Akira Hojo | HOJO Online Speciality Tea Shop- Part 22

[2013.07.31]

The Secret of Grading on Ripe Pu-erh Tea

• Tea Processing
• China
• Fermented Tea
• Post Fermented Tea
• Ripe Pu-erh Tea Processing
• Yunnan

The ripe Pu-erh tea is often classified into various grades. The highest grade of the ripe Pu-erh tea is called the Imperial Grade (宮廷普洱), followed by the Special Grade, the Gift Tea Grade, 1st Grade, 3rd Grade, 5th Grade, 7th Grade, 8th Grade and till 10th Grade. However, the grading of ripe Pu-erh tea does …

[2013.07.29]

Minerals that dominate the After Taste of tea

• Tea constituents and functional effect
• Mineral
• Science between the taste of tea and material
• Tea Constituents

The after taste of tea is one of the most important criteria in selecting tea. To demonstrate that after taste can be influenced by the minerals that exist in tealeaves, I conducted an experiment to prove my point. Experiment: Burning tealeaves into ashes and use them to brew tea The aim of this experiment is …

[2013.07.26]

Video: Pan-frying Process of Pu-erh Tea

• Tea Processing
• Video
• China
• Fermented Tea
• Pu-erh Tea and Dark Tea
• Raw Pu-erh Tea
• Raw Pu-erh Tea Processing
• Yunnan

I made a video showing the pan-frying process of pu-erh tea. It was recorded this year when I visited Yunnan in April. This is the manufacturer who produced one of our raw pu-erh tea lineups : Mang Qing 芒慶. Raw pu-erh tea is a fermented tea The purpose of frying the tea leaves is to …

[2013.07.24]

What is “Lao Cong” Phoenix Dong Cong Oolong?

• Types of Tea
• Age of Tea Tree
• China
• Chinese Oolong Tea
• Guangdong
• Oolong Tea
• Phoenix Dan Cong Oolong Tea
• Tea tree

The Phoenix oolong tea is often called as Phoenix Dan Cong oolong Tea. The “Dan Cong” means a single tea tree, and Dan Cong oolong means that tea is produced from the selected tea trees. Usually, the manufacturers do not make a single batch out of one tea tree; they combine a few tea trees …

[2013.07.22]

The Rock Tea, Phoenix Dan Cong Oolong Tea

• Types of Tea
• China
• Guangdong
• Oolong Tea
• Phoenix Dan Cong Oolong Tea

I was at the Phoenix town to purchase Phoenix Dan Cong oolong. I had an opportunity to visit Wu Dong Shan and survey the condition of the tea garden. Wu Dong Shan is the best place for Phoenix Dan Cong oolong Generally, it is said that the Phoenix Dan Cong oolong is produced from the …

[2013.07.17]

The strong spirit of Chaozhou people preserve the tradition

• Origin of Tea
• China
• Chinese Oolong Tea
• Guangdong
• Oolong Tea
• Phoenix Dan Cong Oolong Tea

The Chaozhou cuisine and phoenix dan cong oolong has a lot in common. They both remain till today thanks to the spirit of Chaozhou people in continuing the traditions of their ancestors Chaozhou Cuisine has 1000 years of history Chaozhou Cuisine – originated from Chaozhou, has a history of more than 10 centuries. According to historical …

[2013.07.14]

Chaozhou, the Birth Place of Asian Street Foods

• Origin of Tea
• Asian Cooking
• China
• Chinese Cooking
• Guangdong
• Phoenix Dan Cong Oolong Tea

I have been staying in Chaozhou city and surrounding town for a few days for purchasing Phoenix dan cong oolong tea. The Introduction of Chaozhou Chaozhou (潮州), or alternatively called Chiuchow by Cantonese, also known as Teochew, is a city located in eastern Guangdong Province of China. Chaozhou is part of Chaoshan region, which another …

[2013.06.29]

The color can tell the quality of black tea

• Tea constituents and functional effect
• Black Tea
• Black Tea Processing
• Fermented Tea
• Tea Constituents

The well-fermented black tea and the poorly fermented black tea have very noticeable difference in flavour. The well-made black tea produces a sweet flavour, while the poorly made black tea produces a sour or musty smell. Observing the colour, knowing the skill In addition, the liquor of the tea will show the effects of the …

[2013.06.23]

Why do elderly people miss the tea they drunk before?

• Tea Column
• Agricultural Practice
• Factors that affects tea quality
• Green Tea
• Japanese Green Tea
• Quality component of tea

The elderly people sometimes mentioned that the tea they used to drink when they were young was much nicer. Some people may assume that it is just their nostalgic sentimentality. Somehow I do believe in what they say and would like to share some information. The usage of nitrogen fertilizers have increased 12 times since …

[2013.06.22]

The role of stem in tea

• Tea Processing
• Green Tea
• Japanese Green Tea
• Japanese Green Tea Processing
• Non Fermented Tea

Did you know the stem of tea is an important factor that affects the taste of tea? Japanese green tea is usually made of 1 bud and 2 leaves where the aracha (or mao-cha in Chinese, means the crude tea right after the process) contains noticeable amounts of stems. However, the stems are removed during …