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Gong Fu Brewing Guide for the Best Taiwanese Oolong Tea

August 27, 2018 2 Comments

Here's a simple Gong Fu brewing guide on how to brew the best tea using quality Taiwanese loose-leaf teas. From how long to steep oolong to how much to use, there really is no right or wrong when it comes to brewing tea. We just want to share how both tea pros and tea lovers in general brew Oolong Tea here in Taiwan. We offer this in hope that it will enhance the quality of brewed tea for tea lovers around the world.

Iced Loose-Leaf Tea Recipe: GABA Passionfruit Iced Tea

August 23, 2018

Too hot to drink hot tea, but don't want to compromise your taste for high quality loose leaf tea? Well, we've been researching the simplest way to get the best results for next-level iced teas, and we're ready to share!

Harvesting Loose-Leaf Tea By Machine VS. By Hand

August 04, 2018

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.

5 Easy Steps To Cold Brew Loose Leaf Tea

July 20, 2018

Here is a simple guide to show you how easy it is to cold brew loose leaf tea in five easy steps — just in case you had any doubt!

Comparing Seasonal Batches Of Loose Leaf Oolong Tea

July 11, 2018

The inspiration for this post began when we first tasted our spring batches of tea this year. Especially for the three teas that we'll take a look at here, we immediately thought upon tasting each of them, they are noticeably different from last winter's batch. So first, let's list the main points to observe in comparing seasonal batches from the same source of tea.

5 Great Reasons Why You Should Cold Brew Tea | Eco-Cha Teas

June 28, 2018 2 Comments

Quality cold brew tea, like coffee, is increasingly popular these days. Even the purists among us have happily discovered that it isn't necessarily inferior to the preferred paraphernalia-laden Gongfu method of brewing tea. There are a few ways to brew loose leaf tea, and cold brew is just another variation with benefits of its own. So let's take a quick look at why cold brew appeals to tea lovers of all types.

Happy Dragon Boat Festival! | Eco-Cha Teas

June 18, 2018 2 Comments

Our friend, and go-to teaware vendor for over 20 years, knows that we are always looking for interesting styles of teaware. When he sent us photos of this pretty decorative teapot, crafted in the shape of a swimming fish, only weeks before Dragon Boat Festival, we instantly recognized the cultural significance. To help celebrate the Dragon Boat Festival, we're offering you this special-edition teapot along with 75g of Tie Guan Yin Oolong tea for a limited time!

Dragon Boat Festival Special Offer

June 10, 2018

A few weeks ago we came across something fantastic that we knew we had to offer to our customers as part of the upcoming Dragon Boat Festival. We'll be announcing a special offer this Thursday (June 14th) first through our newsletter. So, if you haven't already signed up for our newsletter, sign up now here so you can get first dibs on this exciting item. If you sign up, you'll also get $5 off your first order. Not only is this item functional, and useful, it's sure to become a collectors item!

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Sustainability and Responsible Farming—What Does it Entail?

June 09, 2018

Is sustainable tea farming the same thing as responsible farming? We've worked with some of the most progressive tea farmers in Taiwan and come up with a few things we think makes a sustainable loose leaf tea opperations. Let us take you inside what we think tea farming should be all about.

Alishan High Mountain Oolong Tea leaves with cup and pot

A Guide to Unroasted Taiwan Oolong Tea

June 08, 2018

Taiwan makes some of the best teas in the world, especially of the Oolong variety. Given the breadth and scope of teas the island produces, it can sometimes be confusing exactly what tea to buy. To help you out, we've compiled a simple guide to Taiwan's unroasted Oolong Teas to help you find your "cup of tea".

How to Cure a Gong Fu (Yixing) Teapot

June 01, 2018 1 Comment

There are many ways to brew up your favorite loose leaf tea, but one of the most meditative and relaxing ways is using a clay Gong Fu (or “yixing”) teapot. These Chinese teapots allow you to brew seemingly endless pots of tea while chatting with family and friends. And the brewing method involved with using a Gong Gu teapot is considered to make the best-tasting tea. But, like any finely crafted tool or cooking utensil, there are some specific recommendations for preparing and caring for a brand new Gong Fu teapot. Check out our steps below on how to cure / season one before use.

Traditional Dong Ding Oolong Tea master line up for a photo at a recent workshop to pass on traditional tea making skills and knowledge

Traditional Oolong Tea Making Workshop In Taiwan

May 28, 2018 1 Comment

Eco-Cha recently attended a Traditional Dong Ding Oolong Tea making workshop conducted by the (Taiwan) Lugu Farmers' Association Dong Ding Oolong Tea Competition judging team. Join us as some of the world's premier oolong tea makers and judges teach their craft to the next generation.

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