The answer is no. Although it is great to have a complete set of traditional tea ware to brew gongfu tea, it is absolutely not required. There are local Taiwan tea farmers who brew teas with modern tea ware since it is more convenient. You can feel free to use any type of tea ware to prepare Taiwan tea.

There are a variety of teas in our selection and they all taste different. If you have never experienced Taiwan tea before, we recommend you to start with high mountain oolong tea, milk oolong tea, jade oolong tea and four season oolong tea. Try each brewing method recommended from our website and find the best way to brew and enjoy your favorite tea.

Tea leaves are dry meterials. Improper storage of tea leaves may cause them to lose their flavor within a month after opening. It is the best to keep them at a constant temperature in an airtight container, away from light, moisture, and odors. If you buy in bulk, keep most of the tea in a large container and use a smaller one for everyday use to limit air contact with the tea leaves. Please be advised to consume the tea as soon as possible as tea flavor are easily affected.

The best way to figure out which one fits you better is to give them a try. After all, it is a personal choice and taste.

Some teas sold at IShopO are distinguished by degrees of roasting. These are actually the same tea but sold as different products. Roasting has a great impact on teas in many ways.