Black Tea

The birthplace of black tea is China. At HOJO, we also make our own original black tea, using leaves plucked from tea trees several hundred years old and a method with our own refinements at every step: withering, fermentation, stopping fermentation and drying. The result is a highly fragrant black tea with flavors such as muscatel or tropical fruit like mango.

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Black Tea

Dry leaves of Ye Sheng Hong wild black tea

Wild Black Tea

A black tea made from wild Camellia taliensis. Our low-temperature process draws out fresh notes of muscat, honey and tomato. Excellent cold-brewed.
From ¥1,500 (20g)
The seven teas in the trial set

7 types of tea trial set

Seven different teas to try in one set at a friendly price. Also recommended as a gift.
¥3,600
Yunnan old-tree black tea Xing Mi Xiang, rich in golden buds

Yunnan Ancient black tea

A black tea made from the first spring flush, plucked one bud and one leaf. It carries both an Uva-like menthol note and the honey aroma of a honey-scented black tea, and pairs superbly with milk.
From ¥1,100 (20g)
A cup of Hong Yu black tea

Formosa Black Tea

Taiwan's signature black tea, made from Tai Cha No. 18 grown at Sun Moon Lake. Distinguished by a strong menthol aroma.
From ¥1,500 (15g)
Dry leaves of Tsukigase Benihikari black tea

Tsukigase Black Tea Benihikari

A black tea from Beni Hikari, grown without agrochemicals or fertiliser in Tsukigase, Nara. Bright aromas of muscat, pineapple and honey, a faint menthol note, and a long finish.
From ¥1,300 (30g)
Tongmu Fei Zi Xiao, flecked with golden buds

Feizi Xiao

An unsmoked, high-grade Lapsang Souchong. Ripe-fruit aromas of peach and mango come through with great lift, at a quality equal to or above tribute-grade Keemun.
From ¥6,600 (20g)
Dry leaves of high mountain purple black tea

High Mountain Purple Black Tea

A black tea made from Yunnan's rare purple tea. Faint notes of shiso, sweet potato and peach. Fully fermented, so it takes milk well.
From ¥900 (20g)
Dry leaves of Lapsang Souchong Qi Zhong

Lapsang Souchong Qi Zhong

An unsmoked Lapsang Souchong made from the native varietal (qizhong) grown at around 1,300m in Tongmu village. Ripe-fruit aromas of peach, mango and longan.
From ¥2,700 (20g)
Dry leaves of Darjeeling first flush, Gopaldhara

Darjeeling Gopaldhara 1st Flush

A Darjeeling first flush from Gopaldhara Estate. Fruity and sweet in aroma with a substantial body. Excellent value for a first flush.
From ¥1,200 (30g)
Dry leaves of traditional-style Lapsang Souchong

Lapsang Souchong Classic

Held by tradition to be the first black tea ever made, and said to be the original model for Earl Grey. Made from leaves grown in Tongmu village, Xingcun, Wuyishan, and distinguished by its pine smoking.
From ¥1,800 (30g)
Dry leaves of Qing Xiang Black Tea Purple Tea, 2024

Qing Xiang Black Tea Purple Tea 2024

A Qing Xiang Black Tea made from Yunnan's rare high-mountain purple tea by a low-temperature process. Fermentation is held back, giving a floral aroma reminiscent of Phoenix Dan Cong with the cool lift of shiso and menthol. Ideal cold-brewed or sparkling.
From ¥1,400 (30g)
Dry leaves of Darjeeling autumnal Arya Ruby

Darjeeling Autumnal Arya Ruby

An autumn-harvest black tea fermented for several hours to give it a sweet, fruity character. It has the bright flavor typical of autumn tea and a full-bodied taste.
From ¥1,800 (30g)
Dry leaves of Darjeeling Arya Diamond

Darjeeling 1st Flush Arya Diamond

Arya Estate's finest lot. Made solely from first-flush leaves of the rare AV2 clonal, with a long finish, a smooth body, and floral aromas over young grape and berry fruit.
From ¥2,600 (20g)
Dry leaves of traditional-style Lapsang Souchong Qi Zhong

Lapsang Souchong Qi Zhong Classic

A smoked Lapsang Souchong made from the native varietal (qizhong) grown at around 1,300m in Tongmu village. Only mature pines above a set diameter are used, giving a refined aroma reminiscent of a fine Scotch.
From ¥2,700 (20g)
Dry leaves of Lapsang Souchong Hua Xiang

Lapsang Souchong Hua Xiang

An unsmoked Lapsang Souchong made from the native varietal (qizhong) grown at around 1,100m in Tongmu village. Finished at a lower fermentation than the qizhong, giving ripe-fruit aromas of flowers, peach and mango.
From ¥2,300 (20g)
Small tuo cha and loose leaf laid out on a bamboo tray

Gong Ting Dian Hong

An unusual HOJO original blend of naturally grown Gong Ting golden-bud ripe pu-erh and Yunnan black tea. An unexpected pairing that becomes moreish, and outstanding with milk.
From ¥1,900 (50g)
Dry leaves of Tongmu Shui Xian black tea

Tong Mu Shui Xian Black Tea

An unsmoked style of Lapsang Souchong. Made from the Shui Xian varietal, rare among Tongmu teas, with aromas of sweet potato, peach and dried longan.
From ¥2,700 (30g)
Dry leaves of Keemun black tea with golden buds

Keemun Black Tea

One of the world's three great black teas. An orthodox Qimen (Keemun) black tea from the Qimen Black Tea Factory in Qimen County, Huangshan, Anhui.
From ¥2,300 (30g)
Dry leaves of Jun Chiyabari first flush
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Nepal 1st Flush Jun Chiyabari Estate

A spring-plucked black tea with floral, honey and muscat aromas and a long finish.
From ¥1,100 (20g)

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