Jiufen Tea House Introduction
In the 1970s, Mr. Hong came to Jiufen by chance and was captivated by the unique mountain and sea scenery and the melancholy charm of the mountain town's faded prosperity. At the time, the former residence of Yang Sen was for sale, so he decided to temporarily set aside his business and purchased this nearly 70-year-old, dilapidated ancient house in 1987 (the 76th year of the Republic of China), which has witnessed the rise and fall of Jiufen. With the keen observation and passion of an artist, he discovered the unique beauty of this old house, resolutely preserving its structure and layout. The only significant adjustment made was to add a skylight for natural lighting, inadvertently transforming the house, which Feng Shui masters had deemed unfavorable, and injecting it with new vitality. After the renovation, the place exuded an ancient charm and a nostalgic cultural atmosphere. Mr. Hong decided to operate a cultural tea house and opened it in 1991 (the 80th year of the Republic of China), becoming the first tea house to revive prosperity in the Jiufen area. The rustic "Tea Clay Painting" curtain at the entrance embodies the operational philosophy of the tea house. Everywhere you look, the spacious partitions and neatly stacked products arranged in order reflect overall harmony. The fish pond and small garden beneath the skylight, along with the antique armchair at the corner, accentuate unique tea sets, while the grandeur of the central hall, complemented by inscriptions on both sides, still serves to host important guests today.
