Tea Education

Wild tea trees were found in Taiwan more than three hundred years ago. There are 12 indigenous species of the Camellia genus in Taiwan, but only one of them, which is called Camellia formosensis, is suitable for preparing a beverage, while others are only used for making oil or being planted in gardens. Taiwan became known to the west as “Formosa” during Dutch period. The name “Formosa” was said to be dated back to 1542 when Portuguese mariners “discovered” this island and noted it on their maps as Ilha Formosa ("beautiful island"). The earliest literature mentioning tea trees in Taiwan...