Wu Wei Tsao Tang Teahouse

In one of the colorful streets of Taichung, very far from busy skyscrapers and luxury shops, there is a hidden peaceful place with amazing atmosphere and tasty tea. This place, named Wu Wei Tsao Tang Teahouse, invites its guests with relaxing music and peaceful environment.

    

The whole complex is build out of wood. Walls are decorated with many pictures of swallows which are enlighted with soft light from lanterns. The big koi fish lazily swim in the water of big pond that is placed in the center of the Teahouse. 

Very friendly and helpful staff dished out a delicious dinner to me and Michael and they showed us how to prepare the real Oolong Tea. We have maintained the tea ceremonial by ouerselves after the first explanation and we have enjoyed the calm ambient.

Wu Wei Tsao Tang Teahouse in Taichung is one of the most beautiful places I have ever seen. 

I am very thankful I have had the opportunity to taste the real Taiwanese tea and share this all with Michael.

http://www.wuwei.com.tw/

Little inspiration from my stay in Taiwan which helps me to be healthy and feel much better.

• Green Tea: Green tea is a powerhouse when it comes to health benefits. Packed with antioxidants and metabolism-boosting properties amongst many other health benefits.

• Soy: Soy is full of plant proteins and is used for production of many kinds of food and beverages, such as soy milk, soy sauces, latter tofu, and many more. 

• Fresh Fruit: Contrary to the western counterparts, dessert in Asia is usually fresh fruit which is full of vitamins and antioxidants. 

• Minimum of Diary Products: Dairy is quite minimal for the standard Asian diet. The great substitutions are soy milk, rice milk, and almond milk. 

• Chinese Medicine: While typical western medicine usually provides an ammediate cure with pharmaceutical drugs, Chinese medicine has ingrained in us that health needs to be improved from the roots. 

Shopping for natural beauty products can be downright confusing, with many cosmetic brands claiming to be safe and all natural with still using harmful ingredients.

The difference between wannabe's products and truly green products

Antioxidants are substances that may protect the cells against the effect of free radicals. Free radicals are molekules produced when the body breaks down food, or by environmental exposures like tabaco smoke and radiation. Free radicals can damage cells, and may play a role in heart disease, cancer and other diseases.

Food sources for antioxidants:  

I tried this refreshing tea in Formosa for the first time. Oolong Tea, also known as Wu Long Tea, is available in every corner of the colorful Taiwanese streets, so I enjoyed its bitter taste every day. 

Oolong Tea is believed to be produced about 400 years ago. According to historical records, Fujian province of China is the origin location of Oolong Tea.

In the family tree of Chinese teas, Oolong Tea, which is semi-fermented, lies between unfermented green tea and fermented black tea. 

This traditional Chinese tea undergoes a unique process, including withering under the strong sun and oxidation before curling and twisting. The flawor of Oolongs is equally diverse: they can be smoky, sweet and fruity, woody and thick, or green and fresh.

According to the growing and processing region, there are four major categories of Oolong Tea:

1. Northern Fujian Province: Wu Yi Tea (also called Cliff Tea or Rock Tea)
2. Southern Fujian Province: Tie Guan Yin (also called Chinese Oolong, Iron Buddha, Buddha of Mercy, Gun Yam)
3. Guangdong Province: Phoenix Oolong (also colled Dan Chong Tea)
4. Taiwan: Tung Ting, High Mountain, Alishan Baojung

The benefits of Oolong Tea:

• Can improve the performance of enzymes that break down fat
• Polyphenols prevent tooth decay
• High source of Vitamin C
• Can reduce skin irritations
• Can increase fat metabolism
• Can lower cholesterol
• Can regulate body temperature

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