It is the site where an enforcement officer from the Taiwan Tobacco and Wine Monopoly Bureau of the Taiwan Provincial Government accidentally shot a civilian on 27 February 1947.

The incident led to the island-wide anti-government uprising by the Taiwanese people called the February 28 Incident and the implementation of White Terror in Taiwan from 1949 to 1987.

[1] The tea house building has long been on the route of the annual march to commemorate the February 28 Incident in Taipei by government officials or civilians.

[2] The tea house was originally opened by a famous orator and lyricist Zhan Tianma shortly after 1934.

[3] The building is accessible within walking distance west from Zhongshan Station of Taipei Metro.