As the Lunar New Year approaches, the New Taipei City Government’s Agriculture Bureau has carefully selected a variety of premium delicacies and agricultural specialties. These offerings are ideal for both gifting and personal enjoyment, encouraging the public to support local agricultural innovation through their purchases, and injecting vitality into the local economy.
In Gongliao District, “Nicestore” specializes in Gongliao abalone cultivated in semi-open natural seawater farms. Known for its crystal-clear water, the abalone boasts tender and springy meat, winning the hearts of consumers. Owner Lee Sheng-Hsing ensures quality by avoiding the use of drugs or chemicals. The store also offers Sea Grape Bobo Noodle Gift Sets, bringing international flavors to the local market and providing a fresh option for festive seafood delights.
The Pinglin Youth Tea Industry Development Association offers a variety of gift boxes for the public to choose from (Photo/Source: New Taipei City Government website).
Pinglin District, famous for its century-old tea craftsmanship, showcases its products through the Pinglin Youth Tea Development Association, a collaboration of 20 returning young farmers. Chairman Cheng Yu-Sheng highlights the “Tea Leaves Just for You: Pinglin Wenshan Baozhong Tea” Gift Set, which features a delicate floral aroma and mellow taste. This tea set received acclaim at the 2024 Japanese Green Tea Association World Green Tea Competition, making it a must-have for tea enthusiasts.
Xiangxing Tea in Sanxia, led by sixth-generation tea master Zhou Yu-Cheng, adheres to organic and eco-friendly production methods. Their “Encountering the First Tea” Gift Set includes honey-flavored black tea made from local Chin-Shin Gan-Tze tea leaves. Infused with natural fruity notes from the small green leafhopper and crafted through unique tea-making techniques, the tea delivers a complex and refined taste. It has been awarded the prestigious iTQi Superior Taste Award with three stars, making it perfect for gifting or personal indulgence.
The New Taipei Agriculture Bureau stated that it has been actively supporting local agricultural innovation teams in developing distinctive gift sets and expanding market channels. This effort aims to attract people back to rural areas, boost agricultural and fishing village economies, and achieve agricultural revitalization goals. Other popular options include the “Firefly Bookstore Gift Set” with black fungus drinks, Shiding mushrooms, and ganoderma, as well as fresh yam gift sets from Shuangxi and Ruifang Districts.
To celebrate the upcoming Lunar New Year, Xiangxing Enterprise has launched the "Yu Jian Chu Tea Gift Box" (Photo/Source: New Taipei City Government website).
For details and purchases of Lunar New Year agricultural products and gift sets, contact the respective teams:
- Nicestore: https://www.nicestore.com.tw/
- Pinglin Youth Tea Development Association: https://pinglinteageneration.com/
- Xiangxing Tea in Sanxia: www.yufengtea.idv.tw
- Firefly Bookstore: https://www.facebook.com/cilery106/?locale=zh_TW
- Ruifang District Farmers’ Association: https://www.naffic.org.tw/default2.aspx?EpfJdId9UuBtAWQNka14593IIxeAL0m4
