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 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 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 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...
Wang FamilyMar 14, 2019Sunshine After the Rain Winter has passed, and tea starts to grow Spring is bringing abundant rain We look forward to a good harvest of spring Tea
Wang FamilyMar 13, 2019Explaining our Brewing Style:Explanation of Different Types of Brewing Material: Glass - Glass is an interesting brewing material. It typically has thin walls, which...
