明德茶莊 (Good Tea Company) — Restaurant in Hsinchu

From the moment I met this amazing tea family, I've been enveloped in warmth, wonderful company, and a profound love for exceptional tea. This incredible couple has shown me, firsthand, how tea uniquely brings people together. This family, with 73 years of dedication to tea, has taught me sharing a hot cup with friends and family isn't just a simple act; it's an amazing and cherished experience. Every time I visit, we settle in for hours, enjoying endless cups of tea and catching up on life. You've truly made me feel like an extended part of your family, sharing your deep passion for tea. I'm so incredibly grateful for your unwavering hospitality and for welcoming me into your lives with such open arms. You've become my second family. In fact, after a grueling 22 hours of flying, the very first thing I did when I arrived home was brew a cup of tea – a testament to the profound connection I feel. Here are some photos of that first comforting cup, a gift from my beloved tea family...

If you are traveling to the Hsinchu or zhubei city make sure to visit this place. Owners are lovely and they use Google translate to communicate and tech you about Taiwan tea. High altitude mountain tea from Taiwan is just simply amazing. The owners, the entire family, treated us with respect and showed us excellent Taiwan hospitality. We purchased tea and they gifted us beautiful family tea pots. We recommend everyone to visit this place, try all new tea types in the shop and purchase tea for self or for friends and family....

This was the loveliest experience during my time in Taiwan back in July. I still think about how kind and generous the owners were with their time and knowledge.

I bought some tea as a gift for a tea loving friend and she confirmed that...