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Yunnan Chun Jian Green Tea is now available.This tea is made from naturally grown leaves harvested from high mountain gardens at 2100m above sea level. It has a rich, long-lasting lingering aftertaste, comparable to raw Pu-erh tea. Yunnan as a Distinctive Tea Growing Region Over the past 20 years, we have explored a wide range …

We have released the 2025 loose-leaf version of Da Xue Shan Wild Raw Pu-erh Tea.This tea comes from wild tea trees that grow naturally in the high mountains of Yunnan Province, at elevations above 2000 meters. This year, we were only able to secure a small quantity for retail, and the current release is available …

The 2025 harvest of Da Xue Shan Wild White Tea is now available. Crafted from truly wild Camellia taliensis trees growing naturally in the high-altitude forests of Yunnan, this tea offers a purity and character unique to its origin. This year’s unusually dry climate during the withering season was ideal, resulting in a floral and …

Tea can range from having no noticeable astringency to possessing a very strong one. What causes this astringency? This article explores the causes and mechanisms behind astringency in tea. Causes of Astringency Astringency arises from the binding of tea components to proteins in the oral cavity, creating a sensation of tightness or dryness. The tongue …

- [2025.01.21]
- The Impact of Heat Sources on Tea Flavor
It is widely recognized that the material of a kettle plays an important role in shaping the taste of water for brewing tea. Yet, an often overlooked but equally significant factor is the type of heat source used to boil the water. Different heat sources, whether gas, electric, charcoal, or wood fire, can impart distinct …

- [2024.10.31]
- New Release of High Mountain White Tea
We are pleased to introduce our High Mountain White Tea, sourced from a unique tea garden with two key features: 1. Located at an altitude of 2200-2300m2. Completely wild and untended The ideal natural conditions of this garden result in tea of exceptional quality, offering a pure and gentle, nourishing taste. High Altitude and Wild …

- [2024.08.14]
- New Release of Da Xue Shan Wild White Tea 2024
We have released the 2024 Da Xue Shan Wild White Tea Loose Leaf. This tea was produced under our direct supervision during our stay in Yunnan Province, ensuring meticulous production management on site. Definition of Wild Tea in Yunnan Province People in Yunnan strongly associate Camellia taliensis with wild tea, regardless of where it is …

- [2024.06.01]
- New Release of Wild Pu-erh Jasmine Pearl
Out of curiosity, we decided to create a jasmine tea based on Da Xue Shan Wild Raw Tea. This resulted in an exceptionally rare tea, not only in Japan but also in China. Custom Production Network for Jasmine Tea At our store, we source various types of base teas from different regions during the spring. …

One of the teas we’ve been focusing on in Yunnan Province is white tea. Historically white tea has been produced in both Fujian Province and Yunnan Province for a long time. While white tea from Fujian Province is well-managed during processing, we are dissatisfied with the quality of the raw materials due to the use …

In China, as a form of greeting, it’s common to say “你吃饭了吗?” which means “Have you eaten?” However, in Yunnan Province, the phrase “吃饭” is often used in various situations, more like “Eat, eat,” serving as an invitation to share a meal. Yet, with prolonged exposure to Yunnan, one comes to understand that these meal …
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- Yunnan Chun Jian Green Tea from High Mountain Gardens
- Yunnan Chun Jian Green Tea is now available.This tea is made from naturally grown leaves harvested from high mountain gardens at 2100m above sea level. It has a rich, long-lasting lingering aftertaste, comparable to raw Pu-erh tea. Yunnan as a Distinctive Tea Growing Region Over the past 20 years, we have explored a wide range …
- Limited Loose Leaf Release of 2025 Da Xue Shan Wild Raw Pu-erh Tea
- We have released the 2025 loose-leaf version of Da Xue Shan Wild Raw Pu-erh Tea.This tea comes from wild tea trees that grow naturally in the high mountains of Yunnan Province, at elevations above 2000 meters. This year, we were only able to secure a small quantity for retail, and the current release is available …
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- AKIRA HOJO
- I invite you to experience my tea selections.I was born in Nagano, Japan. In university, I studied agricultural chemistry, and I have the master degree in food science. I worked in Japanese food industry for 10 years. I involved in R&D, QC and QA. As a factory manager, I implemented ISO9000 series and managed the factory.
- The Art of Tea Magazine
- We posted the article on “The Art of Tea Magazine No.9, the magazine is published in Taiwan. We featured some scientific view about the tetsubin
- New Straits Times
- The Malaysian National Newspaper, New Straits Times featured HOJO Tea on 17-Oct-2007.