Testimonials
Lisa Chan
Tiny Pinecone,
Traveling Teahouse and Bakeshop
The Jhentea Journey was a phenomenal experience! There is no better way to be introduced to the beauty of Taiwanese Oolong tea than by going straight to the source. Being taught by Taiwan's "National Treasure," Tea master, Fu Chen and her daughters, was like drinking from a fountain of knowledge, and that fountain of golden oolong runs deep...4 generations deep! It is honestly the best Oolong Tea I have tasted in my life, and watching the process and craftsmanship for making it has only increased my respect. During my time there, I was treated like family, and I left wishing they would adopt me. They are so generous with their knowledge and love!
Anna Kupel
Due East Tea Co.
Valencia and the Jhentea family went above and beyond our expectations. They found amazing lodging within our budget, and provided safe transportation and a very able translator for our first visit to Taiwan. We couldn't have been in better hands. Our tea tour hit the must-sees, but was tailored and personalized to our needs. We arrived as strangers, but left feeling like family.
Kenneth Cohen
Qigong Research & Practice Center: The Teachings of Kenneth Cohen
高漢氣功學院
I highly recommend this exquisite tour, an ideal introduction to the beauty of Taiwan and a direct link to the ancient culture. You will have in insider's view, as your hosts are not mere tour guides, but esteemed Tea Masters, sharing what they love. Tea is more than tea. In cup of fine tea, you can sense the beauty of misty mountains, fragrant wildflowers, and the art of farmers who truly care for the land. You can feel the 茶氣, the life force, of the tea. You will leave the tour not only with a deeper understanding of tea, but with greater appreciation of life. Wishing you 一路平安 a peaceful journey and a great tea experience, Ken Cohen 高漢
杨雯
Beijing, China
我一个人从北京过去，住在靠河边的民宿里，很舒服，睁开眼都是美景。品着香茶，去了很多个景点更加了解台湾的民俗生活。谢谢导游考虑的很周到。很开心的一次旅行。
Jeff Mckean
Due East Tea Co.
Where to start? Our tour with Jhentea Journey went above and beyond anything I could have expected. Valencia was able to curate an itinerary for us that worked perfectly for the time we had and each day was planned to make sure we got the most out of our trip. She also took the hassle out of finding accommodations within our budget. For someone not familiar with the area or the language, this was a huge help, and the value we got for the money we spent was unreal!
If you're looking for tea tourism, Jhentea Journey really can't be beat. From the breathtaking tea terraces of Pinglin, to a biofarm tucked away in the forest, and even a couple family tea gardens, we were knee-deep in tea bushes everyday and drinking more than our fair share of the freshest, best quality oolong we've ever had.
Jhentea's motto is "Sip Pure" and it's clear they apply this same philosophy to their tours. What you get when you journey with them is nothing less than a rich infusion of Taiwan's natural beauty, and world class tea culture, in their purest forms. I look forward to many future visits and further journeys!
淩曉傑
寫意咖啡 Hangzhou, China
和Valencia的母亲在上海的一次展会上认识，当时买了一些她们家的茶叶，加了微信。后来几个月后刚好我安排了两周的自由行，自然将宜兰安排进了行程。一来上次买的茶叶很满意，从没喝到过这么好喝的台湾乌龙茶，所以这次去她家再买一些，还帮爱茶的朋友们带了很多，二来有本地人Valencia和她母亲陪同，一定能领略到宜兰最地道最好的风情。那天在台北花博公园坐上巴士，一觉醒来就已经到了宜兰。Valencia和她母亲开车接上我就直接去她家喝茶，还去看了她家自己茶园和制茶作坊。她们家到她这已经是第四代制茶了，可以深切体会她们一家对茶的热爱和那种匠人精神，她爷爷奶奶每天都喝自己的茶，面色红润，精神矍铄，听说出去旅游比年轻人还腿脚利索。当晚她们开车带我去了台湾很有名的罗东夜市，人头攒动，规模比台北的夜市大，小吃品种也有当地特色，直接吃到撑。第二天去了宜兰当地有名的苏澳冷泉，头城黑沙滩，礁溪温泉还有台湾最美博物馆之一的兰阳博物馆，确实非常有设计感，布展也很漂亮，基本可以管中窥豹，了解整个台湾的历史变迁。我平时喜欢一个人背包旅行，但如果不做攻略就不知道该去哪儿玩，攻略做的多了又会失去旅行的惊喜感，而且很多攻略大同小异，而我最喜欢去一个地方像当地人一样生活几天，体验当地人特有的文化习俗，风土人情，因此有当地的朋友陪玩是最好的原则，省心省力玩的又开心，最关键的是你能真真切切的和当地人交流沟通，而不像普通的旅行，其实只是去了一个地方到此一游，与当地人擦肩而过没有言语。Valencia年轻热情，跟着她游玩宜兰肯定会是非常愉快的旅行，记得一定去她家喝茶哦，真的是非常好喝的台湾乌龙，大陆不大买的到这么好的。