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The Advantages of Being Based in Taiwan for Eco-Cha and Its Consumers
We live in Taiwan, minutes from the source of our teas. We've been here for over 20 years, and that's a good thing for anyone drinking Eco-Cha Tea. We believe there is no substitute for being here on the ground in terms of immersion in and representation of contemporary Taiwanese Tea Culture.
6 (more) Great Recipes Using Tea
From crispy tea tofu to oolong donuts, here are few more ideas of how you can incorporate your favorite tea into a dish!
"1000 People Brew Tea" at the Nantou Global Tea Expo
Last Sunday was the annual gathering of tea lovers from all over Taiwan to partake in the largest tea party on the island, and perhaps in the world. Roughly 5000 people of all ages sat down on a field to simply enjoy tea together.
Nantou Global Tea Expo 2015: Lyrical Flowing Water, Dancing Cups Of Tea
The theme of this year's Nantou Global Tea Expo is rooted in the ancient Chinese custom of sharing refreshments and co-creating poetry and song while sitting beside a stream. This tradition dates back to the Jin Dynasty in the 4th Century.
Fall Tea Shopping In Alishan Oolong Country
Upon meeting Mr. Ye, the farmer, I knew my neighbor had a reliable supplier. His humble manner and simple, direct communication was recognized as what I value the most in the industry here. An independent farmer with decades of experience producing small batches of Oolong Tea in a secluded mountainous environment.
A Token Gift Of Travel Tea
My friend ended up sharing a small amount of the remainder of this award winning tea that proved to be quite delicious as it transformed in quality over several brews. I proudly took it across the globe to share with a friend in Los Angeles who has appreciated the Dong Ding Oolong that we have shared with him for over a decade.
Eco-Cha Tea Tasting At Google
Sourcing director Andy Kincart visited Google in San Francisco last week for an informal tea tasting with the staff in their Conscious Café. Eco-Cha teas have been served to the Google team in San Francisco since last year.
Eco-Cha Limited Edition Gift Packs Sneak Peek
The entire team has been working hard for months and we can finally share our new gift sets with you! These packs will be available next week in time for the mid-autumn festival in Taiwan. Stay tuned because we'll kick it off with a launch-sale!
6 Essential Factors for Growing Great Tea
A perfect cup of tea is no accident. It requires a convergence of many factors all coming together in just the right way. If just one of these is missing, your cup may suffer. Over the past 22 years we’ve visited hundreds of tea farms and spoken with many amazing tea farmers about exactly what makes a great Oolong tea.
Recollections Of Typhoon Tea
Roads were blocked as a result of landslides in many mountainous areas of Taiwan for weeks and months following Typhoon Morakot. This meant that the tea farms on the other side of these landslides were left unmanaged until the roads were opened.
5 Reasons Eco-Cha Is Committed To Sharing Tea
We are often asked questions such as "How did you get into tea? What is it about tea that impressed you enough to make it your career focus?"
In our experience, the naturally developed interest in tea that literally "grew on us" rather than us "deciding" to learn about it, has put us in a unique position and perspective. We have learned about Taiwanese tea because we loved being in mountainous territory and exploring the source of something we were immediately captivated by 25 years ago. And our interest and learning has continued to grow and mature. Now, it is the central focus of what we do. We visit farmers, ask questions, observe, lend a hand, and make friends. And we share this experience.
Spring 2015 Dong Ding Oolong: Second (Lucky) Batch
So, it was on my visit to taste the minimal batch of summer harvest that was filmed by the TV crew that we tasted the "special spring batch" that Mr. Liu had retrieved and put through a single roasting. I reiterated that I would like to buy this tea if it becomes available.