As one of the traditional drinks of Taiwan people, Taiwan tea is closely related to the cultural customs of Taiwan. From the 1860s to the 1900s, the Taiwan tea rose to prominence and was appreciated and favoured by the international markets, becoming the largest production and export product in Taiwan. Although the coffee imported from the western countries reduced the tea consumption, the tea culture was deeply rooted in Taiwanese life. The rise of bubble black tea and hand-cranked drinks in the 1980s brought Taiwan tea back to the world stage in a brand new form.