Liquide Ambré 琥泊

Conclusion: A tea house that will captivate you even if you don't often drink tea, it truly feels like a home away from home! I will definitely return.

On 2024/08/16 (Friday) at 13:30, there was no reservation needed. It's recommended to book a table, as there are only 6 seats available on-site.

I typically do not come to the Le Li Road area much; previously, I only came for cocktails. Unfortunately, as I've aged, I've lost the ability to indulge as I did before. Today, however, I came for work, and since I had some free time, I decided to take a seat; I can only say I’m glad I made this choice.

I usually enjoy tasting various beverages, whether it's coffee, beer, whiskey, or even wine. I love connecting with the local terroir and the artistry conveyed by the winemakers through smelling and tasting. However, "tea" has been a major blind spot in my tasting life.

Taiwan has its own distinct characteristics when it comes to terroir. Whether it's whiskey or wine, it occupies a place in the international alcoholic beverage market. But when it comes to non-alcoholic drinks, "tea" is undoubtedly a favorite for many.

With that said, let me talk about this tea house.

“Liquide Ambré” is a tea house based entirely around Taiwanese tea. Whether it's from Lishan, Alishan, Pinglin, or Muzha, all tea-growing regions in Taiwan can be found here. From light aromas to heavy roasting, and from light fermentation to heavy fermentation, despite the seemingly indifferent attitude of the staff, they are actually warm and enthusiastic in their introductions. Even as a layperson, the simple and easy-to-understand explanations made it impossible not to engage; even before settling in, the moment I took my seat, I was transported to a space filled with a sense of ritual and elegance. The comfortable service and limited seating truly create a high-quality environment, and you can feel that the person running this space is someone with great taste.

🍵 Lugu Dong Ding Oolong
I believe anyone who has stayed in a hotel or inn has probably seen Dong Ding Oolong tea bags in the drawers! My limited knowledge probably ends here.
"Sorry, but this will overturn your understanding of Dong Ding Oolong." Of course, I had to give it a try.
Some say, "North Baozhong, South Dong Ding." Made from Qingxin Oolong, it is said that early tea farmers had to go barefoot during harvest, hence the name due to the cold winter making their toes freeze on the mountaintop.
I can sense the flavor has fruity notes, but unfortunately, I cannot identify what kind of fruit it is; my sensitivity to tea is still somewhat lacking.
However, there is a hint of sweetness reminiscent of osmanthus honey, and a charred roasted taste I definitely picked up after the aftertaste.
This time, I asked the tea master to steep it four times. The flavor was strongest during the first steep, but the fourth was the sweetest. It’s said it can be steeped five or six times without issue; this is really a far cry from what you get in hotels! XD

You can feel the tea master’s passion and depth of knowledge. During the breaks, he was always ready to answer questions. At one point, there were Koreans next to me (there were plenty of Japanese on Google Maps, too), and I heard the tea master explaining the tea in English—truly impressive!

By the way, I overheard some foreigners next door raving about the desserts being delicious. I must take friends here next time!

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