TAIWAN TEA STUDY TOUR 2025
20 - 27 OCTOBER 2025 (8-DAYS)
The Tea Study Tour will take you to the most iconic tea production regions in Taiwan:
including Pinglin (Pouchong), Nantou (Dong Ding), Alishan (High-Mountain Oolong), Taichung (High-Mountain Oolong), and Miao Li (Oriental Beauty).
Tea Trip Look-Back 2024
Video Credits: Thomas Shu , Josephine Pan
Tea Trip Look-Back 2024
Video Credits: Thomas Shu , Josephine Pan
We will begin by visiting the Taiwan Tea Authority (TRES—Taiwan Tea Research Extension Station, now renamed TBRS Taiwan Tea and Beverage Research Station under the Ministry of Agriculture) and finalise with a certification by the Taiwan Tea Institute (TTI).
We will learn in-depth about tea and have a unique opportunity to engage in the actual oolong tea-making procedure over a 3-day, 2-night procedure in Alishan. You will better understand the various tastes and how each processing step impacts the tea, from the crops to the final cups.
During the program, we will tour multiple tea farms (old/new/revitalised/organic), enjoy tastings with local producers, and get trained in official cupping and grading from the Taiwan Tea Authority. Led by experienced tea producers and taught by renowned professionals in Taiwan, this program promises an exceptional learning experience and authentic encounters with tea culture in Taiwan.
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Taiwan Tea-Making Experience
The tea tour offers an in-depth learning and experience of the full Taiwanese Oolong tea-making process, along with valuable insights and knowledge from skilled tea farmers and professionals.
Photo credit: Taiwan Tourism Ministry
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Taiwan Tea House & Cultures
We will take you to the most beautiful tea houses located in both urban environments and breathtaking mountain forests in Taiwan, allowing you to enjoy a meaningful connection with tea, people, and its traditions.
Photo Credit: Yumm Cha
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Taiwan Mountains & Forests
Beyond deepening your tea knowledge, this journey will take you through Taiwan’s breathtaking mountain landscapes that is hard to reach by tourism. A rare chance to reconnecting you with nature’s purest air and the scents of forest.
Photo Credit: Yumm Cha
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National Certification & Community
Participate in the certified Taiwan tea evaluation study and hands-on tea-making program from the Taiwan Tea Institute and join our worldwide tea enthusiast and professional network.
Photo Credit: Josephine Pan / Our Partner
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Taiwanese Foods & Souvenir
Following the end of the study tour, we will guide you through the nightmarkets and various renowned Taiwanese food stalls such as Gua Bao, Xiao Long Bao, Minced Pork Rice… to complete your immersion in the authentic cultures of Taiwan.
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FOR WHO: The tea tour is designed for tea lovers as well as tea professionals including tea businesses, tea house/bars and tea producers from EU and the US. We will have capacity of total 10-15 participants. The entire journey will be conducted in English, supported by Chinese if needed.
INCLUDED: The trip includes all meals, transportation within Taiwan, entrances of the activities, local insurance, tea tastings and tea-making materials for 8-days, 7-nights, and a certification upon completion.
NOT INCLUDED: Flight tickets and accommodations will be arranged individually, we provide each participant with all information and recommendations for a smooth booking.
DATE: The tea tour will take place once a year, this year we will depart at 15:00 on 20th October in Taipei and return to Taipei on 27th October at 15:00.
LAST DATE OF REGISTRATION: 1st August or when all seats are taken.
(It is recommended to schedule your arrival and departure flights in Taipei with a buffer of 1-2 days to accommodate delays, jet lag, or other circumstances.)
EXPAND YOUR TOUR: It is possible to extend your staying and expand your experiences after the tea study tour, but please check your VISA first.
Please get in touch with Lionel and Macey (EU base) for more info about the tea tour. We’d be so happy to have you for some cosy outings together in Taipei after the study tour! We can’t wait to share more favourite local spots with you to make your stay even more authentic and special!
Nationals of Canada, the United States, the European Union member states and many other countries are eligible for a visa waiver and are not required to obtain a visa in order to enter and conduct business activities in Taiwan with a duration of stay of up to 90 days.