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Harvesting Loose-Leaf Tea By Machine VS. By Hand
The marketing trends of modern tea production in Taiwan have, for a number of reasons, resulted in a clear discrimination of the quality and value of tea that is harvested by machine compared with tea harvested by hand. These initial reasons have been conveyed to foreign purveyors of Taiwanese teas, who consequently represent the product as such today. Much less conveyed is the fact that tea production methods have evolved significantly in Taiwan in recent decades. This calls for a current assessment of the state of the industry today.
大愛電視 / Big Love Television Films Eco-Cha
We spent several days over the last couple weeks filming in tea country (Lugu) and in Taichung City with the Buddhist-based Da Ai Television station. It will a while before the program is aired, but for now we can share some behind the scene shots. Here we are at Tony and Lisa Lin's tea table playing with tea design ideas.
Less Rain In Taiwan Means Smaller Spring Tea Harvest
The consequence of this drought in tea country is that there is less spring tea to be harvested, with some farmers reporting a yield of only half the normal amount.
Spring Tea Harvest On Lin's Organic Farm
Mr. and Mrs. Lin harvested their spring crop of organic oolong tea today!
Spring Harvest Report 2014 #9 - Spring Rain's Late Arrival
Central Taiwan has finally gotten some rain this past week, interspersed with some bright sunny mornings in tea country. On Saturday afternoon a storm came through when we first arrived, but had cleared by nightfall.
Seasonal Shifts And Their Effects On Our Brew
The challenges of farming tea are similar to farm challenges everywhere, but how do those variables affect the brew in my cup?