Chun Shui Tang
incarnations
of love with tea
Chun Shui (春水)
The spring water that emerges as the winter snow begins to melt has long been revered by tea connoisseurs as the optimal water for steeping tea leaves.
Tang (堂)
It is the place where esteemed guests are warmly welcomed and hosted with utmost hospitality.
Origins of Chun Shui Tang
The trailblazer of the tea culture revolution,
credited with crafting Taiwan's inaugural cup of foam black tea.
Chun Shui Tang was founded by Mr. Liu, Han-Chieh on May 20, 1983.
The first store was located on Siwei Street in Taichung. Initially, it was named “Yangxian Tea Shop”.
In the early days of its establishment, Chun Shui Tang sold cold tea drinks, unheard of in the Taiwanese tea industry. Drawing inspiration from Western-style bars and blending it with centuries-old tea-drinking traditions from the East, Chun Shui Tang boldly introduced the technique of shaking tea drinks with a shaker, daringly transformed traditional hot tea into refreshing sweetened iced tea, creating the first cup of cold tea, “Foam Black Tea”. This innovation sparked a revolutionary catalyst in tea culture, captivating enthusiasts and pioneering the trend of cold tea drinks with its refreshing appeal.
The Spirit of Chun Shui Tang
The world is the only paradise, and within it, the tea house stands as an earthly haven.
As ancient poetry goes: “Brewing wine with pine flowers, brewing tea with spring water”. Using pine tree flowers to make wine and spring water to brew tea creates delightful flavors made in heaven.
The founder hoped to embody the sentiment of treating guests with spring water, as expressed in Du Fu's poem “Arriving as a Guest”: “South of my hut, north of my hut, all is spring water, a flock of gulls is all I see come each day, today for the first time the gate opens for the gentleman.....”
Timeless taste, modern pursuit
Founder Mr. Liu, Han-Chieh once remarked, “Tea culture isn't merely history; a new era of tea culture is on the horizon”. With tea-drinking becoming a lifestyle choice, rich in diversity and intrigue, tea culture transcends its historical boundaries. It presents boundless opportunities for the future, and we are all participants in this evolving trend.
Commitment and Mission
Our quality
Our service
Our environment
Vision for the Future
Incorporating Tea into Life
Making Tea Ubiquitous in Life
Chun Shui Tang is aiming to connect the world through the mesmerizing aroma of tea
“Blending premium tea with joy, serving tea with passion”
Thanks to the satisfied smiles of our customers, we find ourselves deeply immersed in the beauty of genuine connections. Driven by our passion, we feel no hardship, becoming not only addicted ourselves but also allowing tea lovers to indulge in the experience.
Diversifying tea-drinking experiences can endure for a long time, and Chun Shui Tang's approach to tea-drinking enriches people's lives with greater choices.
With the firm belief that “the world is the only paradise, and within it, the tea house stands as an earthly haven”, we are committed to spreading this philosophy worldwide, continually stirring the world's thirst for quality tea.
Key Events
The pioneer of the tea culture revolution, credited with creating Taiwan's first cup of Foam Black Tea.
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.
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.
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.
