Tea is about sharing.
A concise field guide to Taiwanese oolong, terroir insights, and brewing observations.
How to Brew
Taiwanese Tea Origins
From mist-covered peaks to artisan craft and heritage.
山頭氣 (Shan Tou Qi), elevation, and microclimates.
Oriental Beauty, Ruby 18, Baozhong, and roasted lots.
From Jin Xuan (No. 12) & Ruby 18 to heirloom Qing Xin.
The leafhopper story behind a beloved Taiwanese tea.
About Tea Taste
How oxidation and roasting shape one leaf into many expressions.
From orchid floral sweetness to deep honey and warm roast.
Same leaf branching into two worlds through oxidation craft.
Why liquor color deceives, and why craft defines identity.
Tea Knowledge
Caffeine metrics and how L-theanine creates calm focus.
Between freshness, fire, and time: the beauty of partial oxidation.
How oxidation, cultivars, and terroir shape Taiwanese oolong.
From harvest and withering to rolling, refining, and roasting.