Dadaocheng Tea-Buying Walk

大稻埕買茶散步

Taipei's historic tea quarter on foot — century-old merchants scooping loose-leaf from big tins, finishing at a modern tea bar inside a working refinery.

Region: Taipei / Dadaocheng
Duration: Half day
Difficulty: Easy
Stops: 4
Tea focus: Buying loose-leaf in Dadaocheng
Best for: Traditional · Educational

The route

1
Wang Tea (Youji Mingcha)有記名茶
Datong (Dadaocheng), Taipei
A century-old refinery still roasting on site — a classic first stop for loose-leaf and the smell of charcoal.
2
Lin Hua Tai Tea Co.林華泰茶行
Datong (Dadaocheng), Taipei
One of Taipei's oldest tea merchants — taste, ask questions, and buy loose-leaf by weight.
3
Lin Mao Sen Tea Co.林茂森茶行
Datong (Dadaocheng), Taipei
A neighbouring merchant house for comparing roasts before you commit.
4
Wangtea Lab有記名茶 Wangtea Lab
Datong (Dadaocheng), Taipei
Finish at a modern tea bar inside the historic refinery — the contemporary face of the same tea families.

What to drink

· Roasted Baozhong and Tieguanyin
· Aged Taiwanese oolong
· Modern loose-leaf and cold-brew at the tea bar

What to learn

· Best tea houses in Dadaocheng — https://www.leaf-guide.com/learn/best-tea-houses-in-dadaocheng
· Where to buy oolong tea in Taipei — https://www.leaf-guide.com/learn/where-to-buy-oolong-tea-in-taipei
· Best Taiwanese tea souvenirs — https://www.leaf-guide.com/learn/best-taiwanese-tea-souvenirs

Before you go

· The stops cluster around the lanes off Dihua Street and are walkable, but verify each merchant's current opening status on its official source before you go.
· Tasting is part of buying here — sample a few roasts and buy by weight; carry some cash alongside cards.
· Browsing is welcome, but these are working shops; ask before photographing tins or staff.

Venue details and opening status can change. This card is editorial planning context — always verify a venue’s current details on its official source before visiting.

Live route, map links & updates: https://www.leaf-guide.com/tea-routes/dadaocheng-tea-buying-walk

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Leaf Guide Taiwan · Tea Route Card · First edition · June 2026 · https://www.leaf-guide.com

The route

Wang Tea (Youji Mingcha)有記名茶

Datong (Dadaocheng), Taipei

A century-old refinery still roasting on site — a classic first stop for loose-leaf and the smell of charcoal.

Lin Hua Tai Tea Co.林華泰茶行

Datong (Dadaocheng), Taipei

One of Taipei's oldest tea merchants — taste, ask questions, and buy loose-leaf by weight.

Lin Mao Sen Tea Co.林茂森茶行

Datong (Dadaocheng), Taipei

A neighbouring merchant house for comparing roasts before you commit.

Wangtea Lab有記名茶 Wangtea Lab

Datong (Dadaocheng), Taipei

Finish at a modern tea bar inside the historic refinery — the contemporary face of the same tea families.

What to learn

· Best tea houses in Dadaocheng — https://www.leaf-guide.com/learn/best-tea-houses-in-dadaocheng

· Where to buy oolong tea in Taipei — https://www.leaf-guide.com/learn/where-to-buy-oolong-tea-in-taipei

· Best Taiwanese tea souvenirs — https://www.leaf-guide.com/learn/best-taiwanese-tea-souvenirs

Before you go

· The stops cluster around the lanes off Dihua Street and are walkable, but verify each merchant's current opening status on its official source before you go.

· Tasting is part of buying here — sample a few roasts and buy by weight; carry some cash alongside cards.

· Browsing is welcome, but these are working shops; ask before photographing tins or staff.