Discover Taiwan’s Tea Culture

By MOOK Scenic Spots Family Travel Network, reported by Li Meixiu

 

Tea was one of Taiwan’s earliest agricultural products to make contact with the West, and the tea industry is an important part of Taiwan’s economy. With over 150 years of tea-drinking culture, Taiwan’s famous teas have been gaining global recognition in recent years. Moreover, newly emerging fashionable teas that blend innovative flavors and creative brewing methods have given Taiwan’s tea culture a more diverse and vibrant new look.

The National Museum of Natural Science launched the special exhibition “Tea Aroma Taiwan” on January 9th. The exhibition covers the development of tea cultures in both the East and the West, the history of Taiwanese tea, tea plantations, tea plant varieties, tea processing, brewing methods, and ways of drinking tea. It also displays a precious collection of historic tea utensils and introduces fascinating topics such as “Tea and Health” and “Tea and Zen.” Since its opening, the exhibition has received widespread praise.

Starting in March, three special holiday tea lifestyle workshops suitable for families, called “Tea and Community Experiences,” have been specially planned. These educational yet fun, interactive workshops are led by professional tea masters from the Lugu Township Farmers’ Association’s Life Tea Gathering, Yuchi Township Farmers’ Association’s Sun Moon Tea Gathering, Zhushan Tea Ceremony Association, and Songling Tea Art Culture Association. Participants can enjoy highlights such as “Tasting Taiwan’s Top Ten Specialty Teas,” “Tea Table Performances,” “Tea Aroma Six Senses,” and “DIY Black Tea Rolling.”

 

In addition to sampling Taiwan’s top ten specialty teas and learning about how to select high-quality tea and the basics of brewing, participants can also gain a deeper appreciation of the essence and fragrance of Taiwanese tea culture. Due to limited spots, daily activities require on-site registration. Tea lovers are welcome to come and savor the aroma of tea and admire the beauty of tea artistry. For details, please visit the official website: www.nmns.edu.tw.

 

 

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