Hugosum and Tea Forest Red Tea Estate Introduction
Sun Moon Lake Black Tea makes a comeback on the world stage. Tea master Shi Chaoxing began learning tea-making techniques at the "Tea Industry Training Institute" in 1949 and was later assigned to work at the "Chimu Black Tea Factory." He inherited the traditional Japanese tea-making techniques from senior 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. Once, Sun Moon Lake black tea was highly popular, with its development from the early Japanese colonial period to the golden years of tea plantations in the 1960s. However, with significant changes in the tea industry and the influx of cheap foreign tea, the Sun Moon Lake black tea industry gradually declined. After a lifetime of cultivating and producing tea, the senior tea master, cherishing his connection to this land and hoping for the industry's revival, chose to continue growing tea instead of following others to profit from betel nut cultivation, believing that there would be a day for black tea's renaissance. Currently, the second generation has inherited their father's craftsmanship and tea-making skills, and they are committed not only to producing high-quality tea but also to ensuring that good tea is seen, reviving the image of Sun Moon Lake black tea. In 2005, they established a tourist tea factory, providing a place to witness the historical and cultural development of the Sun Moon Lake black tea industry. This initiative not only helps more people understand the knowledge of black tea but also contributes to the local cultural heritage, further promoting Sun Moon Lake black tea culture, and allowing the world to see the revival of tea art in Sun Moon Lake. A black tea feast! No matter the time, when your taste buds are excited, here you can enjoy unique signature dishes such as "Black Tea Pancakes," "Cat Paw Cake," "Black Tea Jelly," and more. If you prefer savory options, "Black Tea Braised Tofu" is also available! If that's not enough to satisfy your discerning taste, you can also order a pot of exquisite black tea or one of our exclusive creations with over ten varieties of black tea-related beverages, especially "Grandma Green Lemon Black Tea," "Dark Roasted Latte," and others that are sure to delight you. Black Tea New Cultural Creation - Wagashi Forest combines traditional tea factories with tourism. So when you visit in the tea production season (April to November) in the morning, you can often see the twisting machines diligently kneading the tea leaves, or if you come in the afternoon, you will smell the fragrant aroma of drying tea leaves. No matter when you come, you will be amazed by something different! If you wish to learn more about and experience black tea, we offer nearly ten DIY courses such as "Half-Day Tea Master Trip," "Tea Master Class," and "Butterfly Valley Color Art Master," allowing you to take a lesson about black tea and transform from a novice into a black tea expert.
