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Li Shan High Mountain Oolong Spring Tea Is Here!
Our spring Li Shan High Mountain Oolong Tea is now in, completing the final installment of our spring 2020 Taiwan high mountain teas! Read on to find out more about this spring batch of Li Shan High Mountain Oolong!
Wenshan Baozhong Tea Back in Stock!
We kept in close contact with our source of Wenshan Baozhong through the harvest, so that we could show up at his doorstep as soon as he was done processing his spring tea.
What's Special About Taiwan High Mountain Tea?
Wonder what makes Taiwan high mountain tea special? Find out as we take you behind the scenes in our latest sourcing trip for Shan Lin Xi High Mountain Oolong!
5 Easy Cooking with Loose Leaf Tea Recipes
With a lot of people stuck at home due to COVID-19, many folks are now cooking their own meals. To help out, we've compiled a list of five easy cooking with loose leaf tea recipes to add a different flavor to your dining experience.
How High Mountain Oolong Tea is Sourced
How do we source our sustainable tea? Out of all the tea that's produced in Taiwan, how do we decide on what batch to buy? Find out as we take you along on our latest sourcing trip of spring Alishan High Mountain tea!
10 Things Tea to Do at Home During COVID-19
Looking for something to do because you're stuck at home due to COVID-19? Well, it's never been a better time to learn about tea! We've compiled a list of things to do to learn more all about tea from the comfort and safety of your home!
Bi Luo Chun Tea Early Spring Harvest | Eco-Cha Teas
Freshly picked early spring Bi Luo Chun Tea is here! We added Bi Luo Chun Green Tea to our menu just last September and it has gotten a great response. So we planned ahead this year, and took a trip up northern Taiwan to visit the farms and factory as soon as the spring harvest season began to get more.
What Does Oolong Tea Taste Like: You'll Love This Interactive Tea Tool!
What does oolong tea taste like? With this fun and interactive tool you'll scroll through tea types to see tasting notes, region, roast levels, and where your tea falls on the scale from fresh and light, to rich, roasted, and mellow.
Charcoal Roasted High Mountain Oolong Tea is Back!
At long last, our Charcoal Roasted High Mountain Oolong Tea is back! Our last batch proved very popular and we quickly sold out of it a few months ago. We scouted the local circuit for a replacement, and we finally found one we like!
Competition Dong Ding Oolong Tea Comparison
We did a taste comparison of Eco-Cha's spring and winter batches of Dong Ding Oolong Tea, along with the award winning batch from the winter tea competition. We source our Dong Ding Oolong from a family run farm in Yonglong Village. The father/son team have been consistent prize winners in their local competition for many years. Below is a photo of the son, proud winner of the Top 2% award in last spring's competition. He also received Top 8% Award in the winter competition.
The Lugu Farmers' Association Dong Ding Oolong Tea Competition
Above is a snapshot of the final stage of judging being conducted by our most respected tea professionals in Taiwan. Each of these individuals has generously offered their time and expertise on numerous occasions, accommodating our questions about their work. Respect!
Holiday Gift Ideas
The holidays are just around the corner but don't fret, we've already done your shopping for tea gifts for you! In response to customer's requests, we've sourced a few new exciting items in our store that make great gifts! Hit the link to see our holiday gift ideas!