Research & Training Journey
CHINA & TAIWAN
Travel across the four mountain ranges of wulong tea, visit the legendary origins of white and red tea, and explore dynastic sites of porcelain and ceramics.
April 15 – May 07,2026Fully Booked
May 15 – June 07, 2026
NEW!
April 15 – May 07,2026Fully Booked May 15 – June 07, 2026 NEW!
Meet Masters and Tea Culture Experts from China & Taiwan
This journey will take us through the Four Traditional Mountain Ranges of Wulong tea, where we will explore in depth their distinctive styles:
Rock Wulong, Phoenix Wulong, Iron Goddess, and Formosa Wulong.
In Fujian Province — the birthplace of white tea — we will visit Fu Ding and Zheng He, the origins of some of the finest and most renowned white teas in the world.
As part of this immersive experience, we will also visit the legendary Tenmoku kilns, where ceramics have been glazed since the Song Dynasty, and admire the delicate Blanc de Chine porcelain, treasured by emperors and collectors since the Ming Dynasty.
The journey continues to the mythical Tong Mu Valley, where in the 17th century red tea was born, giving rise to gems such as Lapsang Souchong and Jin Jun Mei.
Finally, we will fly to Taiwan — the island of Formosa — to visit traditional tea houses and witness the spring harvest in the high mountains of Li Shan, one of the most prestigious terroirs in the world of tea.
During the Journey
01.
We will visit historic sites of tea and ceramic production.
02.
Guided by local producers, we’ll gain access to places normally closed to conventional tea tourism.
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We will experience unique and exclusive moments in the world of tea across China and Taiwan — from traditional tea crafting to the opportunity to purchase tea lots directly from the producers.
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Exclusive training with the most renowned and award-winning tea masters and producers, recognized as cultural heritage ambassadors in China and Taiwan.
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We will refine our tea tasting skills alongside professional tea sommeliers, working with teas of the highest quality and acquiring essential tools for every tea host and entrepreneur.
TAIWAN
Route
- Taipei
- Jiu Fen – The village of tea houses
- Wen Shan – Origin of Wen Shan Bao Zhong Wulong
- Li Shan – High Mountain Wulong
CHINA
Route
- Wu Yi Mountains – Rock Wulong
- Phoenix Mountains – Phoenix Wulong
- An Xi – Iron Goddess Wulong
- Fu Ding – Birthplace of White Tea
- Jian Yang – Jian Zhan (Tenmoku) Kilns
- Zheng He – Mountain White Tea
- De Hua – The village of Blanc de Chine porcelain
One Year of Training — Before, During, and After the Journey
This is not just a trip — it is a complete training program. It includes a full year of study with Pei Chen, featuring advanced courses in tea tasting and the culture of the regions and teas we will explore, as well as language and cultural classes to prepare you for the journey.
WHAT We Offer
- Personalized guidance for participants
- Professional translation throughout the trip
- Financing plan of up to 12 monthly installments with no interest
- Expert guidance from Mei, Ryan, and renowned tea masters across the most iconic tea terroirs in the world
What’s Included
- Accommodation for 24 nights
- Three meals per day
- Transportation within China and Taiwan (high-speed train, boat, airplane, private vehicle)
- Training sessions with Masters / Professors / Artisans
- Dedicated translation for all classes and activities
- Assistance with both retail and wholesale purchases
- Up to 50% discount on wholesale tea and teaware purchases through Pei Chen
- Materials for classes (tea harvests, tools)
- Portions of teas produced during the journey
- Certificate issued by Pei Chen, Mei-Hsin, and the participating masters
- Travel journal for personal notes
- Digital travel map featuring the places and masters visited
- Official trip T-shirt
- One-Year Training Program
Pre-Trip Courses
- Tea Mandarin
- Advanced Tasting & Culture of White Tea (Video Course)
- Advanced Tasting & Culture of Taiwanese Tea (February 2026)
Post-Trip Courses
- Advanced Tasting & Culture of Phoenix Wulong Tea
- Advanced Tasting & Culture of Wu Yi Wulong Tea
- Advanced Tasting & Culture of An Xi Wulong Tea
REQUIREMENTS
- Travel or International Health Insurance
- Valid Passport
- Visa (Not required for citizens of Brazil, Argentina, Chile, Peru, Uruguay, and several European countries)
- Round-trip ticket (optional group purchase available)
- Personal interview with Ryan (via Zoom or at Espacio Olazábal)