{"title":"Taiwanese Oolong Tea","description":"","products":[{"product_id":"o07t","title":"Lishan tea","description":"\u003ca style=\"color: #fff;\" href=\"https:\/\/shop.hojotea.com\/pages\/brew-style-e\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\n\u003c\/a\u003e \u003cdiv style=\"padding: 15px 0; font-size: .9em; background-color:#291939; text-align: center;margin-bottom: 20px;\"\u003e How to brew tea (E) \u0026gt; \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\n\n\n\u003cdiv style=\"border: 1px solid #ddd; font-size: .9em; margin-bottom: 30px; padding: 30px 10px 12.5px 10px;\"\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center; font-weight: bold;\"\u003e \"No other tea in Lishan is comparable\"... the masterpiece of high mountain tea\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e Lishan tea is made from tea leaves grown in high mountains at an altitude of 2,400 meters. HOJO sources tea from tea plantations that have received high praise in past tea tasting competitions, and offers a lineup of winter teas with the best balance of aroma and sweetness.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e In Japan, this is about the same height as the fifth station of Mount Fuji, and the unique high mountain climate transforms the tea into one that resembles an alpine plant, creating an aroma that is both floral and citrus, and is unforgettable once you have tried it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e The aroma of the tea is reminiscent of oranges or limes. In addition to the clean, refreshing scent, you can also feel the sweet, floral scent.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e This high mountain tea has an elegant aroma and a refined drinking experience that is admired by HOJO staff.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n \u003ch2 style=\"letter-spacing: 2px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e8e9eb; padding-bottom: 12px;\"\u003eProduct Details \u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center; margin-bottom: 20px;\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0526\/0774\/6224\/files\/FA70D43B-6E7C-4E46-B6C3-21AB7D1A1860.png?v=1613993306\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"letter-spacing: 2px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e8e9eb; padding-bottom: 12px;\"\u003e A refreshing and elegant aroma and sweetness, making it an elegant drink.\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e The aroma of the tea is reminiscent of oranges or limes. In addition to the clean, refreshing scent, you can also feel the sweet, floral scent.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e Many customers are impressed by the fruity aroma that hits their nose when they take a sip of the tea.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e The scent is similar to that of high-quality Tieguanyin, but can be described as more citrusy and sweet. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"letter-spacing: 2px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e8e9eb; padding-bottom: 12px;\"\u003e A masterpiece nurtured in Lishan\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e There are many types of tea in Taiwan that are called high mountain teas, but Lishan tea always reigns at the top.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e Lishan's unique soil, alpine climate, and harsh winters give it a strong citrus aroma and an elegant, sweet aftertaste not found in other high mountain teas. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"letter-spacing: 2px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e8e9eb; padding-bottom: 12px;\"\u003e What is Lishan tea selected by HOJO?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n \u003cp\u003eAt HOJO, we source from tea plantations that have received high praise in past tea competitions, and we offer a lineup of winter teas with the best balance of aroma and sweetness.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e At HOJO, we have absolute confidence in our Lishan tea, which is Taiwan's finest high mountain tea. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"letter-spacing: 2px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e8e9eb; padding-bottom: 12px;\"\u003e The difference is in the tea leaves\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e When you pour boiling water into a teapot, a tablespoon of tea leaves will expand to fill the teapot. If you have time, take out some tea leaves and observe them.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e You will notice that the tea leaves maintain their shape when they are freshly picked, and each leaf is soft. Only the paired leaves containing the new buds are picked in the winter, and then carefully processed, allowing the leaves to retain their original shape. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"letter-spacing: 2px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e8e9eb; padding-bottom: 12px;\"\u003e Smooth and easy to drink\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n \u003cp\u003eThe tea has no bitterness at all. It goes down smoothly, like fruit juice, and it doesn't put a strain on the stomach, so it's popular with people with weak stomachs. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"letter-spacing: 2px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e8e9eb; padding-bottom: 12px;\"\u003e The color and aroma lasts for up to 7 brews\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e Another feature of high-quality Lishan tea is that it can be brewed many times. Even after the seventh brew, the color and aroma will still be intact.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e By using just one light tablespoon (5g) of tea leaves, you can enjoy about 1 liter of tea. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center; margin-bottom: 20px;\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0526\/0774\/6224\/files\/8A5F064A-B3C5-401F-8063-4A977E26D8D5.png?v=1613993386\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center; margin-bottom: 20px;\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0526\/0774\/6224\/files\/4C20E26D-78BB-440F-9FD0-1564E2D045EE.png?v=1613993413\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center; margin-bottom: 20px;\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0526\/0774\/6224\/files\/87B5EFCD-9A9F-4726-B867-0DD627829BCE.png?v=1613993477\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center; margin-bottom: 20px;\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0526\/0774\/6224\/files\/977276FD-0A7A-4165-8285-1E25C6C247B7.png?v=1613993502\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e For more information about Lishan tea, please see the following link.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n \u003ca style=\"color: #fff;\" href=\"https:\/\/shop.hojotea.com\/pages\/about-li-shan-cha\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"padding: 15px 0; font-size: .9em; background-color: #cfcfcf; text-align: center;\"\u003eAbout Lishan Tea \u0026gt;\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003c\/a\u003e","brand":"お茶の専門店HOJO","offers":[{"title":"Can: 100g","offer_id":44232022491324,"sku":"o07tc","price":12100.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0661\/1363\/4492\/files\/2021-03-2516.20.26.jpg?v=1749964887"},{"product_id":"o12t","title":"Wooden fence iron guanyin","description":"\u003ca style=\"color: #fff;\" href=\"https:\/\/shop.hojotea.com\/pages\/brew-style-e\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\n\u003c\/a\u003e \u003cdiv style=\"padding: 15px 0; font-size: .9em; background-color:#291939; text-align: center;margin-bottom: 20px;\"\u003e How to brew tea (E) \u0026gt; \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\n\n\n\u003cdiv style=\"border: 1px solid #ddd; font-size: .9em; margin-bottom: 30px; padding: 30px 10px 12.5px 10px;\"\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center; font-weight: bold;\"\u003e Tea made using traditional methods\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e Muzha Tieguanyin is a very precious tea that conveys the aroma of Anxi Tieguanyin from 300 years ago, a tea that has already disappeared in China.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n \u003cp\u003eThe tea leaves are slowly roasted over a long period of time, giving them a sweet aroma reminiscent of dried fruit and a gentle, non-astringent taste.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e The tea has an amber color and goes very well with meals and desserts. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"letter-spacing: 2px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e8e9eb; padding-bottom: 12px;\"\u003e Product Details\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e Tieguanyin is one of China's most famous oolong teas and is produced in Anxi, Fujian Province.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e Oolong tea was not produced in Anxi until around the 16th century, and it is recorded that the tea-making techniques were transmitted from Wuyi Oolong.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e Wuyi Oolong is characterized by its long roasting time, which is why Anxi Tieguanyin was roasted with great care 300 years ago.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e Anxi Tieguanyin was developed following the methods used to make Wuyi Oolong, but in modern times it has evolved in its own unique way.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e As a result of pursuing an orchid-like and fruity scent, it has evolved into a tea that is now green in color, similar to green tea.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n \u003cp\u003eMeanwhile, Taiwanese Tieguanyin developed 300 years ago with the introduction of techniques from Anxi, and the mainstream at the time was the traditional heavy-fire Tieguanyin.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e When Tieguanyin was brought to Taiwan, it became like a Galapagos island, and the way it was made 300 years ago has been passed down to the present day.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e For this reason, Taiwan's Muzha Tieguanyin can be said to be a precious tea that continues the ancient Tieguanyin production method to the present day.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e Muzha Tieguanyin is amber in color and has a sweet aroma reminiscent of dried fruit and a rich, sweet aftertaste that spreads in the mouth. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"letter-spacing: 2px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e8e9eb; padding-bottom: 12px;\"\u003e History of Muzha Iron Guanyin\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e Muzha Tie Guan Yin originates from Wenshan District, Taipei City, in the north of Taiwan. According to records, tea was first planted in the north of Taiwan 300 years ago.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n \u003cp\u003eDuring the Qing Dynasty, between 1796 and 1820, a tea merchant named Ke Chao from Wuyishan, Fujian Province, is said to have brought tea trees to Taiwan and planted them in the Wenshan area in northern Taiwan.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e Wenshan is not only famous for its tea production, but also the birthplace of Taiwanese tea. About 200 years ago, Tieguanyin tea was brought from Anxi, Fujian Province, and planted in a place called Muzha in Wenshan.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e Tieguanyin tea was first planted in Zhanghushan, and later two brothers from the Zhang family, Zhang Nei Miao and Zhang Nei Qian, brought large quantities of Tieguanyin tea from Anxi and began large-scale production in Muzha. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center; margin-bottom: 20px;\"\u003e\n\n\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0526\/0774\/6224\/files\/6D9FE408-AE9F-4616-A5D4-7285CFC03AE9.png?v=1613745595\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cspan\u003eTaipei city as seen from the Muzha area\u003c\/span\u003e \n\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center; margin-bottom: 20px;\"\u003e\n\n\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0526\/0774\/6224\/files\/9029EA4A-45F3-46A5-9EF1-891432D1089A.png?v=1613745615\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cspan\u003eTea plantations in the Muzha area\u003c\/span\u003e \n\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center; margin-bottom: 20px;\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0526\/0774\/6224\/files\/D6701AF6-7743-4B10-A4A8-B6B760C2601C.png?v=1613745641\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center; margin-bottom: 20px;\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0526\/0774\/6224\/files\/07FA87B5-192F-4BF3-B367-9119D0A80E6F.png?v=1613745670\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"お茶の専門店HOJO","offers":[{"title":"Can: 70g","offer_id":44232023179452,"sku":"o12tc","price":11600.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0661\/1363\/4492\/files\/07FA87B5-192F-4BF3-B367-9119D0A80E6F.png?v=1749964886"},{"product_id":"o01t","title":"Eastern Beauty","description":"\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/shop.hojotea.com\/pages\/brew-style-f\" style=\"text-decoration: none; display: block; width: 100%; margin: 0 auto;\"\u003e\n\u003c\/a\u003e\n \u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eHow to brew tea (F) \u0026gt;\u003c\/span\u003e \n","brand":"お茶の専門店HOJO","offers":[{"title":"Can: 40g","offer_id":44232024031420,"sku":"o01tc","price":4356.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0661\/1363\/4492\/files\/IMG_65151.jpg?v=1749964885"},{"product_id":"o08t","title":"Dongding Oolong Charcoal Roasted","description":"\u003ca style=\"color: #fff;\" href=\"https:\/\/shop.hojotea.com\/pages\/brew-style-e\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\n\u003c\/a\u003e \u003cdiv style=\"padding: 15px 0; font-size: .9em; background-color:#291939; text-align: center;margin-bottom: 20px;\"\u003e How to brew tea (E) \u0026gt; \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\n\n\n\n\u003cdiv style=\"border: 1px solid #ddd; font-size: .9em; margin-bottom: 30px; padding: 30px 10px 12.5px 10px;\"\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center; font-weight: bold;\"\u003e The aroma spreads many times in your mouth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e Dongding Oolong is one of the most popular types of local Taiwanese oolong tea.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n \u003cp\u003eMost Dongding Oolong tea in Taiwan is produced \"outside of Dongdingshan\", but HOJO's Dongding Oolong tea is made from tea grown in Dongdingshan, and even more so, from winter tea, which is considered the most luxurious type.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e Dongding Oolong Charcoal Roasted is a traditional type that is slowly roasted over a fire. The traditional roasting method gives it both a fragrant and floral aroma.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e This is especially recommended for those who like the slightly fragrant aroma of roasted green tea. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"letter-spacing: 2px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e8e9eb; padding-bottom: 12px;\"\u003e What are the signs of good Dongding Oolong tea?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e It has no bitterness and is very sweet. You can make multiple cups of it, so it's surprisingly economical.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e We have received many comments from customers who say that they were impressed by the soft, sweet aroma and rich flavor of the tea they brewed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n \u003cp\u003eHOJO's Charcoal Roasted Dongding Oolong Tea can be brewed normally up to the 7th infusion, making it very economical. Charcoal Roasted Dongding Oolong Tea has a fragrant, mature taste, making it popular with men and the elderly. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"letter-spacing: 2px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e8e9eb; padding-bottom: 12px;\"\u003e The secret to its deliciousness is that it is \"produced on Mount Dongding\"\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e Most Dongding Oolong tea in Taiwan is produced \"outside of Dongdingshan\", but HOJO's Dongding Oolong tea is made from tea grown in Dongdingshan, and even more so, from winter tea, which is considered the most luxurious type.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e It is very rare and therefore a little pricey. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0526\/0774\/6224\/files\/0838D2D0-C2B0-4455-84EA-976716885C16.png?v=1613712341\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0526\/0774\/6224\/files\/AE5C8304-1655-4E47-A96A-CAF8C2A5885E.png?v=1613712375\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"letter-spacing: 2px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e8e9eb; padding-bottom: 12px;\"\u003e Seven roasts is the norm for economic reasons\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e If you brew tea in a small teapot (200-250cc), you can enjoy the tea for more than seven infusions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e In other words, you can make 1 liter of tea from just a tablespoon of tea leaves. This is the economical advantage of using high-quality tea. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"letter-spacing: 2px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e8e9eb; padding-bottom: 12px;\"\u003e Relax with easy-to-drink tea\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n \u003cp\u003eThe savory flavor of charcoal roasted tea makes it perfect for any occasion. If you serve it after a Chinese meal, your friends will be delighted and it will add even more points to the meal.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e Why not add the traditional \"Dongding Oolong Charcoal Roasted\" to your tea life? \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0526\/0774\/6224\/files\/594F82A8-79B8-4A95-8E9C-D9C0213807DF.png?v=1613712422\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"letter-spacing: 2px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e8e9eb; padding-bottom: 12px;\"\u003e History and Culture of Dongding Oolong Tea\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e Dongding is the name of a mountain in Lugu, Nantou County, Taiwan. The mountain trail is very slippery, and people climb to the summit by putting pressure on their toes (frozen feet), which is why it is said to have been called \"Dongding.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e It is said that about 150 years ago, oolong tea from Wuyi in Fujian Province, China began to be cultivated on Mount Dongding.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n \u003cp\u003eOriginally, Dongding Oolong tea was the name given to oolong tea produced near Mount Dongding, but as its popularity grew, tea grown in other regions also began to be called by the same name.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e In recent years, tea grown in low-lying areas has been roasted intensely to give it a fragrant aroma, and is exported overseas as Dongding Oolong tea. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"letter-spacing: 2px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e8e9eb; padding-bottom: 12px;\"\u003e Production area\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e The tea leaves are produced in Dongding Mountain in Nantou County, Taiwan. As the fame of Dongding Oolong Tea grows, ordinary high mountain tea is roasted and sold under the name Dongding Oolong Tea, instead of Dongding Mountain tea.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e In fact, it is said that most of the Dongding Oolong tea sold on the market is not from Dongdingshan. At the same time, even within Taiwan, Dongding Oolong is becoming synonymous with tea, and Dongding Oolong tea from Dongdingshan is now extremely valuable. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\n\n\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0526\/0774\/6224\/files\/70CF7C82-71E8-41CF-9502-915E99918C5E.png?v=1613709905\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cspan\u003eMount Dongding\u003c\/span\u003e \n\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\n\n\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0526\/0774\/6224\/files\/72FC3A92-52FD-47DB-957F-6FE67CCE8745.png?v=1613709943\" alt=\"\"\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e[Mt. Dongding] Most of the afternoon is covered in fog.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e However, at HOJO, we are committed to producing authentic Dongding Oolong tea, and we seek out tea from Dongdingshan. Dongdingshan is one of the most famous tea producing areas in Taiwan, and the secret to producing such a unique and delicious tea lies in its location.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e Dongdingshan is not a high mountain, only about 1000m above sea level. The environment of Dongdingshan is not very suitable for tea in terms of sunlight, soil quality, and environment.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e Tea leaves grown in the harsh environment of Mt. Dongding produce a mysteriously strong aroma and sweet taste. You can understand this by drinking our Dongding Oolong tea. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0526\/0774\/6224\/files\/991D25DA-7100-4F1C-8000-29A8C835F0E8.png?v=1613710010\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0526\/0774\/6224\/files\/BAE9D525-D87F-4894-B45A-2765A8DEE351.png?v=1613710067%0A\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e The sweet aroma and rich, high-quality Japanese tea-like taste are the result of tea grown in the Dongding Mountains of Lugu Township. The raw tea leaves are purchased from organic tea farms. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"letter-spacing: 2px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e8e9eb; padding-bottom: 12px;\"\u003e Cultivars and Harvesting\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n \u003cp\u003eHOJO's Dongding Oolong tea is made from a variety called Qingxin Oolong. Tea made from this variety is characterized by a refreshing taste and an elegant aroma. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0526\/0774\/6224\/files\/5545EA1A-6840-4A00-8B9D-45DF02006A9B.png?v=1613709380\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e As you can see in the picture, the leaves are greenish yellow rather than lush and the plant is not in good condition, however these slow growing leaves produce delicious tea. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\n\n\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0526\/0774\/6224\/files\/1D74ACE1-FDA2-4FC5-B780-64267813CAA3.png?v=1613712684\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cspan\u003eBlue Heart Oolong Tea Plantation\u003c\/span\u003e \n\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\n\n\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0526\/0774\/6224\/files\/9133EC60-A19F-4BA1-9F2B-1F23C841FDBC.png?v=1613712724\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cspan\u003eThe tea leaves used to make Dongding Oolong tea are the \"Qingxin Oolong\" variety.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e All tea picking is done by hand. Three to four tea leaves, including new buds, are picked by hand.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e Tea leaves are picked in the spring, summer, autumn and winter, but the most high-quality tea leaves are produced from the spring and winter pickings. Tea picking takes place from November to December.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e HOJO Dongding Oolong Tea is made only from spring or winter picked tea leaves, which are fresh and tender.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n \u003ch2 style=\"letter-spacing: 2px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e8e9eb; padding-bottom: 12px;\"\u003eCharcoal roasting process for Dongding Oolong\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e The following steps are taken to produce charcoal-roasted Dongding Oolong.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003col\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e Nikko wilting\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e Withering indoors - Fermentation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e Kneading\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e Charcoal roasting\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e Each process is explained below. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"letter-spacing: 2px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e8e9eb; padding-bottom: 12px;\"\u003e Nikko wilting\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e After harvesting, the tea leaves are spread out on the ground in the sun to wilt. This is called sun wilting. Usually, withering is done on a slightly cloudy day to prevent the leaves from being damaged by sunlight.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e If the weather is good and the sun is strong, the shade can be placed a few meters above the ground to soften the sunlight. By withering in the sun, the moisture in the tea leaves evaporates and fermentation begins slowly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e The tea leaves gradually soften and begin to release a refreshing aroma. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"letter-spacing: 2px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e8e9eb; padding-bottom: 12px;\"\u003e Withering indoors - Fermentation\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n \u003cp\u003eThe fermentation method for oolong tea is very different from that for black tea. After the tea leaves have completed the sun-withering process, they are brought inside and spread on sheets.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e For tea leaves that are moist and high in moisture, thinning the layer of tea leaves will speed up the evaporation of moisture. Next, the tea leaves are spread out on a bamboo basket. Spreading them on the basket promotes fermentation, and then the leaves are lifted up again and dropped into the slanted basket, then left to ferment, and the process is repeated.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e The leaves are then agitated in a bamboo drum, which causes the leaves to lift and fall, gradually damaging the edges and encouraging enzymatic fermentation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e Once fully fermented, the tea leaves will release a sweet, floral aroma. When processed by skilled craftsmen, the leaves will have a red color only on the edges.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n \u003cp\u003eThis indicates that only the edges of the leaves are bruised and partially fermented, which is clearly different from lower quality leaves, which have an uneven red discolouration.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e Once fermentation is complete, the tea leaves are heated to inactivate the enzymes and stop the fermentation. If the fermentation is not stopped in a timely manner, the fermentation of the tea leaves will continue and the tea will end up with a flavor similar to black tea.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e The number of stirrings and the time for leaving the tea to sit are determined based on the moisture content, aroma, and color of the tea leaves.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e This delicate timing is decided by the craftsmen's experience, and it greatly affects the quality of the oolong tea. The craftsmen work under the instructions of the \"master\".\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e The quality of the tea master greatly influences the aroma of the oolong tea. In order to consistently obtain high-quality tea, it is necessary to work with a superior master. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"letter-spacing: 2px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e8e9eb; padding-bottom: 12px;\"\u003e Kneading\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n \u003cp\u003eAt this point, the tea leaves already have an oolong flavor, but because the cells of the tea leaves are still intact except for the edges, the flavor and aroma will not be fully extracted even if you brew the tea in this state.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e On the other hand, when the rolling process is carried out under high pressure, as in the production of black tea, ①unwanted impurities will dissolve into the tea.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e ②Furthermore, because the ingredients are exposed to excessive air, non-enzymatic oxidation (not involving enzymatic fermentation) occurs, causing changes in taste and aroma.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e To solve these dilemmas, a method called \"bao-mou\" is used in the production of oolong tea. As the name suggests, bao-mou is the process of wrapping and then rolling the tea.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e The tea leaves are placed into cloth bags while still warm and soft. Each bag can contain 10-20kg of tea leaves, which are then rolled into balls the size of basketballs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n \u003cp\u003eNowadays, the ends of the bags are twisted powerfully by a machine. By twisting them round and round, the bag is compressed and the tea leaves are tightly pressed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e Next, the balls of tea leaves are placed on a disk-shaped device. There are disks on the top and bottom, and the balls of tea leaves are sandwiched between two plates. The top disk is fixed and does not move, only the bottom disk rotates.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e The ball containing the tea leaves is rolled while rotating. After rolling for a while, the tea leaves are gently heated again. If the tea leaves cool, they will harden and crack, so they are periodically heated to soften them.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e The tea leaves gradually become firmer and are formed into a spherical shape. The higher the quality of the tea leaves, the firmer the leaves will be and the heavier they will feel.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n \u003cp\u003eHigh-quality tea leaves also have a glossy surface due to the solidification of the extract from the tea leaves. This series of steps is repeated many times.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e The number of times, the method of rolling, and the method of heating vary depending on the condition of the tea leaves. For example, tea leaves harvested in tea plantations that are lacking in nutrients and water have a relatively low moisture content.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e If these types of tea leaves are rolled in the same way, the moisture content will decrease and the leaves will crack, or the color will change when heated.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e It is important to take into account the condition of the tea leaves, the weather of the day, and various other factors and adjust the conditions for the series of operations as appropriate; this is the skill of the \"master.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e After rolling, the tea leaves are dried in a dryer to reduce the moisture content to less than 5% and then the tea is ready to be used. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"letter-spacing: 2px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e8e9eb; padding-bottom: 12px;\"\u003e Charcoal roasting\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e As the name suggests, this is the process of roasting the tea leaves over charcoal. Roasting the tea leaves enhances their aroma and improves their shelf life.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n \u003cp\u003eWhen the tea leaves are heated, the main component, polyphenols, and their polymeric tannins are further oxidized, which produces volatile compounds. These volatile compounds are the main source of the aroma that is characteristic of charcoal roasted Dongding Oolong.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"お茶の専門店HOJO","offers":[{"title":"Can: 100g","offer_id":44232025309372,"sku":"o08tc","price":5808.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0661\/1363\/4492\/files\/pho300_o06.jpg?v=1749964884"},{"product_id":"o09t","title":"Alishan Tea","description":"\u003ca style=\"color: #fff;\" href=\"https:\/\/shop.hojotea.com\/pages\/brew-style-e\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\n\u003c\/a\u003e \u003cdiv style=\"padding: 15px 0; font-size: .9em; background-color:#291939; text-align: center;margin-bottom: 20px;\"\u003e How to brew tea (E) \u0026gt; \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\n\n\n\u003cdiv style=\"border: 1px solid #ddd; font-size: .9em; margin-bottom: 30px; padding: 30px 10px 12.5px 10px;\"\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center; font-weight: bold;\"\u003e A refreshing floral scent and a pleasant texture\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e Alishan tea is a fruity and refreshing oolong tea that represents Taiwan's high mountain teas. It has a good balance between quality and price, and is a popular and recommended high mountain tea at HOJO.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e HOJO's Alishan tea is as close to green tea as you can get, with a refreshing taste reminiscent of fruit and flowers. It also has a slightly sweet aftertaste.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e If you can't forget the delicious oolong tea you had in Taiwan, we recommend you try HOJO's Alishan tea. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"letter-spacing: 2px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e8e9eb; padding-bottom: 12px;\"\u003e The standard of high mountain tea\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n \u003cp\u003eIn Taiwan, oolong tea grown at high mountains above 1000m is called high mountain tea. Alishan tea plantations are at 1500m, making it a standard high mountain tea. Tea grown at 2400m, like Lishan tea, is also good, but the price tends to be extremely high. In that respect, Alishan tea has a good balance between quality and price, making it a recommended high mountain tea. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"letter-spacing: 2px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e8e9eb; padding-bottom: 12px;\"\u003e \"A refreshing oolong tea\"\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e HOJO's Alishan tea is as close to green tea as you can get and has a refreshing taste reminiscent of fruit and flowers. It has a refreshing taste like Sencha and a slightly sweet aftertaste. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"letter-spacing: 2px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e8e9eb; padding-bottom: 12px;\"\u003e Can you put it in six times?!\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e If you use 5g of tea leaves for a 200cc capacity, you can make 6 brews. If you drink it while at work, you can just put the tea leaves in a mug or cup and pour in boiling water. When you're done drinking, add more boiling water.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e Below is an introduction to Alishan tea.\u003c\/p\u003e \n\u003ca style=\"color: #fff;\" href=\"https:\/\/shop.hojotea.com\/pages\/alishan-tea\" aria-describedby=\"a11y-new-window-message\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"padding: 15px 0; font-size: .9em; background-color: #cfcfcf; text-align: center;\"\u003eAbout Alishan Tea \u0026gt;\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003c\/a\u003e","brand":"お茶の専門店HOJO","offers":[{"title":"Can: 100g","offer_id":44232026423484,"sku":"o09tc","price":5940.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0661\/1363\/4492\/files\/IMG_9853.jpg?v=1749964882"},{"product_id":"o45t","title":"Honey-scented high mountain tea, medium fermentation","description":"\u003ca style=\"color: #fff;\" href=\"https:\/\/shop.hojotea.com\/pages\/brew-style-e\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\n\u003c\/a\u003e \u003cdiv style=\"padding: 15px 0; font-size: .9em; background-color:#291939; text-align: center;margin-bottom: 20px;\"\u003e How to brew tea (E) \u0026gt; \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\n\n\n\u003cdiv style=\"max-width: 600px; margin: 0 auto; letter-spacing: 1.5px;\"\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv style=\"border: 1px solid #ddd; font-size: .9em; margin-bottom: 30px; padding: 30px 10px 12.5px 10px;\"\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center; font-weight: bold;\"\u003e Unparalleled aroma of ripe fruit and sweetness like a fine liqueur\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e Honey-scented high mountain tea is made using only tea leaves that have been sucked by planthoppers in Alishan tea plantations, and is made using the delicate techniques used for making high mountain tea.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e The fruity aroma of ripe mangoes and the sweet taste of Cointreau make this tea seem like a modern rebirth of Formosa Tea. It is a tea with a strong personality that foreshadows a revolution in Taiwanese tea.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e This product, which rarely leaves Taiwan, is now available in limited quantities. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"letter-spacing: 2px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e8e9eb; padding-bottom: 12px;\"\u003e Product Details\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e Honey-scented Takayama tea is not available every year because it is made only from tea leaves that have been attacked by planthoppers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e When tea leaves are attacked by planthoppers, they produce a substance called phytoalexin, which is similar to antibodies in humans, and protects the leaves from the insects' attack.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n \u003cp\u003eHowever, when these tea leaves are fermented, they surprisingly produce a sweet, honey-like aroma, similar to that of muscat.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e This is thought to be because fermentation oxidizes phytoalexins, turning them into substances similar to the aromatic components of fruit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e In the case of honey-scented high mountain tea, there are no tea farms dedicated to honey-scented high mountain tea; rather, tea farms that happen to have a large infestation of planthoppers are selected and the tea is specially produced.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e For this reason, factors such as the occurrence of planthoppers and the weather of the year have a significant impact on the quality and aroma of the tea, and depending on the year, it may not be possible to procure honey-scented high mountain tea.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e For this reason, the aroma and quality of this tea varies each time it is purchased.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n \u003cp\u003eWe would like to continue selling this tea, but since we cannot offer the same tea every year, in a sense it belongs to the category of a limited edition product. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"letter-spacing: 2px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e8e9eb; padding-bottom: 12px;\"\u003e \"It's like falling into a beehive.\"\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e The scent is sweet, reminiscent of ripe mangoes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e When you take a sip of this light yellow tea, your mouth will be filled with the sweet aroma of ripe fruit. One customer was so impressed that they said, \"It's like I've fallen into a beehive.\" This tea has such a sweet aroma. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"letter-spacing: 2px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e8e9eb; padding-bottom: 12px;\"\u003e The taste is like a high-quality liqueur\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e This tea has a pleasant bitterness. It is not the polyphenol-based bitterness of Japanese tea, but a refined, almost liqueur-like taste.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e When you taste it with its sweet aroma, it feels more like you're drinking a high-quality liqueur than tea. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"letter-spacing: 2px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e8e9eb; padding-bottom: 12px;\"\u003e What is the true nature of fruity scent?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n \u003cp\u003eAs the small green planthoppers suck the juice from the tea leaves, they turn yellow, looking like ripe fruit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e At this time, the tea leaves produce a substance equivalent to antibodies to fight against the planthoppers. This substance is the true nature of the characteristic fruity aroma, muscatel aroma, or honey aroma, as it is called in Chinese. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0526\/0774\/6224\/files\/17049ABA-6C19-4746-AFAD-80D04296B3D5.png?v=1613484098\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"letter-spacing: 2px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e8e9eb; padding-bottom: 12px;\"\u003e A rare and limited edition tea created with passion for high mountain tea\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e Honey-scented high mountain tea is not a commonly produced tea in Taiwan.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e HOJO's Taiwanese supplier is run by a tea expert and entrepreneur who is very passionate about innovation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e This tea is an original product born from his passion for high mountain tea, and is not available at ordinary tea shops. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"letter-spacing: 2px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e8e9eb; padding-bottom: 12px;\"\u003e You can make up to 1 liter of tea from just one spoon.\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n \u003cp\u003eLike other high mountain teas, you can brew from one spoonful to a liter of tea. Enjoy the sweet, luxurious aroma with multiple infusions. Although the tea is expensive, it is surprisingly economical when you consider the cost per cup.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e How about this special, highly fragrant high mountain tea? We recommend it with dessert or for a slightly luxurious tea time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e Below is an explanation of the raw material, honey-scented high mountain tea, before it is roasted.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ca style=\"color: #fff;\" href=\"https:\/\/shop.hojotea.com\/pages\/high-mountain-formosa\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"padding: 15px 0; font-size: .9em; background-color: #cfcfcf; text-align: center;\"\u003eIntroducing Honey-Fragrant High Mountain Tea \u0026gt;\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003c\/a\u003e\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"お茶の専門店HOJO","offers":[{"title":"Can: 100g","offer_id":44232026718396,"sku":"o45tc","price":7502.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0661\/1363\/4492\/files\/IMG_7384.jpg?v=1749964881"}],"url":"https:\/\/artoftea.tokyo\/en\/collections\/%e5%8f%b0%e6%b9%be%e3%81%ae%e7%83%8f%e9%be%8d%e8%8c%b6-1.oembed","provider":"The Art of Tea TOKYO","version":"1.0","type":"link"}