{"title":"Flower Tea","description":"\u003cp\u003eFlower tea is a general term for tea made from flowers themselves, or from flowers combined with tea leaves. Some, like jasmine tea, transfer the scent of the flower into the leaf. Others are made by drying the flower, or the blossom of the tea tree itself, and brewing that.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"CollectionBody\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"headerA\"\u003eThe flower teas HOJO carries\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis collection holds the second kind. Ancient tree tea blossom is plucked from tea trees several hundred years old, grown without pesticides or fertilizer, and then dried. It has a sweet, honey-like aroma of its own, separate from the leaf, and with age it develops a scent closer to pear.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Damask rose here is the flower bud, grown in the Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region. It is the same variety used in fine perfume, and the harsh desert climate gives the flower a dense aroma.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eJasmine tea, where the scent is transferred into the tea leaf, is gathered in the separate Jasmine Tea collection.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"f13","title":"Flower of Ancient Tea Tree","description":"\u003cp\u003e\n    This is the fresh tea flower hand-plucked from old tea trees in ancient tea gardens. The tea garden is entirely sustainable, using natural farming practices with no pesticides or fertilizers. It is located at an altitude of 2000–2200m in the western part of Lincang.\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\n    Tea Flowers Are Difficult to Obtain\n\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\n    If you visit a typical tea garden in Japan or Taiwan and look carefully, you may notice that despite the large plantation, tea flowers are sparse. In fact, the number of tea flowers is inversely proportional to the amount of fertilizer applied — fertilized tea trees produce fewer flowers, while trees grown without fertilizer in sustainable conditions produce many. A well-fertilized tea tree is, in a sense, like a person living a comfortable life with every need met, and thus has little drive to produce offspring.\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\n    \u003cimg alt=\"Dried tea flowers in a small white dish\" class=\"alignleft size-large wp-image-8000\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0526\/0774\/6224\/files\/IMG_5635.jpg\" width=\"630\"\u003e\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\n    The Quality of Tea Flowers Varies Greatly, Just Like Tea Leaves\n\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\n    Like tea leaves, tea flowers vary remarkably in quality. The concentration of aftertaste and flavor depends greatly on altitude, tree age, and whether fertilizer is used. Flowers from old trees grown at high altitude without fertilizer develop slowly, resulting in a rich flavor and aroma with a thick, long-lasting finish and lingering depth on the palate.\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\n    \u003cimg alt=\"Fresh white tea flowers with yellow stamens held in a hand\" class=\"alignleft size-large wp-image-7997\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0526\/0774\/6224\/files\/IMG_6995.jpg\" width=\"630\"\u003e\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\n    We have collected tea flowers from the same tea garden where we produce Tang Jia Raw Pu-erh Tea.\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ciframe src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/LnkQUUuyRPY\" height=\"315\" width=\"560\" allowfullscreen=\"\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" frameborder=\"0\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\n\u003ciframe src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/UrPPfUTr3WQ\" width=\"560\" height=\"315\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\n    Our tea flowers were collected from trees approximately 200–300 years old. These are large trees, roughly the size of a two-story house, so farmers must climb them and pluck each flower by hand.\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\n    \u003cimg alt=\"A woman spreading tea flowers on a large tray inside a greenhouse\" class=\"alignleft size-large wp-image-7996\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0526\/0774\/6224\/files\/IMG_6990.jpg\" width=\"630\"\u003e\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\n    \u003cimg alt=\"Tea flowers spread on a woven bamboo mat\" class=\"alignleft size-full wp-image-7995\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0526\/0774\/6224\/files\/IMG_6988.jpg\" width=\"630\"\u003e\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\n    Sweet Scent Like Peach\n\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\n    The uplifting scent of tea flower is reminiscent of the barley drinks popular in Malaysia. When brewed, notes of fresh peach and pear emerge in the flavor.\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\n    Blending Is Fun\n\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\n    Tea flower is enjoyable on its own, but it is also interesting to blend with other teas. Since tea flowers come from the same plant, they pair well with all types of tea — green tea, white tea, black tea, pu-erh, and oolong.\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\n    \u003cimg alt=\"Dried tea flowers in a metal scoop\" class=\"alignleft size-large wp-image-8001\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0526\/0774\/6224\/files\/IMG_5630.jpg\" width=\"630\"\u003e\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\n    Low Caffeine — Less Than 1\/20 of Tea Leaf\n\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\n    Tea flowers are recommended for those who wish to minimize caffeine intake. According to research by Mr. Sakamoto of Kagoshima Agricultural Experiment Station, tea leaves contain approximately 2–5% caffeine, while tea flowers contain only 0.1%.\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\n    This makes tea flower a suitable choice for those who need very low caffeine, such as pregnant women and nursing mothers, as the caffeine content is roughly one-twentieth that of tea leaves.\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\n    Brewing with Cold Water\n\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\n    We also recommend brewing tea flower in cold water, which is particularly refreshing during warm weather.\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\n    For cold water brewing, use water that has been boiled and then cooled down.\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\n    As a simple guide, use 5 grams (approximately one tablespoon) of tea flower per 2 litres of water. Leave it in the refrigerator for half a day to overnight to draw out its full flavor and taste.\n\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"HOJO Tea","offers":[{"title":"50g (in a bag)","offer_id":44932467097776,"sku":"f13ca","price":1400.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":true},{"title":"100g (50g x 2 bags)","offer_id":44932467130544,"sku":"f13cc","price":2600.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":true},{"title":"200g (50g x 4 bags)","offer_id":44932467163312,"sku":"f13cb","price":5000.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":true},{"title":"600g value pack (50g x 12 bags)","offer_id":44932467196080,"sku":"f13cv","price":13500.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0526\/0774\/6224\/products\/f13_01.jpg?v=1737905883"},{"product_id":"f08","title":"Rose Damascena ( Damascus Rose)","description":"\u003ch2 style=\"letter-spacing: 2px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e8e9eb; padding-bottom: 12px;\"\u003e\n     Brewed Multiple Times\n\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\n    Damascus Rose is a popular floral tea among women due to its sweet, honey-like flavor and refreshing taste.\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\n    We always select the batch made from the first-plucked roses of the spring season, which gives it a very deep and clear aftertaste.\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\n    It has a completely different dimension of flavor compared to ordinary roses, with a sweet honey fragrance that emanates both externally and internally.\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\n    This tea can be steeped multiple times, up to 20 infusions. Even after half a day or a day later, its flavor hardly deteriorates.\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\n    It also pairs well with other teas, such as black tea. Adding 2 to 3 roses to black tea significantly enhances the sweet honey flavor, making it as fragrant as high-quality black tea.\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center; margin-bottom: 20px;\"\u003e\n    \u003cimg alt=\"Purple rosebuds with green sepals\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0526\/0774\/6224\/files\/AC207C97-6D68-480F-8AC8-86DB876210DF.png?v=1615908856\"\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"letter-spacing: 2px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e8e9eb; padding-bottom: 12px;\"\u003e\n    Product Details\n\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center; margin-bottom: 20px;\"\u003e\n    \u003cimg alt=\"Rosebuds heaped in a metal bowl\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0526\/0774\/6224\/files\/A70CFF0B-3896-4372-BE17-74B29A71BCCA.png?v=1615908946\"\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center; margin-bottom: 20px;\"\u003e\n    \u003cimg alt=\"Close-up of purple rosebuds packed together\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0526\/0774\/6224\/files\/3C23D8BB-EFC9-4CF2-86CA-DAC783CD19FF.png?v=1615909031\"\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\n    Many people have experienced drinking rose tea before.\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\n    When I first tried rose tea, I thought it smelled like cinnamon, pickles, or spices, and I instantly disliked it.\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\n    Because of this bitter experience, I avoided rose tea until I encountered Damascus Rose.\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\n    My first encounter was at a department store perfume section. I happened to need perfume and came across a sample of Damascus Rose essential oil.\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\n    The sample was intended to help customers understand that a particular brand of perfume generously used Damascus Rose.\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\n    When I smelled it, I was shocked and truly impressed.\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\n    It had a completely different aroma from the roses I knew. It was incredibly sweet, like honey.\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\n    Damascus Rose Rose Damascena has a distinctly different aroma compared to ordinary roses. The experience with Damascus Rose was so intense that I wanted to sell it as rose tea.\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\n    I searched various regions for the raw materials. Damascus Rose is mainly cultivated in Bulgaria, Turkey, and Iran.\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\n    However, most of it is used for extracting essential oils and does not circulate as tea. Essential oils are sold for tens of thousands of yen for just a few grams, so producers grow Damascus Rose for the high profit from perfume.\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\n    I sought out roses grown in the Gobi Desert in China's Xinjiang Region.\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\n    In this region, ethnic minorities cultivate roses organically, and the produced Damascus Rose circulates as rose tea.\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\n    Grown in desert areas with significant temperature differences between day and night, high-quality roses are produced.\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\n    To drink, it is common to brew Damascus Rose tea directly by pouring hot water. Usually, a few roses in a 200ml teapot are sufficient.\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center; margin-bottom: 20px;\"\u003e\n    \u003cimg alt=\"Rosebuds floating in pale green tea in a white cup\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0526\/0774\/6224\/files\/269E06CD-ED8B-4583-A6F7-472F7EA54634.png?v=1615909105\"\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"letter-spacing: 2px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e8e9eb; padding-bottom: 12px;\"\u003e\n    Enjoying Damascus Rose\n\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\n    Damascus Rose can be brewed multiple times, up to 20 infusions.\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\n    Even if you stop brewing and resume half a day or a day later, the flavor hardly deteriorates. It is recommended to place the teapot in the refrigerator when leaving it for a while.\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\n    My recommended way to enjoy delicious rose tea is to blend it with other teas.\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\n    My favorite method is to combine 2 to 3 Damascus Roses with green tea or white tea. The sweet flavor of Damascus Rose and the flavor of green tea complement each other incredibly well.\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center; margin-bottom: 20px;\"\u003e\n    \u003cimg alt=\"Dry green tea leaves with rosebuds, and a glass of the brewed tea\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0526\/0774\/6224\/files\/5F0B1B7E-54EF-455D-8EAD-EB1F2A7A76A7.png?v=1615909168\"\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\n    Damascus Rose also pairs very well with black tea. Adding just 2 to 3 roses to black tea significantly enhances the sweet honey flavor, making it as fragrant as high-quality black tea.\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\n    The key is not to add too many roses, but to adjust so that the fragrance is faintly present in the background.\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\n    My favorite way to drink it is to combine Pu-erh raw tea with Damascus Rose.\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\n    The rich taste of Pu-erh raw tea and the elegant flavor of roses create an excellent combination. Damascus Rose can be brewed many more times than black tea or green tea, so it is also an option to place the roses in a fair cup rather than directly in the teapot.\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center; margin-bottom: 20px;\"\u003e\n    \u003cimg alt=\"Rosebuds floating in yellow-green tea in a glass pitcher\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0526\/0774\/6224\/files\/D0729FDE-CD2A-4095-A1FF-1CA25F211A42.png?v=1615909209\"\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"HOJO Tea","offers":[{"title":"30g (small bag)","offer_id":44932450058416,"sku":"f08ca","price":1500.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":true},{"title":"50g (in can)","offer_id":44932450091184,"sku":"f08cc","price":2400.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":true},{"title":"100g (large bag\/50g x 2 bags)","offer_id":44932450123952,"sku":"f08cb","price":4400.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":true},{"title":"600g value pack (large bag [50g x 2 bags] x 6 bags)","offer_id":44932450156720,"sku":"f08cv","price":22800.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0526\/0774\/6224\/products\/AC207C97-6D68-480F-8AC8-86DB876210DF.png?v=1737905676"}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0526\/0774\/6224\/collections\/rose.jpg?v=1611739415","url":"https:\/\/hojotea.com\/en\/collections\/flower-tea.oembed","provider":"お茶の専門店HOJO \/ HOJO CO., LTD.","version":"1.0","type":"link"}