honesty, song dynasty, tea house

An Honest Tea House Owner

There was once a small tea house in Beijing during the Song Dynasty whose business was very prosperous. One day, a man named Li visited the tea house with one of his old friends, and because it was very hot, Li took off his overcoat and put a small bag of gold on the table. However, he ...

Max Lu

A steaming cup of oolong tea sits on a board with tea making accessories.

A Unique Place Famous for Tea Houses and Plantations in Taiwan

Located in a valley on the outskirts of Taipei City, Maokong (貓空) is a famous attraction featuring interesting tea houses, tea plantations, and spectacular night views of Taipei City. Maokong literally means “cat hole,” as “Mao” means “cat,” and “Kong” means “hollow.” It is easily accessible by bus or car, but the best way to ...

Billy Shyu

Taipei's Maokong.