ShuiliDaguan Power Plant

In 1934, Sun Moon Lake’s water became light here.

Address｜Mingtan Ln., Shuili Township, Nantou County

Illustration of Shuili · Daguan Power Plant

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

Daguan Power Plant

The Daguan Power Plant began as Sun Moon Lake No. 1 Power Station in the Japanese era: construction started in 1918 and took sixteen years, finishing in 1934. In 1985, Taiwan’s first pumped-storage power plant was built beside it.

Water from Sun Moon Lake runs through the mountain, falls from a height and turns the generators — and becomes light. Roasting tea is a transformation too: fire draws the moisture out of the leaves and keeps the fragrance of the mountains.

The Neighbour

Wildlife around Shuili

Taiwan PangolinManis pentadactyla pentadactylaGovernment wildlife monitoring lists repeatedly record “Shuili Township, Nantou County — pangolin”. When threatened, it rolls itself into a ball.

A gentle noteIf you meet one, keep your distance and don’t pick it up. If it is injured or alone, contact the local wildlife authority.

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