A few months ago at the Muzha Tieguanyin Competition, the staff introduced me to a farmer who’s particularly known for producing Zhengcong Tieguanyin (Tieguanyin produced from the original cultivar, Hongxin Wai Wei Tao). I’ve continued to be interested in the distinction between different kinds of Tieguanyin in Muzha, so the other week I went up… Continue reading

If you spend enough time in Taipei tea shops, eventually you’ll come across one of these golden boxes: This is competition-grade tieguanyin from Muzha, perhaps the most famous tea growing region in the greater Taipei area (and especially well-known for the many teahouses in Maokong). Twice a year, the Muzha Farmers Association holds a competition… Continue reading