Top 29 Taiwanese Teas

FormoCha is a brand specializing in the production and distribution of high-quality Taiwanese teas. The brand name "FormoCha" is derived from the old name of Taiwan, Formosa, which means "beautiful" or "the beautiful island," reflecting Taiwan's rich tea tradition and natural resources.

The brand offers products from various regions of Taiwan, such as Alishan, Sun Moon Lake, Ruby tea, Dong Ding, and others, each known for its unique characteristics and different processing techniques. FormoCha focuses on promoting authentic Taiwanese teas, including Oolong, green tea, black tea, and white tea. The goal of the FormoCha brand is to preserve traditional tea processing methods and enhance the tea experience, allowing tea enthusiasts worldwide to enjoy authentic Taiwanese tea, regardless of their location.Expand

Tea18 is a Taiwanese tea brand established in 2008 in Yuchi District, known for producing high-quality black teas. The brand is dedicated to showcasing the natural beauty of Taiwan through its products, aiming to become a representative Taiwanese black tea brand.

Their product range includes various types of black teas, such as the Red Jade Series and Assam Series, as well as a variety of tea snacks and gift sets. Particularly noteworthy is their Red Jade Black Tea, renowned for its unique aroma and taste.

In addition to teas, the brand also offers products like Red Jade Tea Egg Rolls, which combine their award-winning black tea with high-quality natural ingredients, creating a crispy and aromatic delicacy.Expand

LRH Tea Shop is dedicated to preserving the authentic flavors of high-mountain Taiwanese tea. Their philosophy is based on providing a unique experience in every moment through careful selection and preparation of teas.

In addition to a wide range of high-quality teas, such as oolong, black, and white teas, LRH Tea Shop also offers a variety of tea sets and accessories, including travel tea sets and artistic tea trays.Expand

Lu Yu Estate is a renowned tea plantation known for producing high-quality tea leaves. The name "Lu Yu Estate" honors Lu Yu, an 8th-century Chinese writer who is known as the "Sage of Tea" due to his contributions to tea culture.

His most famous work, The Classic of Tea, is the first comprehensive treatise on the cultivation, preparation, and consumption of tea. At the heart of Lu Yu Estate is a dedication to preserving the tradition of tea drinking through generations, providing tea lovers with products that reflect the rich history and culture associated with this ancient beverage.Expand

Junyu Tea Garden is a Taiwanese tea producer located in Guanshan Township, Taitung County, Taiwan. They are known for their high-quality teas and have received accolades for their products, including a 3-star Crystal Taste Award in 2025.Expand

YUNGYUNG 23 is a brand dedicated to producing high-quality teas, with a focus on environmentally friendly agriculture and preserving the natural environment. Their philosophy is rooted in harmony between people and nature, believing that a healthy environment ensures the highest quality tea.

The company manually controls weeds without the use of herbicides, cultivates various types of trees within the tea plantation, and promotes biodiversity. In such an environment, where people and nature coexist, they believe that good tea is a blessing from above.

During the tea production process, they humbly learn from plants, animals, mountains, air, soil, water, and all elements of the universe, striving to find ways to live together in harmony.Expand

Shih Chia Tea is a Taiwanese tea producer dedicated to providing high-quality teas to its customers. They offer tea production and development services under private labels, providing technical support and quality assurance to create mutually beneficial partnerships with their clients. Utilizing their expertise in tea evaluation, they offer customized roasting and blending services to ensure each client receives a unique product. Over the years, Shih Chia Tea has earned numerous certifications and awards, including the ISO22000:2005 international certification and HACCP membership.

Their products have also received recognition at various tea competitions.Expand

Friendly Nature is a tea brand established in 2012, based in Taitung, Taiwan. In 2022, the company collaborated with a group of emerging tea farmers and skilled tea masters from the Luye area to develop new flavors of Red Oolong tea.

The company emphasizes natural and friendly farming practices, ensuring that their tea is pure and elegant, reflecting the local characteristics of the region.Expand

Baozhong (pouchong) is the least oxidized variety of Taiwanese oolong teas. Often called a green oolong, this tea is only lightly oxidized—oxidation typically ranges from 10 to 20%. The laves are long and slightly twisted. Because of the light oxidation, this tea has a vegetal character that is more similar to green tea. The tea liquor will have a pale golden color and a creamy, rich, and subtly sweet flavor, with no astringency. The aroma is delicate and floral, reminiscent of jasmine and white lily. This tea would pair well with spicy or smoked dishes, shellfish, buttery desserts, fresh fruit, and cheese. Expand

Dong ding, which translates as frozen peak, is a type of Taiwanese oolong tea that was originally brought from Fujian in the 1860s. The tea shares the name with the mountain where it is traditionally cultivated. After it is harvested and withered, it is usually lightly oxidized in bamboo baskets. It is then traditionally slow-roasted—which helps to bring out distinctive roasted and toasty flavors and aromas. The infusion is golden yellow, smooth, and subtly sweet, usually accompanied by aromas of honey and caramelized nuts. Expand

Dongfang meiren is a heavily-oxidized, non-roasted Taiwanese oolong tea. It is cultivated in the hilly areas of Hsinchu County. Authentic dongfang meiren is produced in a unique, time-consuming process. It is harvested during the summer when the leafhopper Jacobiasca formosana feeds on the leaves, stems, and buds. It is believed that the plant defends with a chemical reaction that initiates the development of certain aromatic compounds. Because these qualities cannot develop without insects, farmers mostly avoid the use of pesticides. A high-grade version of this tea is rare and usually comes with a high price tag. Dongfang meiren, also known as the oriental beauty, is sweet and subtly spicy. It does not have astringency, while the aroma and flavor are floral and should always have honey-like notes. The finish is long and sweet, often reminiscent of peaches and stone fruit. This aromatic tea would work well with desserts and spicy and salty dishes.Expand