The history of HUGOSUM

Chi-Mu Black Tea Factory at Xiangcha Lane in Yuchih was established by Japanese to produce black tea. Mr. Shih Chao Xin, who graduated from Taiwan Tea Industry Transmitting Institute, managed the factory from 1949. The price of Taiwan black tea was so high that it won another name “Tea Gold” at that time. Mr. Shih persisted on black tea cultivation, even when others made a fortune by growing betel-nut palms, he still believed that black tea would come into spotlight again.

The second generation- Ms. Shih Zhu Hua and her husband, Mr. Chen Yen Quan, inherited her father’s mater spirits and tea making technology, not only devoted themselves to making good tea, but also determined to promote Taiwan black tea culture. In 2005, the tourism tea factory- Hugosum Black Tea Garden was established. In addition to educate the customers the black tea industry knowledge, Hugosum promote local culture as well as Taiwan black tea culture, and ultimately show the world The Renaissance of Taiwan black tea.

Awards

After years of relentless efforts, Hugosum has not only been the Champion of Yuchi Farmer’s Association Black Tea Making Competition for many consecutive years, but also won a lot of awards and prizes in Taiwan.

　　　　　　　　　2022　 Obtain Certificate of special agro-tourism spots

　　　　　　　　　2021 　Award of Rural Fine Products

　　　　　　　　　2019 　Award of Excellent Traceable Agricultural products (TAP) 

　　　　　　　　　2018 　Award of SBTR Seeds of Entrepreneurship

　　　　　　　　　2016 　Award of Top 10 Innovation Design Products

　　　　　　　　　2015 　First Prize of Yuchi Farmer’s Association Black Tea Making Competition (Large-leaf variety, Camellia formosensis)

　　　　　　　　　2014 　Award of Light Up Taiwan Cha

　　　　　　　　　2013 　Grand Prize of Yuchi Farmer’s Association Black Tea Making Competition (Camellia formosensis)

　　　　　　　　　2012 　Grand Prize of Yuchi Farmer’s Association Black Tea Making Competition (Large-leaf variety)

　　　　　　　　　2011 　Award of Lifestyle Industry Excellent Enterprise

　　　　　　　　　2009 　Obtain Certificate of Good Service Practice (GSP)

　　　　　　　　　2008 　Award of Taiwan Best 100

　　　　　　　　　2008 　Bronze Medal Award of Taiwan OTOP (One Town One Product) Design Award

　　　　　　　　　2007 　Champion of Yuchi Farmer’s Association Black Tea Making Competition (Large-leaf variety, TTES NO.18)

　　　　　　　　　2006 　Champion of Yuchi Farmer’s Association Black Tea Making Competition (Large-leaf variety, TTES NO.18)

　　　　　　　　　2005 　High Distinction Award of Local Feature Product Creative Competition