In the Qing period (China Qing Dynasty 1636-1912) , the Beipu Old Street in Hsinchu County of Taiwan, boasts Taiwan’s highest concentration of historic sites , with seven such locations along a short 200-meter stretch. Here, you can taste the original Hakkanese cuisine and experience the pleasure of DIY of the Ground Tea (or Thunder Tea). The small street shows the down-to-earth spirit and keeps nostalgia intact.
Ground tea consists of a mix of tea leaves and herbs that are ground together with various roasted nuts, seeds, grains, and flavorings, being totally different with Taiwanese tea because there are always other ingredients, and It is very prevalent among Hakka people in Hakka regions of Taiwan.