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Alishan Tea Mountain in Taiwan

View photos from one of Taiwan’s most famous tea growing mountains Alishan where tea grows immersed in the misty clouds.

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Fall Tea Harvest in Taiwan

View photos from the fall harvest season in three different tea producing regions in Taiwan.

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View photos from the fall harvest of Tiegyuanyin oolong tea in Anxi, Fujian from two different years.

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View photos from spring harvest time on Phoenix Mountain in Guangdong Province, China.

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Watch a video where I discuss single origin teas vs. scented and blended teas while brewing a cup of Phoenix Honey Orchid oolong tea in a gaiwan.

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A handy infographic I made just for you to help you learn the optimal windows for brewing each type of tea.

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My step-by-step recipe for the ultimate cup of oolong tea for KCRW Good Food’s blog.

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Why according to Traditional Chinese Medicine, green tea is a 取火 qu huo “cooling” drink.