One of the founders of Arboris, Nai-Yu Hsiao, began her journey as a young woman from Guoxing known for her passion for loquats. With a focus on soil health and crop cultivation, she has always valued the relationship between people and the natural environment, particularly the forests and mountains.
Through a connection formed by the Young Farmers Excellence Program, she married into a tea-growing family in Lugu and co-founded Arboris with her husband.
Originating in Lugu, Nantou, Arboris carries on four generations of tea-making craftsmanship and the culinary traditions of a family with three generations of experience in traditional Taiwanese banquet cuisine.
At the heart of Arboris are Feng Cha Shi's (豐茶師) naturally grown, minimally managed tea and the terroir-inspired cuisine of Xiao Ban Tian Flavors Restaurant (小半天風味餐坊). Together, they create an immersive tea tourism experience that brings tea gardens, bamboo forests, and culinary culture together.
Surrounded by misty mountains and lush forests, Arboris embraces sincerity and a deep respect for the land, weaving the distinctive flavors of Nantou together with a profound emotional connection to its natural surroundings.
Discover that Lugu is about more than just tea. Here, the aroma of tea becomes part of everyday life, thoughtfully transformed into a variety of delicate flavors and culinary creations. Through different expressions, the essence of the land and its memories are gently brought to life.
From tea tasting and immersive local explorations to exquisite chef-curated tasting menus, visitors are invited to experience the true spirit of the mountains, savor the flavors of the land, and find a sense of peace and belonging in nature.
