Taiwan Tea Ceremony at TULA Wellness: Oolong Teas
Three Taiwanese oolong teas, each from a different altitude and fermentation style
A 90-minute tea ceremony at TULA Wellness in Taiwan where you learn the ritual of brewing and serving hand-picked oolong teas from specific mountain regions. You taste three varieties (Tongding Oolong from 750 meters, high mountain Oolong from 1,800 meters, and Taiwan Black tea) each with distinct fermentation levels and flavor profiles. Traditional Taiwanese desserts and mindful practice round out the experience.
What’s included
- Three hand-picked Taiwanese oolong teas (Tongding Oolong, high mountain Oolong, and Taiwan Black tea).
- traditional Taiwanese desserts.
- live English-speaking guide instruction in tea preparation and serving ritual.
- use of the tea set and brewing equipment.
Times
- Every day except Thursday and Sunday 10:30 11:00 11:30 12:00 12:30 13:00 13:30 14:00 14:30 15:00 15:30 16:00 16:30 17:00
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The experience
The ceremony centers on three teas, each one grown at a different elevation and fermented to bring out its own character. Tongding Oolong from Nantou's Lugu region sits at 750 meters with a 30% fermentation that leaves it sweet and mellow with greenish notes. The high mountain Oolong comes from Shanlin Stream at 1,800 meters, fermented just 15–20% to preserve its soft floral aroma and greenish taste. Taiwan Black tea, also from the Lugu region, reaches 70–80% fermentation and carries ripe fruit aroma with natural sweetness. You learn how brewing time and leaf fermentation shape these flavors, from green freshness to the deeper notes that emerge in darker brews.
A live English-speaking guide walks you through the tea set itself (how it works and what each piece does), then teaches you the spirit and knowledge behind serving tea. You handle the preparation, tasting each variety as you go, and the ritual includes hand-made traditional Taiwanese desserts. The whole session runs 90 minutes and stays grounded in mindfulness: the point is not to rush through three teas but to notice how each one tastes, how the leaf unfolds in hot water, and what the fermentation process actually delivers to your cup.
Is this one for you?You participate hands-on in the brewing and serving, so this suits anyone who wants to learn the ritual itself rather than watch it performed. The 90-minute format fits a morning or afternoon slot without dominating your day, and the minimum age of 14 means older teens and adults can join.
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Top questions
What are the three teas I'll taste at the Taiwan tea ceremony?
Tongding Oolong from Nantou Lugu at 750 meters with 30% fermentation, offering sweet and mellow flavors; high mountain Oolong from Shanlin Stream at 1,800 meters with 15–20% fermentation, delivering soft floral notes; and Taiwan Black tea from Lugu at 70–80% fermentation, bringing ripe fruit aroma and sweetness.
Do I prepare the tea myself or watch a demonstration?
You learn and prepare the tea yourself. The guide teaches you how the tea set works and the ritual of serving, then you handle the brewing and tasting of each variety.
How long does the ceremony take?
The experience runs 90 minutes from start to finish, including the tea preparation, tasting all three varieties, and enjoying traditional Taiwanese desserts.
What's included besides the three teas?
Hand-made traditional Taiwanese desserts are included with the ceremony. The guide leads the session in English and teaches the spirit and knowledge of tea service.
Is there a minimum age for the tea ceremony?
Yes, participants must be at least 14 years old.
Taiwan Tea Ceremony at TULA Wellness: Oolong Teas
1h 30m · EN
from US$ 87.20 per person
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