Tea Atelier

Everyone has a way of making iced tea at home. With so much information available with different tricks and tips, it is easy to get lost and overwhelmed. Let us simplify the process for you since making tea is as simple as combining tea, water, and time. We will look at each of these elements to help you determine which brewing methods are best for each occasion.

Every tea region has its own specialty. Taiwan is no exception. The cultural influences from China and Japan in addition to its natural resources give Taiwan an unique point of view in the teas they produce. Read about the top 10 major Taiwanese tea styles that are the most influential and iconic today.

GABA tea is a type of tea processed to be rich in gamma-aminobutyric acid, which can benefit those with stress, anxiety, insomnia, hypertension and other conditions. Drinking GABA tea can help promote overall health, and its fans claim the tea helps them achieve a calm state of being and a sense of clarity.

Curious on how to brew loose leaf tea? It couldn't be more simple. These are some aspects to consider when brewing your tea. Mainly three factors affects the flavor and aroma - Water, Tea and Steeping Time.

Hand shaken iced tea originated from Taiwan in the early 1980’s. It was made with freshly brewed black tea, a dash of syrup, shaken in a cocktail shaker with a good amount of ice. From the cocktail shaker pours a glass of deliciously refreshing and creamy iced tea with an almost Guinness-on-tap foam on top.

Chrysanthemum tea is when the blooms of chrysanthemum flowers from the C. morifolium and C. indicum species are brewed with water. Dried chrysanthemum flowers are placed in a teapot with boiling water and steeped for several minutes until the water turns a golden yellow color.

Storing loose leaf tea is easy, there are five main elements that impact the freshness of your tea, which are being exposure to oxygen, heat, light, moisture, and odors. In summary, just keep your tea in an airtight container, store it in a cool and dry location, away from the sun and strong odors.

Baozhong (包種茶), also referred to as Pouchong, is a lightly oxidized oolong tea, typically between 8%~18%, known for its vegetal and floral characteristics. The flowery notes are typically reminiscent of white lily flowers. Baozhong is considered a “green oolong” as it is grassy and oceanic, like green tea.

TRES is an acronym for Taiwan Research and Extension Station, and is a research and development center for all things tea-related in Taiwan. It’s an institution established to promote and further develop Taiwanese Tea. It is also known as TTES, which means Taiwan Tea Experiment Station.

GABA Tea is a tea that has a high content of gamma-aminobutyric acid (GABA). It's known to treat insomnia, high blood pressure, stress, and anxiety. GABA Tea is processed under anaerobic conditions (without oxygen). GABA can also be found in a number of foods.  

Oolong tea is a type of tea that sits somewhere between green tea and black tea in the oxidation level. Oxidation level is what defines green, oolong, and black teas. Oolong tea is a semi-oxidized or partially oxidized tea, therefore it covers a large canvas of flavor variations and complexities.