Jiufen Tea House Introduction
Mr. Hong arrived in Jiufen in the 1970s by chance and was captivated by the unique mountain-and-sea scenery and the poignant charm of this once-prosperous mountain town. At that time, he learned that the former residence of Weng Shan-Ying was up for sale, so he decided to temporarily set aside his business and purchased this nearly 70-year-old, dilapidated ancient house, which had silently witnessed the rise and fall of Jiufen, in 1987 (the 76th year of the Republic of China). With the keen observation and passion of an artist, he unearthed the unique beauty of this old house and resolutely retained its structure and layout. The only major adjustment made was to open a skylight for natural lighting, which surprisingly revitalized an ancient house that feng shui masters viewed unfavorably. After the renovations, the place exuded an ancient charm filled with a sense of cultural nostalgia. Mr. Hong decided to run an art and tea house, and it opened 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 pottery painting" curtain at the entrance represents the tea house's business philosophy. Everywhere you look, the spacious partitions and neatly stacked products, arranged in a harmonious order of height and alignment, present an overall aesthetic beauty. The fish pond and small garden below the skylight, along with the antique armchair at the corner, complement the distinctive tea sets. The grandeur of the central hall, paired with the engraved stone inscriptions on either side, continues to welcome important guests to this day...
