Wang FamilyMar 27Bug Bitten Oolong: Dong Fang Mei Ren (東方美人茶) vs. Honey Scent Oolong（蜜香烏龍）Dong Fang Mei Ren (東方美人茶) and Honey Scent Oolong（蜜香烏龍）, also known as Gui Fei Oolong（貴妃烏龍), are among the most precious of Taiwanese Oolongs
Wang FamilyDec 30, 2019The Birth of a Tea GardenAt the beginning of this year, our family decided to start a new tea garden in Baguashan(八卦山).
Wang FamilyDec 13, 2019Why Seasons Matter - The Differences Between Tea HarvestsMany different aspects, such as temperature, humidity, elevation, and cultivar, determine the harvest time for tea.
Wang FamilyAug 19, 2019Traditional Tan Bei (炭焙) Tea Roasting by Charcoal in TaiwanTan Bei (炭焙) is the traditional craft of roasting tea using charcoal. In Taiwan, the modern history of this craft can be traced back to w...
Wang FamilyJul 29, 2019Enhancing tea by roasting - Why do we roast tea?Our family does all our own roasting. We do both charcoal roasting, and electric roasting. While our preference is for the traditional art
Wang FamilyJul 6, 2019Dong Ding - Hometown of Taiwan Oolong TeaA few weeks ago, we harvested our summer Dong Ding Oolong. The area of Dong Ding is actually made up of three small villages; Fenghuang V...
Wang FamilyJun 11, 2019Yuchi Township, Part 2: Lugao Village - The Home of Taiwan Black TeaWe invite you to join us as in the most historic black tea producing region in Taiwan, Lugao Village.
Wang FamilyJun 5, 2019Yuchi Township, Part 1: Sun Moon Lake Wenwu Temple, and Yuchi TRESA few days ago, we found time to take a little break from work. We decided to spend our free day in Yuchi Township, which is home to the...
Wang FamilyMay 28, 2019How to Make Two Styles of Bubble TeaAssam bubble milk tea - Modern Stove-top style Implements: 1.Saucepan 2.Filter 3.Cups 4.Stove Ingredients: 30g tapioca pearl 200g water ...
Wang FamilyMay 24, 2019Guest Lecturing at YuntechA few months ago, my professor at Yuntech (the college I attended), reached out to see if I was interested in being a guest lecturer for ...
Wang FamilyMay 16, 2019Bone China vs. Clay: Which material is better to make tea with?In this article, we’re going to share some of our thoughts on how the choice of brewing vessel material can change the characteristics of...
Wang FamilyApr 29, 2019Our Journey Into Shanlin XiA few days ago, we went to Zhushan （竹山）to visit our friend, Mr. Lou. Mr. Lou is a second generation tea farmer; he's managed his own tea...
Wang FamilyApr 24, 2019Gaga for GABA OolongA few days ago, we wrote an article describing the production of GABA black tea. As much as we'd like to share our impression on that te...
Wang FamilyApr 22, 2019GABA Tea ProcessingWhat is GABA? GABA is Gamma-AminoButyric Acid. GABA is a chemical that is naturally made in the brain. When taking as a supplement, it’...
Wang FamilyApr 16, 2019How to Brew Fine Oolong TeaEarlier today, Ivy demonstrated how to brew oolong tea. For oolong tea, we recommend using clay teapots or thick porcelain. Because Taiw...
Wang FamilyApr 15, 2019How to Brew Fine Black TeaToday, Ivy will demonstrate for us how to brew black tea. When brewing black tea, we recommend using glassware. This is because of the ...
Wang FamilyApr 12, 2019Meet a "living" legend: Antique Japanese Black Tea Rolling MachineThis type of rolling machine was invented in 1872 by a British engineer by the name of William Jackson. The purpose of this machine was ...
Wang FamilyApr 10, 2019Black Tea Production in Mingjian: Part OneYesterday, we visited a friend in Mingjian. Our friend, Mr. Lee, is a fourth generation tea farmer. His family specializes in the produ...
Wang FamilyApr 6, 2019What can we learn from the shape of black tea?Even before picking, there is a lot the shape of a tea leaf can tell us. Consider the photo above: by simply twisting the leaf Mr. Xie c...
Wang FamilyMar 27, 2019Tea Picking With Finger BladeDuring harvest, tea farmers will spend all day in the fields. From early in the morning, to early in the afternoon, all they do is pick t...
