Episode 21 - Can Tea in Taiwan Survive Global Warming? | Finding Formosa
Taiwan’s world-renowned high-mountain teas are under threat. In this episode, we travel to the misty hills of Alishan and the historic valleys of Pinglin and Shiding to hear from farmers, scientists and community leaders confronting the harsh reality of climate change. As droughts lengthen, typhoons grow stronger and traditional harvests dwindle, a new generation is fighting to preserve the island’s tea legacy through smart agriculture, watershed restoration and regenerative farming. This is the story of resilience, reinventions and the future of Taiwanese tea.
