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Inaugural Organic Harvest: Oolong Tea Roasting Process - Part Two
Most oolong tea artisans agree that the most subtle and unpredictable aspect of making tea is in the roasting process.
After Tea Leaves Are Picked - The Making of Artisan Oolong Tea
The leaves are then gathered on their tarps and brought indoors for a longer, slower wilting process - allowing for partial oxidation of the leaves to occur
Inaugural Organic Harvest: Oolong Tea Roasting Process - Part One
And the first batch of leaves are in the oven! Thus begins the long slow roasting process that will be carefully attended to
Stretch Goal: Organic Tea Classroom
Thanks to the amazing generosity of our backers we have reached our original goal, but we still have many perks available!
This has enabled us to set a stretch goal that will provide a lasting contribution to the development of this new organic tea farm and hopefully, to the promotion of organic tea farming in Taiwan.
Referral Contest! Win a mini bamboo tea roaster and more!
Spread the word about our Indiegogo campaign and win free tea stuff!
Back to the farm: A historical event in the heart of oolong country
At the ripe young age of 60, with over 30 years of extensive experience in the industry, a tea farmer in Lugu Taiwan is returning to his roots and going small-scale organic.
Indiegogo update: Non-organic farms in the vicinity of Mr. Lin's farm?
A few people have asked about non-organic farms in the vicinity of Mr. Lin's farm and possible water run-off. Great question, here's the answer:
Introducing 'Promote Sustainability - Get Great Tea' The Eco-Cha Indiegogo Campaign
We’re really happy to release this news. We’ve just launched an Indigogo campaign aimed at supporting the traditional, small-scale tea industry in Taiwan.
Aged Dong Ding Oolong Tea - An Impromptu Introduction
Freshly harvested High Mountain Organic Oolong and decades-old Aged Dong Ding Oolong Tea
Review: Eco-Cha Dong Ding Oolong Reviewed By Amanda Wilson
"Recently on Twitter I was asked which roasted Dong Ding is my favorite, I listed Eco-Cha's as part of my top three based on last year's harvest, tasting this year's I might have to change it to my favorite." ~ Amanda Wilson
Seasonal Products & The Beauty of Seasonal Flavors
With a small batch seasonal product, like artisan tea, flavors change from season to season. The general qualities of a particular type of tea remain but weather, processing, and roasting will effect the character of each batch. This is the beauty of a hand made seasonal product.
Responses By Taiwan Tea Professionals To Eco-Cha: A Case Study
The following is extracted from team member Andy's recently completed MBA thesis on sustaining the quality and product value of Traditional Taiwan Tea in the midst of a growth industry.