Daliao Historical Tea House
About Us
In 1899, Taiwan Tea Corporation's predecessor "Japan Mitsui Norin Co., Ltd." came to Taiwan for the expansion of tea farms; in 1924, Daliao Tea Factory was established in Zhulun area in Sanxia. As a result of a large amount of Assam tea tree plantation, the house was famous for the production of the Japanese Lidon Black Tea and became the pioneer of black tea at that time. The old site is at the same as the site of Taiwan Tea Corporation North District Finery Factory. The traditional Japanese-style wooden wall building next to the house was built in 1944, it was the former dormitory of the Director. In 2013, after the renovation invested by Taiwan Tea Corporation, "New Taipei City Plan of Encouraging the Development of Tourism Industry". The black eaves, Japanese base vents, and round window design are kept to reappear the glory of the tea house in the Showa period and make it become a recreational place combining tea culture and tea drinks.
Pay a visit to Daliao Historical Tea House that is full of Japanese atmosphere. Outside the house, there are trees in the surrounding, the scene of vast mountain view at four sides are good for admiration; inside the House, the historical development of Taiwan Tea Corporation is displayed in details, starting from the major events within the 100 years, the distribution of the tea factory nationwide to the introduction of organic tea garden. Wandering as pleasure, visitors can also find some old things that can arouse childhood memories, such as an old cupboard with an ancient wood texture, the retro pendulum clock with great nostalgic style, and etc. The old objects with original style won't be thrown away or forgotten along with the change of times, but they play a role in healing the human heart. Especially after the visitors enjoy the collection in the tea house, they can also enjoy a cup of good and aromatic tea in the ancient tea house to have a deep experience of cultural aesthetics.
In the long river of time, tea and the people in Taiwan have a close relationship; Daliao Historical Tea House of Taiwan Tea Corporation presents not only a memory of the old days but also invites visitors to jointly experience the tranquil aesthetics as well as the quiet wonders upon making tea and learning tea ceremony to find the simple initial back.