
- HOME >
- Teapot and Tea Equipment
Teapot and Tea Equipment

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

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

- [2014.02.06]
- 2 types of clay used for Mumoyi Yaki in Sado Island
In Japan, the pottery in Sado Island that uses natural red clay is called the Mumyoi Yaki (無名異焼). The Mumyoi Y …

- [2013.12.23]
- Visiting Sado Island in Winter
I visited Sado Island to meet our potters, Watanabe Tozo and Shimizu Ken. This Island is situated in the north …

- [2013.10.22]
- Tetsubin Handling Procedure
I made this video a few years ago in order to demonstrate how to handle the tetsubin. For those who own tetsub …

- [2013.10.04]
- Selecting teapot and lens has something in common
It is often mentioned that a clay teapot creates a mellower taste in a tea. However, the description of “ …

Majority of customers who visit my shop usually drink their tea without the addition of milk and sugar. Howeve …

- [2013.09.07]
- Charcoal does not always promise a nice cup of tea
Do you believe that charcoal treated water sometimes spoil the taste of tea?Some people place a piece of charc …

Many people are aware that a tetsubin effects the taste of water by making it smoother. But, do you know that …

- [2013.08.14]
- Are not you choosing teapot just by color?
The colour and texture of the teapot varies a lot, where the same clay could turn red, purple or black based o …
PAGE 3 OF 4
- Rare Jasmine Tea Uniquely Crafted from Ripe Pu-erh
- Instead of sourcing finished jasmine tea, we specialize in producing custom-made jasmine tea by bringing our c …
- Introducing 3 Varieties of Phoenix Dancong Oolong Tea
- We have released new types of Phoenix Dan Cong Oolong Tea that are finished with more rounds of roasting with …
Popular ArticleTeapot and Tea Equipment
A Shiboridashi, the perfect alternative of a Gaiwan
- Shiboridashi is one of the tea brewing equipments...
Jade and the taste of tea
- It is not only clay teapot or tetsubin that improves th...
Selecting Suitable Clay for Japanese Green Tea
- I would like to explain the points on how to choose...
Material that lightens the taste of tea
- Do you know that the material used for teapots, coo...
Why is Zhuni/Shudei so famous?
- Zhuni and red clay is of different meanings...
The effects of porcelain and bone china on the taste of tea
- Have you ever wonder whether porcelain and Bone Chi...
The Arrival of Nosaka Teapot from Shimizu Ken
- We have received some Nosaka teapots from Shimizu K...
Do we have to use one tea pot for one tea?
- It often comes to the discussion whether or not we...
The taste of water differs depending on how tetsubin is made
- Many people are aware that a tetsubin effects the t...
The combination of different type of clay often gives negative effect
- We usually do not suggest combining two or more clay...
Category
- New Arrival at HOJO Online Shop
- Featured Articles
- Newsletter
- Types of Tea
- Origin of Tea
- Teapot and Tea Equipment
- Tea Column
- How to enjoy tea
- Tea Processing
- How to choose quality tea
- Tea constituents and functional effect
- Safety of Tea
- Foods
- Tea Business Operation
- Hobby and Outdoor Activity
- Ranking of Tea
- Video
- FAQ
- Media Release
Profile

- AKIRA HOJO
- I invite you to experience my tea selections.I was born in Nagano, Japan. In university, I studied agricultural chemistry, and I have the master degree in food science. I worked in Japanese food industry for 10 years. I involved in R&D, QC and QA. As a factory manager, I implemented ISO9000 series and managed the factory.
- The Art of Tea Magazine
- We posted the article on “The Art of Tea Magazine No.9, the magazine is published in Taiwan. We featured …
- New Straits Times
- The Malaysian National Newspaper, New Straits Times featured HOJO Tea on 17-Oct-2007.
Shop Info

Address:Lot No. T-215, 3rd Floor, The Gardens Mall, Mid Valley City, Lingkaran Syed Putra, 59200 Kuala Lumpur
Tel: +603-2287-4537
Business Hour: 10am to 10pm