Among tea lovers, the mountains of Alishan in Taiwan are famous for their high mountain oolong. Here, farmers grow tea trees more than 1,000 meters above sea level. CNN’s Will Ripley hits the tea ...

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Greetings from Alishan, Taiwan, whose red cypress forests offer timeless beauty. July 2, 2025 9:44 AM ET. ... a region renowned for its misty mountains and excellent high-altitude tea. ...

In the foothills of Alishan, a hidden village of just eight farming families offers a glimpse into Taiwan’s rich tea culture. Here, nestled in a lush, moss-covered forest, Andrew Ryan sits down ...

In Alishan, farmers cultivate Taiwan’s celebrated high mountain oolong at elevations above 1,000 meters (3,280 feet), where cool, misty air slows leaf growth and concentrates aroma.

Taiwan's tea culture: The island has been producing tea for about 400 years.Topology Travel, a bespoke travel agency in Taiwan, says that at least 80% of their itineraries include a tea experience.

The story behind bubble tea, Taiwan’s iconic drink. Typically a combination of milky tea and chewy tapioca ‘pearls’, the beverage also known as boba tea is so beloved it was the subject of a ...

Greetings from Alishan, Taiwan, whose red cypress forests offer timeless beauty By Emily Feng Published July 2, 2025 at 6:44 AM PDT ...