Hugosum and Guo Forest Tea Plantation Introduction
Sun Moon Lake black tea is making a comeback on the world stage, thanks to master tea artisan Seung Chao-hsing. In 1949, he entered the "Tea Industry Training Institute" to learn tea-making techniques and was later assigned to work at the "Chimu Black Tea Factory." He followed the traditional Japanese tea-making methods passed down by elder tea masters and served as the factory director until his retirement. His passion and dedication to black tea witnessed the rise and fall of the Sun Moon Lake black tea industry. At its peak, Sun Moon Lake black tea enjoyed great popularity, from the early Japanese occupation period's cultivation efforts to the flourishing tea gold years of the 1960s. However, with significant changes in the tea industry and the influx of cheap foreign teas, the Sun Moon Lake black tea industry gradually declined. Having cultivated and processed tea for six decades, the elder tea master cherished his love for the land and hoped for the industry's revival. While others became wealthy by cultivating betel nuts, he insisted on continuing to grow tea, believing that there would be a day when black tea would shine again. Currently, his second-generation successors have inherited their father's artisan spirit and tea-making skills. They are committed not only to producing excellent tea but also to ensuring that it is recognized, creating a new image for Sun Moon Lake black tea. In 2005, a tourist tea factory was established to provide a place for witnessing the historical and cultural development of the Sun Moon Lake black tea industry. This aims to enhance public understanding of tea industry knowledge, contribute to local cultural heritage, and further promote the culture of Sun Moon Lake black tea, allowing the world to see the beauty of Sun Moon Lake...
