Akira Hojo | HOJO Online Speciality Tea Shop- Part 29

Did you know the stem of tea is an important factor that affects the taste of tea? Japanese green tea is usual …

About 3 years ago, in the year 2010, I purchased this black tea which its tea leaves were initially meant for …

We have released Bai Mu Dan. The best Bai Mu Dan is plucked in March. I personally went to Fuding around 20th …

Phoenix Dan Cong oolong is produced from Chao-zhou, Guangdong province. In Phoenix town, the oldest tea tree t …

In this newsletter, I would like to explain about the ultimate tea brewing technique that lasts the freshness …

Do you know that the material used for teapots, cooking equipment or kettles could affect the taste of the tea …

[2013.06.06]: The earlier the plucking does not mean the better the quality is

Traditionally, it is widely believed that Japanese green tea plucked on the Hachijyuhachi Ya (八十八夜) should be …

We just released Silver Needle 2013. Although, we do still have some the 2012 stock, I have decided to store t …

Introducing one of the Darjeeling First Flush we purchased this spring called the Risheehat Enigma. Risheehat …

[2013.05.23]: Distinctive muscat flavor of 4 years Vintage Darjeeling First Flush

We often mentioned that Darjeeling tea becomes fruity if we keep it for maturation. In particular, darjeeling …

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Ancient White Tea 2026 and Ancient Bai Mu Dan 2026 Are Now Available: We have released two white teas produced by us in Yunnan in 2026: Ancient White Tea 2026 and Ancient Bai Mu Da …

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