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Faces of Taiwanese Tea: Chang Nai-Miao
Traditional Taiwanese tea culture is synonymous with Muzha Tieguanyin. And the story of Tieguanyin (鐵觀音) tea in Taiwan is centered on the life and work of Chang Nai-Miao (張迺妙), a tea master who lived from 1875 to 1955. He was born in the Daqijiao (大崎腳) area of Xindian (新店) during the late Qing Dynasty. His family originally came from Anxi (安溪) in Fujian, a region famous for producing tea. Chang lost his biological father at a young age and was raised by a stepfather who was a
May 128 min read


Braggers, E-Noses and Luxury: A Comprehensive Analysis of Oriental Beauty Tea
Oriental Beauty tea remains a quintessential example of how traditional knowledge can be refined through modern science and rigorous craftsmanship into a world-class luxury product. The transformation of a potential pest infestation into a source of exquisite flavor is a testament to the ingenuity of the Hakka tea farmers and the resilience of the Camellia sinensis plant.
Jan 1812 min read


Hei Cha vs. Hong Cha – The Difference Between Dark and Red Tea
The terms Hei Cha (黑茶) and Hong Cha (红茶) often cause confusion because they are interpreted differently in the West than in China. While...
Feb 25, 20252 min read


Taiwanese tea culture - what makes it unique?
Not only is Taiwanese tea renowned all around the world, but it has actively influenced mainland Chinese tea culture and by extension the...
Aug 29, 20232 min read


Oolong tea - the pride of Taiwan
Oolong is a complex and exciting tea category, and Taiwan perfectly excels at it. It lies at the very core of Taiwanese culture.
Aug 29, 20238 min read


Taiwanese teas that aren't oolong
Taiwanese red (black) teas are well-known around the world. Green and white teas produced on the island are also of respectable quality.
Aug 29, 20236 min read
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