Key Events

Interview by ABC (USA)

Founder, Liu Han-chien, Managing Director, Angela Liu, and R&D Director, Lin Hsiu-hui jointly interviewed by ABC (USA). They shared the story of the invention of bubble tea and the overseas expansion plan.

Featured by C³offee Magazine

C³offee Magazine interviewed Chun Shui Tang's Managing Director, Angela Liu . Angela shared the brand management and future prospects. (C³offee Magazine, 2024 Vol.44)

Interview by Marketplace (USA)

Marketplace interviewed Chun Shui Tang's Managing Director, Angela Liu . Angela shared the story of the invention of bubble tea and its global popularity.

Co-branding with Le Ruban Pâtisserie

Launching a joint Chinese New Year themed gift box together.

Taiwan's first tea culture knowledge picture book

Collaborating with the magazine “Parenting” to publish “History of Tea: The 5,000-Year Journey Through Time and Space” tea culture knowledge picture book, revealing the secrets of 5,000 years of tea culture and the trend of hand-shaken drinks for parents and children. In addition to donating picture books to elementary schools across Taiwan, Chun Shui Tang also organized the inaugural “Little Tea Creator” creative painting competition. This initiative aimed to inspire children to unleash their creativity and depict their dreamy beverages through art.

Collaboration with the 60th Golden Horse Awards

Chun Shui Tang had the honor of being selected as the “official hand-shaken tea beverage for the 60th Golden Horse Awards”, where it extended its support to all the nominees. Embracing the event's theme of “Establishing the Future from Classics”, Chun Shui Tang collaborated closely, incorporating a unified visual identity. At the Golden Horse Awards luncheon, attended by both domestic and international dignitaries, Chun Shui Tang shared its signature bubble tea, proudly showcasing Taiwan's cultural innovation and its role as the birthplace of bubble tea to filmmakers from around the world.

Interview by BBC (UK)

The BBC UK recently conducted interviews with Liu, Han-Chieh, the founder of Chun Shui Tang, and Lin, Hsiu-Hui, the Director of R&D, to delve into the origins of bubble tea and uncover the secrets behind Chun Shui Tang's tea drinks remaining bestsellers for over 40 years.

Collaborating with Creative Expo Taiwan 2023

Collaborating with Creative Expo Taiwan 2023, promoting the idea of "Unique Species of Taiwanese Culture”.

Received 2023 ITI Award

The "Jintang Oolong No.1" produced by Chiou Shan Tang was awarded the prestigious 2023 ITI Two-Star Excellent Flavor Award."

Interview by America's Test Kitchen Podcast

Managing Director, Angela Liu was interviewed on the 'America's Test Kitchen' podcast. Shared the story of the invention of bubble tea.

Promotion of Hand-Shaken Drinks Diplomacy

President Tsai, Ing-Wen and the President-elect of Paraguay visited Chun Shui Tang's Longfu store for a hand-shaken Bubble Tea experience, promoting people-to-people diplomacy.

Report by Sing Tao (Canada)

Sing Tao Daily Canada published a special report on bubble tea, titled "Originating in Taiwan, Popular Worldwide: The Origin Story of Bubble Tea."

Release of 40th Anniversary Special Issue

Sharing the philosophy of continuous growth since its establishment, advancing towards a century-old enterprise.

Co-branded Travel Bag with CiPU

Chun Shui Tang collaborated with the Taiwanese design bag brand “CiPU” to unveil the “Pearl Milk Tea Travel Bag”.

Co-branding with Shaomei Ice Cream

Chun Shui Tang, founded in 1983, has been in business for over 40 years. Recently, it partnered with Shaomei Ice Cream to introduce two enticing series: the “Pearl Milk Tea Crispy Ice Cream Bar” and the “Pu-Erh Tea Pink Salt Cheese Crema Ice Cream Bar”.

Report by ZDF TV (Germany)

ZDF German Television conducted a special interview on the birthplace of bubble tea.

Featured by Taiwan Panorama

Taiwan Panorama reported on “Taiwan's Hand-Shaken Drink Craze Sweeping the World” and interviewed Managing Director, Angela Liu. (Taiwan Panorama, March 2023)

Report by the History Channel (USA)

Managing Director, Angela Liu and Director of R&D Lin, Hsiu-Hui were jointly interviewed by the History Channel.

Report by CBC (Canada)

CBC interviewed Chun Shui Tang Managing Director, Angela Liu. Angela shared the story of the invention of bubble tea and its global popularity.

Interview by TF1 (France)

TF1 Television of France interviewed Chun Shui Tang founder Mr. Liu, Han-Chieh and Ms. Lin, Hsiu-Hui, the Director of R&D to explore the store behind the invention of bubble tea.

Received TTQS Bronze Award

Participating for the first time in the evaluation of the Talent Development Quality Management System (TTQS) by the Workforce Development Agency of the Ministry of Labor, Chun Shui Tang received the Bronze Award.

Selected as Excellent Choice for Rice Box Meals by the Ministry of Economic Affairs

Chun Shui Tang was selected as an excellent choice for rice box meals by the Ministry of Economic Affairs, with the award-winning “Sliced Boiled Pork with Garlic Sauce Boxed Meal”.

Iconic gifts for foreign dignitaries

President Tsai Ing-wen selected iconic Taiwanese snacks from Chun Shui Tang, “Bubble Tea” and “Turnip Cake”, to entertain a visiting Swedish delegation.

Report by Ehime Asahi TV (Japan)

Ehime Asahi TV in Japan reported Chun Shui Tang as the original creator of bubble tea.

Launch of family brand “CSGS SHOP”

The family brand “CSGS SHOP” was officially launched as Chun Shui Tea Group's e-commerce shopping platform, providing consumers with quality tea, great ingredients, and delicious snacks in a convenient and delicious format.

Launch of family brand “Chou Sun Leisure Farm”

The establishment of the family brand “Chou Sun Leisure Farm” signifies our commitment to providing unique and enriching experiences to our customers. Through our glamping area, we aim to provide a tranquil retreat where guests can unwind and appreciate the natural beauty of Guoxing Township.

Podcast “Exploring Tea Culture”

Chun Shui Tang launched a podcast titled, “Exploring Tea Culture” to accompany and convey the tea culture that has been passed down through the ages.

Offered take-out epidemic prevention meal boxes

In response to the COVID-19 pandemic preventing dine-in options, Chun Shui Tang introduced take-out meal boxes. These were later renamed Chun Shui Meal Boxes and included seven popular options such as the Golden Crispy Chicken Meal Box and the Meat Patty Meal Box. The introduction received enthusiastic responses from customers.

Launch of sustainable circular design bubble tea cups

In response to the “circular economy”, Chun Shui Tang collaborated with Spring Pool Glass to create designed cups using recycled glass. This partnership resulted in the launch of the “Chun Shui Tang x W Spring Pool Project Sustainable Circular Design Pearl Cup”. Diverging from Western-style glassware, the cup underwent redesign with a focus on proportion harmony and drinking angle considerations. Through multiple design iterations, it embraced a wide-mouthed cup to enhance the release of multi-layered tea aromas. The upward curve division of the cup body offers a perfect fit for the hand, ensuring convenient handling while preserving the traditional “tea-serving” gesture, imbuing it with significance. The product made its debut at the “2020 Taiwan Design Expo”.

Taiwan's First Bubble Tea Egg Roll

Chun Shui Tang collaborated with a famous egg roll brand to launch Taiwan's first “Bubble Tea Egg Roll” and “Kung Fu Noodle Egg Roll”.

Grand Opening of Longfu Flagship Store

The Longfu flagship store opened to great fanfare, with a large-scale bubble tea installation becoming a new landmark in Nantun District.
Completion of Chun Shui Tea Group Headquarters, allowing for a more comprehensive education and training center.

Collaboration with UNIQLO

In honor of UNIQLO's 10th anniversary in Taiwan, Chun Shui Tang partnered to launch an exclusive “Chun Shui Tang UT” collection. This collaboration seamlessly integrated iconic elements such as shakers, tea leaves, and bubble tea, sparking excitement among fans and collectors alike.

Chun Shui School E-Learning System

Chun Shui Tea Group ventured into digital education by establishing the “Chun Shui E-Learning Academy”, an e-learning system.

Collaboration with the National Taiwan Museum

Chun Shui Tang teamed up with the National Taiwan Museum, drawing inspiration from the “Kangxi Map of Taiwan”, to evoke the essence of “no happiness without tea”. This collaboration led to the release of a limited edition series of stainless steel straws and a series of engaging activities, symbolizing the creative fusion of tea culture with historical artifacts and fostering interaction with cultural relics.

Construction of a sugarcane sugar processing factory

Adopting traditional methods to produce golden sugarcane, providing high-quality syrup.

Chun Shui Tang Expands to Hong Kong

The first store opened at the West Kowloon Station of the Hong Kong High-Speed Rail.

Featured in Global Views Monthly Magazine

Global Views Monthly Magazine showcased a cover story titled “A Cup of Bubble Tea Creates Taiwan's New Economic Miracle”, delving into Chun Shui Tang's groundbreaking invention of bubble tea in 1987 and the subsequent decades of evolution in the hand-shaken drink supply chain. This narrative highlighted how these developments have contributed to a new economic phenomenon in Taiwan. (Global Views Monthly Magazine, November 2018)

Invited to Exhibit in Nagoya, Japan

Chun Shui Tang was invited by the Taichung City Government's Tourism and Travel Bureau to exhibit in Nagoya, Japan. They shared the experience of making bubble tea DIY and jointly promoted Taiwan tourism.

Featured in CommonWealth Magazine

CommonWealth Magazine featured a story titled “The Happiness of Taiwanese Flavor”, which included an interview titled “Chun Shui Tang: A Cup of Authentic Bubble Tea Defeats Japan's Starbucks”. The story delved into Chun Shui Tang's thriving business model in Japan. (Commonwealth Magazine Issue 625)

Featured in Asahi Shimbun (Japan)

Asahi Shimbun recommended Chun Shui Tang's original bubble tea.

Report by Far Eastern Television (Japan)

Far Eastern Television filmed a segment titled “Recommended Taiwanese Stores”, featuring Chun Shui Tang.

Tea Culture Seed Instructors

To deepen the cultivation of tea culture within the company, Chun Shui Tang initiated its inaugural “Tea Culture Seed Instructor” training program. This initiative aims to promote the Chun Shui Tang tea culture education curriculum among its staff members, fostering a deeper understanding and appreciation of tea culture within the organization.

Participation in the Asia Festival

Chun Shui Tang's overseas Japanese store made its debut participation in the “Asia Festival” event held at the “Osaka Hankyu Umeda Main Store”, a prominent department store in the Kansai region.

Report by CNN Travel

CNN Travel raved about bubble tea as one of the “Top 20 Taiwanese Must-Have Foods” and included it in the “Top 40 Best Foods and Drinks” list.

Expo 2015 in Milan Optogo Taiwan Pavilion

At the Expo 2015 in Milan, Chun Shui Tang was invited to participate in the “Optogo Taiwan Pavilion” event. We air-shipped tapioca pearls, tea leaves, and equipment from Taiwan and organized the opening show of bubble tea shaking experience at two banquets each day during the event. This greatly satisfied the curiosity of many locals in Milan about pearl milk tea and showcased the innovative cultural influence of Taiwanese tea beverages on the world.

Featured in OPEN DESIGN

OPEN DESIGN interviewed Chun Shui Tang's founder, Liu, Han-Chieh, sharing the story of Chun Shui Tang's branch creating a Renaissance of Song Dynasty space.

Establishment of Tea Leaf Roasting Factory

Following traditional tea-making techniques and meticulously overseeing every process to promote Taiwan's premium tea leaves to the public.

Construction of Central Kitchen

Implements systematic food supply and quality management

Chun Shui Tang Founding Store Renaming Project

The term “founding” here encompasses not only the establishment of a single store but also the creation of the first cup of foam black tea and the first cup of bubble tea in the world, both originating from the first Chun Shui Tang store on Siwei Street in Taichung. In this project, through careful curation, the story of tea brewing from ancient times to cold tea drinks is narrated through text and illustrations, providing a firsthand experience of Chun Shui Tang's innovative journey. Simultaneously, the inaugural issue of the “Chunshuier” periodical was published.

Recommended by Air France Magazine

Air France Magazine recommended Chun Shui Tang as the world's founding store of bubble tea. (Air France Magazine, April 2014)

Chun Shui Academy

The “Chun Shui Academy” was established to redefine and consolidate three disciplines: humanities, martial arts, and management. Through education in skills, preservation of culture, and cultivation of leadership, this initiative aims to nurture well-rounded individuals who embody the spirit of Chun Shui Tang.

Launch of family brand “Autumn Mountain Guesthouse”

Established as both a training center for employees and a private venue for entertaining VIPs, the Chun Shui Academy embodies a space where tea, heart, and nature converge harmoniously.

Featured in CommonWealth Magazine

Chun Shui Tang's founder, Mr. Liu, Han-Chieh, was interviewed by CommonWealth Magazine, stating that humanity has the 5,000-year history of drinking tea, and the next 5,000 years are just beginning. (Smile Taiwan Hospitality Issue 009)

“When Boba Meets Tea”

Written by Chun Shui Tang's founder, Mr. Liu, Han-Chieh, “When Boba Meets Tea” was published, sharing insights and reflections on 36 years of business.

Recommended by CNN Interactive English

CNN Interactive English praised Chun Shui Tang's bubble tea as the “limitless business potential of Taiwan's brilliance”. (CNN Interactive English, May 2013)

Featured in Yomiuri Shimbun (Japan)

Yomiuri Shimbun recommended traveling to Taiwan for Chun Shui Tang's DIY bubble tea shaking experience.

Interview by TVBS “Insight People”

TVBS “Insight People” host Georgina Fang interviewed Chun Shui Tang's founder,Mr. Liu, Han-Chieh, who offered profound insights into Chun Shui Tang's management philosophy.

“Formosa Tea Special Exhibition”

Chun Shui Tang co-organized the “Formosa Tea Special Exhibition” at the National Museum of Natural Science, showcasing both Eastern and Western tea art.

Chun Shui Tang Made Its debut in Japan

with the opening of its first store, the Daikanyama Store.

Launch of Family Brand “Mocktail Tea”

Positioned as an experimental ground for tea and a hub for exploring endless possibilities, Chun Shui Tang introduced the family brand “Mocktail Tea”, a Western-style tea house brand. This innovative endeavor earned Chun Shui Tang the prestigious “Superior Service Brand” award from the Ministry of Economic Affairs.

Report by CNN

Chun Shui Tang was interviewed by CNN to explore the popularity and market economy of bubble tea.

Invited to Participate in the JATA World Travel Fair 2012

Chun Shui Tang was invited by the Taiwan Tourism Bureau and participated in the “JATA World Travel Fair 2012”, showcasing DIY bubble tea shaking to promote Taiwanese tea culture.

First recommended by Michelin's “Green Guide” Taiwan Edition

(Michelin Green Guide Taiwan, March 2011)

Bubble Tea becomes teaching material

The story of bubble tea has become teaching material and is included in the Lungteng Cultural Vocational High School English textbook—Lesson “Let's Have a Cup of Bubble Tea?”

Awarded Superior Service Brand

Chun Shui Tang won the Ministry of Economic Affairs' “Emerging Brand” award in the business service industry.

Recommended by Global Views Monthly Centennial Special Issue

The “Global Views” Monthly Centennial Special Issue praised Chun Shui Tang's bubble tea, conquering the Chinese-speaking world and spreading to the West. (Global Views, June 2011)

Bubble Tea Hand-shaken Beverage DIY Experience

Chun Shui Tang participated in the "Spotlight Project" by the iSee Taiwan Foundation and the Tourism Bureau, inviting 28 Tourism Bureau directors stationed abroad to experience shaking bubble tea at Chun Shui Tang Jingguo Store (now the Gongyi Store). This event marked Chun Shui Tang's departure from traditional presentations, pioneering shaking bubble tea experiential activities. Through multisensory experiences, participants were immersed in the joy and wonder of the birth of the first cup of pearl milk tea in 1987!

Featured in WE PEOPLE East-West Celebrity Magazine

WE PEOPLE Magazine interviewed Chun Shui Tang's founder, Mr. Liu, Han-Chieh, with the theme “Innovation in Tradition”. (WE PEOPLE Magazine, March 2009)

Invited to participate in the Hong Kong-Taiwan Inter-City Forum

Chun Shui Tang was invited to participate in the “2009 Hong Kong-Taiwan Inter-City Forum Tea Banquet and Tourism Business Meeting” to introduce the lifestyle and culture of Taichung in Hong Kong, fostering interactive tourism development.

Featured in CommonWealth Magazine

CommonWealth Magazine featured an article titled “Taiwan's Cultural Heart in Taichung, Letting the Economy Sing”, in which they interviewed Mr. Liu, Han-Jie, the founder of Chun Shui Tang. During the interview, Mr. Liu shared his perspective that “Innovative flavors are only temporary; cultural humanities create true advantages”. (Commonwealth Magazine Issue 398)

“Sing Taiwan From Your Heart” Music CD

Renowned Taiwanese lyricist and composer Lin, Wen-Long's “Sing Taiwan From Your Heart” music CD, published by Chun Shui Tang, includes songs such as “Bubble Tea” and “Taiwan Tea History”.

Song “Bubble Tea”

Renowned musician Lin, Wen-Long officially debuted the song “Bubble Tea” at the third Taiwan Tea Lover’s Meetup.

First overseas expansion

Chun Shui Tang opens first overseas store in Shanghai.

Tea Latte Series Drinks

The family brand, TP Tea, launched the “Tea Latte” series drinks, the first in Taiwan's hand-shaken beverage industry.

Grand opening of family brand “Chiou Shan Tang” Fine Tea House

Creating contemporary tea art venues aimed at fostering the appreciation and practice of small teapot brewing culture.

Historical Tea Cultural Exhibitions

Chun Shui Tang co-organized with the Lugu Farmers' Association to showcase various tea brewing techniques from the Tang Dynasty to the Ming Dynasty, receiving positive reviews.

Established Family Brand “TP Tea”

Catering to the modern demand for convenient tea consumption, emphasizing the market for takeaway tea drinks while “promoting social gatherings and camaraderie centered around tea”.

Featured in CommonWealth Magazine

The article “Turning Food into Gold: Eating into Taiwan's Competitiveness” hailed Chun Shui Tang's development of bubble tea as the most beloved drink among ethnic Chinese worldwide. (Commonwealth Magazine Issue 320)

Featured in “Business Weekly”

Featured an article titled “Liu, Han-Chieh Creates a Paradise by the Beigang River” (January-February 2004). (Business Weekly, Jan and Feb 2004)

The Revolutionary of Foam Black Tea

“GQ Magazine” interviewed Chun Shui Tang's founder Liu, Han-Chieh, referring to him as the “The Revolutionary of Foam Black Tea”. (GQ Magazine, June 2004)

Chun Shui Tang Around Every Corner: Launch of Tetra Pak Drinks

Chun Shui Tang collaborated with a local company to produce ready-to-drink tea in Tetra Pak packaging, available for sale in convenience stores. Branded as “Chun Shui Tang Around Every Corner”, the teas were introduced in boxed packaging with four flavors: Chrysanthemum Pu'er Tea, Rose Tieguanyin, Tieguanyin Honey Tea, and Sour Plum Flower Tea. (Apple Daily April 10, 2004)

Chun Shui Tang Contributes to Promoting Tourism in Taiwan

Chun Shui Tang was honored with three invitations from Chairman Stanley Yen of the Taiwan Visitors Association to showcase the preparation of bubble tea at various events.

Participation in the Presidential Palace Local Cultural Exhibition

Chun Shui Tang rose as an emblem of Taiwan's emerging lifestyle trend, prominently featured as Taichung City's representative in the Presidential Palace Local Cultural Exhibition. During the event's inauguration, former President Chen, Shui-Bian and Taichung Mayor Jason Hu donned Chun Shui Tang aprons, coming together to prepare bubble tea. Concurrently, upon invitation by Mr.Stanely Yen, Chairman of the Taiwan Visitors Association, Chun Shui Tang took part in international travel expos in Berlin, Hong Kong, and Japan, where its bubble tea demonstration garnered widespread acclaim.

Featured in CommonWealth Magazine

Featured in “CommonWealth” Magazine, with the article “The Secret of Keeping an Old Shop Fresh”, discussing how to innovate products and find creativity in daily life. (Commonwealth Magazine Issue 260)

The 2nd Cross-Strait Tea Science and Technology Academic Symposium

Invited to perform tea art at the “2nd Cross-Strait Tea Science and Technology Academic Symposium”. Chun Shui Tang founder Mr. Liu, Han-Chieh presented “The Development and Current Situation of Iced Tea - Diversified Tea Drinking Perspectives” and shared “Healthy Brewing Methods for Pu'er Tea” during the conference.

Kaohsiung Tea Art Festival Taiwan Tea Brewing Competition

Chun Shui Tang achieved first and second place honors, alongside accolades for “Best Etiquette”, “Best Aesthetic Effect”, “Best Tea Brew Performance”, “Best Tea Companion”, and “Best Tea Utensil Matching”.

Expansion in Central Taiwan

The opening of the Taichung International Store injected new opportunities into the famous Donghai Art Street neighborhood.
That same year, Chun Shui Tang opened its store in the Shin Kong Mitsukoshi Taichung department store at their invitation.

Chun Shui Tang Flagship Store and Encountering Challenges

The opening of the Chun Shui Tang Chaofu Store in Taichung marked the flagship store of the time, assuming crucial roles in corporate education and training. Furthermore, it accommodated the logistics management department, central warehouse, and logistics fleet.
In the same year, due to the 1999 Jiji Earthquake, Chun Shui Tang faced its first operational challenge since its establishment. Despite increased operating costs, it purchased mineral water to replace tap water to stabilize public anxiety during the major disaster, reinforcing the business concept of a teahouse as a paradise on earth.

Innovative presentation of “Pu'er Tea Healthy Brewing Methods”, promoting the correct understanding of Pu'er tea.

The first entry into department stores

Opening of Chun Shui Tang Kaohsiung Kaisyuan Store, marking the first entry into department stores.

Establishment of the first family brand “Shanjia Store”

Specializing in European-style floral teas and gourmet coffee, offering floral and herbal tea, herbal cookies, and mousse cakes.

First Expansion Outside of Taichung

Chun Shui Tang Taipei Guangfu Store opens for business.

Launch of Chun Shui Tang's Corporate Website.

Research and development of various tea drinks

The research and development beverages innovatively introduced post-fermented tea varieties (such as Pu’er tea) into cold drinks, drawing inspiration from the tea-drinking habits of ethnic minorities in Yunnan, China. Additionally, we incorporated alcohol into tea, pioneering tea-based cocktails.

First issue of “Chun Shui Tea News” monthly newsletter.

Introduction of European-style bar operations

Pioneered a new realm of cold tea beverages with “Frozen Tea”, served at temperatures ranging from 0 to 5 degrees Celsius.

Establishment of the Jingxi Tea Academy

Chun Shui Tang's education and training center, focusing on training employees in tea culture and developing various tea snacks.

Chun Shui Tang Taichung Dadun Store opens for business

Leading the way in creating a model of European-style pedestrian shopping streets and introducing tea-made cakes and tea jelly, with a tea seating area for customers to experience freshly brewed tea.

Chun Shui Tang's Five-Style Tea Brewing Methods

The founder of Chun Shui Tang pioneered a fusion of ancient and modern tea-drinking methods from both Eastern and Western cultures. He established an internal tea ceremony style called the “Chun Shui Tang Five-Style Tea Brewing Method”. Partners must undergo comprehensive assessments by the company before becoming certified as versatile tea brewers.

Introduction of POS system for fast-food industry at the front desk, enabling data-driven management.

Exhibition of the history of tea drinking at the Taichung Cultural Center, showcasing ancient and modern tea art perspectives.

Establishment of logistics warehouses and implementation of systematic distribution processes.

First “All-around Tea Ceremony” held

Yangxian Tea House was officially renamed “Chun Shui Tang” and introduced computer systems for on-site management, hosting the first “All-around Tea Ceremony” and becoming the core tradition of the company.

Origins of Bubble Tea

In 1986, Taiwan's popular snack “tapioca pearls” was first added to flavored black tea, and in 1987, the founder named it “Bubble Tea”, breaking the boundary between snacks and tea drinks and officially launching it on the market. Within months, it became wildly popular across Taiwan and remains the top-selling product to this day, becoming a globally renowned iconic beverage.

Chun Shui Tang Siwei Store

The Chun Shui Tang store on Siwei Street in Taichung relocated to No. 30, Siwei Street, Taichung City. The store was self-purchased and a management department was established. At that time, the combined area of the back areas of the Siwei Street store and the Fuhou store was only around 76 sqm. Despite the limited space, there were many tasks to handle, including providing freshly brewed tea, packaging braised dishes, selling tea leaves, conducting tea roasting assessments, and holding regular meetings.

The birth of Mu Xi Tang

To cater to diverse preferences in service offerings and ambiance, Chun Shui Tang established a separate section known as “Mu Xi Tang”. While “Chun Shui Tang” specializes in serving hot and cold tea, tea-based snacks, and refined meals, “Mu Xi Tang” is dedicated to Gongfu tea service, offering a wide selection of tea varieties and tea utensils from various regions.

Held the first "Innovation Fusion Competition"

Encouraging partners to showcase their expertise and creativity in tea drinks.

Photographic artworks decorate stores

Mr. Liu, Han-Chieh, the founder of Chun Shui Tang (also known under the courtesy name “Gan Hou”), adorned the business premises with photographic artworks and established a club for photography enthusiasts, sparking learning among peers in the industry.

The nascent stages of Chun Shui Tang

Chun Shui Tang's Fuhou store in Taichung was established, and due to different product and content requirements, the store began to split into two types of services:
1. Providing hot and cold teas, tea snacks, and exquisite meals.
2. Offering Gongfu tea brewing, selling tea utensils, and various teas from different regions, laying the groundwork for Chun Shui Tang's future business model.

Pioneering the era of cold tea beverages

Chun Shui Tang innovated using cocktail shakers to brew the first “Foam Black Tea”, transforming traditionally hot-brewed tea into refreshing and sweet iced tea. This innovation revolutionized tea culture. Subsequently, semi-fermented teas were also adapted into cold drinks, introducing products such as Dongding Tea and Champagne (White Tip) Oolong Cold Tea.

Before Chun Shui Tang

“Yangxian Tea House” was founded in Taichung, Taiwan, laying the foundation for Chun Shui Tang's cultural tea house concept. It focused on offering high-quality semi-fermented teas and promoted the “Two-Cup” tea drinking technique, which emphasized the three-step tea appreciation process of observing color, aroma, and taste. Furthermore, it introduced the four arts of Song Dynasty living, including flower arrangement, hanging paintings, burning incense, and tea appreciation, making it one of the first tea houses in Taiwan to incorporate such cultural practices.