{"product_id":"o102","title":"Phoenix Oolong Lao Cong Gong Xiang 2021","description":"\u003cp\u003e\n    This tea is sourced from Qixing'an Village (七星案村) at an altitude of approximately 900m. \n    Gong Xiang (貢香) is known for its exceptionally strong fragrance among various Phoenix Dan Cong varieties.\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align:center;\"\u003e\n    \u003cimg alt=\"A heap of dark, twisted dry oolong leaves on a white background\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0526\/0774\/6224\/products\/IMG_8692.jpg?v=1737905518\" width=\"630\" height=\"420\"\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\n    The name \"Gong Xiang\" conveys the idea of a tea that stands out with its bright and prominent flavor. \n    Upon sipping, it releases a strong top note that flows from the mouth to the nose, followed by a long-lasting lingering fragrance.\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\n    Through a low-temperature charcoal roasting process, this tea achieves a refreshing Qing Xiang (清香) aroma. \n    It carries berry-like fragrances reminiscent of raspberry, cherry, mulberry, and strawberry, \n    combined with the fresh floral scent of ginger blossoms.\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\n    Being an \"Lao Cong\" (老欉) tea harvested from old trees, this is a premium-grade tea. \n    It commands a higher price but offers exceptional flavor and aftertaste.\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\n    What is Lao Cong in Phoenix Dan Cong?\n\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\n    In the context of Phoenix Dan Cong, Lao Cong refers to tea made from older tea trees. However, there is no strict definition of what qualifies as \n    Lao Cong, as the age criteria vary by cultivar and producer. Generally, older trees grow more slowly than younger ones, resulting in a longer-lasting \n    aftertaste and deeper complexity, making Lao Cong teas some of the most sought-after and high-end selections in Phoenix Dan Cong.\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align:center;\"\u003e\n    \u003cimg alt=\"Tea trees beside a path in a misty tea garden\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0526\/0774\/6224\/files\/IMG_4014.jpg\" width=\"680\" height=\"453\"\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"hojo-phoenix-common\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe frequently visit Fenghuang Town in Chaozhou, Guangdong Province, to source high-quality Phoenix Dan Cong Oolong tea directly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0526\/0774\/6224\/files\/IMG_7967.jpg\" alt=\"An old Phoenix Dan Cong tree on Wu Dong Shan and me, Akira Hojo\" width=\"630\" height=\"420\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAn old Phoenix Dan Cong tree on Wu Dong Shan and me, Akira Hojo\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0526\/0774\/6224\/files\/IMG_7986.jpg\" alt=\"Tea trees growing on the steep, rocky slopes of Wu Dong Shan\" width=\"630\" height=\"420\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003eTea trees growing on the steep, rocky slopes of Wu Dong Shan\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAmong Dan Cong teas, tea harvested from especially old trees is called \"Lao Cong.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cstyle\u003e\na:hover {\n    background-color: #333; \/* Invert background color on hover *\/\n    color: #f0f0e0; \/* Invert text color on hover *\/\n    box-shadow: 0 12px 16px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.3); \/* Add depth with a stronger shadow *\/\n    transform: translateY(-5px); \/* Slightly lift on hover *\/\n    text-decoration: none;\n}\n\u003c\/style\u003e","brand":"HOJO Tea","offers":[{"title":"15g (small bag)","offer_id":44932437803184,"sku":"o102ca","price":15.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"40g (in can)","offer_id":44932437835952,"sku":"o102cc","price":37.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"120g (large bag\/40g x 3 bags)","offer_id":44932437868720,"sku":"o102cb","price":108.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"360g value pack (large bag [40g x 3 bags] x 3 bags)","offer_id":44932437901488,"sku":"o102cv","price":264.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0526\/0774\/6224\/products\/IMG_8692.jpg?v=1737905518","url":"https:\/\/hojotea.com\/en-en\/products\/o102","provider":"お茶の専門店HOJO \/ HOJO CO., LTD.","version":"1.0","type":"link"}