Taiwan’s Tea Journey: Types, Regions, and Benefits
- Claire Chen
- Oct 8
- 5 min read
🍵 台灣茶之旅：文化與風景的饗宴
Have you ever wondered why Taiwan is called the Island of Tea — and what makes its teas so distinct from those of China or Japan?
What secrets lie hidden among the misty mountain terraces where Taiwan’s world-renowned teas are born?
How does the taste of a tea change when you sip it right where it’s grown — surrounded by clouds, bamboo, and songbirds?
Could a single cup of oolong reveal the island’s history, climate, and culture all at once?
If tea is more than a drink — a bridge between people, nature, and tradition — what story will your next cup tell?
Taiwan is often called the “Island of Tea.” From mist-covered mountains in the north to sunlit hills in the south, every region nurtures teas with distinct aromas, flavors, and health benefits. Beyond the cup, Taiwan’s tea culture invites travelers to explore breathtaking tea gardens—where clouds meet craftsmanship, and tradition meets nature.
台灣常被稱為「茶之島」。從北方雲霧繚繞的山巒，到南方陽光明媚的丘陵，各地茶葉皆有獨特香氣、口感與功效。除了品茗之外，台灣茶文化更邀您走入山林茶園，在雲霧與匠心交織之處，體驗自然與傳統的融合。
🌸 North Taiwan 北台灣
1. Baozhong Tea 包種茶（坪林，新北）
• Flavor / 口感:
Lightly oxidized oolong, floral and refreshing
清香花味，口感清爽
• Benefits / 功效:
Aids digestion, relieves stress, antioxidant-rich
幫助消化、舒壓、抗氧化
• Tip / 辨別要點:
Uniform, slightly rolled leaves with floral aroma
茶葉均勻微卷，香氣清新
2. Oriental Beauty 東方美人茶（台北與新竹）
• Flavor / 口感:
Sweet, fruity, honey-like
自然甘甜，果香蜜味
• Benefits / 功效:
Boosts immunity, improves metabolism
增強免疫力、促進新陳代謝
• Tip / 辨別要點:
Golden-tipped leaves, sweet floral scent
金毫緊實，花香甜美
🌿 Central Taiwan 中台灣
3. Dong Ding Oolong 凍頂烏龍茶（鹿谷，南投）
• Flavor / 口感:
Medium roast, balanced floral and roasted notes
中焙火，花香與焙火香並存
• Benefits / 功效:
Lowers cholesterol, aids digestion
降膽固醇、助消化
• Tip / 辨別要點:
Tightly rolled golden-green leaves
緊實青綠，香氣甘潤
4. High Mountain Oolong
高山烏龍茶（阿里山、杉林溪、梨山）
• Flavor / 口感:
Smooth, creamy, floral
圓潤花香，滑順柔和
• Benefits / 功效:
Reduces stress, improves heart health
減壓、護心
• Tip / 辨別要點:
Light green with silvery tips, fragrant
清香帶銀毫
🌞 South Taiwan 南台灣
5. Ruby Red #18 紅玉18號紅茶（日月潭）
• Flavor / 口感:
Sweet, malty with hints of cinnamon and mint
麥香甘甜，帶肉桂薄荷氣息
• Benefits / 功效:
Energizes, aids digestion, antioxidant-rich
提神、助消化、抗氧化
• Tip / 辨別要點:
Dark leaves with golden tips, bright orange-red liquor
紅褐葉片帶金毫，茶湯明亮
6. Green Tea 綠茶（三峽，新北）
• Flavor / 口感:
Fresh, grassy, lightly sweet
清新草香，淡淡甘甜
• Benefits / 功效:
Boosts metabolism, lowers cholesterol
促進代謝、降膽固醇
• Tip / 辨別要點:
Tender bright-green leaves
鮮綠柔嫩
7. White Tea 白茶（復興，桃園）
• Flavor / 口感:
Light, naturally sweet 清淡自然
• Benefits / 功效:
Good for skin, gentle on stomach
護膚、溫和腸胃
• Tip / 辨別要點:
Soft silver-white buds
銀白茶芽柔軟
8. Oolong Tea 烏龍茶（各地）
• Flavor / 口感:
From floral to roasted, smooth and aromatic
清香至焙火香，滑順馥郁
• Benefits / 功效:
Weight control, cholesterol reduction
控重降脂
• Tip / 辨別要點:
Tightly rolled, glossy, aromatic
緊實有光澤，香氣明顯
🌳 Hidden Tea Sanctuaries of Taiwan｜台灣茶園秘境
Embark on a journey beyond the teacup — into Taiwan’s most stunning tea gardens, where each mountain slope tells its own story of mist, sunlight, and craftsmanship.
走入茶杯之外，探索台灣最壯麗的茶園秘境，每一處山坡都述說著霧氣、陽光與匠心的故事。
🌿 Northern Taiwan 北台灣
熊空茶園｜新北台灣農林熊空茶園
Eco-friendly tea garden in Sanxia surrounded by bamboo forests. Offers tours and oolong tastings.
新北三峽的生態茶園，被竹林環繞，提供導覽與烏龍品茗體驗。
📍 新北市三峽區竹崙里竹崙路256號
石碇千島湖八卦茶園｜新北石碇
Overlooking Thousand Island Lake, its terraced fields form a natural “Bagua” pattern.
俯瞰千島湖，層層茶園構成天然「八卦」圖，是絕美拍照勝地。
📍 新北市石碇區永安里
🌾 Central Taiwan 中台灣
大崙山觀光茶園｜南投
Known for sea-of-clouds scenery and Dong Ding Oolong. Perfect for sunrise tea tasting.
以壯闊雲海與凍頂烏龍聞名，是賞日出與品茶的絕景之地。
📍 南投縣竹山鎮大鞍里
軟鞍八卦茶園｜南投
Circular terraces forming a giant green mandala, a photographer’s paradise.
茶園呈圓形層疊，如綠色曼陀羅般展開，是攝影與品茶的夢幻地。
📍 南投縣鹿谷鄉興產路
🌤️ Western & Southern Central Taiwan 雲嘉地區
雲嶺之丘｜雲林
A hidden ridge above the clouds overlooking Yunlin and Chiayi; produces fragrant high-mountain oolong.雲林與嘉義交界的高地，雲海壯闊，出產香氣濃郁的高山茶。
📍 雲林縣古坑鄉華山村
1314觀景台｜嘉義
Symbolizing “forever love,” this scenic spot offers romantic Alishan tea views and sunsets.
寓意「一生一世」的浪漫觀景台，可俯瞰阿里山茶園夕照。
📍 嘉義縣梅山鄉太平村
花石溪步道｜嘉義
A tranquil trail through tea gardens and waterfalls — ideal for mindful hiking.
步道沿途茶園與瀑布相伴，是結合健行與品茗的靜謐旅程。
📍 嘉義縣梅山鄉太平村
太興岩步道｜嘉義
Panoramic views of the Taixing tea area; experience traditional tea roasting.
可眺望太興茶區全景，沿途可體驗焙茶文化。
📍 嘉義縣梅山鄉太興村
二尖山休閒茶園｜嘉義
Nestled in misty heights, famous for hand-picked oolong tasting.
雲霧繚繞的高地茶園，以手採烏龍與茶席體驗聞名。
📍 嘉義縣竹崎鄉中和村
二延平步道｜嘉義
A high-altitude walkway ideal for sunrise and tea ridge views.
高海拔步道，觀賞日出與茶園波浪起伏的最佳地點。
📍 嘉義縣番路鄉公田村
頂石棹步道群｜嘉義
A network of trails near Alishan passing tea fields and bamboo forests.
鄰近阿里山，穿越茶園與竹林，雲霧繚繞，極具詩意。
📍 嘉義縣阿里山鄉頂石棹村
中興製茶廠｜嘉義
Historic tea factory preserving traditional methods with hands-on roasting workshops.
保存傳統製茶工藝的歷史茶廠，提供體驗與現烘茶品試飲。
📍 嘉義縣梅山鄉瑞峰村
🍃 How to Judge Tea Quality｜如何辨別好茶
Leaves / 葉片：均勻乾淨，不碎不雜。
Color / 顏色：綠茶鮮綠、烏龍帶金毫、紅茶紅褐。
Aroma / 香氣：清新花香、果香或蜜香。
Liquor / 茶湯：清澈明亮、香氣濃郁、不混濁。
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