LuguLugu Tea Culture Museum

In 1976, the Dong Ding oolong competition began here.

Address｜231 Zhongzheng Rd., Sec. 1, Lugu Township, Nantou County

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The Tea

Dong Ding Oolong

Dark leaves rolled into firm pearls open into a rounded, roasted aroma. On the palate come toasted nuts and puffed rice, a little creamy richness and natural sweetness; the warmth of the roast spreads through the cup, its smokiness kept soft — a cup that wraps you in warmth. The finish is surprisingly clean, with a long, lingering length.

“The finish is surprisingly clean, with pleasant length.”— Great Taste 2026, one star · blind-tasting judges’ comment

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Brewing

Tea bagTea bag · 3 g · 300 ml

Water100°C

Steep3min

Tea bag1 bag · 3 g

Hot water300 ml

Take the bag out on time so the tea doesn’t turn bitter.

The Story

Lugu Tea Culture Museum

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After the competition, top-grade tea went from NT$84 to NT$5,000 per catty (600 g).

On 2 May 1976, the Lugu Farmers’ Association held its first Dong Ding Fine Tea Competition. Before it, Dong Ding oolong sold for about NT$84 per catty (600 g); afterwards, the top-grade tea fetched NT$5,000 per catty — nearly sixty times as much.

Judges scored each tea on aroma, appearance, liquor colour and spent leaves. Lin Guang-yan, who later served as the association’s general manager for many years, built up the grading, packaging and judging system step by step, keeping the competition fair, impartial and open. The standard for competition tea was set here.

The Tea Culture Museum, completed in 1996, is home to today’s spring and winter competitions. On the second floor, a wall of champions shows every top-prize grower since 1976 — from faded photographs to bright ones, one generation after another.

The Neighbour

Wildlife around Lugu

Moltrecht’s Tree FrogZhangixalus moltrechtiMoltrecht’s tree frog appears in the amphibian checklists for both the Xitou and Qingshuigou areas of NTU’s Experimental Forest. Listen for it by streams, gullies and on damp forest floors.

A gentle noteEnjoy its call at night. Don’t catch frogs or take tadpoles home, and leave no litter by the water.

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