Chen Xiaoyi Wins Top Prize at Taoyuan Spring Lufeng Oolong Tea Competition
Translated from Chinese, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.
TLDR
- Chen Xiaoyi won the top prize at the Taoyuan Spring Lufeng Oolong Tea Grading Competition.
- The competition evaluated 58 entries based on appearance, water color, aroma, and taste.
- Taoyuan's agricultural bureau supports local tea industry development through competitions and subsidies.
Taoyuan's Lufeng Oolong tea has once again demonstrated its superior quality, with local farmer Chen Xiaoyi securing the coveted top prize at the Spring Lufeng Oolong Tea Grading Competition. This event, organized with support from the Taoyuan City Government's Department of Agriculture, highlights the region's commitment to nurturing its rich tea heritage.
The competition, which saw 58 entries this year, rigorously assessed each tea based on its visual appeal, including shape and color, as well as the nuanced qualities of its water color, aroma, and taste. The victory by Chen Xiaoyi is a testament to the dedication and skill of our local tea farmers, who cultivate exceptional teas in the unique microclimate of the Lufeng tea area in Luzhu District.
Taoyuan is a tea-producing center in northern Taiwan with a history of over a century and is an important agricultural specialty industry.
Agriculture Bureau Director Chen Guanyi emphasized Taoyuan's status as a significant tea-producing hub in northern Taiwan, boasting a history of over a century. The city government's continued investment in tea industry events, such as this competition, tea-making contests, and experiential activities, underscores its dedication to promoting local specialty products and enhancing the competitiveness of Taoyuan's tea sector. Efforts to improve tea quality, including subsidies for new tea plantings and irrigation facilities, are crucial for increasing both the yield and the overall quality of our renowned teas.
The city government subsidizes the Luzhu District Farmers' Association to hold the Lufeng Oolong Spring/Winter High-Quality Baozhong Tea Competition within its jurisdiction to strengthen the promotion of local characteristic industries.
Originally published by Liberty Times in Chinese. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.