{"title":"Fujian Province","description":"","products":[{"product_id":"o63c","title":"Iron ginseng medium roasting","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 \u003cp\u003eWe have launched medium-roasted Tieguanyin from Anxi, China. We were unable to find a product that met both the quality and Japanese pesticide standards, and for many years we were unable to sell Tieguanyin at an affordable price. However, by visiting Anxi many times in the past, we were able to meet a producer who thoroughly manages pesticides, and we were finally able to launch the product.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/hojotea.com.my\/contents\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/IMG_2195.jpg\"\u003e\u003cimg height=\"420\" width=\"630\" alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/hojotea.com.my\/contents\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/IMG_2195.jpg\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-595\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003e The name Tieguanyin is the name of a tea\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n \u003cp\u003eTieguanyin is a very famous tea, so I'm sure many people have heard of it at least once. Tieguanyin is not the name of a tea brewing method, but a tea made from a variety of tea called Tieguanyin. Just like there are many varieties of apples, such as Fuji, Kougyoku, and Orin, there are many varieties of tea, and Tieguanyin is one of them. The characteristic of Tieguanyin is that it grows slower than other varieties, which is why it has a strong aftertaste and a long lingering aftertaste. Another characteristic is that it is semi-fermented, which gives it an orchid-like scent.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003e Oolong tea spread to Wuyishan, Anxi, and Taiwan\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e Anxi is a county located in the north of Xiamen and is one of China's three major oolong tea producing areas, along with Fenghuang Town and Wuyishan.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n \u003cp\u003eAccording to the \"Tea Theory\" written by Wang Zi, the magistrate of Chong'an County in 1706, \"As the popularity of Wuyishan oolong tea increased, the manufacturing method of Wuyishan oolong tea was imitated in Anxi.\" However, another historical fact is that people from Anxi were engaged in tea making in Wuyishan, and it is thought that they returned to their hometown of Anxi and started making oolong tea. As evidence of this, some tea producers in Wuyishan speak Minnan, a dialect of Anxi.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e After the oolong tea production method was introduced to Anxi, Anxi tea evolved in its own way, including the development of original processing methods such as bao-rolling (a method of rolling tea leaves into granular form). Today, Anxi is a very popular oolong tea producing area both inside and outside of China.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n \u003cp\u003eAnxi is also one of the hometowns of overseas Chinese in Southeast Asia, and many Taiwanese people are from Anxi, Quanzhou, and Xiamen. Historically, the tea-making traditions of Anxi were introduced to Taiwan by the immigrants from the Minnan region, and became the basis of modern Taiwanese oolong tea.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003e Good Tieguanyin tea comes from tea plantations at high altitudes\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n \u003cp\u003eLike other teas, the higher the altitude, the better the quality of Tieguanyin tea. When it comes to altitude, Darjeeling and Taiwanese high mountain teas tend to get attention, but in fact, altitude is a very important factor that determines the quality of all kinds of tea. As the altitude increases, the aftertaste becomes longer and the bitterness decreases. In addition, the quality of the aroma improves, and the aroma simply feels stronger. The Tieguanyin Medium Roasted Tea introduced this time is made in Daping Village, Anxi County, Quanzhou City, Fujian Province, China. The tea plantation is located at an altitude of 1000m-1300m.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/hojotea.com\/jp\/wp-content\/uploads\/IMG_7705.jpg\"\u003e\u003cimg height=\"420\" width=\"630\" alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/hojotea.com\/jp\/wp-content\/uploads\/IMG_7705.jpg\" class=\"alignnone size-large wp-image-6205\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ciframe height=\"354\" width=\"630\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/2bYHTuxmIuY\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\" frameborder=\"0\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003e Medium heat for a perfect balance between the aroma and flavor of orchid flowers\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n \u003cp\u003eMedium roasting is the name given to the tea finishing method in which tea is roasted to a medium degree. Although the light-scented Tieguanyin is also famous, I think the medium roasting style is the most popular in China. Medium roasting Tieguanyin has both a floral orchid-like aroma and a fragrant taste, making it a tea that is popular with everyone. It is recommended for various occasions, such as before, during, and after meals.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/hojotea.com.my\/contents\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/IMG_2178.jpg\"\u003e\u003cimg height=\"420\" width=\"630\" alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/hojotea.com.my\/contents\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/IMG_2178.jpg\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-594\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"お茶の専門店HOJO","offers":[{"title":"Can: 70g","offer_id":44231799144636,"sku":"o63cc","price":4356.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0661\/1363\/4492\/files\/IMG_2178_b77c522a-c69e-41a6-b010-445f6f3ee306.jpg?v=1749964936"},{"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":"o89c","title":"Golden Katsura","description":"\u003cmeta charset=\"UTF-8\"\u003e\n\n\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\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e Golden Catalogue is said to have a very unique floral fragrance, and is a very popular tea in Anxi, along with Tieguanyin.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e Anxi, one of the three major oolong tea producing areas in China\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e Anxi in Fujian Province is the hometown of Taiwanese tea and is one of the three major oolong tea producing areas in China, along with Wuyishan City and Fenghuang Town.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n \u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe Anxi region is generally at a high altitude, and the entire region is made up of red soil, which contains a lot of iron, which contributes strongly to the strong aftertaste of tea. For this reason, tea produced in Anxi has a distinctively strong flavor compared to tea produced in other regions, even if it is moderately fertilized.\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e Looking through historical documents related to tea, Anxi has been developing oolong tea technology since the very early 1600s. It is said that it was tea masters from Anxi who brought oolong tea manufacturing techniques to the famous Wuyishan, and as proof of this, there is a certain number of people living in Wuyishan who speak the Anxi dialect, Minnan. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"alignleft size-full wp-image-8595\" src=\"https:\/\/img.hojotea.com\/jp\/wp-content\/uploads\/IMG_7652-2.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"630\" height=\"420\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-src=\"https:\/\/img.hojotea.com\/jp\/wp-content\/uploads\/IMG_7652-2.jpg\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"alignleft size-full wp-image-8596\" src=\"https:\/\/img.hojotea.com\/jp\/wp-content\/uploads\/IMG_7654-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"630\" height=\"420\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-src=\"https:\/\/img.hojotea.com\/jp\/wp-content\/uploads\/IMG_7654-1.jpg\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e Golden cassia is the second most popular after Tieguanyin due to its gorgeous fragrance.\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n \u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThere are many distinctive tea varieties in Anxi. The most famous variety is Tieguanyin, but it is no exaggeration to say that Golden Gui is the second most popular tea in Anxi after Tieguanyin because of its unique aroma.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e What makes Golden Katsura a little unusual is that the name Golden Katsura is not the name of a variety.\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e Golden Gui is a tea made from a variety called Huang Dan. Generally, oolong tea made from Huang Dan is called Golden Gui. Golden Gui is not the name of a specific method of making it, and oolong tea made from Huang Dan is called Golden Gui whether it is a clear-scented type, medium-roasted, or heavily roasted.\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e The \"Katsura\" in Golden Kei means golden osmanthus. The name Golden Kei comes from its unique golden color and gorgeous, sweet fragrance reminiscent of golden osmanthus. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"alignleft size-full wp-image-8593\" src=\"https:\/\/img.hojotea.com\/jp\/wp-content\/uploads\/IMG_7615-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"630\" height=\"420\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-src=\"https:\/\/img.hojotea.com\/jp\/wp-content\/uploads\/IMG_7615-1.jpg\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"alignleft size-full wp-image-8591\" src=\"https:\/\/img.hojotea.com\/jp\/wp-content\/uploads\/IMG_7620-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"630\" height=\"420\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-src=\"https:\/\/img.hojotea.com\/jp\/wp-content\/uploads\/IMG_7620-1.jpg\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e A gorgeous, milky scent\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n \u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eTea is made in the same way as Tieguanyin, by allowing the leaves to grow to a certain extent, picking them when they are ripe, and then fermenting them thoroughly.\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e This product is lightly roasted to bring out a sweeter aroma, so you can really taste the sweetness when you put it in your mouth.\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e It has a floral and slightly milky fragrance, as well as a faint roasted aroma. It goes very well with food, and is a tea that pairs well with all kinds of Japanese, Western and Chinese cuisine.\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e Because this is a highly fermented tea, we do not recommend steeping it in water; rather, if you brew it strong and then dilute it with chilled water to make iced tea, it tastes great in hot weather. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"alignleft size-full wp-image-8590\" src=\"https:\/\/img.hojotea.com\/jp\/wp-content\/uploads\/IMG_7619-2.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"630\" height=\"420\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-src=\"https:\/\/img.hojotea.com\/jp\/wp-content\/uploads\/IMG_7619-2.jpg\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e In terms of quality, it has a pleasantly long aftertaste, a solid body, and a well-rounded, full-bodied flavor. \u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eBasically, we purchase this tea with the concept of delicious oolong tea that can be enjoyed on an everyday basis. Therefore, we select tea while considering the balance between price and quality.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"お茶の専門店HOJO","offers":[{"title":"Can: 80g","offer_id":44231862190268,"sku":"o89cc","price":3388.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0661\/1363\/4492\/files\/IMG_7615.jpg?v=1749964923"},{"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"},{"product_id":"o73c","title":"Black Iron Kannon","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 This tea is made by roasting iron goddess in a special way.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e This oolong tea is made from Anxi Tieguanyin grapes and is finished by charcoal roasting in a special way.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e The charcoal roasting combines two temperatures, high and low, to achieve both the fragrant aroma unique to black oolong tea and the sweet aroma reminiscent of dried fruit when put in the mouth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e Because it is grown in tea plantations at an altitude of about 1,000 meters, the tea has a deep flavor, a lingering aroma, a strong taste, and is a satisfying drink.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n \u003cp\u003eThis oolong tea is perfect for cold brewing or as a milk tea. We recommend it as a tea for everyday drinking. \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 of Black Iron Kannon \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\/3EC0D1EC-00AC-45FE-8F2E-976B78FD1C2F.png?v=1613998863\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"letter-spacing: 2px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e8e9eb; padding-bottom: 12px;\"\u003e This tea is made by roasting iron goddess in a special way.\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e This tea is made from Anxi Tieguanyin oolong tea and is finished by charcoal roasting in a special way.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e Charcoal roasting is not just about a high temperature; we combine two temperatures, high and low, to achieve both the fragrant aroma unique to black oolong tea and the sweet aroma reminiscent of dried fruit when put in the mouth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e Because it is grown in tea plantations at an altitude of about 1,000 meters, the tea has a deep flavor, a strong lingering aroma, a rich taste, and is very satisfying to drink. \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\/E5291E50-B73E-4F6A-956A-50E25B8A0177.png?v=1613998923\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"letter-spacing: 2px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e8e9eb; padding-bottom: 12px;\"\u003e Tea that meets Japanese pesticide standards\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n \u003cp\u003eKurotetsu Kannon is produced in tea plantations where pesticide management is carried out in accordance with European (EU) standards, but just to be on the safe side, we had the German analytical laboratory SGS analyze the approximately 400 types of pesticides in accordance with Japanese pesticide standards, and confirmed that it complies with Japanese standards before purchasing it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e The Kurotetsu Kannon was produced in 2016. After being imported, it was heated in a dryer to enhance its freshness and to mature it before being released. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"letter-spacing: 2px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e8e9eb; padding-bottom: 12px;\"\u003e A mysterious taste with a sweetness that spreads throughout the aroma\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e If you are making Black Iron Kannon, use boiling water. If you do it well, you can make more than 1 liter with 5g.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e The aroma is very fragrant, with a unique scent reminiscent of caramel and dried dates, and some people may associate it with sweet tea. The sweetness spreads in your mouth, and the aroma and sweetness linger for a while.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n \u003cp\u003eIt has a deep flavor but is clean to drink, making it a perfect match for any meal, whether Japanese, Western or Chinese. \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\/2DBA4E5C-C108-49C3-8B33-16B09AB1467B.png?v=1613998975\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"letter-spacing: 2px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e8e9eb; padding-bottom: 12px;\"\u003e Cold-brewed Black Iron Kannon for the hot summer\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e Black Iron Kannon is a tea that goes very well with cold brewing. By cold brewing, the taste and aroma become milder, and it turns into a luxurious drink with a fragrant aroma and a sweet taste.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e Cold brewing is extremely easy. Just put 5g of tea leaves in 1 liter of water and leave it in the refrigerator for at least 5 hours. If you brew it overnight, it will be ready to drink in the morning.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e If you like, you can dilute it further. Cold brewed tea can be drunk for several days if kept in the refrigerator, so it's convenient to keep it in the refrigerator during hot seasons like now.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n \u003cp\u003eThe aroma is similar to that of barley tea, and it is very popular among children. Generally, barley tea has a short aftertaste, but the aftertaste of the Black Iron Kannon is strong, so it is satisfying to drink and has a very deep flavor.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e When making cold brew tea, be careful to avoid containers with aluminum, copper, or colored glass interiors. The metals in the materials can ruin the flavor.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e In addition, when making cold brew, using water that has been boiled and then cooled will bring out more aroma. This is because the calcium bicarbonate in the water changes to calcium carbonate when boiled.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e However, since cold-brewed tea is something you drink on a daily basis, you may not need to be so particular about it. \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\/A1E9B737-6346-4B83-B47F-D49E419F8DA7.png?v=1613999028\" 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\/F3F3AC07-B0DD-4978-A05B-03862C0A95DA.png?v=1613999043\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"letter-spacing: 2px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e8e9eb; padding-bottom: 12px;\"\u003e Oolong tea that goes surprisingly well with milk\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n \u003cp\u003eAnother delicious way to drink Black Iron Guanyin is to make it into milk tea. When you think of milk tea, you may think of black tea, but strongly roasted oolong tea is a tea that goes surprisingly well with milk.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e When making milk tea with Black Iron Guanyin, brew it as strong as possible using a small amount of hot water and mix it with fresh milk.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e Black Iron Kannon tea leaves are stable to heat, so even if you pour hot water over them and leave them for 5-10 minutes, the aroma will hardly deteriorate. I love making iced milk tea with Black Iron Kannon.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e Some people like to add sugar, but this tea is naturally sweet, so I think it's delicious even without sugar.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n \u003cp\u003eWhen it comes to black tea with milk, the image is that the milk enhances the flavor of the black tea, but in the case of Black Iron Kannon, it seems like the tea enhances the flavor of the milk.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e The milk is imparted with a subtle fragrant aroma, making it a very addictive drink. \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\/D10CA93D-EE48-434A-8945-77AA52CB4A4E.png?v=1613999095\" 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\/19D8D927-6BA0-4AE0-86C8-CAE37863EE80.png?v=1613999142\" 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\/4F8BE9E4-B2D9-461F-A6CF-8668DCA24CEC.png?v=1613999163\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"お茶の専門店HOJO","offers":[{"title":"Can: 40g","offer_id":44232017150140,"sku":"o73cc","price":2178.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0661\/1363\/4492\/files\/IMG_7946-1.jpg?v=1749964889"},{"product_id":"茉莉龍珠-special-grade","title":"Jasmine Dragon Special Grade","description":"\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/shop.hojotea.com\/pages\/brew-style-h\" 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 (H) \u0026gt; \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\n\u003cdiv style=\"border: 1px solid #ddd; font-size: 1em; margin-bottom: 30px; padding: 30px 10px 12.5px 10px;\"\u003e This is an extremely luxurious jasmine tea made only from the buds of green tea plants.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e By blending tea buds from Yunnan with those from Fuding, Fujian, we have created the ideal flavor.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003eThe tea leaves from Yunnan Province are sourced from naturally grown tea gardens, giving the tea a robust flavour and a rich, lingering aftertaste.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Fujian tea leaves are characterized by their smooth and gentle taste, so by blending small amounts, the strong aftertaste of the Yunnan tea leaves and the smooth drinking experience of the Fujian tea leaves create a pleasant harmony.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e The fragrance is made with fresh jasmine flowers harvested during the rainless autumn season, allowing you to enjoy the very fresh scent of jasmine.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Since it is difficult to obtain tea of ​​this level on a consistent basis, we have decided to sell it as Special Grade. Sales will end once the current stock is sold out.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e We have completely reconsidered the quality of the raw tea leaves and produced a jasmine tea of ​​a quality that ordinary jasmine pearls simply cannot match.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n \u003cp\u003eThe tea leaves are selected for picking in March, during the very cold season, so the nutrients stored during the winter are concentrated in the new buds.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e The refreshing scent of green tea reminiscent of spring and the scent of jasmine flowers combine to create a very elegant and rich aroma. Those who try it for the first time will be especially surprised by the depth of flavor.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e The aroma lingers on your throat for a long time, allowing you to enjoy the deliciousness of the tea from your mouth to your throat.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e This is the first tea in the HOJO lineup that we would like you to try, and is also a great introduction to Chinese tea. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"letter-spacing: 2px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e8e9eb; padding-bottom: 12px;\"\u003e This is a custom-made jasmine tea made without compromise, from the raw green tea, jasmine flowers, to the production method.\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e Do you know what determines the quality of jasmine tea? It is often thought that the quality is determined by the scent of jasmine, but this is not the case.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n \u003cp\u003eOf course, the scent of jasmine flowers is important, but what's even more important is the quality of the tea leaves used to make jasmine tea. It's no exaggeration to say that 80% of the quality of jasmine tea is determined by the quality of the tea leaves.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e Some customers mistakenly think that jasmine tea is \"jasmine flower tea\" or \"tea made from jasmine leaves,\" but proper jasmine tea refers to tea whose tea leaves have been infused with the scent of jasmine flowers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e Therefore, the quality of the tea leaves used will have a significant impact on the final quality of the jasmine tea. The highest quality jasmine tea is made only from tea buds picked in the spring.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e Even though they are called spring picks, they can be picked in March, April, or May, and the earlier they are picked, the higher the quality and the price.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n \u003cp\u003eBy the way, you can tell when tea leaves were picked by looking at the ratio of white to black parts of the tea leaves. Tea picked early has more white parts, and even the darker parts are more silvery in color.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e We select tea leaves picked in March. Because it is picked during the very cold season, the nutrients stored during the winter are concentrated in the new leaves.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e The refreshing scent of green tea reminiscent of spring and the scent of jasmine flowers combine to create a very elegant and rich aroma. What is particularly worth emphasizing is the depth of flavor.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e The aroma lingers on your throat for a long time, allowing you to enjoy the deliciousness of the tea from your mouth to your throat.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e We completely reexamined the quality of the raw tea leaves and succeeded in creating a quality that ordinary Jasmine Pearls simply could not match.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n \u003ch2 style=\"letter-spacing: 2px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e8e9eb; padding-bottom: 12px;\"\u003eFive characteristics of Jasmine Tea\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e The following five characteristics are characteristic of Jasmine Tea: \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv style=\"border: 1px solid #ddd; font-size: .9em; margin-bottom: 30px; padding: 30px 10px 12.5px 10px;\"\u003e\n\n\u003col\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e Made using the first spring tea, it has a mellow, sweet taste with no bitterness.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e The tea has a beautiful yellow color and its quality does not deteriorate even if it is left for a while.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e It can be brewed for 5-6 times without any problems, making it economical.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e Easy to fill even long glasses or mugs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e The water brewing is very delicious\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003col\u003e\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e This is the first tea in the HOJO lineup that we would like you to try, and is also a great introduction to Chinese tea. First, let me tell you about the appeal of this tea. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center; margin-bottom: 20px;\"\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0526\/0774\/6224\/files\/6B75CD0D-F747-4276-8AE9-06FD17A307E8.png?v=1615904714\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"letter-spacing: 2px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e8e9eb; padding-bottom: 12px;\"\u003e Delicious food that gives overseas Chinese a culture shock\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e Do you know what kind of people the overseas Chinese living in Southeast Asia are?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e They are successful business people, that is, people who live a wealthy life. Of course, they eat Chinese food regularly and frequently drink high-quality jasmine tea.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n \u003cp\u003eWe have a directly managed store in the Gardens Mall in Mid Valley, one of the largest shopping malls in Malaysia. At first, they were skeptical about this Chinese tea sold by a Japanese brand, but after trying it, they gave it high praise.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e \"Smells like real flowers\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e \"Not too strong, not too weak\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e \"The scent of jasmine doesn't linger in your mouth.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e \"It has a sweet aftertaste and is delicious.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e \"No matter how many times you brew it, the refreshing scent of jasmine will last.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e To their surprise, this was their first experience with jasmine tea like this, and they wondered what kind of jasmine tea they had been drinking until now.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e We also received similar feedback in various monitor tests in Japan.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e \"The aroma wafts through your nose and leaves a sweet green tea taste, so you can drink it with a meal.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n \u003cp\u003e\"It doesn't smell like jasmine tea, it smells like jasmine.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e \"A pleasant fragrance without any unpleasantness\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e \"A fragrant aroma, a comfort that calms the nerves\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e \"I was surprised at how good the scent was.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e HOJO's Jasmine Tea \"Jasmine Dragon Pearl\" has an elegant and natural scent that makes you feel as if jasmine is really there, and this scent continues even after brewing for 5 or 6 times. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"letter-spacing: 2px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e8e9eb; padding-bottom: 12px;\"\u003e Economical benefits unique to high-quality tea\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e The aroma lasts even after the fifth brewing with one serving of tea leaves (3g). The price is 2,800 yen\/100g, which means the price per 3g is about 85 yen.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e In other words, the price per cup is about 17 yen. For this price, you can enjoy jasmine tea of ​​a quality far superior to that of the finest Chinese restaurants in the comfort of your own home. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"letter-spacing: 2px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e8e9eb; padding-bottom: 12px;\"\u003e Brewing is easy if you use a glass\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n \u003cp\u003eYou don't need any special tea utensils to drink jasmine tea. Anyone can easily enjoy jasmine tea by using a long glass. Below is a picture of the tea leaves of jasmine tea opening up after hot water is poured into the long glass. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center; margin-bottom: 20px;\"\u003e\n\n\u003cimg alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0526\/0774\/6224\/files\/5374924B-FB6A-4C2B-8421-593BCC4762CE.png?v=1615904774\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cspan\u003eAdd a teaspoon of tea leaves. There is no need to be greedy and add too much.\u003c\/span\u003e \n\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center; margin-bottom: 20px;\"\u003e\n\n\u003cimg alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0526\/0774\/6224\/files\/956F43E7-DB38-4180-8964-43381E3CF89B.png?v=1615904796\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cspan\u003eAllow the boiled water to cool slightly and then carefully pour 80-85°C water into the glass.\u003c\/span\u003e \n\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center; margin-bottom: 20px;\"\u003e\n\n\u003cimg alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0526\/0774\/6224\/files\/5BC2B78E-F174-4ADC-8BF2-BBA2F57F0F5B.png?v=1615904811\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cspan\u003eThe tea leaves will begin to open immediately. It is said that the higher the quality, the faster the opening speed.\u003c\/span\u003e \n\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center; margin-bottom: 20px;\"\u003e\n\n\u003cimg alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0526\/0774\/6224\/files\/58E6A64A-6241-4AD9-BF1B-A089587DFFCD.png?v=1615904834\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cspan\u003eAlthough you may be tempted to shake the glass, it's best to stay gentle to obtain the delicate flavor.\u003c\/span\u003e \n\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center; margin-bottom: 20px;\"\u003e\n\n\u003cimg alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0526\/0774\/6224\/files\/FCD3BB3A-E78E-4022-A730-B5CD195ED8D2.png?v=1615904855\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cspan\u003eAfter 3 minutes, the downy hairs on the tea leaves will fall off and float in the water. Gently shake the tea to keep the concentration constant.\u003c\/span\u003e \n\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center; margin-bottom: 20px;\"\u003e\n\n\u003cimg alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0526\/0774\/6224\/files\/A793204A-F42F-4641-8F03-504EDDB1D748.png?v=1615904872\"\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOnce you've finished drinking it, pour in more hot water. You can drink it 5-6 times.\u003c\/span\u003e \n\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"letter-spacing: 2px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e8e9eb; padding-bottom: 12px;\"\u003e The best thing about cold brew is the water brewing\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e HOJO's Jasmine Tea is made from green tea leaves made only from the tender buds harvested just after winter. This tea leaf, which is also used for white tea, is so delicious when brewed in water that it will amaze your family!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"font-weight: bold;\"\u003e It's extremely easy to make! \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv style=\"border: 1px solid #ddd; font-size: .9em; margin-bottom: 30px; padding: 30px 10px 12.5px 10px;\"\u003e\n\n\u003col\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e For 5g (example), prepare about 1000ml of water. Using cooled boiled water will improve the aroma and flavor.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e No need to use a teapot. Put tea leaves and water into a plastic or glass container such as a plastic bottle.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e Simply place the container in the refrigerator and leave it for a few hours.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e When the tea leaves have fully opened, it is ready to drink.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n The advantage of cold brew is that it has a very mellow taste and a sweet aftertaste, and even if you don't drink it right after you make it, you can store it in the fridge for 1-2 days!\n \u003cp\u003eWhat if you make too much? Just put it on ice. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center; margin-bottom: 20px;\"\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0526\/0774\/6224\/files\/D5B0A28A-747E-47CE-88CE-30BE6E46705F.png?v=1615905045\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"letter-spacing: 2px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e8e9eb; padding-bottom: 12px;\"\u003e What makes our products different from those of other stores? - A detailed explanation of the differences in tea leaves\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e They say, \"Oh! I know this tea!\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e Many people seem to think that all round jasmine teas are the same type.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e But did you know that these spherical jasmine tea \"jasmine pearls\" are produced by hundreds, even thousands, of different producers throughout China, Taiwan, and India? Each company produces the same shaped jasmine tea.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e Even though the fruit has the same shape, there is a big difference in quality and the price. The purpose of making it round is to make it easier to mix with jasmine flowers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n \u003cp\u003eHowever, the quality is greatly influenced by the blending method, the type of jasmine used, the type of tea leaves, the processing method of the leaves, and other factors. The most important factor influencing the quality is the quality of the green tea used.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e Green tea harvesting begins in March, and is distributed on the market through April, May, June, and even autumn.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e At HOJO, we not only use green tea picked in March, but we also place importance on a strong aftertaste by seeking out green tea that is made using methods that minimize the use of fertilizer. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center; margin-bottom: 20px;\"\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0526\/0774\/6224\/files\/D0075DA9-051C-4813-BBA8-E613AD5A6BCC.png?v=1615905316\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center; margin-bottom: 20px;\"\u003e\n\n\u003cbr\u003e \u003cspan\u003eJasmine tea is sifted and visually selected in Japan before shipping.\u003c\/span\u003e \n\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"letter-spacing: 2px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e8e9eb; padding-bottom: 12px;\"\u003e History and Culture of Jasmine Pearls - Why Chinese Quality is the Best\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e Jasmine flowers are native to Iran. They were brought to China via the Silk Road during the Tang Dynasty, and it is said that it has been 1,700 years since they were introduced into China.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n \u003cp\u003eInitially, jasmine flowers were used only for decorative purposes. The use of jasmine flowers in tea began in Guangdong Province during the Southern Song Dynasty (1240).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e During the Ming Dynasty, there was a dramatic innovation in the technology for absorbing the aroma of jasmine flowers into tea leaves, and specific processing methods, including the selection of ingredients, blending recipes, and drying methods, were established and compiled into manuals.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e Large-scale industrial production began in Fuzhou during the Qing Dynasty. By 1900, jasmine tea production in Fuzhou reached 1,500 tons.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e At its peak (1928-1938), total jasmine tea production is said to have reached 7,500 tons. At the end of the 19th century, foreign trading companies established offices in Fuzhou, and jasmine tea became an important trade item with foreign countries. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center; margin-bottom: 20px;\"\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0526\/0774\/6224\/files\/A347B9A1-FD3B-47BA-9247-F2E529EDAE5A.png?v=1615905428\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n \u003cp\u003eAs its popularity grew, jasmine tea production spread from the South to the North and East (Zhejiang, Sichuan, Hunan, Guangxi, and Yunnan).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e However, jasmine cannot grow in cold environments, so in cold regions, it is necessary to move jasmine indoors under heating.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e These controls were so costly that northern tea producers were forced out of business. Besides China, the scent of jasmine attracted the attention of tea traders in Taiwan.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e In 1873, tea leaves were exported from Taiwan to Fuzhou, where they were commissioned to be processed to give them a jasmine scent. In 1882, a Taiwanese trader brought back jasmine seeds and began cultivating them in Taiwan.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n \u003cp\u003eBy 1939, Taiwan's jasmine tea production had reached 1,300 tons per year. However, due to Taiwan's unique climate, the fragrance of jasmine flowers was inferior to that of Chinese tea.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e Since 1980, the government of Guangxi has made great efforts to expand jasmine tea production, and at the same time, Guangxi has been recognized by China's Ministry of Commerce as a producer of jasmine flowers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e As a result of these reforms, Guangxi's jasmine gardens are now the largest and known for producing high-quality jasmine. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"letter-spacing: 2px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e8e9eb; padding-bottom: 12px;\"\u003e The best jasmine tea is made by combining excellent tea leaves and flowers. \u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center; margin-bottom: 20px;\"\u003e\n\n\u003cimg alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0526\/0774\/6224\/files\/1005BF6E-9940-41DC-AB50-99F3077253C0.png?v=1615905470\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cspan\u003eJasmine flower\u003c\/span\u003e \n\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center; margin-bottom: 20px;\"\u003e\n\n\u003cimg alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0526\/0774\/6224\/files\/E3FA8C7F-3C05-4C79-9011-AAF99BC2636C.png?v=1615905491\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cspan\u003eJasmine flower\u003c\/span\u003e\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n \u003cp\u003eJasmine is a plant that originally prefers a tropical climate and requires temperatures above 20 degrees Celsius. The jasmine-growing area in Guangxi has proven to be the most suitable climate for its growth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e The region has a subtropical monsoon climate, which allows jasmine to easily survive the winter and is free from freezing and frost.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e When the flowers bloom, it is desirable for the air temperature to be above 25°C. The jasmine garden is located on the slope of a hill.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e This location provides good drainage and plenty of sun for the jasmine, plus the soil is very fertile, which helps to produce large, highly fragrant flowers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e Due to this quality advantage, it is said that the same level of fragrance can be achieved with 70% of the amount of other flowers. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"letter-spacing: 2px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e8e9eb; padding-bottom: 12px;\"\u003e Tea leaves\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n \u003cp\u003eUntil around 2010, the tea leaves used to produce jasmine tea were mainly of the Fuding Da Bai variety produced in Fujian Province.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e However, due to the boom in white tea in Fujian Province, the price of white tea has skyrocketed, and as a result, many green tea farmers who produce jasmine tea have switched to producing white tea.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e Although some farmers still produce green tea for jasmine tea, the price has risen dramatically, which is why green tea from Yunnan Province has been attracting attention in recent years.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e At HOJO, Jasmine Dragon Pearl is a green tea from Yunnan Province, and Jasmine Dragon Pearl Special is\u003cmeta charset=\"UTF-8\"\u003e \u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eBy blending tea buds from Yunnan Province with those from Fuding, Fujian Province, we create the ideal flavor.\u003c\/span\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center; margin-bottom: 20px;\"\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0526\/0774\/6224\/files\/67C25A5B-A826-40A8-8A9D-043018516748.png?v=1615905564\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"letter-spacing: 2px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e8e9eb; padding-bottom: 12px;\"\u003e Jasmine flower \u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center; margin-bottom: 20px;\"\u003e\n\n\u003cimg alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0526\/0774\/6224\/files\/A802C54E-2340-4DC2-9642-CBE3F4AD1E3D.png?v=1615905623\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cspan\u003eJasmine flower field\u003c\/span\u003e\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e Jasmine flowers come in several varieties, but can be broadly divided into three groups. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv style=\"border: 1px solid #ddd; font-size: .9em; margin-bottom: 30px; padding: 30px 10px 12.5px 10px;\"\u003e\n\n\u003col\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e Single-Petal Jasmine\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n \u003cli\u003eDouble-Petal Jasmine\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e Multi-Petal Jasmine\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"font-weight: bold;\"\u003e ①Single-Petal (Petal) Jasmine\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e Before 1963, this type of jasmine was mainly cultivated for jasmine tea processing. This type of jasmine flowers bloom earlier (6-7am) than Double-Petal jasmine (8-9am). The yield is very low, with only about half the yield of Double-Petal jasmine per unit area of ​​farm. In addition, it is very susceptible to diseases and has low adaptability to the environment, so it is rarely cultivated in recent years.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"font-weight: bold;\"\u003e ②Double-Petal Jasmine\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e It is well suited to producing jasmine tea because of its very high production volume, strong adaptability to the environment, the fact that the flowers bloom all at once, and the strong fragrance that the flowers give off.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"font-weight: bold;\"\u003e ③Multi-Petal Jasmine\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n \u003cp\u003eAfter plucking, the flowers bloom at 7 to 8 o'clock. However, the way the flowers bloom is not uniform, but rather gradually and randomly, so if used to process jasmine tea, the fragrance is weak and it is not suitable.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e The flower harvesting period varies depending on the climate and growing conditions of each region, but generally there are four main seasons: \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv style=\"border: 1px solid #ddd; font-size: .9em; margin-bottom: 30px; padding: 30px 10px 12.5px 10px;\"\u003e\n\n\u003col\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e Spring flowers: Generally produced from May to June, 15% of the annual production.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e Summer flowers: Generally, 30% of the annual production is produced in July.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e Fused flower: Produced in late summer, generally in August, accounting for 30% of the annual production.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e Autumn flowers: Generally produced from September to October, 25% of the annual production. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003col\u003e\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center; margin-bottom: 20px;\"\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0526\/0774\/6224\/files\/A16B5FFC-EEF4-4DB4-BED3-89487576FB66.png?v=1615905717\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center; margin-bottom: 20px;\"\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0526\/0774\/6224\/files\/1C0BB25B-3086-4B5B-A494-C0D15EA61F74.png?v=1615905691\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n \u003cp\u003eDuring spring, the production volume is low and the quality is poor due to the low environmental temperature and lack of nutrients stored in the plants. Flowers harvested in early spring and late autumn are small in size and yellowish in color.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e The flowers are not suitable for processing into jasmine tea because they rarely bloom. The flowers best suited for processing into jasmine tea are those harvested in summer and late summer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e It enjoys high temperatures, plenty of sunshine and rain - factors favourable for producing more flowers, larger size and better quality.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e The important point in picking flowers is whether the picked flowers will bloom at night. Therefore, when picking flowers, flowers suitable for processing into jasmine tea are carefully selected and picked. The criteria for picking flowers are as follows: \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv style=\"border: 1px solid #ddd; font-size: .9em; margin-bottom: 30px; padding: 30px 10px 12.5px 10px;\"\u003e\n\n\u003col\u003e\n\n \u003cli\u003eThe petals are full and white in colour, and there is a long stem.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e Flowers with green petals will not open, so they are not picked.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e Flowers that have already bloomed will not be picked as they have lost much of their fragrance. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"letter-spacing: 2px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e8e9eb; padding-bottom: 12px;\"\u003e Processing - Everything is made by hand by craftsmen\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e Jasmine Pearls are made by hand in an extremely complex process. The green tea is processed in early spring and then stored until the jasmine season (summer) arrives. During the aromatization process, the flowers are given extra care to ensure that the tea leaves absorb the best possible aroma.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"font-weight: bold;\"\u003e Processing of tea leaves for jasmine tea\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e Why is high-quality jasmine tea granular? All high-quality jasmine tea is pearl-shaped.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n \u003cp\u003eDo you know why it is shaped like this? In fact, the tea leaves are processed into a spherical shape to ensure smooth mixing and dispersion with the jasmine flowers, giving them the same shape and size as jasmine buds.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e The tea leaves and jasmine buds are both round spheres that can blend well with each other.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e The manufacturing process of Jasmine Dragon Pearl involves the following steps: \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv style=\"border: 1px solid #ddd; font-size: .9em; margin-bottom: 30px; padding: 30px 10px 12.5px 10px;\"\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e Indoor wilting\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e Killing enzymes: Inactivation of enzymes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e First drying\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e Knead and twist\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e Second drying\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e Classification\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e Rekindling\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e cooling\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e We will introduce each process below.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"font-weight: bold;\"\u003e Indoor wilting\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n \u003cp\u003eAfter plucking, the tea leaves are carefully spread out in a thin layer. Damaged tea leaves turn brown or black, which affects the quality of the final product. The withering process continues until the moisture content of the tea leaves is 70%. Through the withering process, the tea leaves lose their grassy aroma, reduce their bitterness and astringency, and increase the proportion of amino acids, giving them a sweeter taste.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"font-weight: bold;\"\u003e Killing blue: Inactivating enzymes\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e The tea leaves are passed through a drum heated to 260℃, where they are heated all at once and the oxidizing enzyme (polyphenol oxidase) is inactivated.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e At the same time, high temperature treatment helps to remove the grassy aroma. Heat treatment softens the tea leaves, making them suitable for rolling in the subsequent process.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"font-weight: bold;\"\u003e First drying\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e The tea leaves are dried in a dryer so that their moisture content is 30%.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"font-weight: bold;\"\u003e Knead and twist\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n \u003cp\u003eAfter drying, the tea leaves are cooled and then moved to the rolling process, which is done entirely by hand. The reason for the characteristic bead-like shape is to increase the surface area so that it can more easily absorb the jasmine aroma. Because everything is done by hand, even a skilled craftsman can only finish 2 kg of product per day.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"font-weight: bold;\"\u003e Second drying\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e The beads are dried again in a dryer, first at a high temperature of 110-120°C, then at a lower temperature of 95-105°C. The dried product has a moisture content of 7%. The dried tea leaves are stored in a warehouse until the jasmine season arrives. During storage, they are kept in vacuum containers in a shady, cool place so that the moisture content does not exceed 9%. Before proceeding to the aromatization process, the tea leaves are pre-treated.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"font-weight: bold;\"\u003e Classification\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n \u003cp\u003eThe tea leaves are sieved and classified by size, while also removing any broken or irregular tea leaves.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"font-weight: bold;\"\u003e Rekindling\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e The tea leaves are put into the dryer again. The temperature of the dryer is kept low (100-110℃) to prevent the tea leaves from having a burnt smell. The drying process evaporates the moisture that the tea leaves reabsorbed during storage, and at the same time volatilizes the aroma that has adhered to the storage material. After drying, the moisture content is reduced to less than 5%.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"font-weight: bold;\"\u003e cooling\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e The temperature of the tea leaves after drying is about 60-80℃. The tea leaves are spread in a thin layer and cooled to 1-3℃ above room temperature. If the tea leaves are not cooled sufficiently, it will affect the subsequent aromatization process. Jasmine flowers are very sensitive to changes in environmental temperature and require low temperatures to bloom. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center; margin-bottom: 20px;\"\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0526\/0774\/6224\/files\/D59BFD25-326B-4433-85ED-C93EB152B84A.png?v=1615905842\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center; margin-bottom: 20px;\"\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0526\/0774\/6224\/files\/942300DA-FE1B-405C-ACFD-CCDF91D0FA92.png?v=1615905812\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center; margin-bottom: 20px;\"\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0526\/0774\/6224\/files\/A1E436F8-F5CB-4617-BBA6-AA3A1F4C8A00.png?v=1615905867\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"letter-spacing: 2px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e8e9eb; padding-bottom: 12px;\"\u003e Preparing flowers for making jasmine tea. Quality control as strict as that of a florist!\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n \u003cp\u003eFreshly picked jasmine flowers are cared for based on the following:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"font-weight: bold;\"\u003e cooling\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e During the transportation of the flowers to the factory, the temperature gradually increases as the flowers continue to breathe, reaching up to 38°C. The increase in temperature will affect the flowering process later, so the flowers are spread in a thin layer of less than 10cm. If the flowers are harvested after rain, they are spread in an even thinner layer and air is blown in with a fan to evaporate the moisture.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"font-weight: bold;\"\u003e Fresh Flowers Protection\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n \u003cp\u003eThis process is done to strictly control the temperature of the stacked flowers. This process plays a very important role in making the flowers bloom when they need to. Jasmine flowers are very sensitive to changes in temperature. To make the flowers bloom as planned, the temperature of the flowers needs to be maintained at 32-37°C. If the temperature of the stacked flowers is below 30°C, the thickness of the stack is increased to raise the temperature, and if it exceeds 38°C, the temperature is lowered by thinning the layers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"font-weight: bold;\"\u003e Sifting\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e When about 60% of the flowers have opened, the flowers are sieved. The reason for sieving is to separate the flowers by size. It also serves to remove the green shoots and stems. Only flowers of uniform size are collected and used, which is important to ensure uniform flowering. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center; margin-bottom: 20px;\"\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0526\/0774\/6224\/files\/B2FFCD95-F248-429D-BA6A-A098D1DEFC4E.png?v=1615905978\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center; margin-bottom: 20px;\"\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0526\/0774\/6224\/files\/8697A9F9-C1DC-4378-AE2B-5EDABE31A3AC.png?v=1615905994\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n \u003ch2 style=\"letter-spacing: 2px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e8e9eb; padding-bottom: 12px;\"\u003eA mixture of tea leaves and jasmine flowers. First class care.\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e This is a very important process that greatly affects the quality of the final product. Below are five important factors:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"font-weight: bold;\"\u003e 1) Mixture ratio of tea leaves and flowers\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e The amount of flowers used depends on the grade of the final product. Higher quality products require more flowers. To make 100kg of top quality Jasmine tea, 100kg of flowers are needed. The 100kg flowers are used in 4 rounds: 1) First aromatization: 38kg, 2) Second aromatization: 30kg, 3) Third aromatization: 26kg, 4th aromatization: 6kg. For first grade products there is no final aromatization. For lower grade Jasmine tea, the tea leaves are aromatized with used flowers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"font-weight: bold;\"\u003e 2) Percentage of flowering\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n \u003cp\u003eThe tea leaves and flowers are mixed when 80% or more of the flowers have bloomed. If the flowers are mixed before they have fully bloomed, they will be crushed by the weight of the tea leaves and will not be able to bloom further. Also, the larger the flowers are, the larger the surface area will be, and the more efficiently the aroma will be absorbed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"font-weight: bold;\"\u003e 3) Moisture content\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e During aromatization, the moisture content of the tea leaves is maintained at 4-4.5%. After aromatization, the moisture content of the tea leaves increases dramatically. However, it is necessary to keep the moisture content below 18%. If the moisture content exceeds 18%, the flowers will start to spoil and unpleasant odors will appear.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"font-weight: bold;\"\u003e 4) The thickness of the flowers and tea leaves piled up\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e The purpose of adjusting the thickness is to control the temperature of the tea leaves and flowers. A thickness of 30-40cm is generally used, but the thickness is adjusted from time to time depending on various external factors.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"font-weight: bold;\"\u003e 5) Mixing tea leaves and flowers\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n \u003cp\u003eThis needs to be done quickly, as the longer you wait the faster the flowers will lose their fragrance. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center; margin-bottom: 20px;\"\u003e\n\n\u003cimg alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0526\/0774\/6224\/files\/1C0BB25B-3086-4B5B-A494-C0D15EA61F74_3566da54-10e1-4583-96ca-3748e3b29431.png?v=1615906045\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cspan\u003eJasmine and tea leaves mixing process\u003c\/span\u003e\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e The mixing process is entirely done by hand. First, the tea leaves and flowers are separated into groups of 3-5. The first group is spread out in a layer of 10-15cm.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e The first batch of flowers is then piled on top of it. Each layer is then stacked with alternating layers of tea leaves and flowers. Finally, the layers are mixed with a rake. The mixed layers of flowers and tea leaves are then left to rest for 5 to 6 hours.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"font-weight: bold;\"\u003e Flower\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e \"Tsuuka\" means ventilation. There are three reasons for ventilation: \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv style=\"border: 1px solid #ddd; font-size: .9em; margin-bottom: 30px; padding: 30px 10px 12.5px 10px;\"\u003e\n\n\u003col\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e To lower the temperature.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e This allows the flowers to have more air, which encourages continuous blooming.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e To release carbon dioxide\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n \u003cp\u003eUsing a rake, the artisan spreads the mixture of tea leaves and flowers to a thickness of 10-15cm, this process continues every 15 minutes for an hour, after which the thickness of the layer is adjusted to suit changes in temperature.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e In total, the initiation process takes 10-12 hours. Temperature control is a very important factor in the quality of jasmine tea, because if the temperature is too low, the fragrance will not be fully developed, and if the temperature is too high, the flowers will turn yellow and have an off-flavor.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"font-weight: bold;\"\u003e Flowering – Separation of flowers and tea leaves\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e Once the aroma is complete, the old flowers are removed - if they are removed too late, they will deteriorate and impart an unpleasant odor to the tea leaves. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center; margin-bottom: 20px;\"\u003e\n\n\u003cimg alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0526\/0774\/6224\/files\/9FEA5AC7-4F1F-4176-82EC-C904C43112D7.png?v=1615906099\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cspan\u003eJasmine flowers that have been left to bloom overnight\u003c\/span\u003e \n\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center; margin-bottom: 20px;\"\u003e\n\n\u003cimg alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0526\/0774\/6224\/files\/62754C6C-617F-4587-A6F3-FB086560A056.png?v=1615906113\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cspan\u003eAs the flowers open, they become bulkier than the tea leaves (pearls) and can be easily removed with a sieve.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"font-weight: bold;\"\u003e Hong-bei - Drying\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n \u003cp\u003eOnce the aroma is complete, the tea leaves are dried in a dryer. Drying conditions vary depending on the number of aromas. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv style=\"border: 1px solid #ddd; font-size: .9em; margin-bottom: 30px; padding: 30px 10px 12.5px 10px;\"\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e First aromatization - 110-120℃, moisture content 5.0-5.5%\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e 2nd aromatization - 100-110℃, moisture 5.5-6.0%\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e 3rd aromatization - 90-100℃, moisture 6.0-6.5%\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e After drying, the tea leaves need to be cooled to below 40°C before they can move on to the next round of aromatization.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"font-weight: bold;\"\u003e Ti-hua - Final fragrance\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e This process is important to give jasmine tea a fresh floral scent. The purpose of the final aroma is to enhance the jasmine aroma and to give it the scent of fresh raw flowers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e The finest quality jasmine flowers (large petals, white color, strong fragrance) are used for this process.The tea leaves are not dried after the final aromatization to preserve the natural floral aroma.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n \u003cp\u003eBefore the final flavoring, the tea's moisture content is analyzed, and the amount of flower used is calculated based on the moisture content after mixing with the floral fragrance. 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