2-4Chapter 2 · Si Ji Chun & High Mountain Oolong

XinyiTataka Giant Hemlock

At the gateway to Yushan stands an old hemlock.

Address｜Tataka, Xinyi Township, Nantou County

Illustration of Xinyi · Tataka Giant Hemlock

The Tea

High Mountain Oolong

Natural floral and fruit aromas unfold gently, elegant and layered. The liquor is bright and smooth, rich in body and rounded; the finish is refreshing and sweet, with a long tea character — best sipped slowly. The leaves come from Xinyi Township, nurtured by high-mountain mist.

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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

Tataka Giant Hemlock

Tataka Saddle is the trailhead for Yushan’s Main Peak. Near the saddle stands a great Taiwan hemlock about 900 years old, still standing firm through wind and snow. When heart rot was found on a patrol in 2023, Yushan National Park and NTU’s Experimental Forest began treating it together, and they are still keeping watch over it.

Shan Yu first learned to make tea in Xinyi Township. This cup is a return to where it all started.

The Neighbour

Wildlife around Xinyi

Formosan Black BearUrsus thibetanus formosanusThe area around Dongpu village in Xinyi Township is important habitat for the Formosan black bear and other wildlife, and the village helps protect their home.

A gentle noteHike mountain trails in company and make some noise as you go; carry all food and scraps out. If you see a bear in the distance, back away slowly.

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