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It's All About Tea — taiwanese tea

Wenshan Baozhong – Taiwan's Treasured Oolong Tea Legacy

Posted by Misha Gulko on

Taiwan's reputation in the world of tea is undeniable. With its fertile soils, favorable climates, and generations of skilled farmers, the island has birthed some of the most sought-after teas globally. If you've ever steeped a pot and admired the harmonious dance of flavors and aromas unique to Taiwanese teas, you've likely come across the name Wenshan Baozhong. A prime exemplar of Taiwan's rich tea heritage, Baozhong tea, particularly from the Wen Shan region, stands out distinctly. (Read more)

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An Asian Tea Chronology — The Exuberant History of Tea in Asia

Posted by Angelina Kurganska on

Surely most of us know that tea originated in China. Throughout centuries, the mighty tea leaf spread across continents and established itself as the most popular beverage in the world. The world's tea history is indeed vibrant. Such that we cannot simply cover in one article. However, here we will address the most important dates of Asian tea. Specifically, in the history of tea in China, Japan, and Taiwan. (Read more)

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A Guide To Taiwanese Tea

Posted by Angelina Kurganska on

Tea is deeply embedded in Taiwan’s culture. Kids drink tea from a young age and can tell the difference between the different Taiwanese tea varieties. Although nowadays, bubble tea shops are taking way to the more slow habit of drinking tea - gong fu cha. (Read more)

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The 7 Ways Of Determining Tea Quality

Posted by Angelina Kurganska on

We all know the basics of quality loose leaf tea standards: Don’t buy tea in tea bags and make sure that the tea leaves are not just dust. However, there are so many standards that go into tea picking and production. While these standards also vary by tea type and variety, there are a few that hold true to most loose leaf teas. (Read more)

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Tie Guan Yin, Part II

Posted by Angelina Kurganska on

In our previous blog post on Tie Guan Yin, we already discussed the brief history and processing method of this delicious oolong tea. Tie Guan Yin remains a worldwide favorite amongst tea enthusiasts. It’s in the top ten of best Chinese teas, top three best Taiwanese teas, and indeed in most if not all best oolong categories! Let’s take a more in-depth look into why this is so. (Read more)

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