Taichung is the place of origin of bubble tea as well as pearl milk tea reportedly. Traditional Taiwanese or exotic modern tea houses abound in Taichung, but there only are a few of Chinese garden style like Wuwei Tea House, which is one of the most popular ones in central Taiwan. Structured with a central pool, the building is made of wood and brick. There are rooms floored with tatami (a type of mat used as the flooring material in Japanese style rooms) and private rooms.
Unlike common beverage store, Wuwei Tea House makes fresh tea with traditional tea leaves. You can have a pot of tea and order Cantonese dim sum (snacks) and Chinese dishes to enjoy with your friends for a pleasant afternoon tea. In addition, Chinese music band performs in the pavilion at the central pool during specific periods. On holidays, the tea house sometimes becomes a place for pre-wedding photo shoot.
