Emerald Tea Garden Introduction
Wenshan Baozhong tea is a well-known tea from northern Taiwan, with production areas ranging from Wenshan to Pinglin. In the scenic Shiding District of New Taipei City, there is a young tea farmer named Tseng Jen-Tsung. After working outside, he put aside his career to return home and inherit his father's tea-making skills and dedication, allowing the high-quality, pesticide-free Wenshan Baozhong tea to maintain its fragrance in the tea shops. The Tseng family has been engaged in farming for generations. Originally working at an urban construction company, he made the decisive choice to return to Shiding Mountain to take over his father's tea-making business after participating in the "Drifting Bird Camp" organized by the Council of Agriculture at the Taoyuan Agricultural Research Station. The tea garden of the Tseng family has an excellent growing environment. Its tranquil surroundings have become a private spot frequently visited by photography enthusiasts. In the early morning, a thin mist blankets the tea garden and the Emerald Lake, resembling a mystical landscape from an ink wash painting; at dusk, the vivid sunset like an egg yolk and the brilliant twilight glow create a stunning picture mirrored on the calm waters of the Emerald Lake. The sunset slowly descends amidst the admiration of onlookers. One of Tseng's proudest achievements is his father's "Bagua Tea Garden." The tea garden on a small hill, due to its terrain and the growth patterns of the tea trees, resembles the arrangement of the eight trigrams, laid out across the earth. "This rare scenery is known only to insiders. Many photography lovers often arrive here early in the morning and wait until evening, just for a beautiful landscape photo." In addition to inheriting the excellent tea cultivation and production skills from his family, Tseng Jen-Tsung also aims to introduce innovative techniques and methods. He actively participates in various courses organized by the Council of Agriculture and collaborates with local agricultural associations for marketing, striving to expand the brand. The tea he nurtures with such dedication often wins awards; however, Tseng is not content with the status quo. The beautiful and serene environment of his hometown makes him unable to forget this tea garden even while working elsewhere. Upon returning, he has re-recognized the significance and greatness of this land, hoping to convey this natural purity through the tea he cultivates. Thus, he has begun to move towards healthy organic farming, planting non-toxic, pesticide-free tea, allowing consumers to feel the health benefits of clear water and a natural environment with every sip. Under Tseng's careful attention, the tea garden is gradually filled with natural vitality. Every summer night, fireflies dance with the mountain breeze. Fireflies, which can only grow in unpolluted environments, are the best biological indicators of a pesticide-free environment and serve as the most beautiful encouragement for Tseng's tea garden. "Wherever there is flowing water, there are fireflies. Where there are many fireflies, there are also many frogs—be careful of snakes when passing through the bushes!" Tseng always reminds every visitor with a light-hearted tone. "Do not fear these insects and creatures; a healthy environment fosters rich biodiversity, leading to healthy crops." For Tseng, the pursuit of health and vitality in the tea garden and the tea itself embodies his philosophy of farming.
