{"title":"Black tea","description":"","products":[{"product_id":"b63i","title":"Darjeeling First Flush Arya Diamond","description":"\u003cmeta charset=\"UTF-8\"\u003e\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\u003e Arya Diamond is Arya's finest black tea. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg sizes=\"(max-width: 630px) 100vw, 630px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/img.hojotea.com\/jp\/wp-content\/uploads\/IMG_0093-1.jpg 630w, https:\/\/img.hojotea.com\/jp\/wp-content\/uploads\/IMG_0093-1-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/img.hojotea.com\/jp\/wp-content\/uploads\/IMG_0093-1-165x110.jpg 165w\" height=\"420\" width=\"630\" alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/img.hojotea.com\/jp\/wp-content\/uploads\/IMG_0093-1.jpg\" class=\"alignleft size-full wp-image-9261\" loading=\"lazy\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e This tea is made exclusively from a rare clonal variety called AV2. \u003cbr\u003eThe first-picked AV2 tea is very limited in quantity even in Darjeeling, which is why Diamond is so expensive. Diamond is characterized by its smooth, soft water quality with a long aftertaste. When you put it in your mouth, you will feel a deep aftertaste that goes deep into your body. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg sizes=\"(max-width: 630px) 100vw, 630px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/img.hojotea.com\/jp\/wp-content\/uploads\/b63_01.jpg 630w, https:\/\/img.hojotea.com\/jp\/wp-content\/uploads\/b63_01-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/img.hojotea.com\/jp\/wp-content\/uploads\/b63_01-165x110.jpg 165w\" height=\"420\" width=\"630\" alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/img.hojotea.com\/jp\/wp-content\/uploads\/b63_01.jpg\" class=\"alignleft size-full wp-image-9255\" loading=\"lazy\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg sizes=\"(max-width: 630px) 100vw, 630px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/img.hojotea.com\/jp\/wp-content\/uploads\/b63_02.jpg 630w, https:\/\/img.hojotea.com\/jp\/wp-content\/uploads\/b63_02-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/img.hojotea.com\/jp\/wp-content\/uploads\/b63_02-165x110.jpg 165w\" height=\"420\" width=\"630\" alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/img.hojotea.com\/jp\/wp-content\/uploads\/b63_02.jpg\" class=\"alignleft size-full wp-image-9254\" loading=\"lazy\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e The tea has a floral aroma and a scent reminiscent of young fruit, such as grapes and berries.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e This tea is rich in minerals, so you can brew it for several cups or even more.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"お茶の専門店HOJO","offers":[{"title":"Can: 50g","offer_id":44231812776124,"sku":"b63ic","price":6776.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0661\/1363\/4492\/files\/b63_01.jpg?v=1749964935"},{"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":"d06c","title":"The Imperial Court's Red","description":"\u003ca style=\"text-decoration: none; display: block; width: 100%; margin: 0 auto;\" href=\"https:\/\/shop.hojotea.com\/pages\/brew-style-e\"\u003e\n\u003c\/a\u003e \u003cdiv style=\"padding: 10px; font-size: 1em; background-color: #f0f0e0; text-align: center; margin-bottom: 20px; border: 1px solid #ccc; box-shadow: 0 6px 8px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.15); color: #333; transition: background-color 0.3s ease, color 0.3s ease, box-shadow 0.3s ease, transform 0.3s ease;\"\u003e \u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eHow to brew tea (E) \u0026gt;\u003c\/span\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\n\u003cstyle\u003e\n  a:hover div {\n    background-color: #333; \/* ホバー時に背景色を反転 *\/\n    color: #f0f0e0; \/* ホバー時に文字色を反転 *\/\n    box-shadow: 0 12px 16px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.3); \/* 影を強くして立体感を追加 *\/\n    transform: translateY(-5px); \/* ホバー時に少し浮き上がる *\/\n  }\n\u003c\/style\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"letter-spacing: 2px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e8e9eb; padding-bottom: 12px;\"\u003e A blend of naturally grown Yunnan black tea and imperial grade ripe tea\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e We have created an entirely new HOJO original tea by blending naturally grown black tea with ripe Pu-erh tea.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e The sweet aroma of black tea and the deep, mellow flavor of ripe Pu-erh tea make this a well-balanced tea. It is also delicious as a milk tea.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e To make it easier to brew, they are shaped like mini teacups (compressed to about 5g each), so you can easily brew delicious tea just by placing them in a teapot.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e We recommend drinking it immediately, but if you let it age for a while, you can enjoy a different aroma. \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 \u003cp style=\"text-align: center; font-weight: bold;\"\u003eHigh-quality ripe Pu-erh tea will never smell moldy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e Some people dislike aged tea because it smells like \"old furniture,\" \"rotten wood,\" or \"moldy,\" but aged tea that smells moldy is very low-quality aged tea, and is the aroma of tea that has had a problem with the fermentation process.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e When you drink high-quality tea, you feel a certain level of emotion. At HOJO, we repeatedly taste a large amount of tea, striving to introduce good quality tea.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/shop.hojotea.com\/pages\/about-ripe-pu-erh\" style=\"color: #fff;\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"padding: 15px 0; font-size: .9em; background-color: #cfcfcf; text-align: center;\"\u003eAbout Pu-erh ripe tea \u0026gt;\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003c\/a\u003e \n\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"letter-spacing: 2px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e8e9eb; padding-bottom: 12px;\"\u003e Product Details \u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center; margin-bottom: 20px;\"\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0526\/0774\/6224\/files\/24F13E60-FAEC-412A-B0BB-E0927980166F.png?v=1615631026\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e We have created a completely new tea by blending naturally grown black tea and ripe Pu-erh tea. The result is a well-balanced tea with the sweet aroma of black tea and the rich, deep flavor of ripe Pu-erh tea.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n \u003ch2 style=\"letter-spacing: 2px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e8e9eb; padding-bottom: 12px;\"\u003eA collaboration between Imperial Pu-erh tea and naturally grown black tea\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e The blend of black tea and ripe Pu-erh tea was more delicious than I had imagined, and I have personally enjoyed blends of the two types of tea for a long time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e I didn't just want to enjoy this deliciousness myself, I wanted others to enjoy it too, so I recommended it to many friends and customers. However, it didn't catch on for the following three reasons. \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 You need to get two teas\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e You have to blend it yourself\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e The flavor of pressed ripe tea and loose black tea is not consistent because the tea extraction speed is different. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003col\u003e\u003c\/ol\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 The two ingredients are compressed into a mini-toucher to ensure a uniform blend.\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e I wanted to solve all three of these problems and make my Yunnan black tea and Imperial Pu'er tea blends easily available to everyone.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n \u003cp\u003eHowever, when the two types of tea leaves are blended in their loose state, the size of the leaves of the imperial grade ripe Pu-erh tea is smaller, so they cannot be blended evenly with the larger leaves of the black tea.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e For this reason, we decided to compress the tea blend rather than loose tea.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e However, we were concerned that if we compressed the tea into 200g or 357g mochicha, the black tea leaves would be damaged when the tea leaves were crushed, and that the mixture would become uneven, so we decided to shape it into mini toucha.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e Each mini teapot weighs about 5g, so by simply putting it in a teapot, I can enjoy the aroma and taste I intended, which is very convenient. \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\/F8CE53A3-2835-43E0-9F72-816018CA9AEC.png?v=1615631088\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"letter-spacing: 2px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e8e9eb; padding-bottom: 12px;\"\u003e The black tea is made using high-quality tea leaves from Ichimeichiba.\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e The ingredients used for the black tea were one bud, one leaf tea leaves picked around March 20th.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n \u003cp\u003eAlthough one bud and two leaves will produce tea with a stronger flavor and aroma, we have deliberately chosen one bud and one leaf tea leaves as the raw material for our black tea in order to achieve a smoother mouthfeel.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e The black tea is grown in a natural tea garden at an altitude of 2000m in Lincang, Yunnan Province. The tea used is grown without the use of pesticides or fertilizers, and without removing any grass growing on the ground. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/shop.hojotea.com\/pages\/tea-in-lincang\" style=\"color: #fff;\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e \u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis is a very rich, medium-bodied black tea that is delicious even when drunk as a black tea.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e In order to source black tea made from the very first leaves picked in the spring, we travel to Yunnan before the tea season begins to ensure we sourced early-picked 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\/CDD1E4B5-668F-4792-A8A5-1C5A2B7CA517.png?v=1615631181\"\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\/9DACE150-8BCB-43C5-8E9B-B61CA1AAFA93.png?v=1615631194\"\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\/F8888851-9DBD-40C3-A5CC-F92B83A48810.png?v=1615631201\"\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\/CA4A4DBB-4F3F-462F-BA69-0F4BB60A8577.png?v=1615631215\"\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\/80E9E840-D063-4F05-9729-835E00BC8BD3.png?v=1615631230\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"letter-spacing: 2px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e8e9eb; padding-bottom: 12px;\"\u003e The aged tea is made using imperial-grade imperial gold halo.\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e For the ripe tea, we used Imperial Court Jinhao, sold by HOJO.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n \u003cp\u003eThis tea is also made from naturally grown tea from Lincang. After aging for 2-3 years, this tea develops a sweet aroma similar to that of dried jujube.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e For this reason, I think that you can enjoy a different aroma from this black tea + Pu'er tea if you let it age for a while rather than drinking it immediately. \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\/7C3F38B6-26A5-4810-B1D6-4ED8085490C2.png?v=1615631377\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"letter-spacing: 2px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e8e9eb; padding-bottom: 12px;\"\u003e The name \"Imperial Dianhong\" was decided.\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e The end result was even more beautiful than we expected, and we were able to achieve the taste and aroma we were aiming for.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e It is named \"Gong Ting Dianhong\" because it is a blend of Gong Ting Jinhao, a royal-grade ripe Pu-erh tea, and Yunnan black tea.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e Dianhong (pronounced \"Dianhong\" in Chinese) is another name for Yunnan black tea. Dian is an old word that refers to Yunnan Province. In other words, Dianhong means Yunnan Province red, or Yunnan black 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\/287132F5-7355-40C5-8615-735AD0868080.png?v=1615631425\"\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\/E2326B30-D0E6-463C-8271-1C2EDF1BC308.png?v=1615631448\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"letter-spacing: 2px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e8e9eb; padding-bottom: 12px;\"\u003e Milk tea is also delicious\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n \u003cp\u003eAlthough Imperial Dianhong is good to drink straight, it also goes very well with milk.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e We recommend brewing it strong using as little hot water as possible, then mixing it with plenty of milk and drinking it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e To put it simply, it has a soft texture like silk and a sweet taste even though no sugar is added. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"letter-spacing: 2px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e8e9eb; padding-bottom: 12px;\"\u003e Purchasing specialized in naturally grown tea \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\/IMG_1207_417cac31-feef-474b-8429-501636b4b2b6.jpg?v=1727852439\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e We have been visiting Yunnan Province every spring since 2010. Through our many years of staying there, we have built many connections with famous tea-producing areas. However, what we value is not the fame of the producing area, but tea with a clear taste and a long aftertaste. For this reason, we focus on remote mountain villages, select tea plantations with old trees and fertilizer-free tea at high altitudes, and purchase them through our own distribution route. For more information, please see the following page.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n \u003cdiv style=\"padding: 25px 0; font-size: .9em; background-color: #cfcfcf; text-align: center; margin-top: 30px; margin-bottom: 30px; color: #0000ff;\"\u003e \u003ca style=\"color: #0000ff;\" href=\"https:\/\/shop.hojotea.com\/pages\/%E6%9C%89%E5%90%8D%E7%94%A3%E5%9C%B0%E3%82%84%E3%83%96a%E3%83%A9%E3%83%B3%E3%83%89%E3%81%A7%E3%81%AF%E3%81%AA%E3%81%8F-%E8%87%AA%E7%84%B6%E6%A0%BD%E5%9F%B9%E3%81%AE%E3%81%8A%E8%8C%B6%E3%81%AB%E7%89%B9%E5%8C%96%E3%81%97%E3%81%9F%E3%81%8A%E8%8C%B6%E3%81%AE%E4%BB%95%E5%85%A5\"\u003eHOJO's selection of teas that emphasizes lingering aftertaste rather than famous tea producing areas \u003cspan style=\"color: #0000ff;\"\u003e\u0026gt;\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e In Yunnan, thousands of producers produce tea that uses ingredients from other regions but is advertised as being from a famous region, and it is available everywhere, including airports, convenience stores, and supermarkets.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n \u003cp\u003eHowever, what complicates the situation is the reverse phenomenon that counterfeit tea made from tea from remote areas is of higher quality than the real thing. This phenomenon is particularly common with Pu-erh tea from Lincang, and is well known among local purchasing professionals. For more information, please see the following page. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv style=\"padding: 25px 0; font-size: .9em; background-color: #cfcfcf; text-align: center; margin-top: 40px; margin-bottom: 40px; color: #0000ff;\"\u003e \u003ca style=\"color: #0000ff;\" href=\"https:\/\/shop.hojotea.com\/pages\/%E5%81%BD%E7%89%A9%E3%81%8C%E5%BD%93%E3%81%9F%E3%82%8A%E5%89%8D%E3%81%AE%E6%9C%89%E5%90%8D%E7%94%A3%E5%9C%B0%E3%81%AE%E3%81%8A%E8%8C%B6\"\u003eThe reality of tea from famous tea-producing regions in China\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e Yunnan has long-established brands such as Dayi and Zhongcha, which are famous because the tea produced before 1990 is highly regarded.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n \u003cp\u003eSo what makes these ancient teas so special? Many people assume it was because of the long aging process, but in fact the tea used back then was high-quality tea leaves that were grown naturally without fertilizer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e Therefore, even if the tea made today is aged for a long time, it will not have the same quality. For details, please see the following page. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv style=\"padding: 25px 0; font-size: .9em; background-color: #cfcfcf; text-align: center; margin-top: 40px; margin-bottom: 40px; color: #0000ff;\"\u003e \u003ca style=\"color: #0000ff;\" href=\"https:\/\/shop.hojotea.com\/pages\/%E6%9C%89%E5%90%8D%E3%83%96%E3%83%A9%E3%83%B3%E3%83%89%E3%81%AE%E3%81%8A%E8%8C%B6%E3%81%AE%E5%93%81%E8%B3%AA%E3%81%AE%E4%BB%8A%E3%81%A8%E6%98%94\"\u003eAre famous brands good quality?\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"お茶の専門店HOJO","offers":[{"title":"Large bag: 200g (100g x 2)","offer_id":44231958528188,"sku":"d06cb","price":5800.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0661\/1363\/4492\/files\/IMG_8333.jpg?v=1749964915"},{"product_id":"b47c","title":"High mountain purple black tea","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\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 Custom-made black tea made from purple tea\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e High Mountain Purple Black Tea is a very rare black tea made from a wild purple tea species. The tea leaves used for this production are obtained from a naturally grown tea plantation at an altitude of 2000m, without pesticides or fertilizers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n \u003cp\u003eIt has a sweet, mellow aroma reminiscent of peach or sweet potato, and has a memorable creamy mouthfeel that is unique to high mountain tea.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e It is made using the first tea of ​​the spring and has a very soft texture, so even if you are hungry and drink several cups, it won't upset your stomach.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n This tea also goes well with milk tea. We recommend brewing it with a lot of milk. \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"letter-spacing: 2px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e8e9eb; padding-bottom: 12px;\"\u003e Product Details \u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center; margin-bottom: 20px;\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0526\/0774\/6224\/files\/68EA7F7C-21F9-45F2-AA9E-ED89CD4CCE85.png?v=1614651079\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"letter-spacing: 2px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e8e9eb; padding-bottom: 12px;\"\u003e A rare purple tea even in Yunnan\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e In the southwest of Lincang City, Yunnan Province, there is a tea called purple tea. This tea is only cultivated in a small area, so purple tea is very rare.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e There are many different types of wild tea in the Lincang region, and some of them are characteristically very similar to purple tea. It is therefore speculated that purple tea originated from wild tea varieties that were cultivated by ethnic minorities.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n \u003cp\u003eIncidentally, there is a variety of tea in Shisobanna called Shikincha, but this variety is morphologically completely different from this tea.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e While the entire leaves of Purple Silk Tea are purple and have a bitter taste, Lincang Purple Tea looks the same as regular tea at first glance, except for the slightly purple stems.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e Mysteriously, purple tea changes to a very deep indigo color when it is processed. HOJO purchased purple tea in 2014 and 2015, processed it into raw Pu-erh tea and sold 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\/210B1FDD-FC3A-42E9-A6E7-9E437123053F.png?v=1614651132\" 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\/B4BFFA18-3BAC-4BD2-B886-9F2864DF8B5A.png?v=1614651152\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"letter-spacing: 2px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e8e9eb; padding-bottom: 12px;\"\u003e I've heard it's delicious! We produce black tea to order\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e The areas where purple tea is cultivated are extremely limited, and even within Lincang City, purple tea is only grown in some mountain villages in Zhenkang and Yongde counties.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e Because the raw materials themselves are very limited, I have never seen purple tea processed into any tea other than raw Pu-erh tea.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n \u003cp\u003eHowever, a few years ago, I heard a producer I work with say, \"I tried the black tea made from purple tea and it was delicious.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e Apparently, his friend tried making it and found it to be very unique and delicious.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e This story intrigued me so I came up with a plan to make black tea from purple tea by custom ordering it from a skilled tea master who owned his own black tea production facilities.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e In addition to the limited availability of raw materials, tea production in 2017 was very low due to dry weather, making it very difficult to obtain raw materials.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e Although the final volume was less than expected, we succeeded in turning purple tea into black tea through high-precision processing. This tea is almost impossible to obtain even in Yunnan Province. \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\/855C56FB-A900-42AE-AA86-AD9C3629C2A8.png?v=1614651204\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"letter-spacing: 2px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e8e9eb; padding-bottom: 12px;\"\u003e Naturally grown tea harvested from a 2000m tea plantation\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e The purple tea used in this production was obtained from a tea plantation located at an extremely high altitude of 2,000m.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n \u003cp\u003eOf course, this tea is grown naturally without chemicals or fertilizers. This tea has a creamy texture that is unique to high mountain tea.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e For more information on natural cultivation, please see \"Golden Tea.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n \u003ca style=\"color: #fff;\" href=\"https:\/\/shop.hojotea.com\/pages\/about-golden-tea\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"padding: 15px 0; font-size: .9em; background-color: #cfcfcf; text-align: center;\"\u003eGolden Tea \u0026gt;\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003c\/a\u003e \n\u003cp\u003e\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\/DD5AAEB4-BD27-4944-B580-42C98F7B53AE.png?v=1614651270\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"letter-spacing: 2px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e8e9eb; padding-bottom: 12px;\"\u003e Characterized by a sweet, mellow fragrance reminiscent of white peach\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e High mountain purple black tea is made using the first tea of ​​the spring harvest, and has a very soft taste, so even if you are hungry and drink several cups, it will not give you a stomach ache.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e In addition, since it has almost no astringency or bitterness, it is a tea that children will also enjoy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e The aroma of high mountain purple tea is very distinctive, reminiscent of peaches, nectarines, marigolds, sweet potatoes, purple sweet potatoes, and dried sweet potatoes. It was a very popular tea among women during in-house tastings before its release. \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\/C73D6E43-9D77-4943-9103-54218A7B76C7.png?v=1614651322\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n \u003cp\u003eBecause it is made using naturally grown tea, it has a strong lingering aroma and a rich aftertaste.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e Another characteristic of purple tea is its full-bodied flavor. When you put it in your mouth, the aroma spreads softly, giving it a gorgeous impression.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e High mountain purple black tea also goes well with milk tea. We recommend adding a lot of milk.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"お茶の専門店HOJO","offers":[{"title":"Can: 50g","offer_id":44231997554876,"sku":"b47cc","price":1815.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0661\/1363\/4492\/files\/IMG_5664-1.jpg?v=1749964902"},{"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":"b01c","title":"Keemun black tea","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\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 Who was Keemun Xiang, who once captivated the British royal family?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e Keemun black tea is a black tea originating from China and known as one of the world's three great black teas (the others being Sri Lankan UVA and Darjeeling).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n \u003cp\u003eKeemun is a traditional Chinese black tea that has enjoyed immense popularity overseas in the past, with many fans in the UK in particular, and is even used by the British Royal Family.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e Currently, Keemun black tea is so widely distributed in China that it is handled by any retailer, but at HOJO, we are committed to the \"original place of origin\" and \"original variety\" in order to accurately reproduce the quality of the \"luxury Keemun tea\" that captivated the British court.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e High-quality Keemun black tea does not have a smoky aroma. The tea leaves are very delicate and fine, with a floral aroma and a rich, full-bodied flavor that even people who don't like black tea can enjoy drinking straight. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"letter-spacing: 2px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e8e9eb; padding-bottom: 12px;\"\u003e Product Details \u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center; margin-bottom: 20px;\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0526\/0774\/6224\/files\/6C72C33B-488F-4990-999B-BF2699A013D2.png?v=1614603618\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e Keemun is a black tea originating from China and known as one of the world's three great black teas (the others being Sri Lankan UVA and Darjeeling).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n \u003cp\u003eThis black tea has been produced in Qimen County, Anhui Province since the Qing Dynasty. It is said that Keemun black tea was developed based on black tea from Fujian Province, which was probably Lapsang Souchong.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e In the past, Keemun tea has been extremely popular overseas, especially in the UK, where there are many Keemun fans.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e The tea leaves are very delicate and fine, with a sweet aroma and a faint floral scent, and are characterized by a sweet and mellow taste.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e Between 1939 and 1940, Keemun commanded the highest prices on the American market. At the time, it was not a tea available to everyone, but a luxury only afforded to the wealthy upper classes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n \u003cp\u003ePresident Roosevelt and his First Lady were especially known to be fans of Keemun tea. They were said to have loved Keemun tea so much that they drank it every day.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e In addition, this tea was sent as a gift to Queen Victoria of England on her birthday, and was much loved by the Queen, who was known to be a gourmet.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e Today, Keemun tea is sold by any dealer within China.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e However, at HOJO, in order to accurately reproduce the quality of the \"premium Keemun tea\" that captivated even the British court, we are committed to the \"original place of origin\" and \"original variety.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e We only deliver tea produced from the authentic \"Li Yi\" variety, grown in the Qimen region within the Nature Conservation Park in Anhui Province. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"letter-spacing: 2px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e8e9eb; padding-bottom: 12px;\"\u003e Keemun black tea producing area\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n \u003cp\u003eThe tea plantations are scattered across forested mountainous regions, where the rainfall is sufficient for tea to grow, and the humidity and low temperatures are key factors in creating the rich flavor of high-quality black tea.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e The true identity of this mellow flavor is an amino acid called theanine. Theanine is abundant in young buds, and when tea leaves absorb sunlight, it is synthesized into polyphenols such as catechins.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e When the sunlight is blocked by the fog, the tea leaves are less able to convert theanine into polyphenols, resulting in a high content of theanine in the tea leaves. This is the secret behind Keemun's distinctive aroma and mellow flavor. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"letter-spacing: 2px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e8e9eb; padding-bottom: 12px;\"\u003e The History and Culture of Keemun Black Tea\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n \u003cp\u003eQimen was founded in 1875 in Qimen County, Anhui Province. During the early Qing Dynasty, Qimen County was famous for producing green tea. During the early Qing Dynasty, the processing of black tea was developed in Fujian Province.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e As black tea became more popular in overseas markets, black tea production in Anhui flourished. At that time, tea merchants began to outsource black tea production to tea farmers due to the high profit margins on black tea.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e The tea was mainly exported to the UK, but also to France, the USA and Germany. As far back as 1939-1940, Keemun was the most expensive tea in the New York wholesale market.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e Keemun black tea has won many awards both internationally and domestically.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e 1913: Gold medal at the Expo in Italy\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e 1915: Gold medal at the Panama International Exhibition\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e 1987: Won the gold medal at the 26th Belgian World Premium Food Competition\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n \u003cli\u003e1988: Won the Gold Award at the 1st China Food Expo \u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"letter-spacing: 2px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e8e9eb; padding-bottom: 12px;\"\u003e Quality assessment criteria for Keemun black tea\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"font-weight: bold;\"\u003e Tea leaves:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e They are delicate, thin, firm and curved in shape. Low quality tea leaves are loose, thick and rough.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"font-weight: bold;\"\u003e Tea leaf color:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e It is deep black in colour and has a glossy finish. Lower quality tea leaves are greyish black in colour and have a dull surface.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"font-weight: bold;\"\u003e Uniformity:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e High quality tea leaves are made up of uniformly sized leaves. Lower quality tea leaves are made up of large, flat, loose leaves.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"font-weight: bold;\"\u003e Foreign bodies, etc.:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e Well-processed tea is free of foreign matter such as fibers, bamboo, wood chips, sand, stones, etc. Stems are unavoidable in summer-picked tea leaves, but are kept to a minimum, about 2-3% per gram.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"font-weight: bold;\"\u003e scent:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n \u003cp\u003eThe dried leaves have a slightly smoky aroma and a sweet, sugary scent. The brewed tea has the same aroma. Quality Keemun leaves retain their aroma even after the tea has been drunk.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"font-weight: bold;\"\u003e light blue:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e A shiny, light reddish brown color, a high-quality Keemun has a golden ring around the rim of the cup. The golden ring indicates that the tea contains a lot of a pigment called theaflavin, and black tea rich in this ingredient has a rich, rounded flavor.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"font-weight: bold;\"\u003e taste:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e It is smooth and rich, with a sweet taste that lingers in your mouth. Furthermore, the moment you put the tea in your mouth, you can feel a very refreshing aroma that wafts through your nose.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"font-weight: bold;\"\u003e Used Tea Leaves:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e The tea leaves are a uniform light brown in color. The color is uniform throughout the tea leaves. When you touch the leaves with your fingers, they feel thick, soft, and elastic.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"お茶の専門店HOJO","offers":[{"title":"Can: 70g","offer_id":44232002044092,"sku":"b01cc","price":4719.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0661\/1363\/4492\/files\/pho300_b01.jpg?v=1749964897"},{"product_id":"b29c","title":"Wild Red","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\n\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"letter-spacing: 2px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e8e9eb; padding-bottom: 12px;\"\u003e Black tea made from wild tea that grows in the remote mountains of Yunnan Province.\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e Wild Red is a powerful black tea made from wild tea that grows deep in the mountains of Yunnan Province. Wild tea is tea that grows in the mountains, untouched by human hands.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e It has a distinctive, sweet, honey-like aroma and a very strong body, with the intense, deep flavor that only a wild tea can have.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e It is rich in minerals and improves blood circulation, so the moment you drink it, your body will warm up and you will feel instantly relaxed. \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\/F951F0DF-1894-430D-AC8F-941ACD71D306.png?v=1614601516\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e For the 2016 harvest, we were able to procure raw materials mainly from very old wild tea trees, resulting in a clear, elegant fragrance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n \u003cp\u003eAlthough it is a rare tea, it is a very popular product with a high repeat purchase rate. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"letter-spacing: 2px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e8e9eb; padding-bottom: 12px;\"\u003e This black tea is made from leaves harvested from wild tea plants. \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\/C7161E64-87F2-45EA-B72F-F70234602154.png?v=1614601610\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e Wild tea trees do not refer to the old trees that are hundreds or even thousands of years old, which are common in Yunnan Province, but rather to natural tea trees that grow naturally in the mountains, far from civilization.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e Up until now, the only tea made from wild tea was raw Pu-erh tea. To be honest, this was my first time seeing black tea made from wild tea.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e The idea of ​​making black tea from wild tea was intriguing, so I was determined to buy it before even trying it, so I went to try 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\/5358359D-10CF-42F6-BDDA-D4F56455C6AD.png?v=1614601694\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e The aroma is very complex, the body is very strong, and it has a strong, deep flavor that only a wild tea can have. In the case of this tea, the aroma of the tea changes significantly depending on the water used to brew the tea, and if the water is well-suited, you can feel a honey aroma like that of Oriental Beauty.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n \u003cp\u003eI tasted water from my well at home, tap water, Malaysian water, and water from Yunnan province, and some of the water had a strong aroma reminiscent of bouquet, fruit, or tree bark.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e Because it is rich in minerals and improves blood circulation, drinking the tea causes your face to turn red and you to sweat, and you may feel sleepy due to the tea-induced drunkenness.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e For this reason, we recommend drinking it in the evening after work. \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\/E87C907B-A16B-4D88-8A90-D3E58D1F3950.png?v=1614601755\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"letter-spacing: 2px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e8e9eb; padding-bottom: 12px;\"\u003e What is wild tea?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e Wild red tea is a wild tea harvested in the mountains called Dasyueshan in Lincang, Yunnan, China. Wild tea is tea that grows naturally in the mountains, untouched by human hands.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e In fact, almost all stores and websites that specialize in selling Chinese Pu'er tea have \"wild tea\" available.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n \u003cp\u003eHowever, 99.99% of that tea is not wild tea, but tea harvested from so-called old trees.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e Old tree tea is tea that has been cultivated by ethnic minorities for hundreds to 1,000 years and is not \"wild.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e Wild tea is literally tea that grows in the mountains, untouched by human hands. \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\/24431AB3-B868-4091-8801-2351D392304F.png?v=1614601804\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"letter-spacing: 2px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e8e9eb; padding-bottom: 12px;\"\u003e Tastes like wild vegetables\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e In spring, we eat wild vegetables such as taros and koshiabura, but don't you think they're delicious? Wild vegetables such as mitsuba, wasabi, and parsley can also be cultivated, but the taste is completely different between those that grow in the mountains and those that are cultivated.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e What I would like to emphasize in particular is its sweetness. Wild tea is very sweet, like wild vegetables harvested in the mountains, and the sweet aftertaste lingers in your throat even after you have drunk it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n \u003cp\u003eI have never had such a smooth, sweet tea in my life. Among all the teas sold at HOJO, Wild Red has a very strong throat feel and I get drunk immediately after drinking it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e The moment you drink it, your body will feel warm and relaxed. \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\/5EF94331-3B6B-41C0-8102-A0DA748D3313.png?v=1614601850\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"letter-spacing: 2px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e8e9eb; padding-bottom: 12px;\"\u003e Scented like wild grapes\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e When it comes to wild teas, many of them are bitter and generally considered to be for connoisseurs, but Wild Red Tea is an exception.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e To use the example of wild vegetables again, just as some wild vegetables are bitter or have an astringent taste, the taste of wild tea also varies depending on the plant. The Ailao Mountain wild tea sold last year was slightly bitter.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e In contrast, Yaen Beni has no bitterness at all. When you drink it, you can smell a strong woody aroma, and when you finish drinking it, you can smell a subtle fruity aroma like wild grapes or dried apricots.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n \u003cp\u003eThis tea also has a smoky aroma, but strangely enough, the smoky aroma that you sense before drinking it doesn't hit you when you put it in your mouth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e This time, we carefully selected bitter-free teas from nearly 20 different types of wild tea from different regions. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"letter-spacing: 2px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e8e9eb; padding-bottom: 12px;\"\u003e Children's favorite tea\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e Even my kids love this tea.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e Good quality tea contains a lot of iron, and it is said that the properties of tea are similar to those of human body water and breast milk.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e The aroma doesn't seem suitable for children, but once they brew the wild tea, the children all say it has a strong, delicious flavor.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e I keep having refills, and by the time I finish my face is red and my body is very warm.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e This tea is very high in iron, so when modern people who are prone to iron deficiency drink it, they may naturally find it delicious because their bodies are craving iron.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n \u003ch2 style=\"letter-spacing: 2px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e8e9eb; padding-bottom: 12px;\"\u003eOriginally very expensive tea\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e Wild tea is usually very expensive, and even in the production areas we visited this time, most of the wild tea was about five times the price.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e By chance, a producer in Daisetsuzan specializes in wild tea, and by being able to purchase directly from him, we were able to get the product at a very low price. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"letter-spacing: 2px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e8e9eb; padding-bottom: 12px;\"\u003e What is the difference between wild tea and regular tea?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e Wild tea grows in fierce competition with other plants. In the dark forest, where sunlight is blocked, the tea leaves desperately stretch upwards in an attempt to catch sunlight.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e As a result, tea plants only produce leaves at the tips of their leaves, which get the most sunlight. Despite the plant's large size, each small amount of tea leaves contains a large amount of minerals.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e Furthermore, in the wild mountains, where there is no pruning or fertilizer, tea plants grow extremely slowly. This makes each cell small and dense, resulting in a rich flavor, just like freshly picked wild vegetables.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n \u003cp\u003eIt is said to be good for people who need iron because it contains a lot of iron. Furthermore, a characteristic of wild tea is that even the new tea has a brownish color, like autumn leaves.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e This is one of the characteristics of wild tea, and is thought to be related to the specific minerals contained in the tea leaves. \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\/4E8FD2D8-5CF8-4582-BBE8-D69054B75477.png?v=1614601916\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e The photo above shows a tea tree that is several hundred years old. Generally, high-quality raw Pu-erh tea is made from such old trees.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e However, these old trees are not wild tea. Although the trees are old and the quality of the tea leaves is very high, they are classified as \"cultivated tea\". \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center; margin-bottom: 20px;\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0526\/0774\/6224\/files\/5FAE1385-56DA-4B9B-B9DF-EEBA8E67E605.png?v=1614601962\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e This is a wild tea tree that grows deep in the mountains, a few hours' walk from the nearest village.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e Wild tea grows at an altitude of around 2000m, and the trees range in age from young ones to ones that are over 1000 years old. A characteristic of wild tea is that the buds grow ever upwards in search of sunlight.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n \u003cp\u003eBecause of this, they look thin and spindly, like the buds of an elm or a Japanese koshiabura plant, but on the other hand, because there are only a few new shoots, they are very sturdy and have thick, resilient leaves. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"letter-spacing: 2px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e8e9eb; padding-bottom: 12px;\"\u003e A wide variety of wild teas\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e Most tea plants in Japan are grown by cuttings, or clones, and all the tea plants in a tea plantation are of the same variety.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e In the case of wild tea, it grows naturally in the mountains, so seeds fall and sprouts grow from them. In other words, all tea varieties have various characteristics created through complex cross-breeding.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e Even within the same mountain area, the size, shape, and color of the leaves, as well as the taste and aroma, vary greatly from one tea tree to another. When I actually picked buds from several trees and tasted them, I found a mixture of very refreshing tasting tea and extremely bitter tea.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n \u003cp\u003eWhen actually picking tea, the leaves are picked from multiple trees. However, because the leaves of different trees all have different flavors, the final tea will taste completely different depending on how the trees are combined.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e Generally, all wild teas have a strong flavor and a very strong aroma, but depending on the accidental combination, the resulting tea may be weak in taste and light in aroma.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e This makes it very difficult to select wild teas, as each batch only contains a few kilos, and each batch has a completely different taste and aroma. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"letter-spacing: 2px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e8e9eb; padding-bottom: 12px;\"\u003e Wild Tea Hunting Video\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e This is a video I made while searching for wild tea. Watching this will help you understand wild tea better. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ciframe width=\"560\" height=\"315\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/k6WRvgJl80g\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e","brand":"お茶の専門店HOJO","offers":[{"title":"Can: 50g","offer_id":44232004993212,"sku":"b29cc","price":4356.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0661\/1363\/4492\/files\/b29_06.jpg?v=1749964896"},{"product_id":"b52c","title":"Yunnan Kung Fu Black Tea","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\n\n \u003ch2 style=\"letter-spacing: 2px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e8e9eb; padding-bottom: 12px;\"\u003eThe exceptional quality of Yunnan tea makes a gorgeous black tea similar to Darjeeling tea.\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e Yunnan province, like Darjeeling, is at a high altitude, so tea produced in ordinary tea plantations is very similar in quality to Darjeeling tea.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e However, when it comes to tea leaves harvested from old trees in abandoned naturally farmed tea plantations, such as those used to make high-quality raw Pu-erh tea, the quality is incredibly high, and although it is a shame for the people of Darjeeling, high-quality old tree tea from Yunnan Province is in a different league.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e However, as mentioned above, black tea from Yunnan Province has a short withering period as standard and is deeply fermented, making it similar in characteristics to Assam tea.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n \u003cp\u003eFor this reason, it has a mild aroma and goes very well with milk. On the other hand, I have wanted to make a gorgeous black tea like Darjeeling black tea using the finest ingredients from Yunnan for many years. \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\/A0253850-6C2A-49B9-AEC2-5AE176A7E197.png?v=1614599701\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e Yunnan Kung Fu black tea is made using more mature tea leaves with one stem and two to three leaves for withering. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"letter-spacing: 2px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e8e9eb; padding-bottom: 12px;\"\u003e Why is it called Kung Fu Black Tea?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e In Japanese, kung fu means \"effort.\" In recent years, the word kung fu (effort) has been overused in the Chinese tea industry.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e However, the word Kung Fu originally referred to Teochew Phoenix Dancong Oolong tea and the Wuyi Oolong which was influenced by it, and it is assumed that it is influenced by the methods of making these oolong teas.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n \u003cp\u003eThe characteristics of these teas are that the tea leaves are semi-fermented through withering, which brings out the aroma of fruits and flowers. Another important point is that the tea is finally roasted at a low temperature to enhance the aroma.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e The most representative tea that has been strongly influenced by the manufacturing method of Phoenix Dancong Oolong tea is Zheng Shangzhong. Keemun black tea, which was made by imitating that manufacturing method, and Darjeeling tea, which also imitates Keemun black tea, can also be considered as Kung Fu black teas.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e On the other hand, since typical Yunnan black tea (Dianhong) has a short withering time and does not involve the semi-fermentation process, I personally think it is inappropriate to call it \"Kung Fu black tea.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e However, in reality, as mentioned above, the word kung fu has a nice ring to it, so it is abused and used to refer to all kinds of black tea. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center; margin-bottom: 20px;\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0526\/0774\/6224\/files\/044A6F64-D4F8-4F90-840E-04285F6AC7D4.png?v=1614599781\" 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\/F4A742A5-BDBF-4527-9FD4-FF7B20389CF0.png?v=1614599824\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n \u003ch2 style=\"letter-spacing: 2px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e8e9eb; padding-bottom: 12px;\"\u003eBy using innovative withering methods, black tea with a rich aroma is produced.\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e In order to carry out this plan, the key is to focus on withering and enhance the floral aroma through semi-fermentation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e During development, we devised various methods for withering. Because there is no facility in Yunnan, we first considered a withering method of spreading the berries on bamboo strainers indoors, but the results were not very good, so withering layers were designed with the producers' consent, and by blowing air into them in the same way as Darjeeling, we were able to wither the berries more efficiently.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e As a result of the long withering process, we have created a tea with a gorgeous aroma similar to Darjeeling Autumnal. Looking at the tea leaves, you can see that they have a reddish color because the withering process has been completed properly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n \u003cp\u003eHowever, the tea used is the very highest quality spring tea, so in terms of its deep flavor, strong aftertaste, and profound aroma, I believe it is in a different league to Darjeeling Autumnal.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e In the future, I would like to further review the withering method and continue developing the tea to create an even more unique character, but I feel that this year's tea was made very well and I am personally pleased with the result. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"letter-spacing: 2px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e8e9eb; padding-bottom: 12px;\"\u003e Most of the Yunnan black tea comes from tea gardens managed by Fengqing County.\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e Yunnan black tea is also known as \"Dianhong\".\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e Dian means Yunnan province, and Hong means black tea. In other words, Dianhong means black tea produced in Yunnan province. Most Yunnan black tea (Dianhong) is produced in an area called Fengqing County in Lincang City.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n \u003cp\u003eIf you receive a souvenir black tea labeled Yunnan black tea or Dianhong, or if you purchase black tea made in Yunnan Province that is normally sold at a Chinese tea specialty store, you can be sure that most of it is made in Fengqing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e Fengqing County is an area with a large Han population, which is the opposite of other areas where ethnic minorities are the majority. In Yunnan Province, tea plantations with long histories, such as old tea trees, generally belong to ethnic minorities.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e On the other hand, most of the tea plantations owned by the Han Chinese are newly developed. The black tea plantations in Fengqing are cultivated in the conventional columnar style, like those in Japan, Taiwan, India and Sri Lanka, and the tea trees are not very old.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e The altitude is mainly between 1500-1600m, but since the altitude is significantly higher than other tea producing regions, the quality is said to be average to above average. \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\/8A8879B0-EC74-49D3-8F53-6E96758CDC7D.png?v=1614599881\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n \u003cp\u003eTea trees grow amongst the shrub areas. \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\/EAE77A9D-F69D-414C-8D8B-D340D442AEC8.png?v=1614597535\" 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\/798751D4-CDA2-4A43-8661-6D9226C264C0.png?v=1614597560\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"letter-spacing: 2px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e8e9eb; padding-bottom: 12px;\"\u003e Black tea made from the finest ingredients, such as those used to make raw Pu-erh tea.\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e In our search for high-quality raw tea leaves, we chose a naturally cultivated tea garden at an altitude of 2,100-2,200 meters in Zhenkang County, rather than the well-managed tea gardens in Fengqing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e The tea plantations are owned by the Yi ethnic minority, and all of the tea trees are over 100 years old and semi-wild. The higher the altitude, the older the trees, and the less fertilizer they use, the higher the quality of the tea.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e What these three elements have in common is that they grow slowly. Slowly grown tea leaves are rich in polyphenols and minerals, and have a strong, lingering aftertaste and a rich flavor that seeps down your throat.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n \u003cp\u003eThese high-quality tea leaves are usually processed into raw Pu-erh tea, because in Yunnan, high-quality raw materials can be sold at a higher price by being processed into raw Pu-erh tea, which adds value to the tea.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e However, we were able to keep our purchase prices low by purchasing directly from farmers. \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\/0E09299F-9023-44FB-9410-F206D8559D81.png?v=1614597840\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"letter-spacing: 2px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e8e9eb; padding-bottom: 12px;\"\u003e The wonder of tea: how it produces fragrance when attacked by insects!\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e In wild tea plantations, tea leaves exist alongside a variety of other plants and insects, so it is unavoidable for insects such as planthoppers to suck the juice from the tea leaves.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e However, tea leaves that have been attacked by insects produce a defensive substance called terpene to resist the insects. Curiously, these tea leaves turn into a substance that gives off a sweet, honey-like scent through fermentation.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"お茶の専門店HOJO","offers":[{"title":"Can: 50g","offer_id":44232005648572,"sku":"b52cc","price":2057.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0661\/1363\/4492\/files\/IMG_2414_1.jpg?v=1749964895"},{"product_id":"b39c","title":"Yunnan Old Tree Black Tea Apricot Honey Fragrance","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\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 Naturally grown black tea with a honey aroma and a refreshing uva-like scent.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e Yunnan Old Tree Black Tea - Apricot Honey Fragrance is a naturally grown black tea that has a sweet, refreshing aroma with hints of muscatel and menthol.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e It is made from tea trees that are hundreds of years old and grown entirely naturally in the remote mountainous areas of Lincang, Yunnan Province.It has a deep, rich flavor that seeps down your throat and leaves your body feeling warm when you drink it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n \u003cp\u003eEnjoy this naturally grown black tea with a honey aroma and a refreshing Uva-like scent. \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 Yunnan Old Tree Black Tea - Apricot Honey Fragrance Product Details \u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center; margin-bottom: 20px;\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0526\/0774\/6224\/files\/E6E5D358-800E-47EB-9B1F-86F66101D490.png?v=1614474892\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"letter-spacing: 2px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e8e9eb; padding-bottom: 12px;\"\u003e A luxurious black tea that combines the aroma of Uva with the flavor of Muscatel.\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e Yunnan Ancient Tree Black Tea Apricot Honey Fragrance is a very rare tea that combines two aromas that many black tea fans desire.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e You can enjoy both the muscatel flavor of Oriental Beauty and Darjeeling First Flush, as well as the refreshing menthol aroma of Sri Lankan Uva and Taiwanese Red Eagle Black Tea.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e However, in terms of the balance of the fragrance, the menthol scent is strong, while the honey scent is not too prominent, so the overall scent is felt at a harmonious level. \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\/0582578C-9C1C-47FF-A4F3-744E45D7FA93.png?v=1614474938\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"letter-spacing: 2px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e8e9eb; padding-bottom: 12px;\"\u003e It is rich in iron and may make you drunk when drinking tea.\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n \u003cp\u003eFurthermore, this tea is made from tea trees that are hundreds of years old and grown entirely naturally, giving it a deep, rich flavor that seeps down your throat and makes your body feel warm when you drink it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e Even though you are drinking tea, your body will feel light and comfortable, and you may even feel sleepy. This is called tea drunkenness, and is said to be a phenomenon felt due to improved blood circulation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e Improved blood circulation is good news for people who tend to suffer from constipation or poor circulation. \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\/C25C692D-95B8-4ED8-8409-5D926837BA99.png?v=1614474985\" 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\/1BC93307-8296-4507-846A-D8DDB31AD1A3.png?v=1614475007\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"letter-spacing: 2px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e8e9eb; padding-bottom: 12px;\"\u003e The area where it is produced is adjacent to the Golden Triangle of Drugs.\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e The production area is in the southwest of Yunnan Province, near the border with Myanmar in Lincang City.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e The tea plantation is located in an area adjacent to the former drug triangle made up of Laos, Myanmar and Thailand, and is grown at an altitude of over 2,000m. \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\/347E1CAB-E051-4EF1-B472-BA281E817042.png?v=1614475063\" 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\/AF751C6F-EC07-402F-BE9B-C2F8A5291490.png?v=1614475077\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"letter-spacing: 2px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e8e9eb; padding-bottom: 12px;\"\u003e Naturally grown tea by ethnic minorities\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n \u003cp\u003eOne of the features of this tea is that it is made from naturally grown (left unattended) tea owned by an ethnic minority group.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e Not only are no pesticides used, but no fertilizer or pruning is done either; the tea plants are left alone like natural plants, and the tea blends in with the surrounding nature as part of the ecosystem. \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\/2F923B48-4B71-4EE5-9B7F-0FCAA9A157E4.png?v=1614475136\" 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\/320C35F6-DBFE-464C-B6BE-05BC7FA8CA2A.png?v=1614475157\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e Tea trees, having become part of the ecosystem, grow extremely slowly and as a result, they no longer need to actively photosynthesize, so the number of tea leaves each tree produces is extremely small.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e Because the plant grows slowly and produces very few leaves per stalk, each leaf is rich in minerals, resulting in healthy leaves.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e For more information on natural cultivation, please see the Golden Tea article below.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n \u003ca style=\"color: #fff;\" href=\"https:\/\/shop.hojotea.com\/pages\/about-golden-tea\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"padding: 15px 0; font-size: .9em; background-color: #cfcfcf; text-align: center;\"\u003eGolden Tea \u0026gt;\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003c\/a\u003e \n\u003cp\u003e\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\/C9CD4E41-2A87-492E-921B-7FF325B7445B.png?v=1614475379\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n \u003cp\u003eThe natural, unattended cultivation method also contributes to the development of muscatel flavor (honey aroma).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e Because they do not use any pesticides and do not remove weeds around the tea plants, many insects live around the tea plants, including planthoppers that love the new tea buds.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e Tea leaves whose juice has been sucked out by the planthoppers produce a substance similar to antibodies in humans.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e This substance is called phytoalexin, and during the fermentation process, the phytoalexin is oxidized, producing a sweet aroma similar to that of muscat grapes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e Darjeeling and Oriental Beauty teas are harvested in June when planthoppers appear in large numbers, but the tea grown in Yunnan Province is harvested in March in spring, and despite being of high quality, you can still enjoy the honey 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\/D14484DC-C9DA-4765-92AD-3B8859B6F2F1.png?v=1614475426\" 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\/09667376-C861-44DC-9719-C2964B7EFB22.png?v=1614475450\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e The thing I want to emphasize above all about naturally grown tea is that it has a very strong flavor and a lingering sweetness.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n \u003cp\u003eFor example, you can feel the rich taste of wild vegetables picked in the mountains. For example, what is the difference between cultivated ones and wild butterbur, taros, natural wasabi, and natural mitsuba?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e Wild mountain plants and vegetables are rich in minerals, which gives them a strong flavor, a lingering taste and aroma, and a sweetness that lingers in the mouth after eating.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e When brewing naturally grown tea, the water quality itself feels completely different.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e The water becomes finer and you can feel it flowing smoothly down your throat, and you can also experience the strange sensation of the tea seeping into your body.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"お茶の専門店HOJO","offers":[{"title":"Can: 50g","offer_id":44232006893756,"sku":"b39cc","price":2904.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0661\/1363\/4492\/files\/b039_11-1.jpg?v=1749964894"},{"product_id":"b05t","title":"Ruby black tea","description":"\u003ca style=\"color: #fff;\" href=\"https:\/\/artoftea.tokyo\/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\n\n\u003cdiv style=\"border: 1px solid #ddd; font-size: .9em; margin-bottom: 30px; padding: 30px 10px 12.5px 10px;\"\u003e\n\n \u003cp\u003eMany people may not be familiar with Red Buckthorn black tea, but it is extremely popular in Taiwan, and is a luxury black tea to the point where production cannot keep up with domestic demand.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e Contrary to its plain appearance, you will be surprised by its strong character when you drink it. The most distinctive feature of this tea is its unique flavor.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e The sweet minty aroma and full-bodied taste that are unique to Taiwanese black tea leave the drinker satisfied. The power of Taiwanese black tea is embodied in the tea leaves. \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 Brandy scent\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e When we mention Taiwanese tea, many customers respond with a lack of interest, \"Oh, so they have tea in Taiwan too.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e I myself had a preconceived notion that Taiwanese tea was oolong tea, so when I was first introduced to black tea, I didn't really get it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n \u003cp\u003eHowever, if you think about it, Taiwan has the famous \"Dongfang Meiren\" which is classified as oolong tea, but is highly fermented and is more like black tea than oolong tea.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e In short, Taiwan also specializes in highly fermented teas such as Oriental Beauty, and these techniques are fully reflected in the production of Red Buck black tea. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center; margin-bottom: 20px;\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0526\/0774\/6224\/files\/D380ABCD-4799-4E76-9372-E232A99611E6.jpg?v=1614473594\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e Although the appearance of red apple black tea is plain, those who drink it are surprised by its strong personality. The most distinctive feature of this tea is its unique flavor.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e The general opinions of people who have tried it are that it has a cognac-like aroma and a strong minty aroma. Ceylon tea Uva Quality Season Tea is often described as having a minty aroma, but the minty aroma of Red Ball Black Tea is incomparable.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n \u003cp\u003eIt is so strong that it is more like brandy than mint. Because of its strong aroma, it can be enjoyed with milk.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e However, for those who want to enjoy the unique characteristics of this tea, we recommend drinking it straight. \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\/A6334339-75DF-4C96-A4DF-85FCAA3D3CCB.jpg?v=1614473650\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"letter-spacing: 2px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e8e9eb; padding-bottom: 12px;\"\u003e History and other knowledge\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e When Taiwan was under Japanese rule, black tea was produced in order to earn foreign currency, and much of it was exported overseas.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e At that time, Japanese experts actively worked on breeding and improving varieties for black tea production, and the technology for black tea production was also established.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e Until now, black tea in Taiwan has not been very well known. The reason for this is that production is extremely limited, and the country was unable to meet domestic demand, let alone export it overseas.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n \u003cp\u003eFor these reasons, Taiwanese black tea is virtually unknown overseas, but what is the level of its quality?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e Among all the Taiwanese black teas, the most outstanding in terms of quality is the Red Ball Black Tea. This tea was created by further improving the Assam variety (large leaf variety) that has been cultivated for a long time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e The production area is in the lowlands, where the temperature is around 23°C throughout the year. Harvesting begins in the spring, and the best season in terms of quality is said to be in the summer. When picking, one bud and two to three leaves are picked.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e The process itself is not much different from other black teas (picking → withering → rolling → fermentation → drying). We went to Taiwan to research the best quality red apple black tea.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n \u003cp\u003eBy visiting the area and exploring, we found a Hongyoku black tea (production company) that has both a refreshing and sweet aroma, almost like mint, and a mellow and sweet taste. Of course, the tea leaves are grown in organic tea fields. \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\/6E6EBD23-0E36-46C4-AB4E-17E36B6CF9C4.png?v=1614473710\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"letter-spacing: 2px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e8e9eb; padding-bottom: 12px;\"\u003e Quality Assessment Criteria \u003c\/h2\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 Taste: Refreshing taste\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e Aroma: Sweet mint with a hint of cinnamon\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e Shape of tea leaves: All tea leaves have the same uniform shape.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e Light blue: Light amber color.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"お茶の専門店HOJO","offers":[{"title":"Small bag: 15g","offer_id":44232007254204,"sku":"b05ta","price":1050.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":false},{"title":"Can: 50g","offer_id":44232007286972,"sku":"b05tc","price":4620.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":true},{"title":"Large bag: 100g (50g x 2 bags)","offer_id":44232007319740,"sku":"b05tb","price":5600.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":false},{"title":"Value Pack: 300g (3 large bags of 100g each)","offer_id":44232007352508,"sku":"b05tv","price":15800.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0661\/1363\/4492\/files\/IMG_6312.jpg?v=1749964892"},{"product_id":"b19i","title":"Darjeeling First Flush Gopaldhara Estate","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\n This tea is characterized by its fruity, sweet aroma. Because the tea plantation is well-known, the price is low, but the flavor is rich and the aroma is rich, making it a very cost-effective tea.\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003e\n\n Why you shouldn't judge the quality of tea by the name of the tea plantation\n\n\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\n Even from the same tea plantation, the quality of the tea varies from lot to lot. The location of the plantation and the processing conditions affect the quality of the tea.\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\n Some people judge price and quality based on the name of the tea plantation, but tea plantations in India are huge corporations that own large mountain areas.\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\n Therefore, even if the tea plantation has the same name, the altitude can range from a few hundred meters to nearly 2000 meters, and the quality can vary. In order to purchase good tea, it is important to actually taste the tea and evaluate the quality and characteristics of each tea leaf.\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e \nWhen we select Darjeeling tea, we place importance on the breadth of the aroma and the depth of flavor. Good tea has a deep taste and aroma, and the aroma lingers in your throat for a long time. In addition, the way the tea is processed, such as the depth of fermentation and the amount of heat applied, can be determined from the name of the tea plantation.\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003e\n\n The first flush is green on purpose.\n\n\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\n First Flush refers to tea picked first in spring. The green color of the tea leaves is intentionally achieved by shortening the fermentation time. If the fermentation time is extended, it can be made black tea colored like Autumnal.\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003e\n\n The surprising reason why 1st Flush will hit the market in February-March\n\n\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e \nDarjeeling 1st Flush starts to appear on the market in February. Darjeeling tea is grown at the same latitude as Fujian Province and Taiwan in China, and further north than Yunnan Province, but the tea is harvested in February and March because it is grown in tea plantations at low altitudes. \n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cimg class=\"alignleft size-full wp-image-8678\" src=\"https:\/\/hojotea.com\/jp\/wp-content\/uploads\/East-Asia-Map-1.jpg\" width=\"630\" height=\"544\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\n Spring comes earlier in tea plantations at lower altitudes. In Darjeeling, the lower the DJ number, the earlier the lot was made, and the tea tends to contain more tea harvested in low-lying tea plantations.\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003e\n\n At HOJO, we choose 1st flush coffee from high altitude growing areas.\n\n\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\n This is not limited to tea, but can be said for all vegetables and fruits in general: the higher the altitude, the better the quality of the tea, and the more appealing the taste and aroma. We purchase tea by focusing on the altitude of the tea plantation, not the DJ number.\n\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"お茶の専門店HOJO","offers":[{"title":"Can: 50g","offer_id":44232011022524,"sku":"b19ic","price":2081.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0661\/1363\/4492\/files\/IMG_2517.jpg?v=1749964890"},{"product_id":"ダージリン-ファーストフラッシュ-シンブリ-singbulli-estate","title":"Darjeeling First Flush Singbulli Estate","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 It features a gorgeous fragrance that combines the sweet fruity scent of mango with the scent of flowers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003e\n\n Why you shouldn't judge the quality of tea by the name of the tea plantation\n\n\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\n Even from the same tea plantation, the quality of different lots varies. The location of the plantation and the processing conditions affect the quality of the tea.\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\n Some people judge price and quality based on the name of the tea plantation, but tea plantations in India are huge corporations that own large mountain areas.\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e \nTherefore, even if the tea plantation has the same name, the altitude can range from a few hundred meters to nearly 2000 meters, and the quality can vary. In order to purchase good tea, it is important to actually taste the tea and evaluate the quality and characteristics of each tea leaf.\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\n When we select Darjeeling tea, we place importance on the breadth of the aroma and the depth of flavor. Good tea has a deep taste and aroma, and the aroma lingers in your throat for a long time. In addition, the way the tea is processed, such as the depth of fermentation and the amount of heat applied, can be determined from the name of the tea plantation.\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003e\n\n The first flush is green on purpose.\n\n\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\n First Flush refers to tea picked first in spring. The green color of the tea leaves is intentionally achieved by shortening the fermentation time. If the fermentation time is extended, the tea can be black tea colored, like Autumnal.\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003e \nThe surprising reason why 1st Flush will hit the market in February-March\n\n\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\n Darjeeling 1st Flush starts to appear on the market in February. Darjeeling tea is grown at the same latitude as Fujian Province and Taiwan in China, and further north than Yunnan Province, but the tea is harvested in February and March because it is grown in tea plantations at low altitudes. \n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cimg class=\"alignleft size-full wp-image-8678\" src=\"https:\/\/hojotea.com\/jp\/wp-content\/uploads\/East-Asia-Map-1.jpg\" width=\"630\" height=\"544\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\n Spring comes earlier in tea plantations at lower altitudes. In Darjeeling, the lower the DJ number, the earlier the lot was made, and the tea tends to contain more tea harvested in low-lying tea plantations.\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003e\n\n At HOJO, we choose 1st flush coffee from high altitude growing areas.\n\n\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\n This is not limited to tea, but can be said for all vegetables and fruits in general: the higher the altitude, the better the quality of the tea, and the more appealing the taste and aroma. We purchase tea by focusing on the altitude of the tea plantation, not the DJ number.\n\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"お茶の専門店HOJO","offers":[{"title":"Can: 50g","offer_id":44727058170044,"sku":"b18ic","price":2100.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0661\/1363\/4492\/files\/B18_01_004b121d-2657-497f-8ce6-8111df42b58e.jpg?v=1749964830"}],"url":"https:\/\/artoftea.tokyo\/en\/collections\/%e7%b4%85%e8%8c%b6.oembed","provider":"The Art of Tea TOKYO","version":"1.0","type":"link"}