Liu Chung-sen, 82, is a national treasure at Chyuan-Yi Tea Studio in Lugu. For 67 years, he has mastered manual charcoal roasting with longan wood. His "slow fire" process, often exceeding 500 hours for aged teas, creates a smooth "water-soft" texture and profound "throat rhyme. A pioneer in exports to Russia, Liu’s legacy continues through the 2025 Grand Champion victory of his successor, Liu Ru-chuan.

The Muzha Tieguanyin Tea Competition is one of the most prestigious events in Taiwan’s tea industry, recognizing the finest Tieguanyin...