Teas of Taiwan

Learn how small-scale farmers turn elevation, insect bitten leaves, subtle oxidation levels and varying degrees of roasting into signature flavours.This unit offers a sensory and cultural introduction to the beauty of Taiwanese tea. You’ll trace its roots from Fujian to Formosa and learn how innovation, community and craft created a world-renowned tea identity in fine oolongs. You’ll explore regional terroir, cultivar development and the unique processing steps that give Taiwanese teas such distinctive styles.

Speciality Teas
Featured teas include Alishan High Mountain Oolong, Dong Ding, Oriental Beauty and Ruby 18. Case studies of family-run gardens show how sustainability, leafhopper biodiversity and women-led innovation shape both flavour and futures.

Live Tasting Tutorial
You will also have the opportunity to join a live guided session with Taiwanese Tea Specialist Chau-Jean Lin. During this shared tasting experience, she will bring stories and personal anecdotes to the class and it is your chance to tap into her expertise and ask questions.

Total Learning Time
A unit in World Tea Diploma typically takes around 10 – 12 hours to complete. That includes 2 hours in the Live Tasting Session. You won’t spend all the remaining time with the online content, it includes independent tasting and evaluation activities, making notes in your Tea Journal and MCQs. It’s a flexible qualification designed to fit around your schedule.

On completion
At the end of the unit, you’ll complete a multiple-choice quiz.  It will help to build an informed appreciation of Taiwanese tea.

Qualification
When you have passed the MCQs you’ll receive an OCN London digital badge to demonstrate your understanding of Teas of Taiwan.

This is a core unit in the World Tea Diploma