The phrase Taiwan Wei 台灣味 captures the shuo bu chu lai 說不出來 essence of Taiwanese culture. Literally meaning "Taiwanese flavor," it's used to refer to anything that gives off that special Taiwan glow. In a culture that's equal parts historic, emergent, and underacknowledged, this expression carries a connotation of pride and shared cultural understanding.

Each item in this gift set connects to the heritage of Taiwan through traditional artisanship—such as the soy paste and the Taiwanese-style black vinegar—or terroir—like the Irwin mango jam, dried green mango, and dried plum powder. Inside, you'll also find a ceramic red stool, a miniature version of the red plastic stool that peppers Taiwan's urban spaces. The whole thing is wrapped up in a sturdy, collectible gift box inspired by the technicolor Ga Ji Dai totes that lend their color to Taiwan's traditional markets.

By getting the bundle, you can save 10% on these items:

• Soy Paste with Glutinous Rice Grains, single-origin Taiwanese soy sauce thickened with glutinous rice and a touch of sugar—excellent for dips, glazes, or stir-fries
• Wu Yin Taiwanese Black Vinegar, a tangy and fruity Taiwanese-style black vinegar with low acidity that is great in dumpling dipping sauce, hot and sour soup, and classic Taiwanese dishes likes Oyster Vermicelli
• Dried Green Mango, a chewy sweet treat with a bright, tart zing that is made from baby Tu 土 Mango, the oldest variety of mango in Taiwan
• Taiwanese Pumpkin Passionfruit Jam, bright, tart passionfruit, mellowed out by earthy-sweet pumpkin—spread it on toast, mix it into your baked goods, or dollop over yogurt
• Shangi Dried Plum Powder, a sour, sweet, and savory condiment with a licorice kick, often sprinkled over fresh fruit in Taiwan, though we also like it paired with our dried pearl guava
• Alishan Ai Yu Jelly Kit, with everything you need to make Ai Yu Jelly, Taiwan's golden summer dessert: high-pectin ai yu fig seeds, mesh rinsing bag, and a recipe booklet
• Miniature Taiwanese Ceramic Red Stool, a pocket-sized piece of Taiwan that you can use to make dioramas of Taiwanese street life or even to hold your incense

Everything is packed in a technicolor box inspired by the Ga Ji Dai 茄芷袋, or Taiwanese market tote, a quintessential daily use item in Taiwan. Designed by our friends O.OO, this silkscreened box is printed with 雲海嚴選, our name in Chinese, calligraphed for us by Taiwanese typographer Joe Chang.

About Yun Hai Selection

Yun Hai Selection is the house brand of Yun Hai Taiwanese Pantry.

Specifications and Dimensions

Box Dimensions: 18.5” L x 12.2” W x 5.1” H / 47 cm L x 31 cm W x 13 cm H

Gross Weight: 5.6 lbs / 2559 g