Itinerary

Day 3 took us to Pinglin, a town famous for its tea. At the Pinglin Tea Museum, we learned many fascinating facts about Taiwan’s rich tea culture and how tea has made its mark around the world. We also discovered the science behind tea, and even learned which snacks pair best with which tea! After a homely lunch, we tried our hands at processing our own tea, then strolled along Pinglin Old Street and across the suspension bridge, taking in the lovely green scenery.

After lunch, we headed to a tea farm for a truly hands-on experience. Dressed up as bona fide tea plantation workers, we set out into the fields to pick our very own tea leaves! Back at the farm, we learned how to roast and roll the leaves, gaining a whole new appreciation for the time, effort and skill that go into every batch of tea.

Then it was time to enjoy the fruits of our labour. We sat down for a tea tasting session, sipping fragrant Taiwanese tea alongside tea eggs and edamame beans. It was the perfect way to put everything we had learned at the museum into practice!