Towards the end of a trip, you always start thinking about one thing:
"What should I bring back before I leave?"
It might be a box of pineapple cakes.
It might be a bag of tea.
Or perhaps it's a little something you stumbled upon during your travels that made you think, "This is so Taiwan."
We have always felt that a souvenir doesn't have to be expensive, nor does it need to pack every single Taiwanese element into it.
Sometimes, a hint of flavor, a specific shape, or even a small story is enough to remind someone of a journey.
If you want to take a bit of Taiwan home, you can start with tea; in Taiwan, tea is actually a very everyday affair.
It can appear on a quiet afternoon, or when family members sit down to chat.
This is especially true for us, because we come from Pinglin.
There are tea gardens in the mountains, and family in the tea gardens.
Many of the routines we thought were completely ordinary, we later realized, were actually our way of knowing Taiwan.
So if someone asks: "What can represent Taiwan?"
We would probably answer: Tea.
A cup of tea can carry a place away with you.
Taiwan has many different kinds of tea: Pouchong, Oolong, Oriental Beauty, Honey-scented Black Tea...
Each type of tea has its own aroma and personality. And tea has a very special quality: after the trip ends, it can continue to accompany you in your daily life.
Back home, open a tea bag. Pour a cup of hot water. Perhaps in that moment, you are reminded of a certain afternoon during your travels.
If you are looking for a smaller souvenir, since your luggage is already full enough—
We have always loved items that are: smaller, lighter, yet still full of stories, such as tea.
And like what we make: the Taiwan Tea Brick Postcard.
On one side, the shape of Taiwan.
On the other side, a Taiwan postcard.
In the middle, a real brick of Taiwanese tea.
It can fit into a suitcase.
It can also be mailed to a friend living far away.
A small piece of Taiwan
We often imagine: if someone takes this postcard home, where will it end up?
Maybe on a desk. Maybe tucked inside a book. Maybe one day, stuck to a refrigerator in some other country. That would be wonderful too.
Because travel doesn't have to stay only in the place you visited. Some things can come home with you. A Taiwanese souvenir is, in essence, carrying away a memory.
Pineapple cake is Taiwan. Tea is also Taiwan.
A piece of designer stationery or a postcard can also be Taiwan.
What is truly important, perhaps, is not "what you bought."
But rather, when you return to your own life and see it again: you remember that trip.
If you are looking for a gift that represents Taiwan and is easy to carry home, perhaps you can start with a cup of Taiwanese tea.
Or, take a small piece of Taiwan back with you.
Leaflow began in Pinglin, Taiwan.
We make Pouchong tea, as well as Honey-scented Black Tea, Oriental Beauty, tea powder, and Taiwan tea bricks.
We don't just want to bring tea to more places; we also want more people to know:
There is a place in Taiwan called Pinglin. It has mountains, mist, and tea gardens. And a group of people who do the same thing every day.
If you are looking for a Taiwanese souvenir,
The Taiwan Tea Brick Postcard: one side Taiwan, one side a postcard, and a piece of Taiwanese tea in between.
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Pouchong Tea
Taiwanese Pouchong tea from Pinglin, refreshing and delicate, perfect for sipping slowly.
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Honey-scented Black Tea
Natural honey aroma and a mellow tea flavor, perfect for those who love black tea.
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Oriental Beauty
One of Taiwan's signature teas, featuring delicate floral and fruity aromas.
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FAQ | Common Questions about Traveling to Taiwan
What are the best souvenirs to buy in Taiwan?
Taiwan offers many souvenirs suitable for travelers to take home, including Taiwanese tea, pastries, food products, coffee, and Taiwanese-designed goods. You can choose based on your luggage space, storage requirements, and who you are gifting to.
Is Taiwanese tea suitable as a souvenir?
Yes. Taiwanese tea has distinct origins and cultural characteristics, and it is relatively compact, making it convenient to carry while traveling.
What kind of Taiwanese souvenir should I give to a foreign friend?
You can choose gifts that feature Taiwanese characteristics, are easy to carry, and are easy to understand, such as Taiwanese tea, tea bricks, Taiwan Tea Brick Postcards, or other Taiwanese-designed products.
What is a Taiwan Tea Brick Postcard?
The Taiwan Tea Brick Postcard combines a Taiwan-shaped tea brick with a postcard. One side is the Taiwan-shaped tea brick, and the other side is a Taiwan-themed postcard, serving purposes for drinking, collecting, and gifting.
