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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!
Caffeine Calculator 3.0: Caffeine In Starbucks Tea
We wanted you to have a quick and easy way to look up how much caffeine is in your cup of tea...whether you're brewing at home or buying on the go. This Caffeine Calculator gives you all that, at the click of a button.
Singular Batch Traditional Oolong Tea | Labor Of Love Oolong
This very small fall harvest of naturally cultivated Oolong leaves was painstakingly processed by a father and son team who are top representatives of their local tea industry. The most inspiring fact is that the son is wholeheartedly inheriting his family's tradition, and this small batch of tea is testimony to that.
The name "Hong Shui (Red Water) Oolong" has been a buzzword in Oolong circles in recent years. But the tea makers who have inherited their local tradition say that this is simply a new name for tea processed like their grandfathers taught them. It used to just be called "Oolong Tea"!
Roasted Qing Xin Oolong Black Tea | Double Ten Day Special!
This batch of tea was originally our February 2019 edition of the Eco-Cha Tea Club. And now, the minimal remainder of that batch of Qing Xin Oolong Black Tea has undergone a delicate roasting, offering "another side" of its character.
The Ultimate Tea Caffeine Calculator: Version 2.0
This tea caffeine calculator shows you precise caffeine amounts based on tea type, serving size, and number of brews. See exactly how much caffeine is in your cup of green, oolong, black tea and more.