Man Guan Tea Garden Introduction
Enjoying a pot of heartfelt tea In an era where bubble tea shops are on the rise, most people prefer quick and convenient takeout tea drinks, often forgetting one essential fact: a good cup of tea requires time to brew. Fan Yizhen, the owner of Man Guan Tea Garden, understands this well. Therefore, in 2014, she opened Man Guan Tea Garden on Wenhua Road with the aim of personally brewing the tea she makes for consumers. Yizhen believes that drinking tea needs a platform for face-to-face communication, so through the complete tea brewing process, she allows customers to appreciate the aroma, taste, and characteristics of each tea, such as the natural fruity aroma in the Honey Oolong that subtly carries a delicate honey fragrance or the rich flavor of the Qingxin Oolong that offers a refreshing and smooth experience upon tasting. The stories of how the same type of tea can adapt its flavors with seasonal climate changes need to be conveyed slowly over several pots of tea, which is why serving a group of customers often takes over an hour. However, Yizhen delights in this process, stating that the time spent hosting guests has become her greatest reward since opening the shop. Man Guan Tea Garden does not seek extravagant packaging but insists that every step, from growing, picking, roasting, and packaging to selling the tea, must be handled in-house, with no part entrusted to others. In 2017 alone, 457 items were sent for inspection to SGS food certification, as the quality of the tea has always been Yizhen's primary concern. Once, a Korean who had worked in Taiwan for ten years brought his secretary to the shop. Each time he enjoyed a pot of tea, he would instruct his secretary: this is the tea he drinks in the morning, this is the tea for after his lunch, and this is the tea for the evening. The teas available in the shop met his important moments throughout the day when he sought the soothing aroma of tea. This Korean's attitude towards drinking tea aligns perfectly with Yizhen's concept of "lifestyle tea," and these carefully grown Alishan tea leaves wait for the day we step in to discover them, becoming essential companions during our daily moments. Recommended dishes: Honey Red Oolong, Charcoal Roasted Aged Tea (Private Tea).
