Specialty Teas
Beyond the six tea types, unique regional teas from around the world offer incredible diversity. From Taiwan's high mountain oolongs to Japanese matcha, from Hong Kong local brands to herbal tisanes, specialty teas showcase the boundless variety of tea culture.
Taiwan High Mountain Oolong
Taiwan's high mountain oolongs, grown above 1,000 meters in areas like Li Shan and Ali Shan, are prized for their creamy texture and floral fragrance. The high-altitude environment—cool temperatures, persistent mist, and large temperature swings—produces leaves rich in aromatic compounds and amino acids, resulting in a uniquely smooth, sweet cup.
Japanese Matcha and Sencha
Japanese green teas use steaming (rather than pan-firing) giving them a distinctive grassy, umami character. Matcha is shade-grown, stone-ground green tea powder whisked directly into hot water. Sencha is the most common Japanese tea, brewed at lower temperatures (60-80°C) to preserve its delicate flavor. Japanese teas require careful temperature control to avoid bitterness.
