{"title":"Yunnan","description":"","products":[{"product_id":"w25c","title":"Old Tree White Tea ","description":"\u003cmeta charset=\"UTF-8\"\u003e\n\n\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\n\n\u003ca style=\"color: #fff;\" href=\"https:\/\/shop.hojotea.com\/pages\/brew-style-a\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\n\u003c\/a\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"padding: 15px 0; font-size: .9em; background-color:#291939; text-align: center;margin-bottom: 20px;\"\u003e How to brew tea (A) \u0026gt; \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\n\n\u003cimg class=\"alignleft size-full wp-image-7600\" src=\"http:\/\/hojotea.com\/jp\/wp-content\/uploads\/IMG_4846-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"630\" height=\"420\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-src=\"http:\/\/hojotea.com\/jp\/wp-content\/uploads\/IMG_4846-1.jpg\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e Old Tree White Tea is made from tea leaves picked from old trees with one bud and two leaves. It is a luxurious white tea that combines a gorgeous flavor with a long aftertaste. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"alignleft size-full wp-image-7603\" src=\"http:\/\/hojotea.com\/jp\/wp-content\/uploads\/IMG_4771-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"630\" height=\"420\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-src=\"http:\/\/hojotea.com\/jp\/wp-content\/uploads\/IMG_4771-1.jpg\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e Tea picked from old trees at high altitudes\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n \u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eOld Tree White Tea is made from a sustainable, naturally grown tea garden without fertilizer or pesticides, located at an altitude of 2100-2200m in Zhenkang County, Lincang City. I purchased the raw materials from a tea garden owned by a tea producer who is my friend and who makes tea with me. Although the tea is the first tea of ​​the spring, it was not harvested until May. Even in Lincang, tea harvesting begins in March. Speaking of May, in some tea gardens, the second tea is harvested, but when conditions such as high altitude, old trees, and natural cultivation are met, the growth of tea becomes very slow, and even though it is the first tea, it is harvested in May. Tea that has grown slowly over time contains a lot of minerals and polyphenols, so it has a strong aftertaste and a long lingering aftertaste. In a sense, the trick to purchasing good tea is to aim for the first tea that is harvested as late as possible. The reason I am staying in Yunnan Province until June is to purchase the first tea that is harvested late. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"alignleft size-full wp-image-7591\" src=\"http:\/\/hojotea.com\/jp\/wp-content\/uploads\/IMG_3629.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"630\" height=\"420\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-src=\"http:\/\/hojotea.com\/jp\/wp-content\/uploads\/IMG_3629.jpg\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n \u003ch2 data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eRefreshing citrus scent\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e In order to bring out the characteristics of the old tree white tea, we had the tea picked with one bud and two leaves instead of one bud and one leaf. One bud Baihao Yinzhen and one bud and one leaf Bai Mutan have a high amino acid content and a creamy texture when you put it in your mouth. On the other hand, one bud and two leaves have a higher polyphenol content, so the taste is clearer and the aroma is more vibrant. Old tree white tea has a refreshing citrus aroma and a clear, crisp taste. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"alignleft size-large wp-image-7602\" src=\"http:\/\/hojotea.com\/jp\/wp-content\/uploads\/IMG_4870-2.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"630\" height=\"420\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-src=\"http:\/\/hojotea.com\/jp\/wp-content\/uploads\/IMG_4870-2.jpg\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"alignleft size-large wp-image-7595\" src=\"http:\/\/hojotea.com\/jp\/wp-content\/uploads\/IMG_4877.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"630\" height=\"420\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-src=\"http:\/\/hojotea.com\/jp\/wp-content\/uploads\/IMG_4877.jpg\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"alignleft size-full wp-image-7594\" src=\"http:\/\/hojotea.com\/jp\/wp-content\/uploads\/IMG_4871.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"630\" height=\"420\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-src=\"http:\/\/hojotea.com\/jp\/wp-content\/uploads\/IMG_4871.jpg\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e The fragrance becomes even stronger the longer it sits.\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e Tea with a high polyphenol content is suitable for aging, and white tea in particular has the property of developing a stronger aroma when aged without oxygen. If left for several years or more, the aroma of flowers, fruits, and even muscat honey will develop. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"alignleft size-large wp-image-7597\" src=\"http:\/\/hojotea.com\/jp\/wp-content\/uploads\/IMG_4851.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"630\" height=\"420\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-src=\"http:\/\/hojotea.com\/jp\/wp-content\/uploads\/IMG_4851.jpg\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e Processing white tea without heat\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n \u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eWhite tea is made without using any heat, so the tea leaves contain live enzymes. The harvested tea leaves are spread out on a mat in a well-ventilated indoor location, and the water is gradually evaporated to cause withering. Withering is a process in which the enzymes in the tea leaves are activated by the stress of dehydration, causing gentle fermentation (enzymatic oxidation). In the case of oolong tea and black tea, fermentation is stopped by applying heat to the tea leaves after withering, but white tea continues withering and is dried at the same time, until the tea leaves are thoroughly dried. \u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"alignleft size-large wp-image-7593\" src=\"http:\/\/hojotea.com\/jp\/wp-content\/uploads\/IMG_3944.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"630\" height=\"420\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-src=\"http:\/\/hojotea.com\/jp\/wp-content\/uploads\/IMG_3944.jpg\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"alignleft size-large wp-image-7592\" src=\"http:\/\/hojotea.com\/jp\/wp-content\/uploads\/IMG_3985.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"630\" height=\"420\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-src=\"http:\/\/hojotea.com\/jp\/wp-content\/uploads\/IMG_3985.jpg\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e Ideal for cold brewed tea\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n \u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eNeedless to say, this tea is very delicious when brewed in water. As a rough guide, 5g will make about 2 liters of brewed tea. Leave the tea leaves in the refrigerator for about half a day to soak in water and it's ready. Remove the tea leaves after steeping. Also, when making brewed tea, using cooled water will make the tea taste and smell better. If you keep it in the refrigerator, you can enjoy fresh tea for a few days. Children will love it, so please give it a try at least once.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"お茶の専門店HOJO","offers":[{"title":"50g (bag)","offer_id":44231853932732,"sku":"w25cc","price":2057.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0661\/1363\/4492\/files\/IMG_8381_5775fa4a-14e9-43eb-91f9-09bc9ac723e3.jpg?v=1749964926"},{"product_id":"s04c","title":"Pu'er Jasmine Pearl","description":"\u003ca style=\"color: #fff;\" href=\"https:\/\/shop.hojotea.com\/pages\/brew-style-h\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\n\u003c\/a\u003e \u003cdiv style=\"padding: 15px 0; font-size: .9em; background-color: #291939; text-align: center; margin-bottom: 20px;\"\u003e How to brew tea (H) \u0026gt;\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\n\u003cp\u003e Pu-erh Jasmine Dragon Pearl is a rare jasmine tea made from naturally grown raw Pu-erh tea.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e The base tea used this time is Pu-erh raw tea, which is of such high quality that it would not be inferior if it were sold as part of HOJO's Pu-erh raw tea lineup.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e By using raw Pu-erh tea, we have achieved a deep richness that cannot be achieved with ordinary tea leaves. By mixing it with Guangxi jasmine flowers, we have created a jasmine tea with a very strong flavor, mellow taste, and a clear fragrance. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"letter-spacing: 2px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e8e9eb; padding-bottom: 12px;\"\u003e Product Details\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n \u003cp\u003eFor more details on the development of this tea, please see the column below.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n \u003ca style=\"color: #fff;\" href=\"https:\/\/hojotea.com\/jp\/posts-881\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"padding: 15px 0; font-size: .9em; background-color: #cfcfcf; text-align: center; margin-bottom: 20px;\"\u003eAttempt to make Jasmine tea from raw Pu-erh tea \u0026gt;\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003c\/a\u003e \u003ca style=\"color: #fff;\" href=\"https:\/\/hojotea.com\/jp\/posts-886\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"padding: 15px 0; font-size: .9em; background-color: #cfcfcf; text-align: center; margin-bottom: 20px;\"\u003eHow to choose the best jasmine tea \u0026gt;\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"letter-spacing: 2px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e8e9eb; padding-bottom: 12px;\"\u003e Why do we need to make jasmine tea using Pu-erh tea?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e The reason we made jasmine tea using raw Pu-erh tea is to achieve a level of deep richness that can never be achieved with ordinary tea leaves.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e The strong flavor is also reflected in the aroma, with the scent of jasmine being absorbed into your chest. \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\/772ED470-046D-4550-8630-A0EEBADF07C1.png?v=1615901585\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e The Pu-erh raw tea used in this production is of such high quality that it would be comparable to other products sold as part of HOJO's standard Pu-erh raw tea lineup.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n \u003cp\u003eThis tea is made using completely natural cultivation methods in a village located about a 12-hour drive from Lincang city, right next to the border with Myanmar, in other words, right next to the area famous for the Golden Triangle of Drugs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e This region has almost no roads or other infrastructure, so it is necessary to use jeeps and tractors to visit the villages of the Lahu people, who are the producers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e What is characteristic of these regions is that they have very little rain and the mountains are very dry, and on the mountains there are only a few tea trees that were planted by their ancestors hundreds of years ago.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n \u003cp\u003eAs part of the traditions of these ethnic minority groups, they do not use pesticides or fertilizers, and they leave the weeds growing around the tea plants and the tea trees unattended. They only cut the grass at the time of harvest, and after the harvest, the tea is left to its own devices for another year.\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; margin-bottom: 20px;\"\u003eGolden Tea \u0026gt;\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e They say they have been growing tea this way for over 1000 years.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e Tea grown in these conditions grows very slowly and each plant produces very few leaves, so the tea leaves contain high concentrations of minerals.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n \u003cp\u003eThe quality of this tea leaves is said to be among the best in all of China, but because we are located deep in the mountains we were able to obtain the tea leaves at a reasonable price and create a jasmine tea with a strong, full-bodied flavor not found in ordinary 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\/E0CB28C6-1017-41AE-AFAF-998820F9E965.png?v=1615901642\" 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\/44D6258E-91EF-4C2B-B574-57E964A177EB.png?v=1615901670\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"letter-spacing: 2px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e8e9eb; padding-bottom: 12px;\"\u003e Pu-erh raw tea is similar to white and green teas\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e When I say I made jasmine tea using Pu-erh tea, people sometimes misunderstand and ask, \"You made jasmine tea using tea that's brown and smells like old furniture?\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e The brown tea commonly sold in Japan is called ripe pu-erh tea, which is made by microbial fermentation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n \u003ca style=\"color: #fff;\" href=\"https:\/\/shop.hojotea.com\/pages\/raw-and-ripe-pu-erh\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"padding: 15px 0; font-size: .9em; background-color: #cfcfcf; text-align: center; margin-bottom: 20px;\"\u003eDifference between raw Pu-erh tea and ripe Pu-erh tea \u0026gt;\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e Matured tea was developed in the 1970s and has a history of about 40 years.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n \u003cp\u003eIn contrast, raw Pu-erh tea is killed in the same way as green tea and then dried in the sun. During this process, any remaining enzymes are activated, turning the tea into a semi-fermented tea.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e In other words, from the standpoint of manufacturing, it is very close to white tea, green tea, or Taiwanese oolong 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\/8835A3EA-64EC-4562-9EF3-4103778FB053.png?v=1615901720\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center; margin-bottom: 20px;\"\u003e\n\n\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0526\/0774\/6224\/files\/41060AD1-FBF6-4A52-90A4-F1B330D1B5B5.png?v=1615901737\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cspan\u003ePu-erh raw tea leaves are green\u003c\/span\u003e \n\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"letter-spacing: 2px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e8e9eb; padding-bottom: 12px;\"\u003e Enjoy the mineral flavor that you can't get from regular tea.\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e In Yunnan, it is said that the higher the quality of the tea, the softer the flavor and the warmer it is for the body. In fact, when you drink Pu-erh Jasmine Tea, your face will turn red and your body will warm up instantly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e This is because blood is circulating throughout the body, including the face, and depending on how much you drink, you may feel too relaxed and get tea drunk.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n \u003cp\u003eBeing tea drunk is a sensation similar to being tipsy from alcohol, caused by lowering blood pressure and improving blood circulation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e For details on the manufacturing process, please refer to the column on how to make jasmine tea.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n \u003ca style=\"color: #fff;\" href=\"https:\/\/hojotea.com\/jp\/posts-886\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"padding: 15px 0; font-size: .9em; background-color: #cfcfcf; text-align: center; margin-bottom: 20px;\"\u003eHow to choose the best jasmine tea \u0026gt;\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003c\/a\u003e \n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center; margin-bottom: 20px;\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0526\/0774\/6224\/files\/A466479B-C044-41EF-8505-C248E24CEBFD.png?v=1615901797\" 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\/F09CF610-223D-4B82-8C77-7F353B41C8F0.png?v=1615901814\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"お茶の専門店HOJO","offers":[{"title":"Can: 100g","offer_id":44231921238204,"sku":"s04cc","price":4752.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0661\/1363\/4492\/files\/IMG_5267.jpg?v=1749964920"},{"product_id":"w02c","title":"Wild white buds","description":"\u003ca style=\"color: #fff;\" href=\"https:\/\/shop.hojotea.com\/pages\/brew-style-a\" 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 (A) \u0026gt;\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\u003cp\u003e Wild White Bud is a tea made from wild tea leaves believed to be Camellia Assamica Dehongensis. We purchase directly from farmers who harvest the wild tea leaves in Lincang, Yunnan, China.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e It has a strong body and a sweet taste, like drinking pure water. The aroma is like a fresh flower and herb, more like a flower tea.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n \u003cp\u003eThe inherently delicate aroma does not change even with repeated infusions, so it can be brewed multiple times, making it a very economical tea. \u003c\/p\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\/CC741EBF-3F2D-4489-9950-66DDB90D9FCA.png?v=1615900139\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e This white tea is made from wild buds picked by the ethnic minorities of Yunnan Province. It has a strong, floral, refreshing aroma and can be brewed multiple times, making it a very economical tea. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"letter-spacing: 2px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e8e9eb; padding-bottom: 12px;\"\u003e White tea made from hundreds of years old tea trees in Lincang, Yunnan Province.\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e In Yunnan Province, there is a wild tea called mountain tea. In the spring, in early March, ethnic minority farmers go into the mountains and pick the tea by hand.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e This tea belongs to the Camellia family, but not to Sinensis, but to another species. At first glance, it looks like the buds of a camellia tree, but it is not a camellia. After some research at HOJO, we have determined that it is a type of Camellia Assamica Dehongensis. \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\/72BA58A9-C1F7-4E70-ADD3-6A00A9848597.png?v=1615900189\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n \u003cp\u003eThis tea is relatively well known in the northwestern part of Yunnan Province, so it is not difficult to obtain as long as you are willing to take the time to travel to the area to purchase it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e In recent years, it has become quite common in tea markets in Yunnan. However, the quality of this tea varies greatly depending on the tea.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e There are many different types of tea, from lightly flavored to almost completely bodyless, and the quality and purchase price vary widely. I am particular about tea from Lincang, and purchase it directly from the production area.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e The reason is that Lincang tea has an extremely strong flavor and body, and when you put it in your mouth, you feel the tea spreading vertically and horizontally.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e It is very sweet to drink and has a soft texture, so people who like it are very addicted to it. The aroma is refreshing like flowers and herbs, and it smells more like flower 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\/7C0C261E-DADE-4EB1-837B-3F52FBBDDCD1.png?v=1615900234\" 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\/EBB03961-6BB3-4924-B16D-5AC6DFE55812.png?v=1615900248\" 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\/1424385D-FF74-404F-B7C1-F50A026D0666.png?v=1615900266\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center; margin-bottom: 20px;\"\u003e\n\n\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0526\/0774\/6224\/files\/A44B76F8-B6D8-4726-A23F-B47A8C89E312.png?v=1615900280\" alt=\"\"\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe color of the liquid is very light, almost like water, but it has a strong flavor and aroma.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e It is a very economical tea because it can be brewed multiple times. Because it has a delicate aroma, you don't have to worry about the aroma changing when brewed multiple times.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e For this reason, in extreme cases, this tea can be brewed all day long. \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\/AC67E85F-1A1D-47F4-B9EC-C02148532C21.png?v=1615611267\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/div\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\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ca style=\"color: #fff;\" href=\"https:\/\/shop.hojotea.com\/pages\/tea-in-lincang\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e \u003c\/a\u003e","brand":"お茶の専門店HOJO","offers":[{"title":"Can: 50g","offer_id":44231921369276,"sku":"w02cc","price":1573.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0661\/1363\/4492\/files\/w02_07.jpg?v=1749964919"},{"product_id":"w04c","title":"Silver Needle","description":"\u003ca style=\"color: #fff;\" href=\"https:\/\/shop.hojotea.com\/pages\/brew-style-a\" 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 (A) \u0026gt; \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\n\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"letter-spacing: 2px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e8e9eb; padding-bottom: 12px;\"\u003e A deep flavor and sweet aftertaste that goes beyond conventional wisdom\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e Gushu Yinzhen is a white tea made from tea from a 100-year-old tea tree in Lincang, Yunnan. This tea is made from a single bud, and is not killed or rolled.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e The defining feature of this tea is its intensely strong flavor.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n \u003cp\u003eIt has a rich flavor that is unimaginable from regular white tea, and you can enjoy the sweetness that lingers in your mouth for a long time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e Due to its strong flavor, drinking a few cups of Koju Ginjin leaves you feeling light and relaxed, and some people may even feel drunk. This tea is also very popular with children. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"letter-spacing: 2px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e8e9eb; padding-bottom: 12px;\"\u003e White tea made from hundreds of years old tea trees in Lincang, Yunnan Province. \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\/0AC7631D-8206-4569-8B78-9DDF95653058.png?v=1615883635\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e Gu Shu Yinzhen is a white tea made from tea trees that are hundreds of years old in Lincang, Yunnan Province.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n \u003ca style=\"color: #fff;\" href=\"https:\/\/shop.hojotea.com\/pages\/tea-in-lincang\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"padding: 15px 0; font-size: .9em; background-color: #cfcfcf; text-align: center; margin-bottom: 20px;\"\u003eWhy we abandoned the famous tea-producing area of ​​Sishuangbanna and focused on Lincang tea \u0026gt;\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e The raw tea leaves come from tea plantations owned by ethnic minorities. They are grown in completely natural tea fields, and the tea plants are selected to grow naturally amongst weeds.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n \u003cp\u003eIt is grown without pesticides or fertilizers, and as a result the tea plants have become semi-wild, with firm buds like those of wild vegetables making up the tea leaves used.\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; margin-bottom: 20px;\"\u003eGolden Tea \u0026gt;\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003c\/a\u003e \n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center; margin-bottom: 20px;\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0526\/0774\/6224\/files\/C3458339-761E-46E1-A876-4B0FAE179077.png?v=1615883680\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"letter-spacing: 2px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e8e9eb; padding-bottom: 12px;\"\u003e The feature is sun-drying\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e This tea is made from only a single bud, and the plant is neither killed nor rolled.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e The difference between Fujian Province's Baihao Yinzhen is that Fujian Province's Baihao Yinzhen is that after withering, the latter is dried with hot air.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e In the case of old silver needles, after wilting, they are dried in the sun. \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\/763C235B-6A2C-4AAE-98FF-ACAE93E72F20.png?v=1615883727\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"letter-spacing: 2px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e8e9eb; padding-bottom: 12px;\"\u003e Aging makes it more fruity\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e During the withering period, it has a characteristic green, refreshing aroma, and at the same time, a sweet aroma like black tea.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n \u003cp\u003eIf you prefer a more fruity, sweet aroma, we recommend aging the tea for several years in an unopened state. White tea is also suitable for aging, and by aging it for several years in an unopened state (without oxygen), a sweet aroma will develop.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e At HOJO, we store this tea at room temperature rather than in a cold storage facility. \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\/031BDE1C-8EB9-4DDA-ADD9-1C4958B855F4.png?v=1615883776\" 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\/60074262-DE54-427C-837A-9B79B3DE12E7.png?v=1615883802\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"letter-spacing: 2px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e8e9eb; padding-bottom: 12px;\"\u003e Intensely strong flavor\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e The defining feature of this tea is its intensely strong flavor. \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\/taste-illustration_4c99cc3e-c3e9-4b99-9889-b9d3cb8bef8b.jpg?v=1615883872\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e It has a strong flavor that is unimaginable from typical Fujian white tea, and is characterized by a deep flavor that goes down the back of your throat and a sweetness that lingers in your mouth for a long time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e Because this tea is made using the ideal combination of natural cultivation and old vines, it has a strong, full-bodied flavor comparable to that of high-quality raw Pu-erh tea.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n \u003cp\u003eDue to its strong flavor, drinking a few cups of Gu Shu Yinzhen makes you feel good and drunk. Tea with a strong flavor is also popular with children, and Gu Shu Yinzhen is no exception. It is a tea that is very popular with children. \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\/124A150A-9870-4002-9498-18F64193A986.png?v=1615883922\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e In addition, there is a white tea in Yunnan province called Moonlight, but Gushu Yinzhen is different from this tea.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"お茶の専門店HOJO","offers":[{"title":"Bag: 50g","offer_id":44231931101372,"sku":"w04cb","price":3700.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0661\/1363\/4492\/files\/60074262-DE54-427C-837A-9B79B3DE12E7.png?v=1749964917"},{"product_id":"d13c","title":"Busan Old Tree Tea 2015","description":"\u003ca style=\"color: #fff;\" href=\"https:\/\/shop.hojotea.com\/pages\/brew-style-a\" 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 (A) \u0026gt;\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\n\u003cp\u003e This is raw Pu-erh tea produced in Ibi, a famous tea producing area representing Lincang. It is characterized by its thick body and rich flavor.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e This product is sourced from old trees that are over 100 years old, and has a very rich, full-bodied flavor, with a similar character to teas from southern Yunnan, such as Bulangshan and Laobanzhang.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e You can enjoy the rich flavor that comes from naturally grown old trees. \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\u003e Pu-erh raw tea is a delicate tea with a fruity taste, like freshly made white wine. It has no bitterness or astringency, so children also love it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n \u003cp\u003eWhen you think of Pu-erh tea, many people may imagine a tea that is brown in color and smells like dried mushrooms or dried fruit, but that is a type of tea called ripe Pu-erh tea.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n \u003ca style=\"color: #fff;\" href=\"https:\/\/shop.hojotea.com\/pages\/raw-and-ripe-pu-erh\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"padding: 15px 0; font-size: .9em; background-color: #cfcfcf; text-align: center; margin-bottom: 20px;\"\u003eDifference between raw Pu-erh tea and ripe Pu-erh tea \u0026gt;\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003c\/a\u003e \n\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv style=\"border: 1px solid #ddd; font-size: .9em; margin-bottom: 30px; padding: 30px 10px 12.5px 10px;\"\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center; font-weight: bold;\"\u003e About the body\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e \"Body\" is a Japanese word that means fullness, a sense of width, weight, and richness of flavor. When you put a strong-bodied tea in your mouth, you can feel the full-bodied aroma and rich sweetness. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center; margin-bottom: 20px;\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0526\/0774\/6224\/files\/taste-illustration_4b857391-e7fe-480a-83ce-d223abdaf984.jpg?v=1615652123\" alt=\"\"\u003e\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\/CB3E606E-CEB3-46B5-9EED-D21BF81365DF.png?v=1615706283\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"letter-spacing: 2px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e8e9eb; padding-bottom: 12px;\"\u003e Characteristics of Lincang Tea\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e The most famous Pu'er tea producing areas are in southern Yunnan Province, including Laobanzhang, Wuyi, and Bulangshan, and Sishuangbanna, which borders Laos.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n \u003cp\u003eHowever, because southern Yunnan has long been popular with Pu'er tea lovers, prices have skyrocketed, and as a result, most farmers have started using fertilizer, and the use of fully natural farming methods has become extremely rare.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e In addition to Sishuangbanna, another famous production area is an area called Lincang.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e Lincang is located in the southwest of Yunnan Province, and is located in the north in terms of latitude. Lincang has many high mountains such as Wuling Mountain, Ailao Mountain, and Dasyu Mountain, and most of the tea producing areas are located in areas above 1500m, with some tea plantations at 2400m.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e In addition, compared to Sishuangbanna, Lincang is located at a higher latitude, meaning that there is a greater difference in temperature, creating an environment that is conducive to producing high-quality tea. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center; margin-bottom: 20px;\"\u003e\n\n\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0526\/0774\/6224\/files\/0F2AE2CD-DC90-427B-96FD-F4B0472F008B.png?v=1615706351\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cspan\u003eNaturally grown tea trees\u003c\/span\u003e\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n \u003cp\u003eFurthermore, Lincang is a very remote area and has not received as much attention as the southern part of the country. For this reason, there are still many fully organic tea plantations remaining on a village-by-village basis.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e Lincang tea is of extremely high quality yet inexpensive, so in recent years I have been specializing in sourcing Lincang tea. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"letter-spacing: 2px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e8e9eb; padding-bottom: 12px;\"\u003e One of the four major production areas in Lincang \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\/00F34BA5-B8BB-441C-98A9-02759D99BEA4.png?v=1615706412\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e As shown in the photo, tea fields where the soil around the trees has been dug up are a warning sign. Even so, the soil in Busan has a beautiful color.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e There are four famous tea producing areas in Lincang: Bingdao, Sigui, Maanshan and Baihui. Of course, there are other excellent quality teas in other areas as well.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e However, these four tea producing areas are very well known in China, and the prices are higher than other tea producing areas. Among them, the tea I will introduce this time is tea made in a village called Baihai.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n \u003cp\u003eThe name Bushu has a rather interesting ring to it not only in Japanese but also in Chinese (Mangfei), but the name of this mysterious village is derived from the language of the local ethnic minority. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"letter-spacing: 2px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e8e9eb; padding-bottom: 12px;\"\u003e There are many similar products to Busai tea even in the area where it is produced.\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e A river flows through the village of Baihai, and the tea produced in this river basin is known for being relatively strong-bodied.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e In the lower reaches of the Bohai River there is a village called Mengban, and as the tea harvested in this village is also from the same river basin, it is characterized by a rich, full-bodied flavor.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e However, in terms of body strength, the Bushu has a more distinct personality. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"letter-spacing: 2px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e8e9eb; padding-bottom: 12px;\"\u003e Tea from Fukuoka is becoming rare \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\/CF1E6D40-7329-4080-9109-CC2C6B19A1E8.png?v=1615706462\" 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\/3EB00E9D-6D49-43FF-80DA-D93937664E4C.png?v=1615706484\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e Until a few years ago, Bushu produced very good tea.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n \u003cp\u003eHowever, in recent years, government officials have privately acquired the tea factory and at the same time lobbied a television station to produce and broadcast a special program about Busan.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e As a result, the reputation of the tea has grown dramatically in recent years, and the price of tea has soared. In order to earn more money, farmers are increasingly turning to modern agricultural styles, such as increasing the amount of fertilizer they use and actively pruning the vines.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e Nowadays, there are very few farmers who practice the traditional fertilizer-free cultivation, and it is becoming very difficult to secure good quality tea in this producing area.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e On the other hand, the reputation of Guo Lang in China has been growing significantly year by year, and in recent years the name Guo Lang can be seen on many storefronts in tea markets not only in Kunming but also in Guangzhou.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n \u003cp\u003eHowever, since the area of ​​Ikkai is very small, it is certain that much of the tea produced there is not actually made in Ikkai. \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\/685E1A1C-722C-4D35-BBF9-64C8ADD8BA1A.png?v=1615706538\" 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\/4F480C3B-125D-4AD1-995D-EB7800F99C02.png?v=1615706560\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"letter-spacing: 2px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e8e9eb; padding-bottom: 12px;\"\u003e Characterized by a thick body \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\/E202EAE7-0068-4CF0-AA4A-DBC67887A091.png?v=1615706575\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e The defining feature of Bushui is its full body and rich flavor. The flavor is very full and powerful, and it has a personality somewhat similar to that of teas from southern Yunnan such as Bulangshan and Laobanzhang.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e This year we purchased tea from trees that are over 100 years old. The old trees are naturally cultivated, giving the tea a rich flavor. \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 alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0526\/0774\/6224\/files\/IMG_1207_417cac31-feef-474b-8429-501636b4b2b6.jpg?v=1727852439\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n \u003cp\u003eWe 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 href=\"https:\/\/shop.hojotea.com\/pages\/%E6%9C%89%E5%90%8D%E7%94%A3%E5%9C%B0%E3%82%84%E3%83%96%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\" style=\"color: #0000ff;\"\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\u003eIn 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\u003e However, 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 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 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\" style=\"color: #0000ff;\"\u003eThe reality of tea from famous tea-producing regions in China\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n \u003cp\u003eYunnan has long-established brands such as Dayi and Zhongcha, which are famous because their teas produced before 1990 are highly regarded.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e So 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 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\" style=\"color: #0000ff;\"\u003eAre famous brands good quality?\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"お茶の専門店HOJO","offers":[{"title":"Mochi tea: 200g","offer_id":44231938834620,"sku":"d13cc","price":8349.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0661\/1363\/4492\/files\/2021-03-1423.11.37.jpg?v=1749964916"},{"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":"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":"古樹茶花","title":"Old tea tree flower","description":"\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/shop.hojotea.com\/pages\/brew-style-h\" style=\"color: #fff;\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\n\u003c\/a\u003e \u003cdiv style=\"padding: 15px 0; font-size: .9em; background-color: #291939; text-align: center; margin-bottom: 20px;\"\u003e How to brew tea (H) \u0026gt;\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e This is a flower tea made from tea flowers harvested from old trees without pesticides or fertilizers. This flower tea is made by drying the flowers of tea trees that are hundreds of years old in tea plantations at an altitude of 2000-2200m in the west of Lincang. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg height=\"420\" width=\"630\" src=\"https:\/\/hojotea.com\/jp\/wp-content\/uploads\/IMG_5645-1.jpg\" class=\"alignleft size-full wp-image-8002\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e Tea flowers are hard to obtain even if you want them\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e If you go to a typical tea plantation in Japan or Taiwan, you will see that the tea flowers are sparse, despite the large size of the tea fields. In fact, the number of tea flowers is inversely proportional to the amount of fertilizer applied. Interestingly, tea plants grown with fertilizer will have fewer flowers, while tea plants left in their natural state without fertilizer will produce many tea flowers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n \u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eIf a tea plant is given fertilizer, it is like a person, enjoying a rich life, so perhaps it decides that it doesn't need to have offspring? \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cimg data-mce-fragment=\"1\" class=\"alignleft size-large wp-image-8000\" src=\"https:\/\/img.hojotea.com\/img\/f13_01.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"630\" height=\"420\" data-mce-src=\"https:\/\/img.hojotea.com\/img\/f13_01.jpg\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e Not all tea flowers are the same\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e Even though they are all called tea flowers, the quality of their taste is not the same for each tea plant. Just like tea leaves, there are noticeable differences in the quality of the flowers. In particular, the taste and intensity of the fragrance can vary greatly depending on the altitude, the age of the tree, and whether or not fertilizer is used. Tea trees grown at high altitudes and old trees, as well as those grown without fertilizer, grow slowly, so the tea flowers have a rich taste and aroma, a very strong aftertaste, and a long lingering finish, allowing you to enjoy a strong flavor. \u003cimg data-mce-fragment=\"1\" class=\"alignleft size-large wp-image-7997\" src=\"https:\/\/img.hojotea.com\/jp\/wp-content\/uploads\/IMG_6995.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"630\" height=\"427\" data-mce-src=\"https:\/\/img.hojotea.com\/jp\/wp-content\/uploads\/IMG_6995.jpg\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e These are tea flowers, harvested from a tea plantation that produces Tangjia Ancient Tree Raw Pu-erh tea. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003ciframe width=\"560\" height=\"315\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/LnkQUUuyRPY\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ciframe data-mce-fragment=\"1\" width=\"560\" height=\"315\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/UrPPfUTr3WQ\" data-mce-src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/UrPPfUTr3WQ\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n \u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eOld tree tea flowers are flowers from old trees that are about 200-300 years old. Because they are large trees as big as a two-story house, it is necessary to climb the tree to harvest them. \u003cimg data-mce-fragment=\"1\" class=\"alignleft size-large wp-image-7996\" src=\"https:\/\/img.hojotea.com\/jp\/wp-content\/uploads\/IMG_6990.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"630\" height=\"428\" data-mce-src=\"https:\/\/img.hojotea.com\/jp\/wp-content\/uploads\/IMG_6990.jpg\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cimg data-mce-fragment=\"1\" class=\"alignleft size-full wp-image-7995\" src=\"https:\/\/img.hojotea.com\/jp\/wp-content\/uploads\/IMG_6988.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"630\" height=\"427\" data-mce-src=\"https:\/\/img.hojotea.com\/jp\/wp-content\/uploads\/IMG_6988.jpg\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e Sweet peach-like scent\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e \u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eAlthough it is made from tea flowers, when you first drink it, it smells like a barley drink that is popular in Malaysia, but as soon as you swallow it, the aroma changes in your mouth to something reminiscent of rich peaches and pears (recollect). Because it has a very fruity and sweet aroma, it was well received by the female staff at HOJO.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e Blending is fun\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n \u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eTea flower tea is delicious when drunk alone, but it is interesting to blend it with other teas. Tea flower comes from the tea plant, so it goes well with all kinds of teas, and blending it expands the world of taste and aroma. It goes well with green tea, white tea, black tea, oolong tea, etc.\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cimg data-mce-fragment=\"1\" class=\"alignleft size-large wp-image-8001\" src=\"https:\/\/img.hojotea.com\/img\/f13_02.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"630\" height=\"420\" data-mce-src=\"https:\/\/img.hojotea.com\/img\/f13_02.jpg\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e Low caffeine, 1\/20th that of tea leaves\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e Tea flowers are recommended for people who want to limit caffeine intake. Mr. Sakamoto of the Kagoshima Prefectural Agricultural Experiment Station has analyzed the caffeine content of tea flowers. According to his literature, tea leaves contain 2-5% caffeine, while flowers contain only 0.1%.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n \u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003ca data-mce-fragment=\"1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.jstage.jst.go.jp\/article\/cha1953\/1956\/8\/1956_8_84\/_pdf\/-char\/en\" data-mce-href=\"https:\/\/www.jstage.jst.go.jp\/article\/cha1953\/1956\/8\/1956_8_84\/_pdf\/-char\/en\"\u003ehttps:\/\/www.jstage.jst.go.jp\/article\/cha1953\/1956\/8\/1956_8_84\/_pdf\/-char\/en\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e Since the amount is extremely small, just a few tenths of that contained in tea leaves, it is recommended for those who require ultra-low caffeine tea, such as pregnant women and nursing mothers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e Cold-brewed tea is also recommended\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e \u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003ePreferences may vary, but Koju Chaka is a delicious tea even when brewed in water. If you brew it in water during the hot season, you can easily drink it straight from the refrigerator. When brewing in water, use \"cooled water\" that has been cooled after boiling. As a guideline, use 5g for 2L of water. Leave it in the refrigerator for half a day to overnight to complete the brew.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e How to drink deliciously\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e Water used\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n \u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eWe recommend tap water, as it is water that is readily available. If you use tap water, boil it for 3 to 5 minutes to remove the chlorine used for disinfection. However, even boiling cannot completely remove the chlorine. If possible, use a water purifier with an activated carbon filter to remove the chlorine in the water. Otherwise, the tea's aromatic components and chlorine will react with each other, and you will not be able to enjoy the original aroma. Chlorine is also added to kill microorganisms. It not only kills microorganisms that are harmful to health, but also kills the good bacteria that live in our intestines. Various harms have also been reported at the cellular level, and it can cause allergies.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n \u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eDistilled water or reverse osmosis water tends to give the tea a flat taste because it does not contain any minerals. Please use tap water or other mineral water whenever possible.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e Please do not remove any limescale (scale) from the kettle. Washing with citric acid, for example, will result in the tea losing its original flavor.\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e Once you have decided on the type of water you will be using, please continue to use the same type of water without changing the type of water in the future. If the type of water is changed, a large amount of minerals will be dissolved from the scale, and after a while the taste of the tea will dramatically deteriorate. The secret to making delicious tea is to continue using the same water. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e Amount of flowers\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e \u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eAs a guideline, 5g will make 1.5 liters. Please adjust the amount according to the number of people. 3g will make 1 liter.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n \u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eHow to brew\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e Use boiling water, run the flowers through it once, preheat for about 10 seconds, then discard the water. This is not a cleaning procedure, but a step to raise the temperature of the flowers. The higher the temperature at which the tea is brewed, the more refined the flavor will be. Use boiling water when brewing the tea. For the first brew, steep for about 30 seconds as a guide, although this depends on the size of the teapot. If you are using a large teapot, steep for a little longer. From the second brew onwards, simply running the water through the tea is enough to bring out the flavor and aroma. You can brew multiple brews, so enjoy the tea until the flavor and aroma are gone.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"お茶の専門店HOJO","offers":[{"title":"50g: bag","offer_id":44727056531644,"sku":"f13ca","price":1452.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0661\/1363\/4492\/files\/f13_01_0cc8292f-a7dd-48b2-b760-fa1576d1bef7.jpg?v=1749964832"},{"product_id":"茉莉龍珠-special-grade","title":"Jasmine Dragon Special Grade","description":"\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/shop.hojotea.com\/pages\/brew-style-h\" style=\"color: #fff;\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\n\u003c\/a\u003e \u003cdiv style=\"padding: 15px 0; font-size: .9em; background-color: #291939; text-align: center; margin-bottom: 20px;\"\u003e How to brew tea (H) \u0026gt; \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\n\u003cdiv style=\"border: 1px solid #ddd; font-size: 1em; margin-bottom: 30px; padding: 30px 10px 12.5px 10px;\"\u003e This is an extremely luxurious jasmine tea made only from the buds of green tea plants.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e By blending tea buds from Yunnan with those from Fuding, Fujian, we have created the ideal flavor.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003eThe tea leaves from Yunnan Province are sourced from naturally grown tea gardens, giving the tea a robust flavour and a rich, lingering aftertaste.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Fujian tea leaves are characterized by their smooth and gentle taste, so by blending small amounts, the strong aftertaste of the Yunnan tea leaves and the smooth drinking experience of the Fujian tea leaves create a pleasant harmony.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e The fragrance is made with fresh jasmine flowers harvested during the rainless autumn season, allowing you to enjoy the very fresh scent of jasmine.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Since it is difficult to obtain tea of ​​this level on a consistent basis, we have decided to sell it as Special Grade. Sales will end once the current stock is sold out.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e We have completely reconsidered the quality of the raw tea leaves and produced a jasmine tea of ​​a quality that ordinary jasmine pearls simply cannot match.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n \u003cp\u003eThe tea leaves are selected for picking in March, during the very cold season, so the nutrients stored during the winter are concentrated in the new buds.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e The refreshing scent of green tea reminiscent of spring and the scent of jasmine flowers combine to create a very elegant and rich aroma. Those who try it for the first time will be especially surprised by the depth of flavor.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e The aroma lingers on your throat for a long time, allowing you to enjoy the deliciousness of the tea from your mouth to your throat.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e This is the first tea in the HOJO lineup that we would like you to try, and is also a great introduction to Chinese tea. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"letter-spacing: 2px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e8e9eb; padding-bottom: 12px;\"\u003e This is a custom-made jasmine tea made without compromise, from the raw green tea, jasmine flowers, to the production method.\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e Do you know what determines the quality of jasmine tea? It is often thought that the quality is determined by the scent of jasmine, but this is not the case.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n \u003cp\u003eOf course, the scent of jasmine flowers is important, but what's even more important is the quality of the tea leaves used to make jasmine tea. It's no exaggeration to say that 80% of the quality of jasmine tea is determined by the quality of the tea leaves.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e Some customers mistakenly think that jasmine tea is \"jasmine flower tea\" or \"tea made from jasmine leaves,\" but proper jasmine tea refers to tea whose tea leaves have been infused with the scent of jasmine flowers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e Therefore, the quality of the tea leaves used will have a significant impact on the final quality of the jasmine tea. The highest quality jasmine tea is made only from tea buds picked in the spring.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e Even though they are called spring picks, they can be picked in March, April, or May, and the earlier they are picked, the higher the quality and the price.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n \u003cp\u003eBy the way, you can tell when tea leaves were picked by looking at the ratio of white to black parts of the tea leaves. Tea picked early has more white parts, and even the darker parts are more silvery in color.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e We select tea leaves picked in March. Because it is picked during the very cold season, the nutrients stored during the winter are concentrated in the new leaves.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e The refreshing scent of green tea reminiscent of spring and the scent of jasmine flowers combine to create a very elegant and rich aroma. What is particularly worth emphasizing is the depth of flavor.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e The aroma lingers on your throat for a long time, allowing you to enjoy the deliciousness of the tea from your mouth to your throat.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e We completely reexamined the quality of the raw tea leaves and succeeded in creating a quality that ordinary Jasmine Pearls simply could not match.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n \u003ch2 style=\"letter-spacing: 2px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e8e9eb; padding-bottom: 12px;\"\u003eFive characteristics of Jasmine Tea\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e The following five characteristics are characteristic of Jasmine Tea: \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv style=\"border: 1px solid #ddd; font-size: .9em; margin-bottom: 30px; padding: 30px 10px 12.5px 10px;\"\u003e\n\n\u003col\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e Made using the first spring tea, it has a mellow, sweet taste with no bitterness.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e The tea has a beautiful yellow color and its quality does not deteriorate even if it is left for a while.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e It can be brewed for 5-6 times without any problems, making it economical.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e Easy to fill even long glasses or mugs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e The water brewing is very delicious\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003col\u003e\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e This is the first tea in the HOJO lineup that we would like you to try, and is also a great introduction to Chinese tea. First, let me tell you about the appeal of this tea. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center; margin-bottom: 20px;\"\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0526\/0774\/6224\/files\/6B75CD0D-F747-4276-8AE9-06FD17A307E8.png?v=1615904714\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"letter-spacing: 2px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e8e9eb; padding-bottom: 12px;\"\u003e Delicious food that gives overseas Chinese a culture shock\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e Do you know what kind of people the overseas Chinese living in Southeast Asia are?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e They are successful business people, that is, people who live a wealthy life. Of course, they eat Chinese food regularly and frequently drink high-quality jasmine tea.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n \u003cp\u003eWe have a directly managed store in the Gardens Mall in Mid Valley, one of the largest shopping malls in Malaysia. At first, they were skeptical about this Chinese tea sold by a Japanese brand, but after trying it, they gave it high praise.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e \"Smells like real flowers\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e \"Not too strong, not too weak\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e \"The scent of jasmine doesn't linger in your mouth.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e \"It has a sweet aftertaste and is delicious.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e \"No matter how many times you brew it, the refreshing scent of jasmine will last.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e To their surprise, this was their first experience with jasmine tea like this, and they wondered what kind of jasmine tea they had been drinking until now.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e We also received similar feedback in various monitor tests in Japan.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e \"The aroma wafts through your nose and leaves a sweet green tea taste, so you can drink it with a meal.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n \u003cp\u003e\"It doesn't smell like jasmine tea, it smells like jasmine.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e \"A pleasant fragrance without any unpleasantness\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e \"A fragrant aroma, a comfort that calms the nerves\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e \"I was surprised at how good the scent was.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e HOJO's Jasmine Tea \"Jasmine Dragon Pearl\" has an elegant and natural scent that makes you feel as if jasmine is really there, and this scent continues even after brewing for 5 or 6 times. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"letter-spacing: 2px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e8e9eb; padding-bottom: 12px;\"\u003e Economical benefits unique to high-quality tea\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e The aroma lasts even after the fifth brewing with one serving of tea leaves (3g). The price is 2,800 yen\/100g, which means the price per 3g is about 85 yen.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e In other words, the price per cup is about 17 yen. For this price, you can enjoy jasmine tea of ​​a quality far superior to that of the finest Chinese restaurants in the comfort of your own home. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"letter-spacing: 2px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e8e9eb; padding-bottom: 12px;\"\u003e Brewing is easy if you use a glass\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n \u003cp\u003eYou don't need any special tea utensils to drink jasmine tea. Anyone can easily enjoy jasmine tea by using a long glass. Below is a picture of the tea leaves of jasmine tea opening up after hot water is poured into the long glass. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center; margin-bottom: 20px;\"\u003e\n\n\u003cimg alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0526\/0774\/6224\/files\/5374924B-FB6A-4C2B-8421-593BCC4762CE.png?v=1615904774\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cspan\u003eAdd a teaspoon of tea leaves. There is no need to be greedy and add too much.\u003c\/span\u003e \n\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center; margin-bottom: 20px;\"\u003e\n\n\u003cimg alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0526\/0774\/6224\/files\/956F43E7-DB38-4180-8964-43381E3CF89B.png?v=1615904796\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cspan\u003eAllow the boiled water to cool slightly and then carefully pour 80-85°C water into the glass.\u003c\/span\u003e \n\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center; margin-bottom: 20px;\"\u003e\n\n\u003cimg alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0526\/0774\/6224\/files\/5BC2B78E-F174-4ADC-8BF2-BBA2F57F0F5B.png?v=1615904811\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cspan\u003eThe tea leaves will begin to open immediately. It is said that the higher the quality, the faster the opening speed.\u003c\/span\u003e \n\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center; margin-bottom: 20px;\"\u003e\n\n\u003cimg alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0526\/0774\/6224\/files\/58E6A64A-6241-4AD9-BF1B-A089587DFFCD.png?v=1615904834\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cspan\u003eAlthough you may be tempted to shake the glass, it's best to stay gentle to obtain the delicate flavor.\u003c\/span\u003e \n\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center; margin-bottom: 20px;\"\u003e\n\n\u003cimg alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0526\/0774\/6224\/files\/FCD3BB3A-E78E-4022-A730-B5CD195ED8D2.png?v=1615904855\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cspan\u003eAfter 3 minutes, the downy hairs on the tea leaves will fall off and float in the water. Gently shake the tea to keep the concentration constant.\u003c\/span\u003e \n\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center; margin-bottom: 20px;\"\u003e\n\n\u003cimg alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0526\/0774\/6224\/files\/A793204A-F42F-4641-8F03-504EDDB1D748.png?v=1615904872\"\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOnce you've finished drinking it, pour in more hot water. You can drink it 5-6 times.\u003c\/span\u003e \n\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"letter-spacing: 2px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e8e9eb; padding-bottom: 12px;\"\u003e The best thing about cold brew is the water brewing\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e HOJO's Jasmine Tea is made from green tea leaves made only from the tender buds harvested just after winter. This tea leaf, which is also used for white tea, is so delicious when brewed in water that it will amaze your family!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"font-weight: bold;\"\u003e It's extremely easy to make! \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv style=\"border: 1px solid #ddd; font-size: .9em; margin-bottom: 30px; padding: 30px 10px 12.5px 10px;\"\u003e\n\n\u003col\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e For 5g (example), prepare about 1000ml of water. Using cooled boiled water will improve the aroma and flavor.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e No need to use a teapot. Put tea leaves and water into a plastic or glass container such as a plastic bottle.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e Simply place the container in the refrigerator and leave it for a few hours.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e When the tea leaves have fully opened, it is ready to drink.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n The advantage of cold brew is that it has a very mellow taste and a sweet aftertaste, and even if you don't drink it right after you make it, you can store it in the fridge for 1-2 days!\n \u003cp\u003eWhat if you make too much? Just put it on ice. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center; margin-bottom: 20px;\"\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0526\/0774\/6224\/files\/D5B0A28A-747E-47CE-88CE-30BE6E46705F.png?v=1615905045\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"letter-spacing: 2px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e8e9eb; padding-bottom: 12px;\"\u003e What makes our products different from those of other stores? - A detailed explanation of the differences in tea leaves\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e They say, \"Oh! I know this tea!\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e Many people seem to think that all round jasmine teas are the same type.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e But did you know that these spherical jasmine tea \"jasmine pearls\" are produced by hundreds, even thousands, of different producers throughout China, Taiwan, and India? Each company produces the same shaped jasmine tea.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e Even though the fruit has the same shape, there is a big difference in quality and the price. The purpose of making it round is to make it easier to mix with jasmine flowers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n \u003cp\u003eHowever, the quality is greatly influenced by the blending method, the type of jasmine used, the type of tea leaves, the processing method of the leaves, and other factors. The most important factor influencing the quality is the quality of the green tea used.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e Green tea harvesting begins in March, and is distributed on the market through April, May, June, and even autumn.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e At HOJO, we not only use green tea picked in March, but we also place importance on a strong aftertaste by seeking out green tea that is made using methods that minimize the use of fertilizer. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center; margin-bottom: 20px;\"\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0526\/0774\/6224\/files\/D0075DA9-051C-4813-BBA8-E613AD5A6BCC.png?v=1615905316\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center; margin-bottom: 20px;\"\u003e\n\n\u003cbr\u003e \u003cspan\u003eJasmine tea is sifted and visually selected in Japan before shipping.\u003c\/span\u003e \n\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"letter-spacing: 2px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e8e9eb; padding-bottom: 12px;\"\u003e History and Culture of Jasmine Pearls - Why Chinese Quality is the Best\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e Jasmine flowers are native to Iran. They were brought to China via the Silk Road during the Tang Dynasty, and it is said that it has been 1,700 years since they were introduced into China.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n \u003cp\u003eInitially, jasmine flowers were used only for decorative purposes. The use of jasmine flowers in tea began in Guangdong Province during the Southern Song Dynasty (1240).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e During the Ming Dynasty, there was a dramatic innovation in the technology for absorbing the aroma of jasmine flowers into tea leaves, and specific processing methods, including the selection of ingredients, blending recipes, and drying methods, were established and compiled into manuals.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e Large-scale industrial production began in Fuzhou during the Qing Dynasty. By 1900, jasmine tea production in Fuzhou reached 1,500 tons.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e At its peak (1928-1938), total jasmine tea production is said to have reached 7,500 tons. At the end of the 19th century, foreign trading companies established offices in Fuzhou, and jasmine tea became an important trade item with foreign countries. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center; margin-bottom: 20px;\"\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0526\/0774\/6224\/files\/A347B9A1-FD3B-47BA-9247-F2E529EDAE5A.png?v=1615905428\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n \u003cp\u003eAs its popularity grew, jasmine tea production spread from the South to the North and East (Zhejiang, Sichuan, Hunan, Guangxi, and Yunnan).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e However, jasmine cannot grow in cold environments, so in cold regions, it is necessary to move jasmine indoors under heating.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e These controls were so costly that northern tea producers were forced out of business. Besides China, the scent of jasmine attracted the attention of tea traders in Taiwan.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e In 1873, tea leaves were exported from Taiwan to Fuzhou, where they were commissioned to be processed to give them a jasmine scent. In 1882, a Taiwanese trader brought back jasmine seeds and began cultivating them in Taiwan.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n \u003cp\u003eBy 1939, Taiwan's jasmine tea production had reached 1,300 tons per year. However, due to Taiwan's unique climate, the fragrance of jasmine flowers was inferior to that of Chinese tea.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e Since 1980, the government of Guangxi has made great efforts to expand jasmine tea production, and at the same time, Guangxi has been recognized by China's Ministry of Commerce as a producer of jasmine flowers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e As a result of these reforms, Guangxi's jasmine gardens are now the largest and known for producing high-quality jasmine. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"letter-spacing: 2px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e8e9eb; padding-bottom: 12px;\"\u003e The best jasmine tea is made by combining excellent tea leaves and flowers. \u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center; margin-bottom: 20px;\"\u003e\n\n\u003cimg alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0526\/0774\/6224\/files\/1005BF6E-9940-41DC-AB50-99F3077253C0.png?v=1615905470\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cspan\u003eJasmine flower\u003c\/span\u003e \n\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center; margin-bottom: 20px;\"\u003e\n\n\u003cimg alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0526\/0774\/6224\/files\/E3FA8C7F-3C05-4C79-9011-AAF99BC2636C.png?v=1615905491\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cspan\u003eJasmine flower\u003c\/span\u003e\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n \u003cp\u003eJasmine is a plant that originally prefers a tropical climate and requires temperatures above 20 degrees Celsius. The jasmine-growing area in Guangxi has proven to be the most suitable climate for its growth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e The region has a subtropical monsoon climate, which allows jasmine to easily survive the winter and is free from freezing and frost.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e When the flowers bloom, it is desirable for the air temperature to be above 25°C. The jasmine garden is located on the slope of a hill.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e This location provides good drainage and plenty of sun for the jasmine, plus the soil is very fertile, which helps to produce large, highly fragrant flowers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e Due to this quality advantage, it is said that the same level of fragrance can be achieved with 70% of the amount of other flowers. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"letter-spacing: 2px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e8e9eb; padding-bottom: 12px;\"\u003e Tea leaves\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n \u003cp\u003eUntil around 2010, the tea leaves used to produce jasmine tea were mainly of the Fuding Da Bai variety produced in Fujian Province.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e However, due to the boom in white tea in Fujian Province, the price of white tea has skyrocketed, and as a result, many green tea farmers who produce jasmine tea have switched to producing white tea.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e Although some farmers still produce green tea for jasmine tea, the price has risen dramatically, which is why green tea from Yunnan Province has been attracting attention in recent years.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e At HOJO, Jasmine Dragon Pearl is a green tea from Yunnan Province, and Jasmine Dragon Pearl Special is\u003cmeta charset=\"UTF-8\"\u003e \u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eBy blending tea buds from Yunnan Province with those from Fuding, Fujian Province, we create the ideal flavor.\u003c\/span\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center; margin-bottom: 20px;\"\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0526\/0774\/6224\/files\/67C25A5B-A826-40A8-8A9D-043018516748.png?v=1615905564\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"letter-spacing: 2px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e8e9eb; padding-bottom: 12px;\"\u003e Jasmine flower \u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center; margin-bottom: 20px;\"\u003e\n\n\u003cimg alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0526\/0774\/6224\/files\/A802C54E-2340-4DC2-9642-CBE3F4AD1E3D.png?v=1615905623\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cspan\u003eJasmine flower field\u003c\/span\u003e\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e Jasmine flowers come in several varieties, but can be broadly divided into three groups. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv style=\"border: 1px solid #ddd; font-size: .9em; margin-bottom: 30px; padding: 30px 10px 12.5px 10px;\"\u003e\n\n\u003col\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e Single-Petal Jasmine\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n \u003cli\u003eDouble-Petal Jasmine\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e Multi-Petal Jasmine\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"font-weight: bold;\"\u003e ①Single-Petal (Petal) Jasmine\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e Before 1963, this type of jasmine was mainly cultivated for jasmine tea processing. This type of jasmine flowers bloom earlier (6-7am) than Double-Petal jasmine (8-9am). The yield is very low, with only about half the yield of Double-Petal jasmine per unit area of ​​farm. In addition, it is very susceptible to diseases and has low adaptability to the environment, so it is rarely cultivated in recent years.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"font-weight: bold;\"\u003e ②Double-Petal Jasmine\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e It is well suited to producing jasmine tea because of its very high production volume, strong adaptability to the environment, the fact that the flowers bloom all at once, and the strong fragrance that the flowers give off.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"font-weight: bold;\"\u003e ③Multi-Petal Jasmine\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n \u003cp\u003eAfter plucking, the flowers bloom at 7 to 8 o'clock. However, the way the flowers bloom is not uniform, but rather gradually and randomly, so if used to process jasmine tea, the fragrance is weak and it is not suitable.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e The flower harvesting period varies depending on the climate and growing conditions of each region, but generally there are four main seasons: \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv style=\"border: 1px solid #ddd; font-size: .9em; margin-bottom: 30px; padding: 30px 10px 12.5px 10px;\"\u003e\n\n\u003col\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e Spring flowers: Generally produced from May to June, 15% of the annual production.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e Summer flowers: Generally, 30% of the annual production is produced in July.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e Fused flower: Produced in late summer, generally in August, accounting for 30% of the annual production.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e Autumn flowers: Generally produced from September to October, 25% of the annual production. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003col\u003e\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center; margin-bottom: 20px;\"\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0526\/0774\/6224\/files\/A16B5FFC-EEF4-4DB4-BED3-89487576FB66.png?v=1615905717\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center; margin-bottom: 20px;\"\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0526\/0774\/6224\/files\/1C0BB25B-3086-4B5B-A494-C0D15EA61F74.png?v=1615905691\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n \u003cp\u003eDuring spring, the production volume is low and the quality is poor due to the low environmental temperature and lack of nutrients stored in the plants. Flowers harvested in early spring and late autumn are small in size and yellowish in color.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e The flowers are not suitable for processing into jasmine tea because they rarely bloom. The flowers best suited for processing into jasmine tea are those harvested in summer and late summer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e It enjoys high temperatures, plenty of sunshine and rain - factors favourable for producing more flowers, larger size and better quality.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e The important point in picking flowers is whether the picked flowers will bloom at night. Therefore, when picking flowers, flowers suitable for processing into jasmine tea are carefully selected and picked. The criteria for picking flowers are as follows: \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv style=\"border: 1px solid #ddd; font-size: .9em; margin-bottom: 30px; padding: 30px 10px 12.5px 10px;\"\u003e\n\n\u003col\u003e\n\n \u003cli\u003eThe petals are full and white in colour, and there is a long stem.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e Flowers with green petals will not open, so they are not picked.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e Flowers that have already bloomed will not be picked as they have lost much of their fragrance. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"letter-spacing: 2px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e8e9eb; padding-bottom: 12px;\"\u003e Processing - Everything is made by hand by craftsmen\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e Jasmine Pearls are made by hand in an extremely complex process. The green tea is processed in early spring and then stored until the jasmine season (summer) arrives. During the aromatization process, the flowers are given extra care to ensure that the tea leaves absorb the best possible aroma.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"font-weight: bold;\"\u003e Processing of tea leaves for jasmine tea\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e Why is high-quality jasmine tea granular? All high-quality jasmine tea is pearl-shaped.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n \u003cp\u003eDo you know why it is shaped like this? In fact, the tea leaves are processed into a spherical shape to ensure smooth mixing and dispersion with the jasmine flowers, giving them the same shape and size as jasmine buds.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e The tea leaves and jasmine buds are both round spheres that can blend well with each other.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e The manufacturing process of Jasmine Dragon Pearl involves the following steps: \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv style=\"border: 1px solid #ddd; font-size: .9em; margin-bottom: 30px; padding: 30px 10px 12.5px 10px;\"\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e Indoor wilting\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e Killing enzymes: Inactivation of enzymes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e First drying\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e Knead and twist\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e Second drying\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e Classification\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e Rekindling\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e cooling\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e We will introduce each process below.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"font-weight: bold;\"\u003e Indoor wilting\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n \u003cp\u003eAfter plucking, the tea leaves are carefully spread out in a thin layer. Damaged tea leaves turn brown or black, which affects the quality of the final product. The withering process continues until the moisture content of the tea leaves is 70%. Through the withering process, the tea leaves lose their grassy aroma, reduce their bitterness and astringency, and increase the proportion of amino acids, giving them a sweeter taste.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"font-weight: bold;\"\u003e Killing blue: Inactivating enzymes\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e The tea leaves are passed through a drum heated to 260℃, where they are heated all at once and the oxidizing enzyme (polyphenol oxidase) is inactivated.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e At the same time, high temperature treatment helps to remove the grassy aroma. Heat treatment softens the tea leaves, making them suitable for rolling in the subsequent process.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"font-weight: bold;\"\u003e First drying\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e The tea leaves are dried in a dryer so that their moisture content is 30%.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"font-weight: bold;\"\u003e Knead and twist\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n \u003cp\u003eAfter drying, the tea leaves are cooled and then moved to the rolling process, which is done entirely by hand. The reason for the characteristic bead-like shape is to increase the surface area so that it can more easily absorb the jasmine aroma. Because everything is done by hand, even a skilled craftsman can only finish 2 kg of product per day.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"font-weight: bold;\"\u003e Second drying\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e The beads are dried again in a dryer, first at a high temperature of 110-120°C, then at a lower temperature of 95-105°C. The dried product has a moisture content of 7%. The dried tea leaves are stored in a warehouse until the jasmine season arrives. During storage, they are kept in vacuum containers in a shady, cool place so that the moisture content does not exceed 9%. Before proceeding to the aromatization process, the tea leaves are pre-treated.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"font-weight: bold;\"\u003e Classification\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n \u003cp\u003eThe tea leaves are sieved and classified by size, while also removing any broken or irregular tea leaves.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"font-weight: bold;\"\u003e Rekindling\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e The tea leaves are put into the dryer again. The temperature of the dryer is kept low (100-110℃) to prevent the tea leaves from having a burnt smell. The drying process evaporates the moisture that the tea leaves reabsorbed during storage, and at the same time volatilizes the aroma that has adhered to the storage material. After drying, the moisture content is reduced to less than 5%.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"font-weight: bold;\"\u003e cooling\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e The temperature of the tea leaves after drying is about 60-80℃. The tea leaves are spread in a thin layer and cooled to 1-3℃ above room temperature. If the tea leaves are not cooled sufficiently, it will affect the subsequent aromatization process. Jasmine flowers are very sensitive to changes in environmental temperature and require low temperatures to bloom. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center; margin-bottom: 20px;\"\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0526\/0774\/6224\/files\/D59BFD25-326B-4433-85ED-C93EB152B84A.png?v=1615905842\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center; margin-bottom: 20px;\"\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0526\/0774\/6224\/files\/942300DA-FE1B-405C-ACFD-CCDF91D0FA92.png?v=1615905812\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center; margin-bottom: 20px;\"\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0526\/0774\/6224\/files\/A1E436F8-F5CB-4617-BBA6-AA3A1F4C8A00.png?v=1615905867\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"letter-spacing: 2px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e8e9eb; padding-bottom: 12px;\"\u003e Preparing flowers for making jasmine tea. Quality control as strict as that of a florist!\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n \u003cp\u003eFreshly picked jasmine flowers are cared for based on the following:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"font-weight: bold;\"\u003e cooling\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e During the transportation of the flowers to the factory, the temperature gradually increases as the flowers continue to breathe, reaching up to 38°C. The increase in temperature will affect the flowering process later, so the flowers are spread in a thin layer of less than 10cm. If the flowers are harvested after rain, they are spread in an even thinner layer and air is blown in with a fan to evaporate the moisture.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"font-weight: bold;\"\u003e Fresh Flowers Protection\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n \u003cp\u003eThis process is done to strictly control the temperature of the stacked flowers. This process plays a very important role in making the flowers bloom when they need to. Jasmine flowers are very sensitive to changes in temperature. To make the flowers bloom as planned, the temperature of the flowers needs to be maintained at 32-37°C. If the temperature of the stacked flowers is below 30°C, the thickness of the stack is increased to raise the temperature, and if it exceeds 38°C, the temperature is lowered by thinning the layers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"font-weight: bold;\"\u003e Sifting\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e When about 60% of the flowers have opened, the flowers are sieved. The reason for sieving is to separate the flowers by size. It also serves to remove the green shoots and stems. Only flowers of uniform size are collected and used, which is important to ensure uniform flowering. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center; margin-bottom: 20px;\"\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0526\/0774\/6224\/files\/B2FFCD95-F248-429D-BA6A-A098D1DEFC4E.png?v=1615905978\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center; margin-bottom: 20px;\"\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0526\/0774\/6224\/files\/8697A9F9-C1DC-4378-AE2B-5EDABE31A3AC.png?v=1615905994\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n \u003ch2 style=\"letter-spacing: 2px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e8e9eb; padding-bottom: 12px;\"\u003eA mixture of tea leaves and jasmine flowers. First class care.\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e This is a very important process that greatly affects the quality of the final product. Below are five important factors:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"font-weight: bold;\"\u003e 1) Mixture ratio of tea leaves and flowers\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e The amount of flowers used depends on the grade of the final product. Higher quality products require more flowers. To make 100kg of top quality Jasmine tea, 100kg of flowers are needed. The 100kg flowers are used in 4 rounds: 1) First aromatization: 38kg, 2) Second aromatization: 30kg, 3) Third aromatization: 26kg, 4th aromatization: 6kg. For first grade products there is no final aromatization. For lower grade Jasmine tea, the tea leaves are aromatized with used flowers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"font-weight: bold;\"\u003e 2) Percentage of flowering\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n \u003cp\u003eThe tea leaves and flowers are mixed when 80% or more of the flowers have bloomed. If the flowers are mixed before they have fully bloomed, they will be crushed by the weight of the tea leaves and will not be able to bloom further. Also, the larger the flowers are, the larger the surface area will be, and the more efficiently the aroma will be absorbed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"font-weight: bold;\"\u003e 3) Moisture content\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e During aromatization, the moisture content of the tea leaves is maintained at 4-4.5%. After aromatization, the moisture content of the tea leaves increases dramatically. However, it is necessary to keep the moisture content below 18%. If the moisture content exceeds 18%, the flowers will start to spoil and unpleasant odors will appear.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"font-weight: bold;\"\u003e 4) The thickness of the flowers and tea leaves piled up\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e The purpose of adjusting the thickness is to control the temperature of the tea leaves and flowers. A thickness of 30-40cm is generally used, but the thickness is adjusted from time to time depending on various external factors.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"font-weight: bold;\"\u003e 5) Mixing tea leaves and flowers\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n \u003cp\u003eThis needs to be done quickly, as the longer you wait the faster the flowers will lose their fragrance. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center; margin-bottom: 20px;\"\u003e\n\n\u003cimg alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0526\/0774\/6224\/files\/1C0BB25B-3086-4B5B-A494-C0D15EA61F74_3566da54-10e1-4583-96ca-3748e3b29431.png?v=1615906045\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cspan\u003eJasmine and tea leaves mixing process\u003c\/span\u003e\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e The mixing process is entirely done by hand. First, the tea leaves and flowers are separated into groups of 3-5. The first group is spread out in a layer of 10-15cm.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e The first batch of flowers is then piled on top of it. Each layer is then stacked with alternating layers of tea leaves and flowers. Finally, the layers are mixed with a rake. The mixed layers of flowers and tea leaves are then left to rest for 5 to 6 hours.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"font-weight: bold;\"\u003e Flower\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e \"Tsuuka\" means ventilation. There are three reasons for ventilation: \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv style=\"border: 1px solid #ddd; font-size: .9em; margin-bottom: 30px; padding: 30px 10px 12.5px 10px;\"\u003e\n\n\u003col\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e To lower the temperature.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e This allows the flowers to have more air, which encourages continuous blooming.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e To release carbon dioxide\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n \u003cp\u003eUsing a rake, the artisan spreads the mixture of tea leaves and flowers to a thickness of 10-15cm, this process continues every 15 minutes for an hour, after which the thickness of the layer is adjusted to suit changes in temperature.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e In total, the initiation process takes 10-12 hours. Temperature control is a very important factor in the quality of jasmine tea, because if the temperature is too low, the fragrance will not be fully developed, and if the temperature is too high, the flowers will turn yellow and have an off-flavor.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"font-weight: bold;\"\u003e Flowering – Separation of flowers and tea leaves\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e Once the aroma is complete, the old flowers are removed - if they are removed too late, they will deteriorate and impart an unpleasant odor to the tea leaves. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center; margin-bottom: 20px;\"\u003e\n\n\u003cimg alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0526\/0774\/6224\/files\/9FEA5AC7-4F1F-4176-82EC-C904C43112D7.png?v=1615906099\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cspan\u003eJasmine flowers that have been left to bloom overnight\u003c\/span\u003e \n\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center; margin-bottom: 20px;\"\u003e\n\n\u003cimg alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0526\/0774\/6224\/files\/62754C6C-617F-4587-A6F3-FB086560A056.png?v=1615906113\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cspan\u003eAs the flowers open, they become bulkier than the tea leaves (pearls) and can be easily removed with a sieve.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"font-weight: bold;\"\u003e Hong-bei - Drying\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n \u003cp\u003eOnce the aroma is complete, the tea leaves are dried in a dryer. Drying conditions vary depending on the number of aromas. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv style=\"border: 1px solid #ddd; font-size: .9em; margin-bottom: 30px; padding: 30px 10px 12.5px 10px;\"\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e First aromatization - 110-120℃, moisture content 5.0-5.5%\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e 2nd aromatization - 100-110℃, moisture 5.5-6.0%\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e 3rd aromatization - 90-100℃, moisture 6.0-6.5%\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e After drying, the tea leaves need to be cooled to below 40°C before they can move on to the next round of aromatization.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"font-weight: bold;\"\u003e Ti-hua - Final fragrance\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e This process is important to give jasmine tea a fresh floral scent. The purpose of the final aroma is to enhance the jasmine aroma and to give it the scent of fresh raw flowers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e The finest quality jasmine flowers (large petals, white color, strong fragrance) are used for this process.The tea leaves are not dried after the final aromatization to preserve the natural floral aroma.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n \u003cp\u003eBefore the final flavoring, the tea's moisture content is analyzed, and the amount of flower used is calculated based on the moisture content after mixing with the floral fragrance. 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