The Freshest Oysters You've Ever Eaten Are Growing In Taijian, Taiwan

Food lovers worldwide order up platters of fresh oysters, freshly shucked and presented on a fresh bed of crushed ice with lemon wedges and, just maybe, a scattering of seaweed to evoke the fresh scent of the sea. While nobody's debating the freshness of those oysters — if a restaurant is serving them raw, they'd better be fresh — few consider the journey they've made and even fewer have enjoyed oysters so fresh they only left the water seconds before being popped open and slurped down. A visit to Taijian, Taiwan will set you straight as to what you're missing in the hours and days those oysters are on the road to your platter, omelet or barbecue. 

Flash-boiled oysters served with spicy cocktail sauce and shredded ginger root.

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