The shop owner temporarily lived in Chengdu for a year, during which time he merged multiple mala hot pot methods and characteristics. After completing his studies, he returned to Taiwan and, following multiple "tasting sessions", adjusted the flavor to suit the tastes of Taiwanese people. The broth is made with 26 types of Chinese herbs, has a warm, fragrant, and numbing flavor, and does not cause internal heat; and he insists on not adding any food additives.