Akira Hojo | HOJO Online Speciality Tea Shop- Part 24

[2014.02.21]: The combination of different type of clay often gives negative effect

We usually do not suggest combining two or more clay tea ware of different types of material. There are more n …

[2014.02.10]: The advantage and disadvantage with different type of filter on teapot

I would like to share some points of teapot selecting based on the type of filter. Generally, there are 4 type …

In Japan, the pottery in Sado Island that uses natural red clay is called the Mumyoi Yaki (無名異焼). The Mumyoi Y …

I visited Sado Island to meet our potters, Watanabe Tozo and Shimizu Ken. This Island is situated in the north …

[2013.12.06]: The Gungfu brewing method of Phoenix Oolong by the local tea expert

We made a video to demonstrate the authentic brewing method of Phoenix Dan Cong oolong by the local tea expert …

One of the indexes to evaluate the quality of tea is the body. Body is a term often used to describe the taste …

Why are Pu-erh teas compressed? A common answer to this question would be to minimize volume and make transpor …

[2013.11.08]: The Green Fly that Produces the Muscatel Flavor of Oriental Beauty

Most people associate Taiwan oolong tea as a lightly fermented tea, which is often called as high mountain tea …

Genmai Cha is more like a casual tea. In Japan, making Genmai Cha is also one of the ways to sell the low-end …

This year, I have bought nine types of raw Pu-erh teas. Out of the nine teas, I’ve decided to release six of t …

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New Arrival of Akitsu Mumyoi and Nosaka Rough Clay Teapot: A wide selection of teaware by Watanabe Tozo, a Sado-based artist of Mumyoi-yaki, has just arrived. This time, …

Mang Fei Ripe Pu-erh Tea 2023 – Small-Batch Production from a Renowned Region: Mang Fei Ripe Pu-erh Tea 2023 is now available. This is one of the highest-quality ripe pu-erh teas among our …

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