Jin Jiang Tea Hall 1, JinJiang Road (Kuting MRT Station, Exit 9) (02) 8369-1785 Hours: 11am-10pm (Closed Sundays)

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      Serving ground tea is a Hakka way of entertaining guests. The original flavor was salty, but this store offers the more popular sweet variety. The owner puts all the ingredients on a table, and slowly teaches guests how to make their own tea. Guests mix green tea, sesame seeds, and crushed peanuts in a pottery bowl, adding 25 or so ingredients to produce ground tea powder. The end result is aromatic, savory ground tea (NT$120 per serving). The store also offers traditional Hakka dishes, like Marinated Then Roasted Salted Pork (NT$200) and BeiPu Cold Spring Soaked Chicken (NT$250).

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