One Tea Workshop Introduction
A cup of locally good tea is crafted with the dedication of Alishan tea farmers. Yi Cha Workshop adopts organic farming methods, presenting the natural essence of the tea leaves—no extravagance, no exaggeration. Upholding the local spirit of respecting nature and crafting good tea, they aim to convey the happiness of enjoying a cup of tea. Director Lin Ying-Jiao, although inheriting the family business, started from scratch on the journey to understand the essence of Taiwan's fine tea. Every step was challenging yet solid. Starting from their own tea garden, they learned about tea planting, picking, processing, roasting, and marketing, taking on the strictest quality control of the tea leaves, determined to let customers taste authentic and genuine Taiwanese tea! There are no secrets along this path, just persistence. Reflecting on this entrepreneurial journey, Lin Ying-Jiao notes that the hardest part was mastering the profound knowledge of "managing the tea garden!" Especially in the early days of the startup, during the tea picking season, encountering frequent labor shortages always caused anxiety. Looking back at those tough days, now she can smile and say: it was worth it! This confidence allows her to proudly tell consumers, "The tea you drink, we grow ourselves." This reflects their commitment to consumers and to local good tea, paving the way for the Yi Cha brand. The packaging is simple and unpretentious, allowing consumers to focus on the intrinsic qualities of the tea, returning to the original intention of healthy, burden-free tea drinking. The star of the store is called Peach Delight Black Tea, a homophone for 'endearing', which is an improved version of the tea packaging used by early tea sellers, featuring visuals connecting to the ancient map of “Peach City”. It is made from the high-quality Qingxin Oolong variety grown at 23.5 degrees north latitude in Alishan. The tea's character is mild and unassuming, yet its rhythm and complexity are rich, much like the genuine nature of Chiayi people. Through innovative tea drinking ideas, they aim to draw young people into the world of Taiwanese tea, with an unwavering mission to impart the rich flavors through a truly good cup of Taiwanese tea. Recommended dishes: Taiwan Tea No. 18, English scones.
