Taiwan wild tea

Taiwan wild tea is a commonly seen evergreen small or medium-sized tree, with tall stature and relatively large leaves. It usually requires shade from other trees to grow and is difficult to thrive independently. It has a very strong flavor, with pronounced bitterness and a long-lasting aftertaste. Its history can be traced back to the “Miscellaneous Records” of 1717, which stated: “There are many wild teas in the mountains of Shuishalian, with a unique flavor that can alleviate heat and swelling. The mountain roads are treacherous, and people are afraid of the indigenous people, so Han people dare not enter the mountains to collect them.”