{"title":"Phoenix Single Cong Oolong Tea","description":"","products":[{"product_id":"o115c","title":"Phoenix Single Cong Eight Immortals 2021","description":"Baxian is a tea with a distinctive fragrance, and is a very popular variety among the Phoenix Single Cong teas.\n\n Generally, Baxian is a relatively expensive tea, but in 2021, I was able to get Baxian at a very reasonable price.\n\n This tea has the aroma of lilies, dried raspberries, and a hint of lychee. It is produced in Fengxi Dongjiao Village, at an altitude of 600-700m.\n\n\u003ch2\u003e Characteristics of high-quality Phoenix single cone\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n High-quality Fenghuang Dancong is cultivated in a style called 'gaob'. Gaob is a cultivation method in which the tea plant grows large, spreading its branches like a mountain tree, without pruning the growing point. Gaob refers to tea plants that are allowed to grow naturally without pruning. (See the photo below) \n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align:center;\"\u003e\n\n\u003cfigure\u003e\n\u003cimg class=\"alignleft size-full wp-image-9684\" src=\"https:\/\/hojotea.com\/jp\/wp-content\/uploads\/IMG_9337.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"630\" height=\"420\"\u003e\n         \u003cfigcaption\u003eAn old tea tree from Houou Danshun and me, Akira Kitajo (from behind) \u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cimg class=\"alignleft size-full wp-image-9685\" src=\"https:\/\/hojotea.com\/jp\/wp-content\/uploads\/IMG_9318-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"630\" height=\"420\"\u003e\n\n On the other hand, tea trees in conventional tea gardens such as Japan, Taiwan, India, and Sri Lanka are pruned low and have a more compact and controlled form. In conventional tea gardens, tea trees are densely packed, allowing for efficient harvesting, and there are economic advantages in terms of production volume. On the other hand, tall tea trees grow in a natural growing environment and require a lot of effort to harvest the tea leaves, but the flavor and quality of the tall tea tree form is superior.\n If you go to Phoenix Town, where Phoenix Single Cong Oolong Tea is produced, you will see that the tea trees in the high altitude areas are managed using the high tree method. On the other hand, in the lower altitude areas, including the surrounding areas, tea plantations are managed using the general tea plantation method. \n\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align:center;\"\u003e\n\n\u003cfigure\u003e\n\u003cimg class=\"alignleft size-full wp-image-9687\" src=\"https:\/\/hojotea.com\/jp\/wp-content\/uploads\/IMG_3259-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"630\" height=\"420\"\u003e\n\u003cimg class=\"alignleft size-full wp-image-9686\" src=\"https:\/\/hojotea.com\/jp\/wp-content\/uploads\/IMG_3220.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"630\" height=\"420\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption\u003e The tea trees in the high altitude areas are all tall trees. The photo is from the area around Wujia Village.\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e \nSome people think that Fenghuang Dancong has an astringent or bitter taste, but this is due in part to the fact that this type of tea is grown using a lot of fertilizer in general tea plantations in lowlands, and that the killing and roasting temperatures are high. Also, in high altitude areas, tea is basically only harvested in the spring, but in lowland general tea plantations, which are grown on a more commercial basis, it is not uncommon for tea to be harvested in the spring, summer, or autumn, and these types of tea can sometimes be the cause of the astringent taste.\n\n On the other hand, high-quality Houou Danshi tea grown at high altitudes has almost no bitterness or astringency even when brewed with hot water.\n","brand":"お茶の専門店HOJO","offers":[{"title":"Can: 40g","offer_id":44231798816956,"sku":"o115cc","price":3993.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0661\/1363\/4492\/files\/o115_01_b58c1ea6-bbe6-49f4-a9d1-1188ab416efc.jpg?v=1749964937"},{"product_id":"o132c","title":"Phoenix monoplex Lao Chin Gongxiang 2022","description":"\u003cmeta charset=\"UTF-8\"\u003e\n\u003ca style=\"color: #fff;\" href=\"https:\/\/shop.hojotea.com\/pages\/brew-style-e\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\n\u003c\/a\u003e \u003cdiv style=\"padding: 15px 0; font-size: .9em; background-color: #291939; text-align: center; margin-bottom: 20px;\"\u003e How to brew tea (E) \u0026gt;\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cmeta charset=\"UTF-8\"\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e Gong Xiang is the name of a variety, and does not belong to any of the top ten fragrance types. The fragrance of Gong Xiang is very gorgeous, and for those who drink it for the first time, the strength of the fragrance can be shocking in a sense. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg height=\"420\" width=\"630\" alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/img.hojotea.com\/jp\/wp-content\/uploads\/IMG_0029.jpg\" class=\"alignleft size-full wp-image-9513\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg height=\"420\" width=\"630\" alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/img.hojotea.com\/jp\/wp-content\/uploads\/IMG_0039-1.jpg\" class=\"alignleft size-full wp-image-9512\"\u003e \u003cbr\u003eLaokang means \"old tree.\" This tea is made from raw tea leaves harvested from tea trees that are about 70 years old, in a pesticide-free tea plantation at an altitude of about 800m in Nankeng Village, a mountainous area located south of Fenghuang Town. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg height=\"473\" width=\"630\" alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/img.hojotea.com\/jp\/wp-content\/uploads\/%E8%80%81%E6%9E%9E%E8%B4%A1%E9%A6%991.jpg\" class=\"alignleft size-full wp-image-9507\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e Generally, the older the tea plant, the slower its growth rate and the better the quality of the tea. With higher quality comes a longer aftertaste and a richer flavor. The length of the aftertaste is related to the duration of the brew, so you can brew tea multiple times, which is economical in a sense.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e The fragrance of Gongxiang is very strong and vivid among the many Phoenix Dancong teas. In terms of the aroma, the berry scent stands out. When properly brewed, Gongxiang gives off a vivid scent reminiscent of strawberries, raspberries, and flowers, such as daffodils, ginger flowers, and lilies.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003ch2\u003e Characteristics of high-quality Phoenix single cone\u003c\/h2\u003e \nHigh-quality Fenghuang Dancong is cultivated in a style called 'gaob'. Gaob is a cultivation method in which the tea plant grows large, spreading its branches like a mountain tree, without pruning the growing point. Gaob refers to tea plants that are allowed to grow naturally without pruning. (See the photo below) \n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align:center;\"\u003e\n\n\u003cfigure\u003e\n\u003cimg class=\"alignleft size-full wp-image-9684\" src=\"https:\/\/hojotea.com\/jp\/wp-content\/uploads\/IMG_9337.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"630\" height=\"420\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption\u003e An old tea tree from Houou Danshun and me, Akira Kitajo (from behind) \u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cimg class=\"alignleft size-full wp-image-9685\" src=\"https:\/\/hojotea.com\/jp\/wp-content\/uploads\/IMG_9318-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"630\" height=\"420\"\u003e\n\n On the other hand, tea trees in conventional tea gardens such as Japan, Taiwan, India, and Sri Lanka are pruned low and have a more compact and controlled form. In conventional tea gardens, tea trees are densely packed, allowing for efficient harvesting, and there are economic advantages in terms of production volume. On the other hand, tall tea trees grow in a natural growing environment and require a lot of effort to harvest the tea leaves, but the flavor and quality of the tall tea tree form is superior. \nIf you go to Phoenix Town, where Phoenix Single Cong Oolong Tea is produced, you will see that the tea trees in the high altitude areas are managed using the high tree method. On the other hand, in the lower altitude areas, including the surrounding areas, tea plantations are managed using the general tea plantation method. \n\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align:center;\"\u003e\n\n\u003cfigure\u003e\n\u003cimg class=\"alignleft size-full wp-image-9687\" src=\"https:\/\/hojotea.com\/jp\/wp-content\/uploads\/IMG_3259-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"630\" height=\"420\"\u003e\n\u003cimg class=\"alignleft size-full wp-image-9686\" src=\"https:\/\/hojotea.com\/jp\/wp-content\/uploads\/IMG_3220.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"630\" height=\"420\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption\u003e The tea trees in the high altitude areas are all tall trees. The photo is from the area around Wujia Village.\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n Some people think that Fenghuang Dancong has an astringent or bitter taste, but this is due in part to the fact that this type of tea is grown using a lot of fertilizer in general tea plantations in lowlands, and that the killing and roasting temperatures are high. Also, in high altitude areas, tea is basically only harvested in the spring, but in lowland general tea plantations, which are grown on a more commercial basis, it is not uncommon for tea to be harvested in the spring, summer, or autumn, and these types of tea can sometimes be the cause of the astringent taste.\n \nOn the other hand, high-quality Houou Danshi tea grown at high altitudes has almost no bitterness or astringency even when brewed with hot water.\n","brand":"お茶の専門店HOJO","offers":[{"title":"Can: 40g","offer_id":44231816904892,"sku":"o132cc","price":7865.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0661\/1363\/4492\/files\/IMG_0029.jpg?v=1749964932"},{"product_id":"o145c","title":"Phoenix monoplex Lao Qin Jiang Huaxiang 2022","description":"\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/shop.hojotea.com\/pages\/brew-style-e\" 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 (E) \u0026gt;\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\n\u003cp\u003e This tea was made in Wujiang Guizhuhu Village (near Tianchi Lake in the Wujiang Mountains) from tea trees that are around 60 years old and located at an altitude of 1,200m. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg height=\"840\" width=\"630\" alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/img.hojotea.com\/jp\/wp-content\/uploads\/IMG_4885.jpg\" class=\"alignleft size-full wp-image-9691\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch5\u003e Old Ginger Fragrance 2022 Tea Tree\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\n \u003cp\u003eAmong the Phoenix Dancong teas, Mi Lan Xiang is one of the most representative teas with a strong aroma, but Jiang Hua Xiang is also a very strong-smelling tea. However, the type of aroma is completely different from Mi Lan Xiang. Jiang Hua Xiang has a strong top note with a good spiciness, and is a very gorgeous-smelling tea. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cimg height=\"420\" width=\"630\" alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/img.hojotea.com\/jp\/wp-content\/uploads\/o145_2023_01.jpg\" class=\"alignleft size-full wp-image-9681\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e When describing the scent of jiang hua xiang, it is often described locally as a tea that smells like ginger flowers. Unfortunately, in Japan, there are few opportunities to experience the scent of ginger flowers, so the term \"ginger flowers\" may not ring a bell. However, when I smell ginger flowers on business trips to Taiwan or China, I am surprised at how similar it is to the scent of jiang hua xiang. If I were to describe the scent of Japanese flowers, I think it would be similar to the scent of daffodils or lilies. I can also detect a peach-like scent like plums and nectarines.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n \u003cp\u003eAs the name Lao Kung suggests, the excellent quality of the ingredients is apparent when brewing this tea. It has a long, sweet aftertaste, a lingering aroma, and a very soft taste.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e \u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eCharacteristics of high-quality Phoenix single cone\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e High-quality Fenghuang Dancong is cultivated in a style called 'taibo', which means that the tea plant is not pruned at the growing point, allowing the branches to spread out like a mountain tree and grow large (see the photo below). \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch5\u003e\n\n\u003cimg height=\"420\" width=\"630\" alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/img.hojotea.com\/jp\/wp-content\/uploads\/IMG_9337.jpg\" class=\"alignleft size-full wp-image-9684\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e An old tea tree from Houou Dancong and me, Kitajo (from behind) \u003c\/h5\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg height=\"420\" width=\"630\" alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/img.hojotea.com\/jp\/wp-content\/uploads\/IMG_9318-1.jpg\" class=\"alignleft size-full wp-image-9685\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n \u003cp\u003eOn the other hand, tea trees in conventional tea farms, such as those in Japan, Taiwan, India, and Sri Lanka, are pruned low and have a more compact and controlled form. In conventional tea farms, tea trees are densely packed, allowing for efficient harvesting, and there are economic advantages in terms of high production volume. On the other hand, tall tea trees grow in a natural growing environment, and although it takes a lot of effort to harvest the tea leaves, the tall tree style has better flavor and quality.\u003cbr\u003e If you go to Fenghuang Town, where Fenghuang Dancong Oolong tea is produced, you will see that the tea trees in the high altitude areas are managed using the high tree method. On the other hand, in the lower altitude areas, including the surrounding areas, tea plantations are managed using the general tea plantation method. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg height=\"420\" width=\"630\" alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/img.hojotea.com\/jp\/wp-content\/uploads\/IMG_3259-1.jpg\" class=\"alignleft size-full wp-image-9687\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch5\u003e\n\n\u003cimg height=\"420\" width=\"630\" alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/img.hojotea.com\/jp\/wp-content\/uploads\/IMG_3220.jpg\" class=\"alignleft size-full wp-image-9686\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e The tea trees in the high altitude areas are all tall trees. The photo is from the area around Wujia Village.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\n\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\n \u003cp\u003eSome people think that Fenghuang Dancong has an astringent or bitter taste, but this is due in part to the fact that this type of tea is grown using a lot of fertilizer in general tea plantations in lowlands, and that the killing and roasting temperatures are high. Also, in high altitude areas, tea is basically only harvested in the spring, but in lowland general tea plantations, which are grown on a more commercial basis, it is not uncommon for tea to be harvested in the spring, summer, or autumn, and these types of tea can sometimes be the cause of the astringent taste.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e On the other hand, high-quality Phoenix Dancong tea grown at high altitudes has almost no bitterness or astringency even when brewed with hot water.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"お茶の専門店HOJO","offers":[{"title":"Can: 40g","offer_id":44231818969276,"sku":"o145cc","price":7018.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0661\/1363\/4492\/files\/o145_2023_01.jpg?v=1749964931"},{"product_id":"o49c","title":"Phoenix Monoplex Honey Orchid Incense 2023 No.1","description":"\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/shop.hojotea.com\/pages\/brew-style-e\" 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 (E) \u0026gt;\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\n \u003cp\u003eThe biggest feature of this product is its gorgeous fragrance, with a strong sweet lychee-like scent. Of course, this fragrance is not due to flavoring or fragrance, but is brought out by the characteristics of the tea variety, fermentation, and long-term charcoal roasting techniques. The finishing touch is called the second firing, and the charcoal roasting is done twice, for more than six hours each. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignleft size-full wp-image-9680\" src=\"https:\/\/img.hojotea.com\/jp\/wp-content\/uploads\/o49_2013_01.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"630\" height=\"420\" srcset=\"https:\/\/img.hojotea.com\/jp\/wp-content\/uploads\/o49_2013_01.jpg 630w, https:\/\/img.hojotea.com\/jp\/wp-content\/uploads\/o49_2013_01-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/img.hojotea.com\/jp\/wp-content\/uploads\/o49_2013_01-165x110.jpg 165w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 630px) 100vw, 630px\" data-mce-src=\"https:\/\/img.hojotea.com\/jp\/wp-content\/uploads\/o49_2013_01.jpg\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e This tea has a very strong, sweet lychee-like aroma and a gorgeous fragrance. It is the first tea we would like people who have never tried Phoenix Single Cong to try. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignleft size-full wp-image-9683\" src=\"https:\/\/img.hojotea.com\/jp\/wp-content\/uploads\/o49_2023_02.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"630\" height=\"420\" srcset=\"https:\/\/img.hojotea.com\/jp\/wp-content\/uploads\/o49_2023_02.jpg 630w, https:\/\/img.hojotea.com\/jp\/wp-content\/uploads\/o49_2023_02-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/img.hojotea.com\/jp\/wp-content\/uploads\/o49_2023_02-165x110.jpg 165w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 630px) 100vw, 630px\" data-mce-src=\"https:\/\/img.hojotea.com\/jp\/wp-content\/uploads\/o49_2023_02.jpg\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"UTF-8\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003e Characteristics of high-quality Phoenix single cone\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e High-quality Fenghuang Dancong is cultivated in a style called 'taibo', which means that the tea plant is not pruned at the growing point, allowing the branches to spread out like a mountain tree and grow large (see the photo below). \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch5\u003e\n\n\u003cimg height=\"420\" width=\"630\" alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/img.hojotea.com\/jp\/wp-content\/uploads\/IMG_9337.jpg\" class=\"alignleft size-full wp-image-9684\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e An old tea tree from Houou Dancong and me, Kitajo (from behind) \u003c\/h5\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg height=\"420\" width=\"630\" alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/img.hojotea.com\/jp\/wp-content\/uploads\/IMG_9318-1.jpg\" class=\"alignleft size-full wp-image-9685\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n \u003cp\u003eOn the other hand, tea trees in conventional tea farms, such as those in Japan, Taiwan, India, and Sri Lanka, are pruned low and have a more compact and controlled form. In conventional tea farms, tea trees are densely packed, allowing for efficient harvesting, and there are economic advantages in terms of high production volume. On the other hand, tall tea trees grow in a natural growing environment, and although it takes a lot of effort to harvest the tea leaves, the tall tree style has better flavor and quality.\u003cbr\u003e If you go to Fenghuang Town, where Fenghuang Dancong Oolong tea is produced, you will see that the tea trees in the high altitude areas are managed using the high tree method. On the other hand, in the lower altitude areas, including the surrounding areas, tea plantations are managed using the general tea plantation method. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg height=\"420\" width=\"630\" alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/img.hojotea.com\/jp\/wp-content\/uploads\/IMG_3259-1.jpg\" class=\"alignleft size-full wp-image-9687\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch5\u003e\n\n\u003cimg height=\"420\" width=\"630\" alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/img.hojotea.com\/jp\/wp-content\/uploads\/IMG_3220.jpg\" class=\"alignleft size-full wp-image-9686\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e The tea trees in the high altitude areas are all tall trees. The photo is from the area around Wujia Village.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\n\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\n \u003cp\u003eSome people think that Fenghuang Dancong has an astringent or bitter taste, but this is due in part to the fact that this type of tea is grown using a lot of fertilizer in general tea plantations in lowlands, and that the killing and roasting temperatures are high. Also, in high altitude areas, tea is basically only harvested in the spring, but in lowland general tea plantations, which are grown on a more commercial basis, it is not uncommon for tea to be harvested in the spring, summer, or autumn, and these types of tea can sometimes be the cause of the astringent taste.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e On the other hand, high-quality Phoenix Dancong tea grown at high altitudes has almost no bitterness or astringency even when brewed with hot water.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"お茶の専門店HOJO","offers":[{"title":"Can: 40g","offer_id":44231819165884,"sku":"o49cc","price":4620.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0661\/1363\/4492\/files\/o49_2013_01.jpg?v=1749964930"},{"product_id":"o113c","title":"Phoenix Single Cong Siblings 2021","description":"\u003cp\u003e The tea is produced in Fengxi Dongjiao Village, at an altitude of approximately 700m.  \u003cimg height=\"420\" width=\"630\" alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/img.hojotea.com\/jp\/wp-content\/uploads\/o113c_001.jpg\" class=\"alignleft wp-image-8943 size-full\"\u003e The origin of the name \"Kyoudai\" is that the mother tree of \"Kyoudai\" split into two trunks from the root. The family who owned the tree had two sons, and after each brother became independent, they inherited their own trunks and made tea together, hence the name \"Kyoudai\".\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e The defining feature of Kyoryu is its sweet berry aroma. It is a tea with a sweet, gentle aroma reminiscent of strawberries, mulberries, and raspberries, making it easy to understand and delicious.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003e Features of high-quality Phoenix single cone\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e High quality Fenghuang Dancong is cultivated using the \"gaoshu\" method, which means that the tea plant is allowed to grow large by spreading its branches without pruning the growing point, so that it grows like a mountain tree (see photo below). \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch5\u003e\n\n\u003cimg class=\"alignleft size-full wp-image-9684\" src=\"https:\/\/hojotea.com\/jp\/wp-content\/uploads\/IMG_9337.jpg\" width=\"630\" height=\"420\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e An old Houou Danso tree and me, Akira Kitajo (from behind)\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n \u003cp\u003eOn the other hand, in conventional tea gardens in Japan, Taiwan, India and Sri Lanka, tea plants are pruned low, making them more compact and easier to manage. Conventional tea gardens have densely packed tea plants, which are more efficient to harvest and produce more, which has economic advantages. However, tea plants grown in a natural growing environment using the high-tree method have better flavor and quality, although it is more laborious to harvest. In Fenghuang Township, where Fenghuang Dancong Oolong tea is produced, tea plants at high altitudes are managed using the high-tree method, while the surrounding areas at low altitudes are characterized by conventional tea garden methods. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg class=\"alignleft size-full wp-image-9687\" src=\"https:\/\/hojotea.com\/jp\/wp-content\/uploads\/IMG_3259-1.jpg\" width=\"630\" height=\"420\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch5\u003e\n\n\u003cimg class=\"alignleft size-full wp-image-9686\" src=\"https:\/\/hojotea.com\/jp\/wp-content\/uploads\/IMG_3220.jpg\" width=\"630\" height=\"420\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e All highland tea trees are managed using the \"gaoshu\" method. Pictured is near Wujiang village.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\n\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003e What is a single plexus?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n \u003cp\u003eFenghuang Single Cong Oolong Tea is produced around Wujiang Mountain in Fenghuang Town. Single cong refers to tea trees that are grouped according to their variety and aromatic characteristics and managed in small lots. In tea-related books, it is sometimes written that tea made from a single tree is called a single conglomerate, but this is no longer the case. Tea made from a single tree is called a \"single plant.\" \u003cimg height=\"420\" width=\"630\" alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/hojotea.com\/jp\/wp-content\/uploads\/IMG_9318-2.jpg\" class=\"alignleft size-full wp-image-9904\"\u003e\u003cimg height=\"420\" width=\"630\" alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/hojotea.com\/jp\/wp-content\/uploads\/IMG_1915-1.jpg\" class=\"alignleft size-full wp-image-9902\"\u003e Fenghuang Dancong's fine tea is harvested not from low-pruned tea plants like those in Japanese and Taiwanese tea gardens, but from shrubs that grow independently like fruit trees. The producers are familiar with the characteristics of each plant, and group each plant based on its aroma for sale in micro lots, known as single conglomerates.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003e What is Lao Qing?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n \u003cp\u003eAmong single-tree teas, teas with particularly long aging trees are called \"Lao Kang\". Single-tree tea made from a single tree is also listed as \"Lao Kang Single-tree\". Generally, the quality improves as the tree ages. Locally, the basic quality of Fenghuang single-tree tea is evaluated by the length of the aftertaste and the strength of the aftertaste. In addition, the overall value of the product is determined by the degree of aroma produced by the tea processing and finishing process. \u003cimg height=\"420\" width=\"630\" alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/hojotea.com\/jp\/wp-content\/uploads\/IMG_7571-1.jpg\" class=\"alignleft size-full wp-image-9900\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003e Altitude is very important when talking about quality\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n \u003cp\u003eIn the case of Phoenix Single Cong and Pu-erh tea, the age of the trees tends to be the focus of attention, but altitude is an equally important quality factor. This is true for all types of tea and all tea producing regions. Usually, an altitude of 600m or higher is the turning point for quality. At altitudes below that, there are many mass-produced tea plantations and tea plantations made up of young trees, and the tea is generally traded as cheap tea. In particular, tea plantations at altitudes of over 1000m have a large difference in temperature between day and night, and are a treasure trove of tea with a rich flavor and rich aroma.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n \u003cp\u003eSome people have the impression that Fenghuang Dancong has a bitter or astringent taste, but such teas are often made using standard tea plantation methods, with a lot of fertilizer and high temperatures during sterilization and roasting. Furthermore, in highland areas, only spring tea is usually harvested, whereas in standard tea plantations in lowland areas, tea is often harvested in spring, summer, or autumn for commercial production, which causes the bitterness.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e On the other hand, high-quality Phoenix Single Cong tea grown at high altitudes using the high-altitude tree method has almost no bitterness or astringency even when brewed with boiling water.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"お茶の専門店HOJO","offers":[{"title":"Can: 40g","offer_id":44231839776956,"sku":"o113cc","price":4840.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0661\/1363\/4492\/files\/o113c_001.jpg?v=1749964929"}],"url":"https:\/\/artoftea.tokyo\/en\/collections\/%e9%b3%b3%e5%87%b0%e5%8d%98%e5%8f%a2%e7%83%8f%e9%be%8d%e8%8c%b6.oembed","provider":"The Art of Tea TOKYO","version":"1.0","type":"link"}