{"id":2822,"date":"2026-05-10T11:35:20","date_gmt":"2026-05-10T02:35:20","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.wakacin-lifestyle.com\/?p=2822"},"modified":"2026-05-10T11:35:20","modified_gmt":"2026-05-10T02:35:20","slug":"farewell-taipei-a-rainy-morning-feast-the-art-of-100-year-old-tea-making-%f0%9f%87%b9%f0%9f%87%bc%e2%98%94%ef%b8%8f","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.wakacin-lifestyle.com\/?p=2822","title":{"rendered":"Farewell Taipei: A Rainy Morning Feast & The Art of 100-Year-Old Tea Making \ud83c\uddf9\ud83c\uddfc\u2614\ufe0f"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

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My final day in Taipei was a rainy one! \ud83c\udf27\ufe0f While it\u2019s 20\u00b0C, the humidity makes it feel quite chilly\u2014a perfect excuse to slow down and soak in the rich aromas of local breakfast and traditional tea. \ud83c\udf75\u2728<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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\u2022 Breakfast: Mochi Omelets & Crispy Peanut Toast at Duo Lai Jia \ud83c\udf73<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u2022 The Experience: Wang Tea Taipei \u2013 Where Heritage Meets Modernity \ud83c\udfdb\ufe0f\u2728<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u2022 Factory Tour: The Scent of Charcoal-Roasted Tradition \ud83c\udfed\ud83d\udd25<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u2022 Final Thoughts: Airport Eats & The Mystery of “Warm” Drinks \u2708\ufe0f\u2615\ufe0f<\/p>\n\n\n\n

[Breakfast: Duo Lai Jia Breakfast Restaurant] \ud83c\udf73<\/p>\n\n\n\n

I headed to Duo Lai Jia for a final Taiwanese breakfast, and it didn’t disappoint!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u2022 Taiwanese Omelet (Dan Bing): Perfectly chewy and “mochi-mochi.” \ud83d\ude0b<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u2022 Peanut Toast: This was the star! \ud83e\udd5c Crispy on the outside, fluffy inside, with a rich peanut aroma that pairs beautifully with fresh soy milk. \ud83e\udd5b<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u2022 Hash Brown Burger: A unique discovery! \ud83c\udf5f The hot, crispy potato inside a bun was surprisingly delicious.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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[Wang Tea Taipei: A Tale of Two Concepts] \ud83c\udf75<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Next, I visited the historic Wang Tea Taipei (Youji Mingcha). This shop is fascinating because it seamlessly blends two worlds:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u2022 The Modern Side: An artistic space where you can enjoy innovative tea beer and sparkling tea. \ud83c\udf7a\u2728<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u2022 The Classic Side: A traditional tea shop filled with beautiful teaware and the deep, roasted aroma of premium leaves. \ud83c\udfdb\ufe0f<\/p>\n\n\n\n

[Behind the Scenes: The Heart of the Tea Factory] \ud83c\udfed<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Beyond the shop counter lies a hidden gem: a fully functioning tea factory! \ud83c\udf43 I learned about machines like the “Chugeng-ji,” which uses wind and vibration to sort tea leaves. It\u2019s incredible how much the sorting process defines the final flavor. \ud83d\udca8<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The highlight was the drying room with circular pits in the floor. \ud83e\uddf1 They use red-hot charcoal to dry the leaves like a stone oven, consuming up to 60kg of fuel at a time! \ud83d\udd25 “For Jasmine tea, we start at 6 AM, add the flowers at 8 PM, and remove them the next morning,” the staff told me with a smile. Such dedication to the craft! \ud83c\udf38 I couldn’t leave without buying my favorites: Tieguanyin (Iron Goddess) and the painstakingly made Jasmine Tea. \ud83d\udecd\ufe0f<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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[Airport Musings: The “Lukewarm” Mystery] \u2708\ufe0f<\/p>\n\n\n\n

As I had my final meal at the airport, I noticed something: in Taiwan, even when you order a “Hot” drink, it’s often served at a comfortable, warm temperature rather than scalding hot. \u2615\ufe0f Is it because of the climate, or a secret to preserving tea flavor? \ud83d\udca1<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Leaving Taiwan with a full heart (and a heavy suitcase of tea). I\u2019ll be back soon! \ud83c\uddf9\ud83c\uddfc\u2764\ufe0f<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Keywords: Taipei Final Day, Duo Lai Jia, Taiwanese Breakfast, Wang Tea Taipei, Tea Factory Tour, Charcoal Roasted Tea, Tieguanyin, Jasmine Tea, Travel Taiwan \ud83c\udf0f\u2728<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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