Can anyone recommend some teahouses or areas? I was thinking of going to Maokong and taking the new gondola. Tieguanyin is grown there. I have also heard of Wisteria Tea House. Any other recommendations? I'm looking for tea as well as nicer quality guiwans and maybe an yixing pot (I already have too many!). I will also be in Kaohsiung but I've never found much there in the way of good teashops.
I would highly recommend a jaunt to Chiufen which is a lovely village on the coast, not too far from Taipei, and is situated on a mountainside facing the ocean. Tons of teahouses (and a wee bit touristy I have to admit), and tremendous views. One of my favorite places to sip tea in an incredible atmosphere, I wish I were there now....
I found Maokong too touristy, but the Wisteria Tea House is highly recommended. Excellent service, atmosphere, and gallery. Ten Ren (Ten Fu) also operates a tea school in town which is worth visiting if you can speak Chinese. If I'm not mistaken it also has a large cafe area on the first floor.
It is. That's the one I meant. Nice selection of tea books there for sale as well.
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