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National Palace Museum Experiences: a Taste of Taiwanese Tea Culture

By: Taiwan Scene 2020-08-282020-09-09

Central Taiwan, Experiences, Festivals, History & CultureNational Palace Museum, Tea, tourLeave a Comment

Pinglin Tea Museum, National Palace Museum and Ximending

Maokong – A Location for Tea-for-Two

By: Taiwan Scene 2020-02-272020-02-26

Northern Taiwan, PlacesAugust, Taipei, Tea1 Comment

The Taiwanese are fond of their tea and love to climb hills overlooking their hometowns to take in a “night view.” Put these two together, stipulate that you do not want to drive more than one hour, and Taipei residents still have a large number of choices. One of the most popular is the historic tea-growing area around Maokong in the southwestern part of the city.

Alishan – A World of High-Mountain Tea Up in the Clouds

By: Taiwan Scene 2020-02-252020-02-24

Action, Sports & Adventure, Hiking and Nature, Southern TaiwanAlishan, TeaLeave a Comment

Everything tea in one of Taiwan’s most beautiful high-mountain growing areas – Alishan.

Sun Moon Lake: A Tea Lover’s Paradise

By: Francesca Chang 2020-01-222020-01-21

Central Taiwan, Experiences, Food & DrinkSun Moon Lake, Taiwan, Tea2 Comments

Sun Moon Lake in Taiwan has garnered international attention for its high quality tea. Here’s the fact you shoud know about tea in Sun Moon Lake.

Local tea grower's guide of tea plantation.

The Taiwan Scene Guide to Taiwanese Tea

By: Adam Hopkins 2019-07-172019-07-26

Activities, Food & Drinkactivities, Culture, Editor's Pick, Taiwan, Tea, YilanLeave a Comment

From Oolong to pu’er, Baozhong to Tieguanyin, we spill the tea on all the different types of chá you’ll find here in Taiwan.

Savor the Tea and Enjoy the Pleasant Aroma in the City on a Springtime Day

By: traveltaipeimagzine 2019-03-292019-06-25

Activities, Experiences, Food & DrinkApril, Spring, Taipei, TeaLeave a Comment

In Taipei, you are never far from a century-old tea shop. Blessed with frequent international exchanges over the centuries, the city is the confluence of tea houses from different cultures. No matter where you roam, there is no way you can miss the elegant smell of tea among Taipei’s streets and alleys.

A Tale of Three Tea Shops

By: Taiwan Scene 2018-10-222019-05-21

Activities, Food & DrinkOctober, Taipei, Taiwan, Tea1 Comment

Taiwan is about tea, and to say that Taipei is filled with tea shops would be an understatement indeed. From Xindian to Tamsui, Nangang to Tucheng, every avenue and neighborhood in Taipei offer a plethora of shops selling tea.

Giving “High Tea” a Whole New Meaning

By: AmCham Taipei Topics Magazine 2018-04-302019-05-27

Activities, Food & DrinkBar, Drink, Taipei, Tea1 Comment

Tea has been the favorite drink of Taiwanese for hundreds of years, but previous generations would be amazed to see the innovative use being made of it by Taipei’s creative bartenders.

A Day of Tea – Tea Culture in Taiwan

By: Taiwan Scene 2017-06-302019-06-25

Activities, Food & DrinkCulture, Taiwan, Tea3 Comments

Coffee is my day-to-day stimulant, but I love the tradition, history and ceremony of tea. Having been back in Taiwan for close to six months, it’s high time to make time for a full-day tea tour.

A Hidden Tea Paradise in Southern Taipei

By: Taiwan Scene 2016-06-212019-05-22

Northern Taiwan, PlacesAttractions, Tea, Travel tipsLeave a Comment

When you think of the great destinations for tea lovers, Taiwan might not always be the first country that comes to your mind. Places like China and Japan might have more international renown, but any true lover of good tea sipped while relaxing and gazing at magnificent views of nature hasn’t really lived until they’ve visited the Bagua tea plantations in southern Taipei.