Taipei Tea Promotion Center — Attraction in Wenshan District

Very underwhelming and certainly not worth the +/-20 minute walk from the Maokong gondola stop. The only attraction seems to consist of some machines to process and dry tealeaves, each accompanied by a very brief and rather uninformative written English explanation. As we tried to walk in the tea garden, a staff member hurried to explain to us that it was closed (?). Apparently, the only way to visit the garden is by a guided tour and the only way to attend an English tour is to apply for it in advance. We didn't get to taste any tea, nor did we learn anything from the (local) tea production process. All in all, it felt like a wasted opportunity: with improved content, this could easily be a worthy addition to the vibrant tea...

I was here on Wednesday mornings. Maybe this is the reason why there were not many visitors. We can learn basic steps in the tea processing generally with detail pictures, display and information. We can also talk with the farmer representative and try the tea.

However, I enjoyed more while walking down the street with fresh air, farms, teahouses, tea shops… and bought different kinds of tea ahter talking directly with the owners, experiencing the trial as...

A peaceful morning walk through a tea plantation in Maokong, nestled in the hills just outside Taipei. This lush region is famous for producing high-quality Tieguanyin oolong tea, known for its floral aroma and smooth, complex flavor. Tea is grown here because the area’s elevation, rich soil, humid climate, and misty conditions create the perfect environment for cultivating tea with depth and character. A perfect blend of nature, tradition, and...