We are excited to announce that we have started working with a new source for our Eco-Farmed High Mountain Oolong Tea. It is a certified organic tea farm at 1450m elevation on He Huan Mountain in Ren Ai Township of Nantou County, Taiwan. This tea garden is managed by a farmer with 30 years of experience in high elevation tea production. He transitioned this 1.2 hectare plot of tea from conventional to organic farm practice 12 years ago. After transitioning to organic, the yield is only half of what was produced by conventional farm practice. This is yet another example of how difficult it is to remain sustainable in organic farming. The market price of his organic produce is less than 25% more than the conventional produce. Half the yield, but only 25% added value on the local market.

The organic farm is only a small fraction of the overall acreage of tea farms managed by this farmer. He is in a partnership with a popular progressive tea merchant who has gained a solid reputation for consistent quality produce. A tea farmer with 30 years of experience in cooperation with a young innovative merchant who is also often in the factory actively participating in the processing of high volumes of high mountain tea is impressive. We have a really good feeling so far about their positive vibe and deeply rooted professionalism. We really look forward to working with them on a seasonal basis for years to come.