Zhang Yumiao memorial hall

1.During the Dutch Occupation

　　In 16th century, Dutch occupied Taiwan.  Considering Taiwan’s natural condition, they tried to grow some wild tea plants.  In 17th century, Fujian immigrants brought their excellent local teas to Taiwan such as Paochung tea and Oolong tea.

2.During the Qing Dynasty (1820)

　　KeChao introduced Fujian tea into Taiwan and grew it in Jieyukeng, located in Ruifang District, New Taipei City.  That’s the start of growing tea in northern Taiwan.

3.During the Qing Dynasty (1826)

　　In northern Taiwan, there are two tea plantations lying in Shenkeng District and Pinglin District.  Since the early tea making skills were instructed by Fujian tea master, Taiwan’s Paochung tea and Oolong tea making skills all came from Fujian.

4.During the Qing Dynasty (1855)

 　　Lin Fengchi introduced Chin Shin Oolong tea and grew it on Dongding mountain, Nantou County.  That’s the origin of Dongding Oolong tea.

5.During the Qing Dynasty (1908)

 　　Zhang Yumiao  introduced purebred Tieguanyin tea from Anxi into Zhanghu, Muzha.  That’s the origin of Muzha Tieguanyin tea.

6.During the Japanese Rule

　　Experimental cultivation was actively carried out and tea farmers were encouraged to grow black tea.  After the end of WWⅡ, tea houses were widespread in Taiwan and made the tea culture flourish.

• Photo credit：Tea Journey in Taipei Wenshan

• Reference：https://lhp1139.pixnet.net/blog/post/271155740