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Last Updated: Apr. 1, 2010
Taiwan, often known in tea circles as Formosa, is an important producer of teas, especially high-end oolong teas. Taiwan does not produce a very high volume of tea, but its teas are well-represented in specialty tea stores and are well-known among tea connoisseurs. The vast majority of tea produced in Taiwan is consumed in Taiwan. Taiwan has a strong tea culture, and the Taiwanese tea market is considered highly demanding; Taiwan imports some of the highest-quality oolong teas from other countries.
Taiwan has a relatively short history of tea cultivation, starting in the mid-19th century. Although Taiwan does produce green, black, and white teas, it is most famous for the production of oolongs and pouchong teas, and is the origin of many styles of oolong, such as tung ting or jade oolong. Some of its oolongs are among the highest-priced teas available.
Sub-Regions of Taiwan / Formosa:
Most common styles of tea produced in Taiwan / Formosa:
This list represents the number of individual teas listed on RateTea.net and is not an accurate indicator of the quantity of these styles produced in Taiwan / Formosa.