Tea Village Osmanthus Garden Introduction
Osmanthus Garden is located in Longsheng Village, Shihding District, also known as Osmanthus Village, along the County Road 32. It is one of Taiwan's ancient tea districts, situated at an elevation of over 300 meters. The soil here contains gravel, and the annual rainfall is moderate. During the flourishing period of tea in the 1950s and 1960s, local tea farmers used osmanthus flowers as a spice for roasting tea, enhancing its added value. For every 100 kilograms of tea, 25 kilograms of osmanthus flowers are required. As a result, a large number of osmanthus trees were planted beside the tea gardens. After August each year, villagers of all ages wander among the osmanthus forest to collect fresh flowers, creating a unique local landscape and serving as an important memory in the lives of the residents.
