5/25/2023
Today was a blast. First, we heard a presentation by Tse-Xin Organic Agriculture Foundation and participated in a Q&A. Then, we went to Bai Chin Chang Tea Farm in Wenshan District, Taipei City and met Mr. Bai Jun Yu. He had a really cool fit on with his Super Mario Bros t-shirt and backwards cap. While he was giving us a tour of the farm, we could tell that he was passionate about his tea farming business. I was particularly excited when he mentioned his organization for new young tea farmers during his final presentation. I think the brand he’s envisioning can truly get young folks interested in tea.
The tea tasting was an experience I’d never forget. Working with the professors to guess the highest quality Baozhong in a lighthearted and joyful manner shaped my perspective on the trip. I’m glad that we’re able to have moments of fun while conducting our research.
After the tea farm tour, we all headed to the Ningxia Night Market. According to our tour guide Jessie, it’s the most popular night market in Taiwan. I thought I’d only be encountering foods I’ve never tasted before. But there were also things I haven’t seen in my hometown of NYC. From a man walking a pet pig to another person carrying their cat on their shoulders, I was shocked by the variety of animals in Ningxia. The night market wrapped up our trip nicely. We ate delicious food while talking about moments of our day.
