Yao yue teahouse, Mountain teahouse in Maokong, Taiwan
Yao Yue Teahouse is a restaurant and tea-focused dining space located in the mountains of Maokong, a hillside area of Taipei known for tea cultivation. The venue has both indoor and outdoor seating, and guests can choose from around 22 tea varieties to brew at the table.
The site began as a tea farm in the Maokong hills before it opened as a teahouse in 1996. The transition from farm to restaurant reflects how owners in the area started welcoming visitors to see tea growing and mountain farming up close.
The kitchen here uses tea as a cooking ingredient, from tea-braised chicken to vegetables fried in tea oil. These dishes reflect how closely food in Maokong is tied to the local tradition of growing and processing tea leaves.
The teahouse can be reached by taking the Maokong Gondola or local bus lines that serve the hillside area. It stays open through the day and into the night, so a visit is possible at most hours.
Billing here works on a flat rate per person rather than charging by the pot or cup. On top of that, guests receive unlimited hot water throughout their visit, so they can keep brewing the same tea leaves for as long as they like.
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