Osmanthus Tea Plantation Introduction
Osmanthus Garden is located in Longsheng Village, Shiding District, and is also known as Osmanthus Village. It is the largest osmanthus ecological farm in Taiwan and one of the oldest tea regions in Taiwan, situated at an altitude of over 300 meters. The soil contains sand and gravel, and rainfall is moderate throughout the year. As early as the 1950s and 1960s, during the peak period of tea production, local tea farmers used osmanthus as a flavoring for roasted tea to enhance its value, requiring 25 kilograms of osmanthus for every 100 kilograms of tea. Therefore, a large number of osmanthus trees are planted alongside the tea gardens. The osmanthus season lasts from October to April each year, and after August, villagers of all ages stroll through the osmanthus forest to collect fresh flowers, creating a unique local landscape that is an important part of the residents' lives. In spring, you can see butterflies flying; in summer, fireflies decorate the flowers; and in autumn and winter, the fragrance of osmanthus fills the air, making it a worthwhile visit. The farm offers specialty dishes that incorporate osmanthus, including signature dishes such as osmanthus drunken chicken, handmade noodles with tea oil, and osmanthus fragrant trotters. Additionally, there are osmanthus stewed dishes and handmade osmanthus cookies available as souvenirs, along with tea brewing services. Besides dining and tea tasting, the Osmanthus Garden has also planned the Osmanthus Alley and the Century-old Osmanthus Trail, attracting many visitors who enjoy the beautiful mountain scenery while tasting fine tea and snacks, spending a leisurely afternoon tea time.
