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Akira Hojo | HOJO Online Speciality Tea Shop- Part 12

[2017.03.30]
New release of Bai Shu Black Tea from Yunnan

We have just released Bai Shu Black Tea. This is the black tea version of the tea produced only from the tealeaf collected from white tea trees. In 2016, we have released the raw pu-erh tea version named as Bai Shu Raw Pu-erh Tea. Both teas are made of the tealeaf specifically collected from tea …

[2017.03.06]
New release of Silver Needle made of Naturally farmed Yunnan Tea

Silver Needle is the famous white tea produced in Fujian province of China. There are more than 1000 manufacturers situated around Fuzhou or Fu Ding area. We have been visiting the production site every year in the past 10 years to select the ideal tea directly from the tea manufacturers. However, it is getting tougher …

[2017.02.28]
The true reason why some pu-erh and black tea causes stomachache

We noticed that there are a number of customers who refrain from black tea or raw pu-erh tea due to the uncomforted stomach. I too have had the same experience that I suffered from stomachache after drinking some black tea. However, it has nothing to do with black tea or raw pu-erh tea. If tea …

[2017.02.24]
New Release of Cha Tou Ripe Pu-erh Tea 2015

We purchased Cha Tou 2015 when we visited Yunnan in 2016. This tea was produced in the village located about 50km away from the Myanmar border. The tea was grown with the natural farming method which no pesticide or fertilizer is used. Cha Tou is the lumps of tea produced by microorganism during tea fermentation …

[2017.01.22]
Is it true that pu-erh tea contains less caffeine?

I often came across with lots of internet media which explain that pu-erh tea contains less caffeine. Is that really true? I studied various science literatures to find out the truth. Wrongly believed fact that ripe pu-erh tea contains lower caffeine There are two types of pu-erh tea, raw pu-erh tea and ripe pu-erh tea. …

[2017.01.21]
Single bud green tea, Yunnan Xue Ya just released

We made a green tea named as Yunnan Xue Ya : 雲南雪芽 from the single bud collected from the naturally farmed tea garden that is located more than 2000m. Xue Ya means Snow Bud. It is named after the appearance. Green tea in Yunnan is generally meant for serving at restaurant Since we have been …

[2017.01.18]
Lao Hei Zhai Raw Pu-erh Tea from Feng Qing

HOJO Tea Newsletter No.34 We have released 2016 Lao Hei Zhai Raw Pu-erh Tea. We used to have the tea with the same name produced in 2011. However, this year we have changed not only the tea garden but also the manufacturer. The quality is a lot more upgraded. Tea is produced in Feng Qing …

[2017.01.06]
The rain affects the quality of Oriental Beauty

In 2016, we could not purchase any Oriental Beauty Oolong from Taiwan. It was due to the quality that was unsatisfactory. Continuous rain during harvesting season of Oriental Beauty Oriental Beauty tea is made of specific tea cultivar in Taiwan called Qing Xin Da Mao (青心大冇). In ordinary tea garden, the pests are not welcomed …

[2017.01.03]
Phoenix Dan Zhu Oolong literally from the single bush

We have been regularly visiting the Phoenix village every year for selecting Phoenix Dan Cong Oolong. In 2016, we managed to purchase a new category of tea called Danzhu oolong. The meaning of Dan Cong in Phoenix village Literally, Dan Cong refers to the single tea bush. However, nowadays Dan Cong is not used as …

[2016.09.26]
Bai Yin Shan White Tea from the Natural Farming Garden

HOJO Tea Newsletter No.33 Bai Ying Shan raw pu-erh tea is one of the popular pu-erh teas in our tea lineup. However, in 2016, we did not buy Bai Ying Shan Raw Pu-erh Tea. We detected some defects in the production process. Since I was not satisfied with the quality, I did not purchase the …

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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 …
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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