How to enjoy tea | HOJO Online Speciality Tea Shop- Part 3

[2013.05.07]

Which is more suitable for brewing tea, fresh or boiled water?

• How to enjoy tea
• Ideal water for brewing tea

  We often hear the argument is that the water for brewing tea has to be boiled once. But do you really aware of the difference in taste between the fresh water and the boiled-cooled down water? I would like to demonstrate the difference in taste of the water before and after boiling.   Boil …

[2013.05.03]

The “vintage white tea” booming in Fujian province, China

• How to enjoy tea
• Fujian
• Idial condition to store tea
• Muturation and aging of tea
• Tea Storage
• White Tea

  Fuding is the famous production base for white tea. In my recent visit, I noticed some unusual circumstances. In the past, the price of white tea has been quite stable. However, it these few years the price has been drastically increased. In March, I visited Fuding. My main purpose was to purchase white tea …

[2013.03.22]

Vacuum packing is not the best way to keep the tea fresh

• How to enjoy tea
• Idial condition to store tea
• Tea Storage

My customer sometimes asked me whether or not they should vacuum-pack the tea in order to maintain its freshness for many years. The vacuum-pack is definitely better than doing nothing. However, this is not good enough. Why the vacuum packaging is able to maintain the freshness of the tea? There are two functions of vacuum …

[2013.03.22]

Material that ruins the taste of tea

• How to enjoy tea
• Ideal water for brewing tea
• Science between the taste of tea and material

Many people often pay a lot of attentions on tea leaves and tea equipment in order to enjoy a nice cup of tea. However, people often overlooked the importance of water quality in making a perfect cup of tea. Scientifically, water is H2O. In our living environment, water does not exist as simple as it is. …