, translates as "pounded tea" which describes the method of grinding the ingredients into a paste.Read More

10/27/2018 Taiwan's Tea Culture 0
Tea Competitions

Tea competitions are held for each area of tea production - growing, processing, and tea ceremonies. If a tea farmer wins a competition it can mean high prices and great publicity.Read More

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