Private English-language tea tasting in Taipei featuring uncommon Taiwanese teas off-the-beaten-path.
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Also hosting Tea Salon:
A weekly social tea tasting event in Taipei open to the public.Come for the tea and stay for the connections~- Angela
tea host + baker + food systems enthusiast
Tea Tastings
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tea salon
What is Tea Salon?
Tea Salon is where cool folks meet, share ideas, and synergize with new friends over curated brews of gongfu tea paired with small-batch snacks.A typical Tea Salon participant is someone with unabashed curiosity and a desire to share a moment in time with others. Each themed session is designed to be informative and encourage social/language exchange and peer learning.
Weekly Tea Salons
Tea Salons feature different themes. Ex: [Taiwanese Red Teas], [CH vs. JP Green Teas], [Teas throughout a day], [Winter Season Teas] whereas Tea Socials have an open menu.
| Duration | 90 minutes |
| Fee | 500NT/pax (unless otherwise stated)* |
| Selection | 2-3 teas + assorted snacks |
| Max Guests | 8 pax |
50NT discount if you bring a tea (approval required)
Afternoon Tea Socials
A relaxing social cream tea service prefaced by a gongfu tea tasting. Guests are welcome to dress up.
| Duration | 90 minutes |
| Fee | 600NT/pax (unless otherwise stated)* |
| Selection | 2-3 teas + scones + cookies |
| Max Guests | 8 pax |
50NT discount if you bring a tea (approval required)
Bring-Your-Own + Blind Tastings
Featuring teas that we will work together to identify. Guests are also welcome to bring a tea they are curious to assess together.
| Duration | 90 minutes |
| Fee | 300NT/pax (unless otherwise stated) |
| Selection | 2-3 teas + assorted snacks |
| Max Guests | 8 pax |
Disclaimer
Deposit: 100NT (refundable up to 3 days prior to event)
Currently only accepting cash (NTD), Venmo (USD), or Paypal (USD).
I may not be able to accommodate all dietary restrictions, but will do my best to provide alternatives.
Where can I find upcoming events?
Details on future Tea Salon sessions are currently hosted on Meetup and will also be featured on my IG.
private tea tasting
(by appointment)
If you would like a personalized tasting experience, let's build a custom-tailored menu according to your preferences.Featuring organic, eco, and wild Taiwanese teas. We discuss the history, provenance, and production of the tea we taste; and sharpen our sensorial awareness (sight, smell, taste, texture) with optional guided palate training.Tea tastings are hosted in English, with optional support in 華語,粵語, 日本語.
Tasting Set A
Recommended for:
New tea drinkers looking for a simple introduction to signature Taiwanese teas.
| Duration | 60 minutes |
| Fee | 600NT/pax |
| Selection | 3 teas + snacks + dried fruit |
| Guests | 2-8 pax |
Tasting Set B
Recommended for:
New and experienced tea drinkers looking for a deeper dive into Taiwanese teas.
| Duration | 90 minutes |
| Fee | 1200NT/pax |
| Selection | 5 teas + snacks + dried fruit |
| Guests | 1-8 pax |
Tasting Set C
Recommended for:
Experienced tea drinkers interested in uncommon and/or atypical Taiwanese teas; including from my private collection.
| Duration | 90 minutes |
| Fee | 1800NT/pax |
| Selection | 5 teas + snacks + dried fruit |
| Guests | 1-8 pax |
Disclaimer
Nonrefundable Deposit: 600NT or 25% (whichever is greater) to be applied to your total.
Add-Ons:
+150NT-300NT for a single brew sample of your favorite tea in a sealable bag.
+100NT for a stainless steel tin.I may not be able to accommodate all dietary restrictions, but will do my best to provide alternatives.
Please fill out the following questionnaire to the best of your ability and I'll get back to you shortly.
events/collaborations
If you're interested in hosting a tea tasting for your next company or brand event, please fill out the questionnaire below or send me an email with details at [email protected].
about 穆葉茶房
muyèh tea room
Tea Salon & Tea with Angela are currently hosted at MuYèh Tea Room in the Yongkang Street neighborhood of Taipei, a 5 minute walk from MRT Dongmen on the Red Line.Yongkang Street is a major tourist destination in the center of the city known for restaurants and boutiques featuring clothes, tea, antiques, souvenirs, and skincare products.I recommend booking lunch or dinner nearby before/after your tea session followed by a walk through neighboring Da'An Park.**Accessibliity Accommodation
For accessibility accommodation, I host at 串門子茶 Stop By Tea House, also located in the same neighborhood.
faqs
Do you offer tastings in other languages?
I offer English tastings at this time because this is the language in which I am most capable of expressing tea and flavor concepts. If you have basic English speaking abilities and moderate/advanced comprehension, I can also accommodate if you speak to me in Mandarin, Cantonese, or Japanese.如果您需要用中文品茶，我可以介紹當地的茶藝師。有興趣的話，請留言到 [email protected].もし日本語でお茶のテイスティングをご体験されたい場合、お茶会を開催されている方をご紹介することが可能です。ご興味がございましたら、ぜひお気軽にご連絡ください [email protected].
What is a tea tasting?
A tea tasting is a sensory experience that may overlap with the artistic and philosophical practice of tea. In Chinese, this is 品茶. Oftentimes, tea tasting is erroneously translated to "tea ceremony" in English.I conduct gongfu-style tea tastings which encompasses a variety of traditional Chinese tea preparation methods.
What is gongfu tea?
Gongfu tea brewing uses smaller vessels with larger tea-to-water ratios compared to the large pot, long steep methodology of Western-style brewing.The tea is meant to evolve and unfurl its flavors, textures, and aromas across multiple (sometimes >20!) brews. This allows drinkers to perceive and assess the nuanced characteristics of the tea.
What kinds of snacks do you provide?
I produce baked goods that are often sweet and sometimes savory. All are custom recipes designed to pair with teas.Additionally, I partner with tea farmers to make custom powdered tea for my recipes. They are drinking grade tea, so you may notice they taste different from tea-flavored desserts from bakeries.Occasionally, I provide local specialty snacks like dried fruits, biscuits, candies that I source from producers all over Taiwan.
Can you accommodate my dietary/allergy restrictions?
Since I do not work in a commercial kitchen space, I cannot guarantee 100% allergen-free production--therefore I will do my best to source appropriate snacks where possible and with reasonable advance notice.
Is my deposit refundable?
Private TastingsDeposits for Private Tea Tastings are non-refundable.
Tea Salon TastingsThe following is the current refund policy as of January 03, 2025.
At least 7 days before: You are eligible for a 100% refund, minus transfer fees, if any.
3-7 days before: You are eligible for a 50% refund, minus transfer fees, if any.
Less than 3 days before: Your deposit is not refundable.
I start preparing the ingredients for snack pairings a week before each tasting as some items may take up to a few days to make, so the non-refunded portion will be applied to accrued costs. Thanks for your understanding <3
More questions? Ask me!
about me
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Hiya, this is Angela! I'm from NYC where a local tea association jumpstarted my interest in gongfu tea.Since moving to Taipei in 2021, I learned Chinese to speak with farmers and tea vendors, enabling me to source interesting and unusual teas that are often reserved for the domestic market.I routinely travel around the country to meet farmers and learn about tea production in Taiwan.Tea Salon is my love letter to Taiwan. I hope to share the experience and understanding of Taiwanese tea with others so more people can cherish the unique qualities of this small but mighty tea region.
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I introduce teas by way of sensorial engagement and guided tastings much like how I used to guide chocolate tastings in a previous life :). In my sessions, I hope you learn something new about tea, engage your body’s sensory abilities, and make a new friend.
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When I'm not doing tea things, I bake bread, host cooking events, and manage logistics for my gravel bike brand.
tips/recs
Some recommendations and tips to help you along your tea explorations!
My tips and personal recommendations are free, but if you do feel obliged, join me for a tasting or support my next tea find :)