Tea-tasting at Pinglin Old Street, New Taipei, Taiwan

Step back in time in Pinglin Old Street in New Tapei City! Learn how to best enjoy your tea from a tea master.

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00:00 Surrounded by mountains and many tea plants, Ping Lin Old Street is a hidden gem in Taiwan,

00:04 offering a glimpse into the past.

00:06 The 200-meter-long cobblestone path is lined with old-style hardware stores, snack stands,

00:12 and the Paoping Temple.

00:13 Not to be missed, of course, are the tea houses where you can learn from a tea master how

00:17 to best enjoy a warm cup of tea.

00:19 Find out how to properly smell and sip a small cup, and what flavors to note.

00:23 Indeed, Ping Lin Old Street is a living testament to Taiwan's rich cultural heritage.

00:28 (upbeat music)