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Alishan Steve Tea Tour & Shop
I have been hosting volunteers for many years and find a lot of joy meeting people from all around the world, and sharing my knowledge on Taiwanese tea culture. I'm very passionate on educating and I hope to connect with tea lovers, and share more about our tea industrial and tea making process such as how to grow and take care of teas, learn on the different types of teas, and experience Chinese tea ceremony.
I also have a farm which I have been working on for the last nine years where I grow organic fruit and vegetables. My goal with the farm is to create a space where people can relax, enjoy the views and be surrounded by nature. It is still a work in progress and volunteers have been helping me to achieve this goal. There is still a lot of tasks ahead, and the work changes season to season, when you contact me I can explain in more detail what the current focus is.
Iām passionate about eco-friendly farming and preventing landslides through sustainable methods. I enjoy sharing organic and environmentally friendly practices, exchanging ideas, and helping volunteers understand Chinese culture. When possible, I also take volunteers to visit local friends and hidden spots in the area. š¾
I am also a music lover and an amateur drummer, and enjoy sharing and playing music with volunteers.
You can check out my tea tour website, farm and tea shop address below:
Tea Tour - https://alishanteatour.tilda.ws/
Steve's Eco Farm - 1, Zhongpu Township, Chiayi County, Taiwan
Alishan Steve's Tea Tour & Shop - No. 560, Youzhong Rd, West District. Chiayi City, Taiwan 600
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About the experience in: West District, Taiwan
Croatia
I had a wonderful experience getting taste of what is like to be in a farmer lifestyle, tasting the local food and learning about Taiwan culture. Thank you so much for everything the project, thought and opened my eyes to a new world
4 months ago
About the experience in: West District, Taiwan
Singapore
The project is friendly and welcoming host. He showed me around Chiayi and introduced many delicious local foods. I sat in some of the daily morning the project ceremonies with his friends and it offered me a glimpse into local culture. He communicates his expectations clearly in advance to avoid any misunderstanding. Side note is that tasks assigned can vary depending on season and situation (eg no. of ppl), so flexibility and adaptability are important. I'll recommend staying with the project to anyone looking for an authentic cultural exchange.
5 months ago
Steve replied
Thanks for your help. All the best!
About the experience in: West District, Taiwan
United States
The project has been a wonderful host. The work itself is very manageable ā he prioritizes breaks and makes expectations clear. We would start most mornings with a the project ceremony, which offered the perfect opportunity to practice my Chinese with his friends and neighbors. He cares deeply about his work and volunteers, making it a very special environment. Feel very lucky to have stumbled into this opportunity. Highly recommend if you want to laugh and sweat a whole lot.
6 months ago
Steve replied
Thank you. Wish you all the bed
About the experience in: West District, Taiwan
Singapore
My time with the project was absolutely memorable. He is very warm and friendly, enlightening me everyday with life stories and local culture. There are 2 sides to every story and I hope every volunteer gives the project a chance before turning down this opportunity because of a few 4 stars experience. the project does the project tours and I get to meet international travellers and learn from them too. the project has been very kind to bring me for sweet pineapples, traditional taiwan desserts, AMAZING local chicken rice, night markets and more. the project understands each volunteer well, caters task to my strengths
6 months ago
Steve replied
Thanks you for your help. Good Luck
About the experience in: West District, Taiwan
Spain
The project was an excellent host, he was very transparent from the beginning and set the expectations beforehand. Everything went smoothly and we had a lot of fun together! We engaged in construction work tasks and although I did not have a lot of previous experience, he guided me at all times. I'd definitely recommend this volunteering experience to those who are responsible and adaptable, willing to be immersed in the South Taiwanese culture and in somewhat physically-demanding tasks.
8 months ago