{"title":"Jeongsan Souchong \/ Lapsang Souchong","description":"","products":[{"product_id":"b66c","title":"Jeongsan Sojong Traditional Ceremony","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/artoftea.tokyo\/pages\/brew-style-c\" style=\"color: #fff;\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"padding: 15px 0; font-size: .9em; background-color: #291939; text-align: center; margin-bottom: 20px;\"\u003eHow to brew tea (C) \u0026gt;\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e There are two types of Zhengshan Xiaozhong tea: one that has a fragrant aroma due to the burning of pine wood to dry the tea, and one that has a sweet and gorgeous fruity aroma. Although the two types have completely different aromas, the fruity Zhengshan Xiaozhong tea is generally more expensive and tends to be consumed by enthusiastic enthusiasts in China. However, you should know that there are also very high quality Zhengshan Xiaozhong teas with a fragrant aroma.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003e Zhengsan Xiaozhong tea is broadly divided into two types: fragrant type and fruity type.\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n \u003cp\u003eThe recently released Zhengshan Xiaozhong Qizhong Traditional Style is a high-end version of Zhengshan Xiaozhong with a fragrant aroma, and is a very delicious tea. When it comes to high-end Zhengshan Xiaozhong, the most common are teas with a fruity aroma and no fragrant aroma, such as Qizhong, Xiao Red Sweet, Feizi Xiao, and Jin Jun Mei. HOJO offers four lineups of Zhengshan Xiaozhong Qizhong, Flower Xiang, Feizi Xiao, and Xiao Red Sweet, which are high-quality teas with a sweet fruity aroma and no fragrant aroma. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg height=\"420\" width=\"630\" alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/img.hojotea.com\/jp\/wp-content\/uploads\/IMG_0222.jpg\" class=\"alignleft size-full wp-image-9338\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e The fruity scent of Zhengshan Sozhong is a delicious tea, but at the same time, many people prefer the fragrant Zhengshan Sozhong. Each has its own unique character, and for tea lovers, being able to enjoy both types of Zhengshan Sozhong is one of the attractions of Zhengshan Sozhong.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003e Our commitment to tea leaves, manufacturing methods, and pine trees\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n \u003cp\u003eOur shop has been selling the product Zhengshan Xiaozhong Traditional Style up until now, but we have now purchased a higher grade tea, Zhengshan Xiaozhong Qi Zhong Zhong Traditional Style. This tea uses a type of tea called \"Qi Zhong\" that is naturally grown at an altitude of about 1,300m, and is a rare tea leaf ingredient that is used to make the high-quality Zhengshan Xiaozhong tea.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e In the three processes of withering, fermentation, and drying, high-quality teas use heat from burning pine trees. In this case, it is essential to use old pine trees with a diameter of 1m. Our Zhengshan Xiaozhong Qizu Traditional Style has a pine-like fragrance and a dried longan-like fragrance from black tea, and is an elegant tea with a very long aftertaste that permeates deep into the body.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n \u003cp\u003eIn addition, there is no specific name for this high-quality Zhengshan Xiaozhong locally, and different producers use different names. Our Zhengshan Xiaozhong Qiozhong Traditional Style is made from tea that is locally called Qiozhong, so we named it after it. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg height=\"420\" width=\"630\" alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/img.hojotea.com\/jp\/wp-content\/uploads\/IMG_0198-1.jpg\" class=\"alignleft size-full wp-image-9340\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003e A giant pine tree with a diameter of 1m\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e One of the important points in the production of Zhengshan Sozhong is the quality of the pine trees. The higher the quality of the tea, the older the pine trees used, so it is not enough to just use any pine tree.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e Old pine trees grow very slowly and contain a high density of minerals, which allows them to produce a long-lasting, elegant fragrance. The Zhengshan Xiaozhong Quizhong Traditional Style incense we carry is made from giant pine trees measuring one meter in diameter, so even with the same incense, the fragrance feels deeper and seems to permeate every part of your body.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"お茶の専門店HOJO","offers":[{"title":"Can: 50g","offer_id":44231813071036,"sku":"b66cc","price":7920.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0661\/1363\/4492\/files\/IMG_0206-3.jpg?v=1749964934"},{"product_id":"b61c","title":"Zheng Shan Xiaozhong Flower Fragrance","description":"\u003cmeta charset=\"UTF-8\"\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/shop.hojotea.com\/pages\/brew-style-c\" style=\"color: #fff;\" 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 (C) \u0026gt; \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cimg data-mce-fragment=\"1\" height=\"420\" width=\"630\" alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/img.hojotea.com\/jp\/wp-content\/uploads\/IMG_8795.jpg\" class=\"alignleft size-full wp-image-8917\" data-mce-src=\"https:\/\/img.hojotea.com\/jp\/wp-content\/uploads\/IMG_8795.jpg\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e We have launched Zhengshan Xiaozhong Huaxiang, a variety of citrus fruits grown in Tongmu Pass, Wuyishan City, Fujian Province, China. \u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eUnlike the commonly known Zhengshan Xiaozhong tea which has a smoky aroma, this tea has a fruity and floral aroma.\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e Furthermore, this product is sourced from pesticide-free tea plantations.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e Jeonghwa Soju has a sweet tropical fruit scent and no smoky smell.\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e Zhengshan Sozhong is well known among tea lovers as the world's oldest black tea.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e Zhengshan Xiaozhong is traditionally dried over burning pine wood, which is why it typically smells similar to Seoromar.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e On the other hand, there are also high-end versions of Zhengshan Xiaozhong tea that have fruity or floral aromas. These include HOJO's Zhengshan Xiaozhong Qi Zheng, Xiao Red Gan, Fei Zi Xiao, and the newly released Han Xiang. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cimg data-mce-fragment=\"1\" height=\"420\" width=\"630\" alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/img.hojotea.com\/jp\/wp-content\/uploads\/IMG_8803.jpg\" class=\"alignleft size-full wp-image-8916\" data-mce-src=\"https:\/\/img.hojotea.com\/jp\/wp-content\/uploads\/IMG_8803.jpg\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e Some consider these fruity and floral scented Zhengshan Xiaozhong to be a new style.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n \u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eOn the other hand, some people believe that it has actually existed for a long time, but the manufacturing method was lost during the Cultural Revolution.\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e While the exact details are unclear, some historical facts suggest that a fruity style has existed since ancient times.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e For example, Earl Grey is a tea made to imitate the Zhengshan Souzhong tea from the 1800s. If the Zhengshan Souzhong tea of ​​the time had a smoky aroma, would Earl Grey have been different in its current form?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e In addition, Keemun black tea, which was made in the 1800s by imitating Zhongshan Sozhong, does not have a smoky smell, which is another reason to believe that Zhongshan Sozhong, which has a fruit and floral scent, has existed since ancient times.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e Black tea made from tea seeds grown at high altitudes\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e Like Zhengshan Xiaozhong Qishu, Zhengshan Xiaozhong Huaxiang is made from naturally grown tea seedlings from Tongmuguan. \u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eSeedlings are tea plants grown from seeds. Compared to tea plants grown from cuttings, seedlings have a taproot, which means they have a higher mineral absorption capacity and produce tea with a stronger aftertaste. \u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cimg data-mce-fragment=\"1\" height=\"811\" width=\"630\" alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/img.hojotea.com\/jp\/wp-content\/uploads\/R1043794-1.jpg\" class=\"alignleft size-full wp-image-7792\" data-mce-src=\"https:\/\/img.hojotea.com\/jp\/wp-content\/uploads\/R1043794-1.jpg\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e The one on the right is a seedling, and the one on the left is a cutting (cultivar).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e The tea plantation is located at an altitude of 1100-1300m, and the conditions are almost the same as those of the rare varieties sold by HOJO, but the tea leaves used are harvested from slightly younger tea plants.\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e The difference with the odd variety is that the fermentation time is a little shorter. However, like the odd variety, the finished black tea is roasted for a long time at low temperature over charcoal, so it matures and has a floral aroma like rose, but also fruity aromas like peach, mango, and longan, and even a subtle sweet potato aroma. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cimg data-mce-fragment=\"1\" height=\"420\" width=\"630\" alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/img.hojotea.com\/jp\/wp-content\/uploads\/IMG_8812-2.jpg\" class=\"alignleft size-full wp-image-8915\" data-mce-src=\"https:\/\/img.hojotea.com\/jp\/wp-content\/uploads\/IMG_8812-2.jpg\"\u003e \u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe aftertaste is a little lighter than that of the Kishu variety, but if you don't compare them, it's long enough and makes a recommended tea.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"お茶の専門店HOJO","offers":[{"title":"Can: 50g","offer_id":44231857143996,"sku":"b61cc","price":6050.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0661\/1363\/4492\/files\/IMG_8795-2.jpg?v=1749964925"},{"product_id":"b57c","title":"Kiriki Fuko laughs","description":"\u003cmeta charset=\"UTF-8\"\u003e\n\n\u003ca style=\"color: #fff;\" href=\"https:\/\/shop.hojotea.com\/pages\/brew-style-c\" 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 (C) \u0026gt;\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e This tea is made by a farmer and producer in Tongmuguan, with whom HOJO has a relationship. It is one of the Zhengshan varieties, processed from tea grown without pesticides or fertilizers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe name \"Fui Zi Xiao\" comes from Yang Guifei's fondness for lychees.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e Feizishai is a very rare tea even in its place of origin, Kirimuguan.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e Generally, Fei Zi Xiao is known as a high-end version of Zheng Shan Xiao Zhong, along with Jin Jun Mei.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e However, in Kirikiseki, where it is produced, there is no specific definition for the name Hikosho.\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e Even if the tea has the same name, Fukisho, the characteristics of the tea tend to vary depending on the producer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n \u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eIn our case, this black tea has a subtle lychee scent, so we named it Feizi Xiao (Female Empress), after the legend that the famous Yang Guifei was very fond of lychees. \u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cimg loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignleft size-full wp-image-8836\" src=\"https:\/\/img.hojotea.com\/jp\/wp-content\/uploads\/IMG_8673.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"630\" height=\"420\" srcset=\"https:\/\/img.hojotea.com\/jp\/wp-content\/uploads\/IMG_8673.jpg 630w, https:\/\/img.hojotea.com\/jp\/wp-content\/uploads\/IMG_8673-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/img.hojotea.com\/jp\/wp-content\/uploads\/IMG_8673-165x110.jpg 165w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 630px) 100vw, 630px\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-src=\"https:\/\/img.hojotea.com\/jp\/wp-content\/uploads\/IMG_8673.jpg\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eSpecial tea made from carefully selected tea leaves\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e Fukosho is made from tea leaves grown in the Kirikiseki tea plantation, located at an altitude of 1000-1200m.\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e In order to achieve the desired aroma and flavor, producers carefully select the areas of the tea plantations where the tea leaves are harvested and the tea trees, and then create their own unique blend to create Hikowarai.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e As for the taste and aroma of Fukisho, it is easiest to think of it as a high-end version of \"Kishu.\"\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e The basic aromatic qualities are very similar to that of the rare species, but in addition to the sweet aroma reminiscent of peach, longan, and tropical fruits, there is also a faint hint of lychee and honey.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n \u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eAs explained above, the high-end version of the odd variety, Feizixiao has a very soft taste, and the length and richness of the aftertaste are among the best in the HOJO Zhengshan Xiaozhong lineup. When you drink it, you can enjoy a deep aftertaste that permeates your body.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"お茶の専門店HOJO","offers":[{"title":"Can: 50g","offer_id":44231858094268,"sku":"b57cc","price":19800.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0661\/1363\/4492\/files\/IMG_8677.jpg?v=1749964924"},{"product_id":"b54c","title":"Lapsang Souchong (a rare variety of Jeongsan Souchong)","description":"\u003ca style=\"color: #fff;\" href=\"https:\/\/shop.hojotea.com\/pages\/brew-style-c\" 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 (C) \u0026gt;\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\n\u003cp\u003e This tea is made from a native species (a rare variety) harvested in a naturally cultivated tea plantation at an altitude of 1,200m in Kirikiseki, and has a sweet, fruity aroma reminiscent of peaches and mangoes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e It doesn't have any smoky smell like the commonly known Lapsang Souchong.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e This is the most luxurious Zhengshan Xiaozhong introduced by HOJO.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n \u003cp\u003eEnjoy the fruity aroma that is said to have captivated the British in the 1800s. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"letter-spacing: 2px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e8e9eb; padding-bottom: 12px;\"\u003e A rare native species that has been growing wild in Kirikiseki for a long time. \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\/FB6AF4B7-66B0-4F62-AE89-3319095FE896.png?v=1614649950\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e The seedling tea that has been growing wild for a long time in Tongmu Pass, Xingcun Town, Wuyi Mountain, is called a rare species by the locals.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e Misho is tea planted from seeds, and in Japan it is called a native species.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e Tea sown from seeds has a taproot, which grows straight into the ground like burdock, making it easy for the plant to absorb minerals and producing a tea with a strong, lingering aftertaste.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e This rare variety of Tongmukan native tea has a strong and distinctive aroma and is highly prized locally as an ingredient for the high-quality Lapsang Souchong. \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\/4AFAC6C3-5D0F-4DDF-BD8C-C4E71B7DD35D.png?v=1614650007\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e HOJO purchases tea directly from tea farmers and producers who own tea farms in Kirimuguan. The Zhengshan Xiaozhong Qishu tea farm that HOJO purchases is located at an altitude of 1,200m and has tea trees that are over 100 years old.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n \u003cp\u003eIn Kirikiseki, the entire village practices natural farming methods, and the tea plantation from which we sourced our tea this time uses absolutely no pesticides or fertilizers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e Therefore, the tea grows very slowly, has a strong flavor, and has a very long aftertaste. The small red sweet tea sold at HOJO is also made from a rare variety, but it is grown at an altitude of 900-1000m. \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\/41AB8B5C-0BD1-4074-9EC6-BC76FB76B182.png?v=1614650050\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"letter-spacing: 2px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e8e9eb; padding-bottom: 12px;\"\u003e Zheng Shang Zhong is the black tea that became Earl Grey\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e Lapsang Souchong is the most well-known black tea among tea lovers as it is the world's first black tea.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e When King Charles II of England and Princess Catherine of Portugal married in 1662, the princess brought her favorite tea, Zhengshan Sozhong, from her home country, and it is said that this marked the beginning of the tea boom in England. \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\/FFD1A6F0-A911-46BD-AE8B-D1289CA530E1.png?v=1614650102\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n \u003cp\u003eThere are many other interesting stories about Zhengshan Sozhong. For example, did you know that Zhengshan Sozhong is the tea that became the basis for the famous Earl Grey?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e It is well known that when an Englishman tried Zhengshan Sozhong tea, he was so impressed by its sweet fruity aroma that he developed Earl Grey, a tea scented with bergamot, to imitate that aroma. \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\/0D6F6896-7EA0-40AF-BB76-9F3929BA2B24.png?v=1614650147\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"letter-spacing: 2px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e8e9eb; padding-bottom: 12px;\"\u003e The mystery behind the sweet fruity aroma of Zhengshan Sozhong\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e Reading the many legendary anecdotes, one cannot help but imagine Zhengshan Sozhong as a black tea with an enchanting sweet fruit aroma.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e However, many of the Zhengshan Xiaoshun available in Japan have a strong smoky smell similar to Seirogan.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e I think many tea lovers are fascinated by the story of Zhengshan Soazhong, and when they drink it, they are confused and at a loss as to what to do with it, as there is a gap between the story and the actual aroma.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n \u003cp\u003eCurrently, there are two ways of making Zhengshan Xiaozhong tea in Wuyi Mountain. Black tea with a pine-smoke scent is mainly for overseas markets, while black tea with no smoky scent is for domestic markets.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e Black tea with a fruity aroma is produced. Generally, tea with a smoky aroma is called \"traditional style\" or \"traditional style\" and is distinguished from tea without a smoky aroma.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e Also, even among teas that have a smoky scent, they can be broadly divided into teas in which the fermentation is stopped after the fermentation process, and teas in which the fermentation is not stopped and the tea is immediately dried using the heat from burning pine wood.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e Tea made in the latter way will be over-fermented, causing the leaves to turn brown and giving off a woody aroma. \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\/63C38EB9-4D8D-4851-A358-4CBD9DF8A390.png?v=1614650189\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e In summary, the current Zhengshan Xiaozhong of Tongmuguan can be divided into the following three styles:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003col\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e Smoky and fruity tea\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e Tea with a smoky and woody aroma\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n \u003cli\u003eA fruity tea without the smell of smoke\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e I believe that the classic Zhengshan Xiaozhong was probably the tea with the best smoky and fruity aroma.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e Since spring is extremely cold in Tongmu Pass, the drying process has traditionally been carried out using the heat from burning pine trees, so there would have been a more or less smoky smell.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e In addition, the native Paulownia species is characterized by a very strong fruity aroma, and as long as the fermentation is properly stopped, the fruity aroma will be formed regardless of the presence or absence of smoky aroma. \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\/ABBA64B1-E633-4F0D-B881-3BFB78CC2B17.png?v=1614650238\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e In Japan, most Zhengshan Xiaozhong teas do not have a fruity aroma, but cheap teas for export are often made from Zhengshan Xiaozhong teas made from teas other than Tongmuguan, known as Waishan Xiaozhong, and these teas do not have much of a fruity aroma.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n \u003cp\u003eAlso, even if you use exotic varieties as ingredients, if you do not stop the fermentation, the resulting tea will have no fruity aroma at all, like number 2.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e Zhengshan Sozhong Qishu is type 3. It is a tea that seems to have condensed the good points of Zhengshan Sozhong, with no smoky aroma at all and a strong sweet fruity aroma reminiscent of peaches, nectarines, and mangoes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e In addition, the high altitude, natural farming methods, and the fact that the wine is grown on old trees and seedlings give it a very strong aftertaste that lingers for a long time and seeps into your body. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"letter-spacing: 2px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e8e9eb; padding-bottom: 12px;\"\u003e Further maturation through charcoal roasting\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e The most distinctive feature of the manufacturing process of Zhengshan Xiaozhong Qizhou is that after the typical black tea processes of withering, rolling, stopping fermentation and drying, the tea is then roasted over charcoal.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n \u003cp\u003eThis is the same as Phoenix Dancong Oolong Tea and Wuyi Oolong Tea, and by slowly heating it at a lower temperature, the tea's maturation is accelerated and the fruity aroma is enhanced.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e This charcoal roasting process is essential in creating the unique fruity aroma of Zhengshan Sozhong.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e In recent years, many teas have been produced that are unroasted or electrically roasted, but at HOJO we are particular about sourcing Zhengshan Shouzhong tea that is roasted at low temperatures using charcoal.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"お茶の専門店HOJO","offers":[{"title":"Can: 50g","offer_id":44231998963900,"sku":"b54cc","price":6655.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0661\/1363\/4492\/files\/b54_01.jpg?v=1749964900"},{"product_id":"b55c","title":"Zhengsan Xiaozhong Traditional Ceremony","description":"\u003ca style=\"color: #fff;\" href=\"https:\/\/shop.hojotea.com\/pages\/brew-style-c\" 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 (C) \u0026gt;\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\n \u003cp\u003eThis is a traditional Zhengshan Xiaozhong tea with the aroma of pine smoke. In addition to the smokey aroma, you can also sense the sweet aroma of peach fruits.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e Authentic Lapsang Souchong is made by burning pine over low heat, rather than smoking it with pine smoke.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e Enjoy the pleasant smoky aroma and sweetness that spreads in the back of your throat.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e This tea also goes well as a chaser when drinking Scotch whiskey.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"お茶の専門店HOJO","offers":[{"title":"Can: 50g","offer_id":44232001519804,"sku":"b55cc","price":3960.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0661\/1363\/4492\/files\/b55_01.jpg?v=1749964899"}],"url":"https:\/\/artoftea.tokyo\/en\/collections\/%e6%ad%a3%e5%b1%b1%e5%b0%8f%e7%a8%ae-%e3%83%a9%e3%83%97%e3%82%b5%e3%83%b3%e3%82%b9%e3%83%bc%e3%83%81%e3%83%a7%e3%83%b3.oembed","provider":"The Art of Tea TOKYO","version":"1.0","type":"link"}