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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.
Spring Tea: Final Harvest In, About Ready To Share!
Spring tea harvest season in Taiwan typically spans over 3 months. It starts in March at low elevation, and continues through April and May as the tea leaves reach maturity at successively higher elevations.
Eco-Cha SET News Feature
SET News in Taiwan did a report on Eco-Cha this weekend. Check out the video here. Sorry English speaking friends, no subtitles!
Lugu Farmers' Association Dong Ding Oolong Tea Competition Spring 2015
And it's that time of year again, when local tea farmers and merchants have put in long hours for days and weeks, repeatedly roasting batches of tea to be entered into the world's largest Oolong Tea competition.
Update On Lin's Cabin Renovation
Mr. Lin was inspired to have Tom apply a preservative stain to the entire outer walls of the cabin after he finished repairing the wood.
Aged Oolong Tea: Premier Seminar in Taichung, Taiwan
We recently attended a seminar given by the head director of TRES (Tea Research and Extension Station) on his unprecedented research in aging Oolong Tea.
Taiwan's High Mountain Tea Affected By Climate Change?
Highly unusual weather conditions during this year's spring tea growing season have resulted in considerable damage to the produce.
Before Tea In Oolong Country, There Was Bamboo
A repeated recipient of top ranking prizes in the local, and most prestigious Dong Ding Oolong Tea competitions. His family farm and factory have been inherited by his sons and grandsons, and he spends his days tending a substantial vegetable garden and doing things like harvesting bamboo shoots.
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!
The Living Art of Tea 生活茶會
Read all about this amazing celebration of Taiwanese Tea Culture. We've got stories and photos to share from this year's event, which was called 春山沐月 or, "Spring Mountains Bathed In Moonlight".
Eco-Cha Feature in Business Today
Feature interview with Nick and Andy in Business Today magazine.