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Eco-Cha’s Top 10 Best-Selling Teas of 2025
Every year, we compile sales data to understand what our customers are drinking, loving, and reordering. The 2025 rankings reveal a clear pattern: Taiwan’s High Mountain Oolong teas continue to lead the way. From floral Alishan to buttery Jin Xuan, consumers are seeking flavor complexity, traceable origin, and small-batch craftsmanship.
Continue readingChristmas vs. Lunar New Year: Through the Lens of Taiwan Tea
Discover how Christmas in Western countries contrasts with Lunar New Year in Taiwan, from seasonal atmosphere to food traditions and family gatherings. Learn why Taiwan tea, especially Oolong tea, plays a meaningful role in New Year celebrations and how it reflects hospitality and cultural heritage. This post guides you through the distinct rhythms, symbols, and practices that shape each holiday and reveal deeper aspects of Taiwan culture.
Continue readingNantou Global Tea Expo 2025
Taiwan's biggest tea event by far is happening this week in Nantou County. We've been participating and attending the Nantou Global Tea Expo every year since its inception in 2010. Our tea mentor Tony Lin was the producer of this event for the first 10 years, until he retired from the Lugu Farmers Association five years ago, but not much has changed, and it continues to grow in popularity.
Continue readingShipping To The US Has Resumed!
We can ship to the US again! As of now, we ship to the US in bulk by FedEx, then fulfill your orders within the US, and ship to each customer domestically. (Shipping to the rest of the world remains the same as it always has been.)
Your shipping cost is now calculated automatically, based on the weight of your order. You can see the shipping fee when you checkout. This is the ONLY shipping fee you pay. We cover any tariffs or processing fees that may occur. So you don't have to be concerned about any added fees after you make your purchase.
Continue readingTaiwan's Biggest Tea Festival 2025
Taiwan's Nantou Global Tea Expo is an annual event that happens around Taiwan's National Day on 10/10. The event has varied in length over the last 14 years, but typically spans over 9 days — from Saturday through the following Sunday. It's a massive occasion, with hundreds of vendors, and several hundred thousand visitors! There are dozens of activities to attend and partake in, along with endless cups of tea being served!
Continue readingNormal Shipping Method to U.S. Suspended, In Search Of Options...
We just want to keep our people in the loop, and briefly explain our current situation with shipments to the US from Taiwan. Our normal carrier Taiwan Post has suspended shipments to the US due to the tariff related restrictions that were initiated in the US on August 29. So, we are exploring our options and plan to have an alternative carrier up and running, with all the tariff clearance boxes checked, so we can keep you in tea!
Continue readingShan Lin Xi High Mountain Oolong Tea Spring vs. Summer Harvests
Comparing our 2025 Shan Lin Xi High Mountain Oolong Tea Batches at Eco-Cha, we’re thrilled to share our latest tasting adventure from the heart of Taiwan’s tea country!
Continue readingTaiwan High Mountain Oolong Tea Winter 2024
So, you may be wondering — how exactly do these three winter 2024 batches of Taiwan High Mountain Oolong compare?! Well in short, they are distinctly different in their aromatic and flavor profiles. This is primarily due to their regional variations, which you can learn more about on each product page. Then there are the differences in the timing and weather on the day of harvest. And finally, the slight but significant differences in how they were processed.
Continue readingTop 5 Best-Selling Teas in 2024 | Eco-Cha Teas
Taiwan's tea culture is rich and diverse, offering a variety of flavors that have captivated tea enthusiasts worldwide. Based on our sales from last year, here are the top five best-selling Taiwanese teas from 2024. Continue readingTaiwan's Nantou Global Tea Expo 2024
Taiwan's 13th annual Nantou Global Tea Expo was held for nine consecutive days from 10/5 — 10/13/2024. It's by far the largest and most extravagant tea event in Taiwan — with several hundred vendors, and lots of fun activities to be enjoyed. In addition to specialty teas, there are also coffee, fruit and vegetables, tea ware and arts and crafts being sold. Local news reported that close to one million people attended this year! Continue readingBonsai Exhibit At Historical Mazu Temple
We recently visited the historical Lu Er Men Mazu Temple in Tainan for a bonsai exhibit and competition. It's known to be the largest Mazu temple in the world, and it was indeed impressive in stature! Mazu is perhaps the most prominent Daoist deity in Taiwanese culture, and is believed to be a sea goddess who is especially worshipped by sailors and fishermen seeking refuge and protection. Continue readingMid-Autumn Festival Gathering: Our Favorite Holiday Custom
Mid-Autumn Festival is the second biggest cultural holiday of the year in Taiwan. This year was a bit of a subdued occasion, as it fell on a Tuesday, and Monday was a work day. So the festivities were much less apparent this year. We missed seeing the ubiquitous family barbecues popping up in front yards everywhere. So we called our dear friends on Monday and asked if they were up for a visit and a barbecue on Tuesday. They said "Of course!".
Continue readingDifferent Types of Mid-Autumn Festival Mooncakes in Taiwan
The Mid-Autumn Festival, or Moon Festival, is one of Taiwan’s most celebrated holidays. Held on the 15th day of the eighth lunar month, this festival brings families together to appreciate the full moon and share mooncakes. These delicacies come in a variety of flavors and textures, and they are best enjoyed with Taiwanese tea, especially oolong tea, which enhances the experience of savoring these treats. Continue readingSipping Serenity: The Art of Drinking Tea Anywhere
Tea, the timeless beverage, has been a companion for humanity across centuries and cultures. Thankfully, modern innovations allow us to enjoy this ritual wherever we are. Whether you're hiking in the mountains, working in an office, or traveling, brewing and drinking tea on the go is both accessible and delightful. Continue readingSpring 2024 High Mountain Oolong Teas
Our spring 2024 high mountain Taiwan Oolong teas are all in, and we brewed them side by side to see how they compare with each other. We brewed them in the "factory cupping style" — 6g of tea leaves in a standard tea judging bowl, filled with boiling temp water, and sipped as they brew. The real results are when the tea has cooled considerably, and the brewed tea has become somewhat concentrated. Continue readingLi Shan High Mountain Oolong Spring 2024
We had a wonderful visit to Li Shan for spring 2024 harvest. Li Shan (Pear Mountain) is the highest elevation and most prestigious high mountain tea producing region on the island of Taiwan. Li Shan is located much further north of both the Alishan and Shan Lin Xi regions. This offered the specific benefit of receiving much more rainfall in Li Shan during the spring growing season than the regions to the south. Continue readingSpring 2024 Update
Eco-Cha is dedicated to bringing you the finest teas from Taiwan. 2024 has already been particularly eventful, with harvests, tastings, and the age-old craft of tea-making. Here’s a glimpse into what we’ve been up to so far this spring.
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