In Taiwan most people drink tea, and tea is not only a drink, but also a culture. The tea culture of Taiwan can be traced back to the root from Chinese tea culture. Many people visit one of the numerous traditional teahouses or "tea-art" shops, located all over Taiwan.
Teaware
The typical Taiwanese family owns at least one set of teaware at home. Many people collect teapots as a hobby. Most families in Taiwan have Yixing clay teapots at home. Traditionally, "raising the teapot" at home is a way of life in Taiwan. Teapots are used to brew teas intensively so that the surface of the teapot becomes "bright". This process is called "raising the teapot", which enhances the beauty of the clay teapot. Tea stores are virtually everywhere in Taiwan. In big cities like Taipei one can easily find tea for sale on nearly every city block.
See also
- Chinese tea culture
- Hong Kong tea culture
- Pearl milk tea
- Gongfu tea ceremony (generally referred to as laoren cha, or 'old man tea', in Taiwan)
External links
- The Art of Tea
- Taiwan creates a Napa Valley of teas mercurynews.com
- Cha Cha Thé(采采食茶文化)Cha Cha Thé(采采食茶文化)
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