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Updated: May. 4, 2012
Taiwan has a relatively short history of tea cultivation, starting in the mid-19th century. Although Taiwan does produce green, black, and white teas, it is most famous for the production of oolongs and pouchong teas, and is the origin of many well-known oolongs, including Tung Ting (Dong Ding), and Alishan oolong. Some of its oolongs are among the highest-priced teas available.
Taiwan / Formosa
Wikipedia: TaiwanUpdated: May. 4, 2012
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About Taiwan / Formosa | Tea-Producing Regions of Taiwan / Formosa | Styles of Tea Produced in Taiwan / Formosa | Best (Top-Rated) Taiwanese Teas
About Taiwan / Formosa | Tea-Producing Regions of Taiwan / Formosa | Styles of Tea Produced in Taiwan / Formosa | Best (Top-Rated) Taiwanese Teas
About Taiwan / Formosa
Taiwan, often known in tea circles as Formosa, is an important producer of teas, especially oolong teas. Taiwan does not produce a very high volume of tea, but its teas are well-represented in specialty tea stores and are well-known among tea connoisseurs. The vast majority of tea produced in Taiwan is consumed in Taiwan. Taiwan has a strong tea culture, and the Taiwanese tea market is considered highly demanding; Taiwan imports some of the highest-quality oolong teas from other countries.Taiwan has a relatively short history of tea cultivation, starting in the mid-19th century. Although Taiwan does produce green, black, and white teas, it is most famous for the production of oolongs and pouchong teas, and is the origin of many well-known oolongs, including Tung Ting (Dong Ding), and Alishan oolong. Some of its oolongs are among the highest-priced teas available.
Tea-Producing Regions of Taiwan / Formosa
Styles of Tea Produced in Taiwan / Formosa
This is a selection, not an exhaustive listing, of the styles of tea most commonly produced in Taiwan / Formosa.
Best Taiwanese Teas
The notion of the "best" Taiwanese teas is subjective, because different people have different tastes. We present the most often-rated and highest-rated teas produced in Taiwan / Formosa, and allow you to draw your own conclusions.
Most Often-Rated Teas: Peach Oolong (Peachy Oolong)
82 3 Ratings  Taiwan Ruby Black Tea (Hong Yue Premium)
2 Ratings | Top-Rated Taiwanese Teas:Peach Oolong (Peachy Oolong)
82 3 Ratings |
