{"title":"Guangdong Province","description":"\u003cp\u003eGuangdong Province is a huge market where large quantities of Pu-erh tea are sold and consumed. Looking at the teas produced in Guangdong itself, there are oolong, black, and green teas, and by far the most famous of them is Phoenix Dan Cong Oolong, made in Fenghuang Town in Chaozhou.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"CollectionBody\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePhoenix Dan Cong is one of China's three great oolong teas, along with Anxi oolong and Wuyi oolong. Beyond its remarkable flavor, tea made from old trees has a long lingering finish and a natural sweetness, and it has many devoted fans.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe have visited the region regularly since 2010 and source directly from the producers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"CollectionLinks__more\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"..\/pages\/about-guangdong-tea\"\u003eRead more\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"o29","title":"Phoenix Oolong Ba Xian 2022","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"hojo-phoenix-common\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe frequently visit Phoenix Town in Chaozhou, Guangdong Province, to source good Phoenix Dan Cong Oolong Tea directly on site.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0526\/0774\/6224\/files\/IMG_7967.jpg\" alt=\"An old Phoenix Dan Cong tree on Wu Dong Shan and me, Akira Hojo\" width=\"630\" height=\"420\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAn old Phoenix Dan Cong tree on Wu Dong Shan and me, Akira Hojo\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0526\/0774\/6224\/files\/IMG_7986.jpg\" alt=\"Tea trees growing on the steep, rocky slopes of Wu Dong Shan\" width=\"630\" height=\"420\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003eTea trees growing on the steep, rocky slopes of Wu Dong Shan\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-10296\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0526\/0774\/6224\/files\/IMG_9174.jpg?v=1769754009\" alt=\"Dark, twisted tea leaves on a white background\" width=\"630\" height=\"420\"\u003e We are releasing a new lot (2022 harvest) of Phoenix Oolong Ba Xian, our first since 2021. After several years of aging, it has come out in very good condition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eBa Xian from Ding Ping Keng Tou Village, Hard to Obtain Even Locally\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis Ba Xian was harvested from a tea garden in Ding Ping Keng Tou Village (Wu Dong mountain range), at an altitude of about 1000m, where the trees are 50 years old. Tea leaves grown at high altitude are rich in compounds, and they are characterized by a soft, concentrated flavor and a vivid flavor that returns after drinking. In Phoenix Town, leaves from high altitudes are also regarded as very rare, and because Ba Xian trees have weak vigor and rarely live long, the number of old trees is limited.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-10299\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0526\/0774\/6224\/files\/IMG_3251.jpg?v=1771316198\" alt=\"Tea bushes on a steep slope below a rocky mountaintop\" width=\"630\" height=\"420\"\u003e \u003cimg class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-10301\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0526\/0774\/6224\/files\/IMG_4019.jpg?v=1771316197\" alt=\"A tea bush on a hillside with distant mountains and a lake\" width=\"630\" height=\"420\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eBa Xian, a Cultivar Especially Popular in Chaozhou and Shantou\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBa Xian is a highly popular cultivar not only in Phoenix Town but also in Chaozhou and Shantou. The reason lies in the clarity of its refined, vivid orchid-like flavor. It is known as the \"Zhi Lan Xiang aroma type,\" and it has depth not only in flavor but also in taste, with an excellent balance of sweetness, smoothness, and lingering finish. Lao Cong Ba Xian in particular is rare, and tea grown at high altitude sells out quickly even on the market.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-10298\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0526\/0774\/6224\/files\/IMG_9180.jpg?v=1771563626\" alt=\"A white cup of golden tea\" width=\"630\" height=\"420\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eThe Captivating Flavor of Ba Xian, Woven from Orchid and Fruit Notes\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis tea was slowly charcoal roasted at a low temperature and finished in the Qing Xiang style. Centered on the elegant flavor of orchid and lily flowers, fruit notes of pomegranate and raspberry are layered in complexity, giving the flavor depth. This is a tea to enjoy for the vivid returning flavor that rises after swallowing. Because it was grown in a high-altitude tea garden, the mouthfeel is soft and creamy, and it drinks gently and clearly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"HOJO Tea","offers":[{"title":"15g (small bag)","offer_id":44932459888816,"sku":"o029ca","price":2200.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":true},{"title":"40g (in can)","offer_id":44932459921584,"sku":"o029cc","price":5400.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":true},{"title":"120g (large bag\/40g x 3 bags)","offer_id":44932459954352,"sku":"o029cb","price":15900.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":true},{"title":"360g value pack (large bag [40g x 3 bags] x 3 bags)","offer_id":44932459987120,"sku":"o029cv","price":38900.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0526\/0774\/6224\/products\/o95_01.jpg?v=1737905814"},{"product_id":"o103","title":"Phoenix Oolong Mi Lan Xiang 2025 No.2","description":"\u003cp\u003e\n    This product is a Mi Lan Xiang (蜜蘭香) finished with a \"3-time fire\" heavy roasting method, which is favored among Chaozhou locals.\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align:center;\"\u003e\n    \u003cimg alt=\"Dark, twisted tea leaves on a white background\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0526\/0774\/6224\/products\/o103_05.jpg?v=1737905810\" width=\"630\" height=\"420\"\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\n    The \"3-time fire\" (三次火) method refers to a finishing process where the tea is roasted over charcoal three times, with each roasting spaced months apart. This method prevents uneven moisture distribution between the tea leaves' core and surface. Typically, the first roast happens right after production, the second in autumn, and the third in the following year. Thus, this product, while from the 2021 harvest, underwent its third charcoal roast in 2022.\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\n    Originally, due to a lack of proper storage techniques in China, Phoenix Town (鳳凰鎮) preserved its tea's freshness through multiple rounds of charcoal roasting. Consequently, Chaozhou locals have been accustomed to deeply roasted Phoenix Dan Cong teas like \"3-time fire\" and \"4-time fire\" since childhood, which is why heavily roasted Phoenix Dan Cong remains popular in Chaozhou.\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align:center;\"\u003e\n    \u003cimg alt=\"A white cup of amber tea seen from above\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0526\/0774\/6224\/products\/o103_06.jpg?v=1737905810\" width=\"630\" height=\"420\"\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\n    Through repeated roasting, the tea undergoes maturation, deepening its liquor color into a rich orange hue while developing a robust fruit flavor reminiscent of raspberry and lychee.\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\n    In Phoenix Dan Cong, there are two primary roasting styles: light charcoal roasting for a floral flavor and repeated roasting for a more intense and matured fragrance. Both styles are highly appreciated by tea enthusiasts.\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\n    Our previous heavily roasted Phoenix Dan Cong Mi Lan Xiang is now labeled as No.1. No.1 was finished with a \"2-time fire\" method, resulting in a fresher flavor compared to this \"3-time fire\" version.\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"hojo-phoenix-common\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe frequently visit Fenghuang Town in Chaozhou, Guangdong Province, to source high-quality Phoenix Dan Cong Oolong tea directly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0526\/0774\/6224\/files\/IMG_7967.jpg\" alt=\"An old Phoenix Dan Cong tree on Wu Dong Shan and me, Akira Hojo\" width=\"630\" height=\"420\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAn old Phoenix Dan Cong tree on Wu Dong Shan and me, Akira Hojo\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0526\/0774\/6224\/files\/IMG_7986.jpg\" alt=\"Tea trees growing on the steep, rocky slopes of Wu Dong Shan\" width=\"630\" height=\"420\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003eTea trees growing on the steep, rocky slopes of Wu Dong Shan\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cstyle\u003e\na:hover {\n    background-color: #333; \/* Invert background color on hover *\/\n    color: #f0f0e0; \/* Invert text color on hover *\/\n    box-shadow: 0 12px 16px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.3); \/* Add depth with a stronger shadow *\/\n    transform: translateY(-5px); \/* Slightly lift on hover *\/\n    text-decoration: none;\n}\n\u003c\/style\u003e","brand":"HOJO Tea","offers":[{"title":"15g (small bag)","offer_id":44932459495600,"sku":"o103ca","price":1900.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":true},{"title":"40g (in can)","offer_id":44932459528368,"sku":"o103cc","price":5000.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":true},{"title":"120g (large bag\/40g x 3 bags)","offer_id":44932459561136,"sku":"o103cb","price":14600.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":true},{"title":"600g value pack (large bag [40g x 3 bags] x 5 bags)","offer_id":44932459593904,"sku":"o103cv","price":59600.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0526\/0774\/6224\/products\/o103_05.jpg?v=1737905810"},{"product_id":"o69","title":"Phoenix Dan Cong Lao Cong Mi Lan Xiang 2015","description":"\u003cp\u003eFor ten years, HOJO has continued to present Mi Lan Xiang as a more affordable line.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMi Lan Xiang is also the most common and well-known tea among Phoenix Dan Cong Oolong Teas.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHowever, Mi Lan Xiang does not equal inexpensive tea. For Phoenix Dan Cong Oolong Tea, each aroma type has grades, and quality and prices vary widely.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor example, Tong Tian Xiang and Ba Xian sold by HOJO are very expensive teas, but teas priced below 2,000 yen per 100g also exist.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePhoenix Wu Dong Lao Cong Mi Lan Xiang is harvested from Lao Cong, meaning older trees, among Mi Lan Xiang trees. It is recommended for those who want to upgrade further from ordinary Mi Lan Xiang.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis product is characterized by a sweet flavor like fresh lychee. It has a strong lingering finish and a soft mouthfeel that seems to permeate the throat.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is recommended to drink it right away, but it is also recommended to let it rest for several years so that its aroma matures into the Nong Xiang aroma type.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCharacteristics of High-Quality Phoenix Dan Cong\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHigh-quality Phoenix Dan Cong is grown using a method called qiaomu. Qiaomu is a method in which tea trees are allowed to grow large with their branches spreading, without pruning the growing point, so they grow like trees in the mountains (see the photograph below).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003e\n\u003cimg height=\"420\" width=\"630\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0526\/0774\/6224\/files\/IMG_9337.jpg\" class=\"alignleft size-full wp-image-9684\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAn old Phoenix Dan Cong tree and me, Akira Hojo (from behind)\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn contrast, in ordinary tea gardens in Japan, Taiwan, India, and Sri Lanka, tea trees are pruned low and kept in a more compact, manageable form. In ordinary tea gardens, tea trees are densely planted, making harvesting efficient, increasing production volume, and offering economic benefits. However, tea trees grown by the qiaomu method in a natural growth environment, although more labor-intensive to harvest, have superior flavor and quality. In Phoenix Town, the production area of Phoenix Dan Cong Oolong Tea, tea trees at high altitudes are managed using the qiaomu method, while surrounding lowland areas are characterized by ordinary tea-garden methods.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg height=\"420\" width=\"630\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0526\/0774\/6224\/files\/IMG_3259-1.jpg\" class=\"alignleft size-full wp-image-9687\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003e\n\u003cimg height=\"420\" width=\"630\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0526\/0774\/6224\/files\/IMG_3220.jpg\" class=\"alignleft size-full wp-image-9686\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAll tea trees at high altitudes are managed using the qiaomu method: photographed near Wu Dong Village\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat Is Dan Cong?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePhoenix Dan Cong is an Oolong Tea produced around Wu Dong Shan in Phoenix Town. Dan Cong refers to tea trees grouped by cultivar and aroma characteristics and managed in small lots. Some tea-related books state that tea made from a single tree is called Dan Cong, but this is no longer the meaning in which the term is used. Tea made from a single tree is called single tree tea. \u003cimg class=\"alignleft size-full wp-image-9904\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0526\/0774\/6224\/files\/IMG_9318-2.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"630\" height=\"420\"\u003e \u003cimg class=\"alignleft size-full wp-image-9902\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0526\/0774\/6224\/files\/IMG_1915-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"630\" height=\"420\"\u003e Good Phoenix Dan Cong is harvested not from tea trees pruned low like those in Japanese and Taiwanese tea gardens, but from independently grown shrubs (qiaomu) like fruit trees. Producers know the characteristics of each tree well, group them by tree based on aroma, and sell them as microlots. This is called Dan Cong.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat Is Lao Cong?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAmong Dan Cong teas, those with especially old trees are called Lao Cong. Single tree tea made from one tree is also described as Lao Cong single tree if it is from Lao Cong. In general, quality improves as tree age increases. Locally, the fundamental quality of Phoenix Dan Cong is evaluated by the length of its lingering finish and the depth of its aftertaste. In addition, the overall value of the product is determined by how well its aroma is brought out through tea making and finishing. \u003cimg class=\"alignleft size-full wp-image-9900\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0526\/0774\/6224\/files\/IMG_7571-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"630\" height=\"420\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAltitude, an Extremely Important Factor in Discussing Quality\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor Phoenix Dan Cong and Pu-erh Tea, tree age tends to receive particular attention, but altitude is an equally important quality factor. This is true of all tea types and all growing regions. Usually, an altitude of 600m or higher is a threshold for quality. At lower altitudes, many tea gardens consist of mass-production-style tea gardens or young trees, and their tea is generally traded as inexpensive tea. In particular, tea gardens above 1000m have large temperature differences between day and night and are a treasure trove of tea with rich taste and abundant flavor.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSome people have the impression that Phoenix Dan Cong has bitterness and astringency, but such tea is often made in ordinary tea gardens using large amounts of fertilizer and high temperatures during pan-frying and roasting. In addition, in high-altitude areas, normally only spring tea is harvested, whereas ordinary tea gardens in lowlands are often harvested in spring, summer, and autumn for commercial production, which causes bitterness.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn contrast, high-quality Phoenix Dan Cong grown at high altitudes using the qiaomu method has almost no bitterness or astringency even when brewed with boiling water.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"HOJO Tea","offers":[{"title":"15g (small bag)","offer_id":44932448780464,"sku":"o69-1ca","price":3100.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":true},{"title":"40g (in can)","offer_id":44932448813232,"sku":"o69-1cc","price":8100.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":false},{"title":"120g (large bag\/40g x 3 bags)","offer_id":44932448846000,"sku":"o69-1cb","price":23900.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":false},{"title":"360g value pack (large bag [40g x 3 bags] x 3 bags)","offer_id":44932448878768,"sku":"o69-1cv","price":58300.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0526\/0774\/6224\/products\/o68.jpg?v=1737905668"},{"product_id":"o87","title":"Phoenix Oolong Lao Cong Jiang Hua Xiang 2017","description":"\u003cp\u003eJiang Hua Xiang is a little-known name in Japan, but it is a very popular Dan Cong in Chaozhou, Guangdong, China, the city nearest the growing area.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe name refers to the scent of ginger flowers. Smell the flowers themselves and you will be moved by how fragrant they are.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e2017 was an ideal year for weather, with one clear day after another.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis Lao Cong tea is made from leaves harvested from old trees, some several hundred years old. Its gorgeous flavor is memorable, and so are the long finish and strong aftertaste.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"HOJO Tea","offers":[{"title":"15g (small bag)","offer_id":44932448518320,"sku":"o87ca","price":3300.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":true},{"title":"40g (in can)","offer_id":44932448551088,"sku":"o87cc","price":8500.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":true},{"title":"120g (large bag\/40g x 3 bags)","offer_id":44932448583856,"sku":"o87cb","price":24800.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":true},{"title":"360g value pack (large bag [40g x 3 bags] x 3 bags)","offer_id":44932448616624,"sku":"o87cv","price":61300.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0526\/0774\/6224\/products\/o87_01.jpg?v=1737905666"},{"product_id":"o59","title":"Phoenix Oolong Lao Cong Ba Xian 2016","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"hojo-phoenix-common\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe frequently visit Fenghuang Town in Chaozhou, Guangdong Province, to source high-quality Phoenix Dan Cong Oolong tea directly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0526\/0774\/6224\/files\/IMG_7967.jpg\" alt=\"An old Phoenix Dan Cong tree on Wu Dong Shan and me, Akira Hojo\" width=\"630\" height=\"420\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAn old Phoenix Dan Cong tree on Wu Dong Shan and me, Akira Hojo\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0526\/0774\/6224\/files\/IMG_7986.jpg\" alt=\"Tea trees growing on the steep, rocky slopes of Wu Dong Shan\" width=\"630\" height=\"420\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003eTea trees growing on the steep, rocky slopes of Wu Dong Shan\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAmong Dan Cong teas, tea harvested from especially old trees is called \"Lao Cong.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\n\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis Ba Xian comes from old trees, several hundred years old, at an altitude of around 1,200m on Wu Dong Shan.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCompared to other Dan Cong, Lao Cong Ba Xian has a modest flavor, but the quality of the leaf is extremely high, and its aftertaste feels as dense as that of a high-end single tree tea.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhen you swallow the tea, you may even feel as if the liquid is soaking into your body.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe recommend this tea to people who drink Phoenix Oolong regularly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe flavor is of berries. It is a simple flavor, yet you can sense sweetness in it: strawberry, mulberry, raspberry, and a faint touch of fresh herbs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePeople in Chaozhou like to brew Ba Xian strong.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBrewing it strong makes the quality of the taste and flavor especially easy to appreciate, so we recommend it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBecause the quality of the leaf is extremely good, you can enjoy many infusions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt easily lasts six infusions or more, so depending on how you look at it, the cost per cup may be about the same as that of a cheaper Dan Cong.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"HOJO Tea","offers":[{"title":"15g (small bag)","offer_id":44932448256176,"sku":"o59ca","price":6300.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":true},{"title":"40g (in can)","offer_id":44932448288944,"sku":"o59cc","price":16000.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":false},{"title":"120g (large bag\/40g x 3 bags)","offer_id":44932448321712,"sku":"o59cb","price":47500.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":true},{"title":"360g value pack (large bag [40g x 3 bags] x 3 bags)","offer_id":44932448354480,"sku":"o59cv","price":115000.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0526\/0774\/6224\/products\/o59_02.jpg?v=1737905664"},{"product_id":"o71","title":"Phoenix Wu Dong Lao Cong Xiong Di Zai Single Tree 2016","description":"\u003ch2\u003e\n    Phoenix Oolong Lao Cong Xiong Di Zai Dan Zhou 鳳凰烏崠老欉兄弟仔單株\n\u003c\/h2\u003e\n大庵村庵棱 (Da An Village An Ling) 950m\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0526\/0774\/6224\/files\/o71_01-2.jpg?v=1789408704\"\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"Dark twisted tea leaves spread on a white surface\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-762\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0526\/0774\/6224\/files\/o71_01.jpg\" width=\"630\" height=\"420\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003cimg alt=\"Leafy tea tree growing on a hillside\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-751\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0526\/0774\/6224\/files\/a012.jpg\" width=\"630\" height=\"473\"\u003e\nXiong Di Zhai 兄弟仔 is a very popular tea in Phoenix town yet it is not well-known in overseas. It has distinctively fruity flavor. Its sweetish flavor reminds me of honey, mangoes, pears and peaches.\n\u003cdiv class=\"hojo-phoenix-common\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe frequently visit Fenghuang Town in Chaozhou, Guangdong Province, to source high-quality Phoenix Dan Cong Oolong tea directly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0526\/0774\/6224\/files\/IMG_7967.jpg\" alt=\"An old Phoenix Dan Cong tree on Wu Dong Shan and me, Akira Hojo\" width=\"630\" height=\"420\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAn old Phoenix Dan Cong tree on Wu Dong Shan and me, Akira Hojo\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0526\/0774\/6224\/files\/IMG_7986.jpg\" alt=\"Tea trees growing on the steep, rocky slopes of Wu Dong Shan\" width=\"630\" height=\"420\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003eTea trees growing on the steep, rocky slopes of Wu Dong Shan\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAmong Dan Cong teas, tea harvested from especially old trees is called \"Lao Cong.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSingle tree tea (Dan Zhu Cha), as the name suggests, is harvested from a single tree.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"HOJO Tea","offers":[{"title":"15g (small bag)","offer_id":44932448125104,"sku":"o71ca","price":6300.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":true},{"title":"40g (in can)","offer_id":44932448157872,"sku":"o71cc","price":16200.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":false},{"title":"120g (large bag\/40g x 3 bags)","offer_id":44932448190640,"sku":"o71cb","price":47100.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":false},{"title":"360g value pack (large bag [40g x 3 bags] x 3 bags)","offer_id":44932448223408,"sku":"o71cv","price":116600.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0526\/0774\/6224\/files\/o71_01_c68b00fe-872e-4d0e-941f-48440621a319.jpg?v=1791910527"},{"product_id":"o109","title":"Phoenix Oolong Jiang Mu Xiang 2021","description":"\u003ch2\u003e\n    Produced in Dongxing Village (東興村), Fengnan Mountains\n\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\n    Jiang Mu Xiang is produced in Dongxing Village in the Fengnan Mountains and is harvested from tea trees that are several decades old.\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\n    For reference, Wudong Mountain (烏崠山) is located in the Fengxi Mountains. While Wudong Mountain is widely recognized as the brand for Phoenix Dan Cong, there are many outstanding teas produced outside of Wudong Mountain.\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\n    Distinctive Flavor Similar to Galangal\n\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\n    Jiang Mu Xiang is also known as Nan Jiang Xiang. \"Nan Jiang\" refers to galangal, a type of ginger commonly used as a spice in Thai cuisine, particularly in Tom Yum soup.\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\n    Not only in Thailand but also in other Southeast Asian countries, galangal is an essential spice found in local markets and supermarkets.\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0526\/0774\/6224\/files\/AdobeStock_139251429.jpg?v=1713922692\" width=\"630\" height=\"420\" alt=\"Galangal\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\n    Jiang Mu Xiang has an flavor strikingly similar to fresh galangal, making it a truly unique experience.\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"hojo-phoenix-common\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe frequently visit Fenghuang Town in Chaozhou, Guangdong Province, to source high-quality Phoenix Dan Cong Oolong tea directly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0526\/0774\/6224\/files\/IMG_7967.jpg\" alt=\"An old Phoenix Dan Cong tree on Wu Dong Shan and me, Akira Hojo\" width=\"630\" height=\"420\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAn old Phoenix Dan Cong tree on Wu Dong Shan and me, Akira Hojo\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0526\/0774\/6224\/files\/IMG_7986.jpg\" alt=\"Tea trees growing on the steep, rocky slopes of Wu Dong Shan\" width=\"630\" height=\"420\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003eTea trees growing on the steep, rocky slopes of Wu Dong Shan\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"HOJO Tea","offers":[{"title":"15g (small bag)","offer_id":44932437934256,"sku":"o109ca","price":1400.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":true},{"title":"40g (in can)","offer_id":44932437967024,"sku":"o109cc","price":3600.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":true},{"title":"120g (large bag\/40g x 3 bags)","offer_id":44932437999792,"sku":"o109cb","price":10400.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":false},{"title":"360g value pack (large bag [40g x 3 bags] x 3 bags)","offer_id":44932438032560,"sku":"o109cv","price":25700.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0526\/0774\/6224\/products\/o109.jpg?v=1737905519"},{"product_id":"o102","title":"Phoenix Oolong Lao Cong Gong Xiang 2021","description":"\u003cp\u003e\n    This tea is sourced from Qixing'an Village (七星案村) at an altitude of approximately 900m. \n    Gong Xiang (貢香) is known for its exceptionally strong fragrance among various Phoenix Dan Cong varieties.\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align:center;\"\u003e\n    \u003cimg alt=\"A heap of dark, twisted dry oolong leaves on a white background\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0526\/0774\/6224\/products\/IMG_8692.jpg?v=1737905518\" width=\"630\" height=\"420\"\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\n    The name \"Gong Xiang\" conveys the idea of a tea that stands out with its bright and prominent flavor. \n    Upon sipping, it releases a strong top note that flows from the mouth to the nose, followed by a long-lasting lingering fragrance.\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\n    Through a low-temperature charcoal roasting process, this tea achieves a refreshing Qing Xiang (清香) aroma. \n    It carries berry-like fragrances reminiscent of raspberry, cherry, mulberry, and strawberry, \n    combined with the fresh floral scent of ginger blossoms.\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\n    Being an \"Lao Cong\" (老欉) tea harvested from old trees, this is a premium-grade tea. \n    It commands a higher price but offers exceptional flavor and aftertaste.\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\n    What is Lao Cong in Phoenix Dan Cong?\n\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\n    In the context of Phoenix Dan Cong, Lao Cong refers to tea made from older tea trees. However, there is no strict definition of what qualifies as \n    Lao Cong, as the age criteria vary by cultivar and producer. Generally, older trees grow more slowly than younger ones, resulting in a longer-lasting \n    aftertaste and deeper complexity, making Lao Cong teas some of the most sought-after and high-end selections in Phoenix Dan Cong.\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align:center;\"\u003e\n    \u003cimg alt=\"Tea trees beside a path in a misty tea garden\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0526\/0774\/6224\/files\/IMG_4014.jpg\" width=\"680\" height=\"453\"\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"hojo-phoenix-common\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe frequently visit Fenghuang Town in Chaozhou, Guangdong Province, to source high-quality Phoenix Dan Cong Oolong tea directly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0526\/0774\/6224\/files\/IMG_7967.jpg\" alt=\"An old Phoenix Dan Cong tree on Wu Dong Shan and me, Akira Hojo\" width=\"630\" height=\"420\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAn old Phoenix Dan Cong tree on Wu Dong Shan and me, Akira Hojo\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0526\/0774\/6224\/files\/IMG_7986.jpg\" alt=\"Tea trees growing on the steep, rocky slopes of Wu Dong Shan\" width=\"630\" height=\"420\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003eTea trees growing on the steep, rocky slopes of Wu Dong Shan\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAmong Dan Cong teas, tea harvested from especially old trees is called \"Lao Cong.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cstyle\u003e\na:hover {\n    background-color: #333; \/* Invert background color on hover *\/\n    color: #f0f0e0; \/* Invert text color on hover *\/\n    box-shadow: 0 12px 16px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.3); \/* Add depth with a stronger shadow *\/\n    transform: translateY(-5px); \/* Slightly lift on hover *\/\n    text-decoration: none;\n}\n\u003c\/style\u003e","brand":"HOJO Tea","offers":[{"title":"15g (small bag)","offer_id":44932437803184,"sku":"o102ca","price":2500.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":false},{"title":"40g (in can)","offer_id":44932437835952,"sku":"o102cc","price":6300.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":true},{"title":"120g (large bag\/40g x 3 bags)","offer_id":44932437868720,"sku":"o102cb","price":18400.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":false},{"title":"360g value pack (large bag [40g x 3 bags] x 3 bags)","offer_id":44932437901488,"sku":"o102cv","price":45000.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0526\/0774\/6224\/products\/IMG_8692.jpg?v=1737905518"},{"product_id":"o112","title":"Phoenix Oolong Lao Cong Gui Hua Xiang Single Tree 2022","description":"\u003cdiv style=\"text-align:center;\"\u003e\n    \u003cimg alt=\"A heap of dark, twisted dry oolong leaves on a white background\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0526\/0774\/6224\/products\/o112c_001.jpg?v=1737905511\" width=\"630\" height=\"420\"\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\n    Phoenix Dan Cong Lao Cong Gui Hua Xiang Danzhu (桂花香單株) is harvested from a 250-year-old single tree in Touya Village (頭埡村), situated at an altitude of 1000m.\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\n    \"Gui Hua Xiang\" (桂花香) refers to the fragrance of osmanthus flowers. Osmanthus-scented oolong teas are highly popular, with both China and Taiwan producing teas known as Gui Hua Oolong. However, these teas are typically infused with osmanthus aroma rather than naturally possessing it.\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align:center;\"\u003e\n    \u003cimg alt=\"Dark dry tea leaves piled in a stainless steel bowl\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0526\/0774\/6224\/products\/o112c_002.jpg?v=1737905512\" width=\"630\" height=\"420\"\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\n    In reality, many Phoenix Dan Cong teas labeled as Gui Hua Xiang have been artificially scented. Teas with added fragrance exhibit an intense osmanthus scent in their dry leaves. During sourcing trips in the region, artificially scented versions of Gui Hua Xiang are frequently encountered.\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align:center;\"\u003e\n    \u003cimg alt=\"A tea tree with fresh green leaves growing on a slope\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0526\/0774\/6224\/products\/o112_002.jpg?v=1737905512\" width=\"630\" height=\"473\"\u003e\n    \u003cfigcaption\u003e\n        The single tea tree of Phoenix Dan Cong Lao Cong Gui Hua Xiang Danzhu\n    \u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align:center;\"\u003e\n    \u003cimg alt=\"A tall tea tree with bright green new growth\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0526\/0774\/6224\/products\/o112_003.jpg?v=1737905512\" width=\"630\" height=\"840\"\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\n    However, this tea is not artificially infused with osmanthus aroma. Instead, its natural cultivar characteristics and fermentation process produce an authentic osmanthus-like fragrance, making it an exceptionally rare tea.\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\n    Having tasted multiple Phoenix Dan Cong Gui Hua Xiang teas in the past, most failed to exhibit a noticeable osmanthus flavor. In most cases, the fragrance was so subtle that it required deliberate effort to detect.\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\n    This particular tea possesses a remarkably strong osmanthus fragrance, which genuinely astonished me upon first tasting. As a single-tree tea, it is quite expensive, but it provides an unparalleled opportunity to experience the authentic Gui Hua Xiang profile.\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"hojo-phoenix-common\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe frequently visit Fenghuang Town in Chaozhou, Guangdong Province, to source high-quality Phoenix Dan Cong Oolong tea directly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0526\/0774\/6224\/files\/IMG_7967.jpg\" alt=\"An old Phoenix Dan Cong tree on Wu Dong Shan and me, Akira Hojo\" width=\"630\" height=\"420\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAn old Phoenix Dan Cong tree on Wu Dong Shan and me, Akira Hojo\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0526\/0774\/6224\/files\/IMG_7986.jpg\" alt=\"Tea trees growing on the steep, rocky slopes of Wu Dong Shan\" width=\"630\" height=\"420\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003eTea trees growing on the steep, rocky slopes of Wu Dong Shan\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAmong Dan Cong teas, tea harvested from especially old trees is called \"Lao Cong.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cstyle\u003e\na:hover {\n    background-color: #333; \/* Invert background color on hover *\/\n    color: #f0f0e0; \/* Invert text color on hover *\/\n    box-shadow: 0 12px 16px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.3); \/* Add depth with a stronger shadow *\/\n    transform: translateY(-5px); \/* Slightly lift on hover *\/\n    text-decoration: none;\n}\n\u003c\/style\u003e","brand":"HOJO Tea","offers":[{"title":"15g (small bag)","offer_id":44932437377200,"sku":"o112ca","price":6300.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":true},{"title":"40g (in can)","offer_id":44932437409968,"sku":"o112cc","price":16000.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":true},{"title":"120g (large bag\/40g x 3 bags)","offer_id":44932437442736,"sku":"o112cb","price":47500.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":true},{"title":"360g value pack (large bag [40g x 3 bags] x 3 bags)","offer_id":44932437475504,"sku":"o112cv","price":115000.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0526\/0774\/6224\/products\/o112c_001.jpg?v=1737905511"},{"product_id":"o113","title":"Phoenix Oolong Xiong Di Zai 2021","description":"\u003cp\u003e\n    The production area is Fengxi Dongjiao Village (鳳溪東郊村), at an altitude of around 700m.\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\n    \u003cimg alt=\"A heap of twisted dry oolong leaves with green-brown tones on a white background\" height=\"420\" width=\"630\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0526\/0774\/6224\/products\/o113c_001.jpg?v=1737905510\" class=\"alignleft wp-image-8943 size-full\"\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\nThe name \"Xiong Di Zai\" comes from the fact that the mother tree of the brothers was divided into two trunks from the base. The family that owned the tree had two sons. After they became independent, each brother inherited one of the trunks and worked together harmoniously to produce tea, hence the name \"Xiong Di Zai.\"\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\n    The characteristic of Xiong Di Zai is its sweet berry-like flavor. It is a tea with a sweet, gentle fragrance reminiscent of strawberries, mulberries, and raspberries, making it a delicious and easily enjoyable tea.\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"hojo-phoenix-common\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe frequently visit Fenghuang Town in Chaozhou, Guangdong Province, to source high-quality Phoenix Dan Cong Oolong tea directly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0526\/0774\/6224\/files\/IMG_7967.jpg\" alt=\"An old Phoenix Dan Cong tree on Wu Dong Shan and me, Akira Hojo\" width=\"630\" height=\"420\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAn old Phoenix Dan Cong tree on Wu Dong Shan and me, Akira Hojo\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0526\/0774\/6224\/files\/IMG_7986.jpg\" alt=\"Tea trees growing on the steep, rocky slopes of Wu Dong Shan\" width=\"630\" height=\"420\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003eTea trees growing on the steep, rocky slopes of Wu Dong Shan\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"HOJO Tea","offers":[{"title":"15g (small bag)","offer_id":44932437246128,"sku":"o113ca","price":1700.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":true},{"title":"40g (in can)","offer_id":44932437278896,"sku":"o113cc","price":4300.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":true},{"title":"120g (large bag\/40g x 3 bags)","offer_id":44932437311664,"sku":"o113cb","price":12400.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":false},{"title":"360g value pack (large bag [40g x 3 bags] x 3 bags)","offer_id":44932437344432,"sku":"o113cv","price":31100.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0526\/0774\/6224\/products\/o113c_001.jpg?v=1737905510"},{"product_id":"o179","title":"Phoenix Oolong Ya Shi Xiang 2022","description":"\u003cp\u003e\n    Ya Shi Xiang (鴨屎香, meaning \"Duck Droppings Aroma\") may have an unusual name, but it is one of the most famous Phoenix Dan Cong teas in its place of origin.\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\n    According to legend, a farmer discovered a tea tree with an exceptionally fragrant flavor. At the time, tea was grown from seeds, leading to natural crossbreeding and the occasional emergence of unique flavors. Fearing that others might steal his prized tea tree, the farmer gave it an unappealing name to discourage interest. This is how the tea came to be known as Ya Shi Xiang.\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\n    Despite its name, Ya Shi Xiang is renowned for its rich, tropical fruit-like fragrance, reminiscent of mangoes and other sweet, exotic fruits.\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\n    The name may have been meant to disguise its true value, but its remarkable floral and fruity flavor makes it a highly recommended Phoenix Dan Cong.\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"hojo-phoenix-common\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe frequently visit Fenghuang Town in Chaozhou, Guangdong Province, to source high-quality Phoenix Dan Cong Oolong tea directly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0526\/0774\/6224\/files\/IMG_7967.jpg\" alt=\"An old Phoenix Dan Cong tree on Wu Dong Shan and me, Akira Hojo\" width=\"630\" height=\"420\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAn old Phoenix Dan Cong tree on Wu Dong Shan and me, Akira Hojo\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0526\/0774\/6224\/files\/IMG_7986.jpg\" alt=\"Tea trees growing on the steep, rocky slopes of Wu Dong Shan\" width=\"630\" height=\"420\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003eTea trees growing on the steep, rocky slopes of Wu Dong Shan\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"HOJO Tea","offers":[{"title":"15g (small bag)","offer_id":44932436361392,"sku":"o179ca","price":1500.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":true},{"title":"40g (in can)","offer_id":44932436394160,"sku":"o179cc","price":3800.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":true},{"title":"120g (large bag\/40g x 3 bags)","offer_id":44932436426928,"sku":"o179cb","price":11000.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":true},{"title":"600g value pack (large bag [40g x 3 bags] x 5 bags)","offer_id":44932436459696,"sku":"o179cv","price":45400.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0526\/0774\/6224\/products\/o50_02.jpg?v=1737905496"},{"product_id":"o36","title":"Phoenix Oolong Yu Lan Xiang 2021","description":"\u003cp\u003e\n    \u003cimg alt=\"A heap of dark, twisted dry oolong leaves on a white background\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignleft size-full wp-image-9150\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0526\/0774\/6224\/files\/o109_02.jpg?v=1713923206\" width=\"630\" height=\"420\" sizes=\"(max-width: 630px) 100vw, 630px\"\u003e\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\n    The name Yu Lan Xiang (Magnolia Fragrance) originates from the Yu Lan flower (white magnolia). As the name implies, this tea exudes an flavor similar to white magnolia blossoms.\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\n    To highlight the floral characteristics of Yu Lan Xiang, charcoal roasting is performed at a low temperature.\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\n    In addition to the white magnolia flavor, there is a subtle hint of lily, giving this tea a refreshing fragrance.\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\n    Origin: Fengxi Dongjiao Village, Wudong Mountain, approximately 700m altitude.\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\n    \u003cimg alt=\"Dark dry tea leaves piled in a stainless steel bowl\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignleft size-full wp-image-9151\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0526\/0774\/6224\/products\/IMG_9789.jpg?v=1737905492\" width=\"630\" height=\"420\" sizes=\"(max-width: 630px) 100vw, 630px\"\u003e\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"hojo-phoenix-common\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe frequently visit Fenghuang Town in Chaozhou, Guangdong Province, to source high-quality Phoenix Dan Cong Oolong tea directly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0526\/0774\/6224\/files\/IMG_7967.jpg\" alt=\"An old Phoenix Dan Cong tree on Wu Dong Shan and me, Akira Hojo\" width=\"630\" height=\"420\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAn old Phoenix Dan Cong tree on Wu Dong Shan and me, Akira Hojo\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0526\/0774\/6224\/files\/IMG_7986.jpg\" alt=\"Tea trees growing on the steep, rocky slopes of Wu Dong Shan\" width=\"630\" height=\"420\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003eTea trees growing on the steep, rocky slopes of Wu Dong Shan\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"HOJO Tea","offers":[{"title":"15g (small bag)","offer_id":44932435902640,"sku":"o36ca","price":1500.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":true},{"title":"40g (in can)","offer_id":44932435935408,"sku":"o36cc","price":3800.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":false},{"title":"120g (large bag\/40g x 3 bags)","offer_id":44932435968176,"sku":"o36cb","price":11000.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":false},{"title":"360g value pack (large bag [40g x 3 bags] x 3 bags)","offer_id":44932436000944,"sku":"o36cv","price":27200.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0526\/0774\/6224\/products\/o109_02-2.jpg?v=1737905492"},{"product_id":"o140","title":"Phoenix Oolong Lao Cong Cao Lan Xiang 2022","description":"\u003cp\u003e\n    This tea is sourced from Fengxi Kengbian Village (鳳溪坑邊村), located in the central region of the Wudong Mountain Range (烏崠山脈中部), at an altitude of approximately 700m. It is harvested from 70-year-old Lao Cong (老欉) tea trees.\u003cbr\u003e\n    While its altitude and tree age are relatively modest, this tea boasts an exceptionally strong fragrance, making it one of the most popular selections at our store.\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align:center;\"\u003e\n    \u003cimg alt=\"A heap of dark, twisted dry oolong leaves on a white background\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0526\/0774\/6224\/products\/o112c_001.jpg?v=1737905511\" width=\"630\" height=\"420\"\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\n    Cao Lan Xiang (草蘭香) belongs to the Zhi Lan Xiang (芝蘭香) category, known for its orchid-like floral fragrance. This Phoenix Dan Cong tea exhibits an elegant aroma reminiscent of magnolia, subtle jasmine, and a delicate melon-like nuance. It also carries the hallmark characteristics of Lao Cong, with a long-lasting aftertaste and a deep, lingering finish that seems to sink into the core of the body.\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"hojo-phoenix-common\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe frequently visit Fenghuang Town in Chaozhou, Guangdong Province, to source high-quality Phoenix Dan Cong Oolong tea directly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0526\/0774\/6224\/files\/IMG_7967.jpg\" alt=\"An old Phoenix Dan Cong tree on Wu Dong Shan and me, Akira Hojo\" width=\"630\" height=\"420\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAn old Phoenix Dan Cong tree on Wu Dong Shan and me, Akira Hojo\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0526\/0774\/6224\/files\/IMG_7986.jpg\" alt=\"Tea trees growing on the steep, rocky slopes of Wu Dong Shan\" width=\"630\" height=\"420\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003eTea trees growing on the steep, rocky slopes of Wu Dong Shan\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAmong Dan Cong teas, tea harvested from especially old trees is called \"Lao Cong.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cstyle\u003e\na:hover {\n    background-color: #333; \/* Invert background color on hover *\/\n    color: #f0f0e0; \/* Invert text color on hover *\/\n    box-shadow: 0 12px 16px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.3); \/* Add depth with a stronger shadow *\/\n    transform: translateY(-5px); \/* Slightly lift on hover *\/\n    text-decoration: none;\n}\n\u003c\/style\u003e","brand":"HOJO Tea","offers":[{"title":"15g (small bag)","offer_id":44932434526384,"sku":"o140ca","price":2100.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":true},{"title":"40g (in can)","offer_id":44932434559152,"sku":"o140cc","price":5400.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":true},{"title":"120g (large bag\/40g x 3 bags)","offer_id":44932434591920,"sku":"o140cb","price":15700.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":true},{"title":"360g value pack (large bag [40g x 3 bags] x 3 bags)","offer_id":44932434624688,"sku":"o140cv","price":38900.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0526\/0774\/6224\/files\/o140.jpg?v=1737905475"},{"product_id":"o174","title":"Phoenix Oolong Lao Cong Jiang Mu Xiang 2025","description":"\u003cp\u003eJiang Mu Xiang is a line that belongs to the Jiang Hua Xiang group, one of the representative aroma types of Phoenix Oolong. This tea is made in Gui Zhu Hu Village in Wu Dong Shan, at an altitude of 1200m. As the name Lao Cong suggests, it uses leaves harvested from 80-year-old trees, and the character of old trees shows clearly in its quality. The flavor is highly concentrated and the aftertaste is rich, with a sweetness that spreads in the mouth and a flavor that lasts a long time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eJiang Mu Xiang has a very distinctive flavor even among Phoenix Oolong, and it is one of the most popular teas in our shop.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cimg loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-10693\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0526\/0774\/6224\/files\/IMG_4243.jpg\" alt=\"Dark twisted dried oolong leaves on a white background\" width=\"630\" height=\"420\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\"Jiang Mu\" means old ginger, and the name comes from the sharp, ginger-like aroma in the top note. However, when you actually drink this tea, you can clearly sense a bright flavor reminiscent of raspberry, with a distinctive galangal-like top note layered over it. The combination of the bright raspberry flavor and the distinctive galangal note creates a highly individual flavor.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0526\/0774\/6224\/files\/IMG_4233.jpg?v=1788155239\" alt=\"Fine dark twisted dry tea leaves piled in a bowl\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGalangal is a fresh spice similar to ginger, used in Thai dishes such as tom yum soup. It is also closely tied to the food culture of Chaozhou. In Chaozhou, kway teow, a rice noodle dish with beef or pork, is a kind of soul food, and beef kway teow is served with freshly grated galangal as a condiment. For this reason, galangal is a very familiar spice to the people of Chaozhou, and this aromatic character is probably one reason why Jiang Mu Xiang is so popular there.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAmong the many aroma types of Phoenix Oolong, it has a character as easy to recognize as Mi Lan Xiang.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTo bring out the quality of the leaves, the tea was carefully charcoal-roasted at a low temperature, resulting in a fresh, Qing Xiang (light-roast) style flavor. It is an excellent tea, with a fine balance between the quality of the leaves and the skill of the processing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"hojo-phoenix-common\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe frequently visit Fenghuang Town in Chaozhou, Guangdong Province, to source high-quality Phoenix Dan Cong Oolong tea directly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0526\/0774\/6224\/files\/IMG_7967.jpg\" alt=\"An old Phoenix Dan Cong tree on Wu Dong Shan and me, Akira Hojo\" width=\"630\" height=\"420\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAn old Phoenix Dan Cong tree on Wu Dong Shan and me, Akira Hojo\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0526\/0774\/6224\/files\/IMG_7986.jpg\" alt=\"Tea trees growing on the steep, rocky slopes of Wu Dong Shan\" width=\"630\" height=\"420\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003eTea trees growing on the steep, rocky slopes of Wu Dong Shan\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAmong Dan Cong teas, tea harvested from especially old trees is called \"Lao Cong.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"HOJO Tea","offers":[{"title":"15g (small bag)","offer_id":44932434395312,"sku":"o174ca","price":2300.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":true},{"title":"40g (in can)","offer_id":44932434428080,"sku":"o174cc","price":5900.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":true},{"title":"120g (large bag\/40g x 3 bags)","offer_id":44932434460848,"sku":"o174cb","price":17500.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":true},{"title":"360g value pack (large bag [40g x 3 bags] x 3 bags)","offer_id":44932434493616,"sku":"o174cv","price":42800.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0526\/0774\/6224\/files\/o139.jpg?v=1737905475"},{"product_id":"o145","title":"Phoenix Oolong Lao Cong Jiang Hua Xiang 2022","description":"\u003cp\u003e\n    This tea is made from tea trees approximately 60 years old, located at an altitude of 1200m in Guizhu Lake Village, Wudong Mountain Range, near Tianchi.\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\n    \u003cimg alt=\"A tall multi-trunk tea tree among green plants\" height=\"840\" width=\"630\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0526\/0774\/6224\/files\/IMG_4885.jpg?v=1737905472\" class=\"alignleft size-full wp-image-9691\"\u003e\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\n    Lao Cong Jiang Hua Xiang 2022 tea trees\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\n    Among Phoenix Dan Cong teas, Mi Lan Xiang is a well-known representative of strongly aromatic teas. Similarly, Jiang Hua Xiang is another tea with a very strong flavor, although its aroma type is entirely different. Jiang Hua Xiang features a vibrant top note with a pleasant spiciness, giving it an exceptionally floral fragrance.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"A heap of dark twisted dry oolong leaves with yellow-green edges\" height=\"420\" width=\"630\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0526\/0774\/6224\/files\/o145_2023_01.jpg?v=1737905472\" class=\"alignleft size-full wp-image-9681\"\u003e\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\n    When describing the fragrance of Jiang Hua Xiang, it is often referred to locally as resembling the scent of ginger flowers. While ginger flower fragrance is rarely experienced in Japan, encountering it during trips to Taiwan or China reveals just how strikingly similar it is to Jiang Hua Xiang. For a more familiar comparison, the fragrance is akin to narcissus or lily flowers. Additionally, it carries notes reminiscent of stone fruits such as plums or nectarines.\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\n    True to its Lao Cong name, the tea stands out for its exceptional material quality when brewed. It has a long-lasting aftertaste with a sweet finish and lingering fragrance in the throat. The texture is extraordinarily soft and smooth.\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"hojo-phoenix-common\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe frequently visit Fenghuang Town in Chaozhou, Guangdong Province, to source high-quality Phoenix Dan Cong Oolong tea directly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0526\/0774\/6224\/files\/IMG_7967.jpg\" alt=\"An old Phoenix Dan Cong tree on Wu Dong Shan and me, Akira Hojo\" width=\"630\" height=\"420\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAn old Phoenix Dan Cong tree on Wu Dong Shan and me, Akira Hojo\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0526\/0774\/6224\/files\/IMG_7986.jpg\" alt=\"Tea trees growing on the steep, rocky slopes of Wu Dong Shan\" width=\"630\" height=\"420\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003eTea trees growing on the steep, rocky slopes of Wu Dong Shan\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAmong Dan Cong teas, tea harvested from especially old trees is called \"Lao Cong.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"HOJO Tea","offers":[{"title":"15g (small bag)","offer_id":44932434133168,"sku":"o145ca","price":2500.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":true},{"title":"40g (in can)","offer_id":44932434165936,"sku":"o145cc","price":6300.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":true},{"title":"120g (large bag\/40g x 3 bags)","offer_id":44932434198704,"sku":"o145cb","price":18400.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":false},{"title":"360g value pack (large bag [40g x 3 bags] x 3 bags)","offer_id":44932434231472,"sku":"o145cv","price":45100.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0526\/0774\/6224\/files\/o145_2023_01.jpg?v=1737905472"},{"product_id":"o38","title":"Phoenix Oolong Huang Zhi Xiang 2011","description":"\u003cp\u003e\n    This tea has been aged in our Malaysian storage since 2011. Due to consistently high temperatures throughout the year, the aging process advances several times faster than it would in Japan.\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\n    Huang Zhi Xiang (黄枝香, meaning \"Gardenia Aroma\") is typically a mild tea, but after more than 10 years of aging, it has developed an exceptionally strong fragrance. The matured tea exhibits sweet fruity notes reminiscent of figs, pears, and dried grapes.\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align:center;\"\u003e\n    \u003cimg alt=\"A heap of dark twisted dry oolong leaves with a few golden tips\" sizes=\"(max-width: 630px) 100vw, 630px\" height=\"420\" width=\"630\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0526\/0774\/6224\/files\/o36_01.jpg?v=1737905468\" class=\"alignleft size-full wp-image-9538\" loading=\"lazy\"\u003e\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\n    Ideal Aging Through Long-Term Maturation\n\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\n    Phoenix Dan Cong Oolong tea is one of the most oxidation-resistant oolong teas. This stability is likely due to its high fermentation level and traditional charcoal roasting. However, over time, oxidation gradually reduces the tea’s fresh flavor. In Chaozhou, the tea’s production region, it has been a long-standing tradition to periodically roast the tea over charcoal (炭焙, tanbei) every few months to restore its freshness. When roasted at approximately 100°C, the tea regains a fresh flavor. However, despite this, the fragrance naturally evolves from floral to fruity, and eventually to dried fruit notes. After multiple roasting cycles, the liquor also deepens from a golden hue to shades of orange or brown.\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\n    Alternatively, by using oxygen absorbers and storing the tea in a completely oxygen-free environment, its freshness can be preserved for over a decade. Remarkably, tea aged in this manner develops a rich and sweet flavor similar to that of well-matured wine. The higher the storage temperature, the faster this transformation occurs. In this regard, Malaysia’s consistently warm climate is ideal for aging, with one year of storage in Malaysia equating to approximately 2–3 years of aging under the same conditions in Japan.\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\n    The three teas introduced here have been aged long-term in Malaysia, offering the deep, concentrated flavor characteristic of well-matured Phoenix Dan Cong.\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"hojo-phoenix-common\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe frequently visit Fenghuang Town in Chaozhou, Guangdong Province, to source high-quality Phoenix Dan Cong Oolong tea directly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0526\/0774\/6224\/files\/IMG_7967.jpg\" alt=\"An old Phoenix Dan Cong tree on Wu Dong Shan and me, Akira Hojo\" width=\"630\" height=\"420\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAn old Phoenix Dan Cong tree on Wu Dong Shan and me, Akira Hojo\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0526\/0774\/6224\/files\/IMG_7986.jpg\" alt=\"Tea trees growing on the steep, rocky slopes of Wu Dong Shan\" width=\"630\" height=\"420\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003eTea trees growing on the steep, rocky slopes of Wu Dong Shan\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"HOJO Tea","offers":[{"title":"15g (small bag)","offer_id":44932433739952,"sku":"o38ca","price":2200.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":true},{"title":"40g (in can)","offer_id":44932433772720,"sku":"o38cc","price":5600.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":true},{"title":"120g (large bag\/40g x 3 bags)","offer_id":44932433805488,"sku":"o38cb","price":16500.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":false},{"title":"360g value pack (large bag [40g x 3 bags] x 3 bags)","offer_id":44932433838256,"sku":"o38cv","price":40400.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0526\/0774\/6224\/files\/o36_01.jpg?v=1737905468"},{"product_id":"o132","title":"Phoenix Oolong Lao Cong Gong Xiang 2022","description":"\u003cp\u003e\n    Gong Xiang (貢香) is a unique cultivar that does not belong to any of the ten major aroma types of Phoenix Dan Cong. It is one of the most intensely aromatic varieties, often leaving a striking impression on first-time drinkers.\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align:center;\"\u003e\n    \u003cimg alt=\"A heap of dark twisted dry oolong leaves on a white background\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0526\/0774\/6224\/files\/IMG_0029.jpg?v=1737905467\" width=\"630\" height=\"420\"\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\n    This tea is harvested from 70-year-old Lao Cong (老欉) tea trees grown in an organic tea garden located in Nankeng Village (南坑村), approximately 800m above sea level in the southern mountainous region of Fenghuang Town (鳳凰鎮).\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align:center;\"\u003e\n    \u003cimg alt=\"Tea trees on a slope beside a large rock\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0526\/0774\/6224\/files\/1_fc22390b-0778-4d59-90d0-099705186d63.jpg?v=1791045276\" width=\"630\" height=\"473\"\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\n    As tea trees age, their growth rate slows down, which enhances the depth and length of their aftertaste. Older trees also produce tea with a more pronounced aftertaste and extended steeping potential, making them highly valued.\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\n    Among Phoenix Dan Cong varieties, Gong Xiang is known for its vibrant and intense fragrance. It prominently features berry-like flavors, reminiscent of strawberries, raspberries, and wild berries. When brewed correctly, it also exudes floral notes akin to narcissus, ginger lily, and lily flowers.\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\n    What is Lao Cong in Phoenix Dan Cong?\n\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\n    In Phoenix Dan Cong, Lao Cong refers to tea produced from older tea trees. However, there is no strict definition of what qualifies as Lao Cong, as age criteria vary by cultivar and producer. Generally, older trees grow more slowly than younger ones, resulting in a longer-lasting aftertaste and deeper complexity, making Lao Cong teas among the most sought-after and high-end selections in Phoenix Dan Cong.\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align:center;\"\u003e\n    \u003cimg alt=\"Tea trees beside a path in a misty tea garden\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0526\/0774\/6224\/files\/IMG_4014.jpg\" width=\"680\" height=\"453\"\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"hojo-phoenix-common\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe frequently visit Fenghuang Town in Chaozhou, Guangdong Province, to source high-quality Phoenix Dan Cong Oolong tea directly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0526\/0774\/6224\/files\/IMG_7967.jpg\" alt=\"An old Phoenix Dan Cong tree on Wu Dong Shan and me, Akira Hojo\" width=\"630\" height=\"420\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAn old Phoenix Dan Cong tree on Wu Dong Shan and me, Akira Hojo\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0526\/0774\/6224\/files\/IMG_7986.jpg\" alt=\"Tea trees growing on the steep, rocky slopes of Wu Dong Shan\" width=\"630\" height=\"420\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003eTea trees growing on the steep, rocky slopes of Wu Dong Shan\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAmong Dan Cong teas, tea harvested from especially old trees is called \"Lao Cong.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cstyle\u003e\na:hover {\n    background-color: #333;\n    color: #f0f0e0;\n    box-shadow: 0 12px 16px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.3);\n    transform: translateY(-5px);\n    text-decoration: none;\n}\n\u003c\/style\u003e","brand":"HOJO Tea","offers":[{"title":"15g (small bag)","offer_id":44932433608880,"sku":"o132ca","price":2700.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":true},{"title":"40g (in can)","offer_id":44932433641648,"sku":"o132cc","price":7000.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":true},{"title":"120g (large bag\/40g x 3 bags)","offer_id":44932433674416,"sku":"o132cb","price":20700.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":true},{"title":"360g value pack (large bag [40g x 3 bags] x 3 bags)","offer_id":44932433707184,"sku":"o132cv","price":50500.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0526\/0774\/6224\/files\/IMG_0029.jpg?v=1737905467"},{"product_id":"o129","title":"Phoenix Oolong Lao Cong Ba Xian Wang 2022","description":"\u003cp\u003e\n    Ba Xian is arguably one of the most popular Phoenix Dan Cong teas in its hometown of Chaozhou. Particularly in recent years, its popularity has surged. However, due to its rarity and limited production, Ba Xian commands high prices in the market, making it increasingly difficult to obtain each year.\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\n    \u003cimg alt=\"A heap of dark, thin twisted dry oolong leaves on a white background\" sizes=\"(max-width: 630px) 100vw, 630px\" height=\"420\" width=\"630\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0526\/0774\/6224\/files\/o129_001.jpg?v=1713923251\" class=\"alignleft size-full wp-image-9461\" loading=\"lazy\"\u003e\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\n    Among producers in Fenghuang Town, when a tea of truly exceptional quality is created, it is proudly labeled as their special offering, called \"Ba Xian Wang\" (King of Ba Xian). This designation is a testament to the producer's confidence and is often associated with competition-grade teas.\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\n    \u003cimg alt=\"Dense tea bushes on a misty hillside\" sizes=\"(max-width: 630px) 100vw, 630px\" height=\"473\" width=\"630\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0526\/0774\/6224\/files\/8_2c134020-903b-4cae-9fce-0450c6863421.jpg?v=1791045276\" class=\"alignleft size-full wp-image-9460\" loading=\"lazy\"\u003e\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\n    According to a tale from Fenghuang Town, about 70-80 years ago, a farmer in Fenghuang discovered a tea tree with a unique flavor in a place called Quzailiao. Impressed by its flavor, he decided to propagate it through cuttings and planted many saplings on the mountains behind Yahu Village. However, the survival rate of these trees was unexpectedly low, and only eight trees survived across the entire mountain. Because of this, the farmer named the variety \"Ba Xian\" (Eight Immortals). The original mother tree has long since perished, and it is said that only two to three of the original eight trees remain today.\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\n    In recent years, advancements in grafting techniques have encouraged farmers to graft Ba Xian onto older tea trees. Yet, even with grafting, the survival rate of this variety remains extremely low, particularly when grafted onto century-old trees. As a result, existing Ba Xian trees with over 100 years of history are exceptionally rare. Additionally, Ba Xian trees have a characteristic sparse and elongated shape, making them difficult to cultivate as single-tree teas compared to other tea varieties that grow densely in fan shapes.\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\n    This product is harvested from tea trees approximately 100 years old, located at an altitude of 1200m in Guizhu Lake Village, Wudong Mountain. These trees were grafted onto seed-grown old tea trees over eight years ago, achieving a quality level comparable to the rootstock. The tea offers a profoundly long aftertaste and an impressively soft texture, creating an impression reminiscent of tea made from centuries-old trees. Likely, the exceptional quality of this tea is a result of the ideal combination of Ba Xian's unique traits, altitude, and soil conditions.\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\n    \u003cimg alt=\"Pale golden tea in a white cup on a metal surface\" sizes=\"(max-width: 630px) 100vw, 630px\" height=\"420\" width=\"630\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0526\/0774\/6224\/files\/o129_002.jpg?v=1737905464\" class=\"alignleft size-full wp-image-9462\" loading=\"lazy\"\u003e\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\n    Ba Xian belongs to the Zhi Lan Xiang aroma type and is known for its robust top notes. The flavor evokes mangoes, lilies, honeysuckle, and flowers of plants in the ginger family, accompanied by a rich scent of frankincense.\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"hojo-phoenix-common\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe frequently visit Fenghuang Town in Chaozhou, Guangdong Province, to source high-quality Phoenix Dan Cong Oolong tea directly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0526\/0774\/6224\/files\/IMG_7967.jpg\" alt=\"An old Phoenix Dan Cong tree on Wu Dong Shan and me, Akira Hojo\" width=\"630\" height=\"420\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAn old Phoenix Dan Cong tree on Wu Dong Shan and me, Akira Hojo\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0526\/0774\/6224\/files\/IMG_7986.jpg\" alt=\"Tea trees growing on the steep, rocky slopes of Wu Dong Shan\" width=\"630\" height=\"420\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003eTea trees growing on the steep, rocky slopes of Wu Dong Shan\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAmong Dan Cong teas, tea harvested from especially old trees is called \"Lao Cong.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"HOJO Tea","offers":[{"title":"15g (small bag)","offer_id":44932433346736,"sku":"o129ca","price":11900.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":true},{"title":"40g (in can)","offer_id":44932433379504,"sku":"o129cc","price":31300.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":true},{"title":"120g (large bag\/40g x 3 bags)","offer_id":44932433412272,"sku":"o129cb","price":92900.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":false},{"title":"360g value pack (large bag [40g x 3 bags] x 3 bags)","offer_id":44932433445040,"sku":"o129cv","price":225500.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0526\/0774\/6224\/files\/o129_001-2.jpg?v=1737905464"},{"product_id":"o42","title":"Phoenix Oolong Lao Cong Yu Jin Xiang Single Tree 2022","description":"\u003cp\u003e\n    This Lao Cong Yu Jin Xiang Dan Zhu (老欉郁金香單株) is an exceptionally rare tea produced from a single 250-year-old mother tree located in Guizhuhu Village (桂竹湖村) at an altitude of 1200m. This tea is truly one of a kind.\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align:center;\"\u003e\n    \u003cimg alt=\"A heap of dark twisted dry oolong leaves with yellow-green edges\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0526\/0774\/6224\/files\/o42_001.jpg?v=1713923203\" width=\"630\" height=\"420\"\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\n    This mother tree is officially registered in Guangdong Province under the code 19KJCX040-10. This product is a single-tree (Dan Zhu) tea made exclusively from this government-registered mother tree, making it an exceptionally rare tea introduced to Japan for the first time.\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align:center;\"\u003e\n    \u003cimg alt=\"A moss-covered tea tree with fresh green leaves\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0526\/0774\/6224\/files\/1_c599810f-c7c0-49cb-a8cc-541f344a7e04.jpg?v=1791045276\" width=\"630\" height=\"840\"\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\n    Yu Jin Xiang (郁金香) refers to the tulip flower. This tea has an exceptionally soft and creamy mouthfeel upon the first sip. It offers a rich and expansive taste due to its high altitude, old tree age, and natural cultivation without fertilizers. This results in a profoundly deep aftertaste and an exceptionally long finish. The flavor is sweet and gentle, reminiscent of tulip flowers, banana, apricot, and wild berries.\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align:center;\"\u003e\n    \u003cimg alt=\"Pale yellow tea in a white cup on a gray surface\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0526\/0774\/6224\/files\/o42_002.jpg?v=1737905463\" width=\"630\" height=\"420\"\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\n    What is Lao Cong in Phoenix Dan Cong?\n\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\n    In the context of Phoenix Dan Cong, Lao Cong refers to tea made from older tea trees. However, there is no strict definition of what qualifies as Lao Cong, as the age criteria vary by cultivar and producer. Generally, older trees grow more slowly than younger ones, resulting in a longer-lasting aftertaste and deeper complexity, making Lao Cong teas some of the most sought-after and high-end selections in Phoenix Dan Cong.\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align:center;\"\u003e\n    \u003cimg alt=\"Tea trees beside a path in a misty tea garden\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0526\/0774\/6224\/files\/IMG_4014.jpg\" width=\"680\" height=\"453\"\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"hojo-phoenix-common\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe frequently visit Fenghuang Town in Chaozhou, Guangdong Province, to source high-quality Phoenix Dan Cong Oolong tea directly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0526\/0774\/6224\/files\/IMG_7967.jpg\" alt=\"An old Phoenix Dan Cong tree on Wu Dong Shan and me, Akira Hojo\" width=\"630\" height=\"420\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAn old Phoenix Dan Cong tree on Wu Dong Shan and me, Akira Hojo\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0526\/0774\/6224\/files\/IMG_7986.jpg\" alt=\"Tea trees growing on the steep, rocky slopes of Wu Dong Shan\" width=\"630\" height=\"420\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003eTea trees growing on the steep, rocky slopes of Wu Dong Shan\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAmong Dan Cong teas, tea harvested from especially old trees is called \"Lao Cong.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSingle tree tea (Dan Zhu Cha), as the name suggests, is harvested from a single tree.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cstyle\u003e\na:hover {\n    background-color: #333; \/* Invert background color on hover *\/\n    color: #f0f0e0; \/* Invert text color on hover *\/\n    box-shadow: 0 12px 16px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.3); \/* Add depth with a stronger shadow *\/\n    transform: translateY(-5px); \/* Slightly lift on hover *\/\n    text-decoration: none;\n}\n\u003c\/style\u003e","brand":"HOJO Tea","offers":[{"title":"15g (small bag)","offer_id":44932433215664,"sku":"o42ca","price":10500.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":true},{"title":"40g (in can)","offer_id":44932433248432,"sku":"o42cc","price":27000.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":true},{"title":"120g (large bag\/40g x 3 bags)","offer_id":44932433281200,"sku":"o42cb","price":79900.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":true},{"title":"360g value pack (large bag [40g x 3 bags] x 3 bags)","offer_id":44932433313968,"sku":"o42cv","price":194400.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0526\/0774\/6224\/files\/o42_001-4.jpg?v=1737905462"},{"product_id":"o141","title":"Phoenix Oolong Mi Tao Xiang 2022","description":"\u003cp\u003e\n    This tea is sourced from Wudong Guizhuhu Village (乌岽桂竹湖村), located at an altitude of approximately 1200m. \u003cbr\u003e\n    The tea trees are around 50 years old, making them suitable to be classified as Lao Cong.\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align:center;\"\u003e\n    \u003cimg alt=\"A heap of dark twisted dry oolong leaves on a white background\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0526\/0774\/6224\/files\/o141_01.jpg?v=1737905461\" width=\"630\" height=\"420\"\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\n    Mi Tao Xiang (蜜桃香) is characterized by its intensely sweet flavor, similar to Mi Lan Xiang (蜜蘭香).\u003cbr\u003e\n    However, Mi Tao Xiang is produced from the Xiangdong (向東) cultivar, whereas Mi Lan Xiang is primarily made using the Baiye (白葉) cultivar.\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\n    This tea has undergone a relatively strong fermentation and a longer charcoal roasting process than light-roasted teas,\n    resulting in a profile closer to a Nong Xiang (濃香) type. Consequently, the liquor exhibits a golden amber hue.\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align:center;\"\u003e\n    \u003cimg alt=\"Amber tea in a white cup on a metal surface\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0526\/0774\/6224\/files\/o141_02.jpg?v=1737905461\" width=\"630\" height=\"420\"\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\n    Alongside the lychee-like notes typical of Mi Lan Xiang, this tea also evokes hints of strawberry jam and nectar.\n    Due to its relatively high tree age, the tea provides a prolonged aftertaste, making it an excellent companion for desserts.\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\n    What is Lao Cong in Phoenix Dan Cong?\n\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\n    In the context of Phoenix Dan Cong, Lao Cong refers to tea made from older tea trees.\n    However, there is no strict definition of what qualifies as Lao Cong, as the age criteria vary by cultivar and producer.\n    Generally, older trees grow more slowly than younger ones, resulting in a longer-lasting aftertaste and deeper complexity,\n    making Lao Cong teas some of the most sought-after and high-end selections in Phoenix Dan Cong.\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align:center;\"\u003e\n    \u003cimg alt=\"Tea trees beside a path in a misty tea garden\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0526\/0774\/6224\/files\/IMG_4014.jpg\" width=\"680\" height=\"453\"\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"hojo-phoenix-common\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe frequently visit Fenghuang Town in Chaozhou, Guangdong Province, to source high-quality Phoenix Dan Cong Oolong tea directly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0526\/0774\/6224\/files\/IMG_7967.jpg\" alt=\"An old Phoenix Dan Cong tree on Wu Dong Shan and me, Akira Hojo\" width=\"630\" height=\"420\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAn old Phoenix Dan Cong tree on Wu Dong Shan and me, Akira Hojo\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0526\/0774\/6224\/files\/IMG_7986.jpg\" alt=\"Tea trees growing on the steep, rocky slopes of Wu Dong Shan\" width=\"630\" height=\"420\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003eTea trees growing on the steep, rocky slopes of Wu Dong Shan\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cstyle\u003e\na:hover {\n    background-color: #333; \/* Invert background color on hover *\/\n    color: #f0f0e0; \/* Invert text color on hover *\/\n    box-shadow: 0 12px 16px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.3); \/* Add depth with a stronger shadow *\/\n    transform: translateY(-5px); \/* Slightly lift on hover *\/\n    text-decoration: none;\n}\n\u003c\/style\u003e","brand":"HOJO Tea","offers":[{"title":"15g (small bag)","offer_id":44932433084592,"sku":"o141ca","price":1700.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":false},{"title":"40g (in can)","offer_id":44932433117360,"sku":"o141cc","price":4500.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":true},{"title":"120g (large bag\/40g x 3 bags)","offer_id":44932433150128,"sku":"o141cb","price":13300.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":false},{"title":"360g value pack (large bag [40g x 3 bags] x 3 bags)","offer_id":44932433182896,"sku":"o141cv","price":32700.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0526\/0774\/6224\/files\/o141_01.jpg?v=1737905461"},{"product_id":"o142","title":"Phoenix Oolong Lao Cong Shi Tou Huang Zhi Xiang 2022","description":"\u003cp\u003e\n    Huang Zhi Xiang (黄枝香) is one of the well-known Phoenix Dan Cong cultivars. The name \"Huang Zhi Xiang\" is derived from its resemblance to the fragrance of gardenia flowers.\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\n    However, multiple cultivars exist under the same name. \"Shi Tou Huang Zhi Xiang\" (獅頭黃枝香) refers specifically to a cultivar originating from Shitou Mountain (獅頭山), located at the intersection of Wudong Guizhu Lake (烏崠桂竹湖) and Shitoujiao. The name is based on the region where the mother tree was originally cultivated.\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align:center;\"\u003e\n    \u003cimg alt=\"A heap of dark twisted dry oolong leaves with golden tips\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0526\/0774\/6224\/files\/o142_01.jpg?v=1737905460\" width=\"630\" height=\"420\"\u003e\n    \u003cfigcaption\u003e\n        \"Phoenix Dan Cong Lao Cong Huang Zhi Xiang 2022\" is sourced from Wudong Guizhu Lake Village (烏崠桂竹湖村), at an altitude of 1200m, harvested from an 80-year-old tree.\n    \u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align:center;\"\u003e\n    \u003cimg alt=\"Slender tea trees with moss-covered trunks and new leaves\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0526\/0774\/6224\/files\/o142_02.jpg?v=1737905460\" width=\"630\" height=\"840\"\u003e\n    \u003cfigcaption\u003e\n        The fragrance is elegant, reminiscent of tropical fruits such as soursop and mangosteen. Due to the high altitude of the cultivation area and the advanced age of the tea trees, the tea exhibits a very creamy texture and exceptional clarity.\n    \u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"hojo-phoenix-common\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe frequently visit Fenghuang Town in Chaozhou, Guangdong Province, to source high-quality Phoenix Dan Cong Oolong tea directly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0526\/0774\/6224\/files\/IMG_7967.jpg\" alt=\"An old Phoenix Dan Cong tree on Wu Dong Shan and me, Akira Hojo\" width=\"630\" height=\"420\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAn old Phoenix Dan Cong tree on Wu Dong Shan and me, Akira Hojo\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0526\/0774\/6224\/files\/IMG_7986.jpg\" alt=\"Tea trees growing on the steep, rocky slopes of Wu Dong Shan\" width=\"630\" height=\"420\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003eTea trees growing on the steep, rocky slopes of Wu Dong Shan\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAmong Dan Cong teas, tea harvested from especially old trees is called \"Lao Cong.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cstyle\u003e\na:hover {\n    background-color: #333; \/* Invert background color on hover *\/\n    color: #f0f0e0; \/* Invert text color on hover *\/\n    box-shadow: 0 12px 16px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.3); \/* Add depth with a stronger shadow *\/\n    transform: translateY(-5px); \/* Slightly lift on hover *\/\n    text-decoration: none;\n}\n\u003c\/style\u003e","brand":"HOJO Tea","offers":[{"title":"15g (small bag)","offer_id":44932432953520,"sku":"o142ca","price":3200.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":true},{"title":"40g (in can)","offer_id":44932432986288,"sku":"o142cc","price":8200.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":true},{"title":"120g (large bag\/40g x 3 bags)","offer_id":44932433019056,"sku":"o142cb","price":24100.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":true},{"title":"360g value pack (large bag [40g x 3 bags] x 3 bags)","offer_id":44932433051824,"sku":"o142cv","price":59100.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0526\/0774\/6224\/files\/o142_01.jpg?v=1737905460"},{"product_id":"o32","title":"Phoenix Dan Cong Zi Lan Xiang 2021","description":"\u003cp\u003e\n    Phoenix Dan Cong Zi Lan Xiang is a tea known for its fragrance called Zi Lan Xiang, one of the ten aroma types, and is very well-known among Phoenix Dan Cong teas.\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\n    \u003cimg sizes=\"(max-width: 630px) 100vw, 630px\" height=\"420\" width=\"630\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0526\/0774\/6224\/files\/o32_02.jpg\" class=\"alignleft size-full wp-image-9220\" loading=\"lazy\"\u003e\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\n    This product underwent with three times of baking. When people think of baking, they often imagine \"strong roasted aroma\", \"hojicha\", or burnt flavors.\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\n    However, the baking of quality Phoenix Dan Cong oolong tea is not done at high temperatures. It is heated slowly at a low temperature to bring out a sweet aroma, similar to baking pastries. Considering that lightly aromatic teas are baked only once, this product, with its three-time baking, is a highly matured tea.\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\n    With repeated baking, the aroma changes from floral to fruity to dried fruit, becoming more mature. This product also offers the scents of flowers such as magnolia, honeysuckle, and narcissus, along with deep aromas of cherry, dried prunes, and dried raspberries.\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\n    Charcoal Baking Without Burning by Skilled Tea Masters\n\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\n    Baked tea is common in Chinese and Taiwanese teas, but it is crucial to bake the tea without burning it. In recent years, in many production areas, including Wuyishan, many producers have raised the baking temperature to burn the surface of the tea in one or two bakings and call it charcoal baking.\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\n    When tea is baked at a certain high temperature, its components are heat oxidized and burned. Tea baked at high temperatures loses its unique character, and the burnt smell takes over the tea's aroma.\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\n Originally, tea should be baked at a low temperature to avoid burning. However, at low temperatures, the change in aroma with one baking is minimal. Therefore, repeated baking is essential to transform the tea into a sweet, matured aroma. However, this process is very time-consuming and not everyone is willing to do it.\n\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"HOJO Tea","offers":[{"title":"15g (small bag)","offer_id":44932431806640,"sku":"o32ca","price":1200.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":true},{"title":"40g (in can)","offer_id":44932431839408,"sku":"o32cc","price":2900.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":true},{"title":"120g (large bag\/40g x 3 bags)","offer_id":44932431872176,"sku":"o32cb","price":8400.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":true},{"title":"360g value pack (large bag [40g x 3 bags] x 3 bags)","offer_id":44932431904944,"sku":"o32cv","price":21000.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0526\/0774\/6224\/files\/o32_02.jpg?v=1737905447"},{"product_id":"o126","title":"Phoenix Oolong Shi Hua Xiang 2021","description":"\u003ch2\u003eFinished with Three-Stage Roasting: Nong Xiang Type Shi Hua Xiang\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is a Nong Xiang (strong aroma) type Shi Hua Xiang finished with three-stage roasting. \u003cbr\u003eBy roasting at a low temperature over charcoal to avoid burning, the tea undergoes maturation, developing fruity and dried fruit flavors in addition to floral notes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat is Shi Hua Xiang (柿花香)?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eShi Hua Xiang refers to 'Persimmon Flower Aroma.' The name originates from the fragrance of persimmon blossoms, which emit a distinctive, rich, and slightly sweet floral scent. This tea's name reflects its unique flavor, which combines floral and fruity characteristics reminiscent of blooming persimmon trees.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\n    \u003cimg alt=\"A heap of dark twisted dry oolong leaves on a white background\" sizes=\"(max-width: 630px) 100vw, 630px\" height=\"420\" width=\"630\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0526\/0774\/6224\/files\/o126_01.jpg?v=1737905445\" class=\"alignleft size-full wp-image-9219\" loading=\"lazy\"\u003e\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis Shi Hua Xiang shares aromatic similarities with Ye Lai Xiang, Zhi Lan Xiang, and Sheng Jiang Xiang. \u003cbr\u003eIt carries floral notes reminiscent of magnolia, narcissus, and lily, along with rich, sweet fruity flavors like baked apple, pear, and dried berries.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCharcoal Roasting Without Burning: The Craft of a Skilled Tea Master\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCharcoal-roasted tea is common in China and Taiwan, but it is crucial to roast without burning. \u003cbr\u003eIn recent years, many producers, especially in Wuyi Mountain, have adopted high-temperature roasting, achieving a roasted surface in just one or two firings and marketing it as charcoal-roasted tea.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhen tea is roasted beyond a certain temperature, its components undergo thermal oxidation and burn. High-temperature roasted tea loses its original character, with burnt notes overpowering the flavor.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eProper tea roasting should be done at lower temperatures to prevent burning. However, at lower temperatures, a single roasting does not bring significant aromatic changes. Therefore, repeated roasting is required to gradually develop a matured, sweet flavor.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"hojo-phoenix-common\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe frequently visit Fenghuang Town in Chaozhou, Guangdong Province, to source high-quality Phoenix Dan Cong Oolong tea directly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0526\/0774\/6224\/files\/IMG_7967.jpg\" alt=\"An old Phoenix Dan Cong tree on Wu Dong Shan and me, Akira Hojo\" width=\"630\" height=\"420\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAn old Phoenix Dan Cong tree on Wu Dong Shan and me, Akira Hojo\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0526\/0774\/6224\/files\/IMG_7986.jpg\" alt=\"Tea trees growing on the steep, rocky slopes of Wu Dong Shan\" width=\"630\" height=\"420\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003eTea trees growing on the steep, rocky slopes of Wu Dong Shan\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cstyle\u003e\na:hover {\n    background-color: #333; \/* Invert background color on hover *\/\n    color: #f0f0e0; \/* Invert text color on hover *\/\n    box-shadow: 0 12px 16px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.3); \/* Add depth with a stronger shadow *\/\n    transform: translateY(-5px); \/* Slightly lift on hover *\/\n}\n\u003c\/style\u003e","brand":"HOJO Tea","offers":[{"title":"15g (small bag)","offer_id":44932431675568,"sku":"o126ca","price":1300.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":true},{"title":"40g (in can)","offer_id":44932431708336,"sku":"o126cc","price":2900.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":true},{"title":"120g (large bag\/40g x 3 bags)","offer_id":44932431741104,"sku":"o126cb","price":8400.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":true},{"title":"360g value pack (large bag [40g x 3 bags] x 3 bags)","offer_id":44932431773872,"sku":"o126cv","price":20880.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0526\/0774\/6224\/files\/o126_01.jpg?v=1737905445"},{"product_id":"o125","title":"Phoenix Oolong Lao Cong Ji Long Kan Nong Xiang 2021","description":"\u003cp\u003e\n    This tea originates from Dingdongjiao Village (頂東郊村) in the Wudong Mountain Range (烏崠山脈), at an altitude of approximately 700–800m, harvested from 60-year-old tea trees. It belongs to the Zhi Lan Xiang (芝蘭香) aroma type.\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align:center;\"\u003e\n    \u003cimg alt=\"A heap of dark twisted dry oolong leaves on a white background\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0526\/0774\/6224\/files\/o40_03.jpg?v=1737905444\" width=\"630\" height=\"420\"\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\n    Ji Long Kan (雞籠刊) is a highly renowned tea tree, with its mother tree still preserved. The name is said to derive from the tree's shape, which resembles a chicken cage.\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align:center;\"\u003e\n    \u003cimg alt=\"A tea tree beside a stone railing and a signboard\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0526\/0774\/6224\/files\/o125_05.jpg?v=1737905441\" width=\"630\" height=\"420\"\u003e\n    \u003cfigcaption\u003e\n        Mother tree of Ji Long Kan\n    \u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\n    Similar to Shui Xian (水仙), this tea undergoes a four-stage roasting process (四次火) over a year, creating a distinctive and intensely fragrant tea.\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align:center;\"\u003e\n    \u003cimg alt=\"A hand holding a branch of green tea leaves\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0526\/0774\/6224\/files\/o125_04.jpg?v=1737905441\" width=\"630\" height=\"420\"\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\n    The tea is carefully roasted at lower temperatures to prevent scorching, yielding flavors reminiscent of canelé, dried prunes, dried apricots, dried jujube, and whiskey.\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\n    Its deep flavor makes it particularly enjoyable during colder seasons.\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align:center;\"\u003e\n    \u003cimg alt=\"Amber-orange tea in a white cup on a metal surface\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0526\/0774\/6224\/files\/o125_02.jpg?v=1737905441\" width=\"630\" height=\"420\"\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\n    Expert Charcoal Roasting Without Burning the Tea\n\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\n    While roasted teas are common in Chinese and Taiwanese tea culture, proper roasting technique is crucial to avoid burning. In recent years, many producers, including those in Wuyi Mountain, have increased roasting temperatures to shorten the process, often leading to a burnt surface that is mistakenly marketed as charcoal roasting.\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\n    Tea compounds undergo thermal oxidation when exposed to excessive heat, resulting in burnt flavors that overshadow the tea’s original characteristics. Ideally, roasting should be conducted at lower temperatures to preserve the tea’s complexity.\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\n    However, low-temperature roasting progresses slowly. To achieve a matured and sweet flavor, multiple roasting sessions are required, gradually refining the tea’s profile without compromising its natural essence.\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"hojo-phoenix-common\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe frequently visit Fenghuang Town in Chaozhou, Guangdong Province, to source high-quality Phoenix Dan Cong Oolong tea directly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0526\/0774\/6224\/files\/IMG_7967.jpg\" alt=\"An old Phoenix Dan Cong tree on Wu Dong Shan and me, Akira Hojo\" width=\"630\" height=\"420\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAn old Phoenix Dan Cong tree on Wu Dong Shan and me, Akira Hojo\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0526\/0774\/6224\/files\/IMG_7986.jpg\" alt=\"Tea trees growing on the steep, rocky slopes of Wu Dong Shan\" width=\"630\" height=\"420\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003eTea trees growing on the steep, rocky slopes of Wu Dong Shan\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAmong Dan Cong teas, tea harvested from especially old trees is called \"Lao Cong.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cstyle\u003e\na:hover {\n    background-color: #333; \/* Invert background color on hover *\/\n    color: #f0f0e0; \/* Invert text color on hover *\/\n    box-shadow: 0 12px 16px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.3); \/* Add depth with a stronger shadow *\/\n    transform: translateY(-5px); \/* Slightly lift on hover *\/\n    text-decoration: none;\n}\n\u003c\/style\u003e","brand":"HOJO Tea","offers":[{"title":"15g (small bag)","offer_id":44932431282352,"sku":"o125ca","price":2200.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":true},{"title":"40g (in can)","offer_id":44932431315120,"sku":"o125cc","price":5600.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":true},{"title":"120g (large bag\/40g x 3 bags)","offer_id":44932431347888,"sku":"o125cb","price":16500.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":true},{"title":"360g value pack (large bag [40g x 3 bags] x 3 bags)","offer_id":44932431380656,"sku":"o125cv","price":40400.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0526\/0774\/6224\/files\/o40_03-2.jpg?v=1737905441"},{"product_id":"o118","title":"Phoenix Oolong Jiang Hua Xiang Single Tree 2021","description":"\u003ch2\u003eWhat is Jiang Hua Xiang (姜花香)?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis tea is made from a single 200-year-old tree in Touya Village (头垭村) at an altitude of 1000m. The name \"Jiang Hua Xiang\" comes from its resemblance to the fragrance of ginger flowers. While ginger flowers are not commonly seen in Japan, their scent is familiar in Taiwan, Southeast Asia, and China. The tea has a floral profile akin to narcissus, lily, false acacia, and honeysuckle. Additionally, it exhibits a subtle lychee-like note similar to Mi Lan Xiang.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDue to the high altitude and the advanced age of the tree, the tea grows very slowly. This results in a dense and rich liquor that permeates the body, offering a deep and lingering aftertaste.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\n    \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0526\/0774\/6224\/files\/o118_04.jpg\" rel=\"lightbox[2021 Dan Zhu]\" title=\"Phoenix Dan Cong Lao Cong Jiang Hua Xiang Dan Zhu 2021 Tea Tree\"\u003e\n        \u003cimg alt=\"Spreading tea tree on a slope covered with fallen leaves\" border=\"0\" height=\"316\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0526\/0774\/6224\/files\/o118_04.jpg\" width=\"240\"\u003e\n    \u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"hojo-phoenix-common\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe frequently visit Fenghuang Town in Chaozhou, Guangdong Province, to source high-quality Phoenix Dan Cong Oolong tea directly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0526\/0774\/6224\/files\/IMG_7967.jpg\" alt=\"An old Phoenix Dan Cong tree on Wu Dong Shan and me, Akira Hojo\" width=\"630\" height=\"420\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAn old Phoenix Dan Cong tree on Wu Dong Shan and me, Akira Hojo\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0526\/0774\/6224\/files\/IMG_7986.jpg\" alt=\"Tea trees growing on the steep, rocky slopes of Wu Dong Shan\" width=\"630\" height=\"420\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003eTea trees growing on the steep, rocky slopes of Wu Dong Shan\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAmong Dan Cong teas, tea harvested from especially old trees is called \"Lao Cong.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSingle tree tea (Dan Zhu Cha), as the name suggests, is harvested from a single tree.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cstyle\u003e\na:hover {\n    background-color: #333; \/* Invert background color on hover *\/\n    color: #f0f0e0; \/* Invert text color on hover *\/\n    box-shadow: 0 12px 16px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.3); \/* Add depth with a stronger shadow *\/\n    transform: translateY(-5px); \/* Slightly lift on hover *\/\n}\n\u003c\/style\u003e","brand":"HOJO Tea","offers":[{"title":"15g (small bag)","offer_id":44932430397616,"sku":"o118ca","price":5300.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":true},{"title":"40g (in can)","offer_id":44932430430384,"sku":"o118cc","price":13800.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":true},{"title":"120g (large bag\/40g x 3 bags)","offer_id":44932430463152,"sku":"o118cb","price":40800.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":false},{"title":"360g value pack (large bag [40g x 3 bags] x 3 bags)","offer_id":44932430495920,"sku":"o118cv","price":99400.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0526\/0774\/6224\/files\/o118_01_39690a82-40b9-4906-9723-8b187c55edd7.jpg?v=1737905424"},{"product_id":"o119","title":"Phoenix Oolong Lao Cong You Hua Xiang 2021","description":"\u003cp\u003e\n    This batch of tea is sourced from Dongjiao Village (東郊村), Fengxi (鳳溪), at an altitude of approximately 700m, harvested from trees around 50 years old. Below is an image of the actual tree.\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\n    \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0526\/0774\/6224\/files\/o119_01.jpg\" rel=\"lightbox[Phoenix 21]\" title=\"Phoenix Dan Cong Lao Cong You Hua Xiang 2021 Tree\"\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"Tea tree standing beside a stone wall\" border=\"0\" height=\"230\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0526\/0774\/6224\/files\/o119_01.jpg\" width=\"316\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\n    The name **You Hua Xiang (柚花香)** refers to one of the aroma types (香型) of Phoenix Dan Cong, meaning \"Pomelo Blossom Fragrance.\" In China, **You Hua (柚花)** specifically refers to the flowers of large citrus fruits such as pomelos and shaddocks, which differ from the smaller Japanese yuzu. Since I have not personally smelled Chinese pomelo blossoms, I cannot precisely compare the fragrance, but to me, this tea has an flavor reminiscent of hyacinth and magnolia. It is a strongly aromatic and highly floral tea.\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"hojo-phoenix-common\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe frequently visit Fenghuang Town in Chaozhou, Guangdong Province, to source high-quality Phoenix Dan Cong Oolong tea directly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0526\/0774\/6224\/files\/IMG_7967.jpg\" alt=\"An old Phoenix Dan Cong tree on Wu Dong Shan and me, Akira Hojo\" width=\"630\" height=\"420\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAn old Phoenix Dan Cong tree on Wu Dong Shan and me, Akira Hojo\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0526\/0774\/6224\/files\/IMG_7986.jpg\" alt=\"Tea trees growing on the steep, rocky slopes of Wu Dong Shan\" width=\"630\" height=\"420\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003eTea trees growing on the steep, rocky slopes of Wu Dong Shan\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAmong Dan Cong teas, tea harvested from especially old trees is called \"Lao Cong.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cstyle\u003e\na:hover {\n    background-color: #333; \/* Invert background color on hover *\/\n    color: #f0f0e0; \/* Invert text color on hover *\/\n    box-shadow: 0 12px 16px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.3); \/* Add depth with a stronger shadow *\/\n    transform: translateY(-5px); \/* Slightly lift on hover *\/\n    text-decoration: none;\n}\n\u003c\/style\u003e","brand":"HOJO Tea","offers":[{"title":"15g (small bag)","offer_id":44932430266544,"sku":"o119ca","price":2100.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":true},{"title":"40g (in can)","offer_id":44932430299312,"sku":"o119cc","price":5200.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":true},{"title":"120g (large bag\/40g x 3 bags)","offer_id":44932430332080,"sku":"o119cb","price":15100.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":true},{"title":"360g value pack (large bag [40g x 3 bags] x 3 bags)","offer_id":44932430364848,"sku":"o119cv","price":37300.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0526\/0774\/6224\/files\/o119_02_057a9bb6-d302-44f8-9be2-5787651478ec.jpg?v=1737905422"},{"product_id":"o123","title":"Phoenix Oolong Lao Cong Shan Qie Ye 2021","description":"\u003cp\u003e\n    Shanqieye (山茄葉) refers to a tea cultivar whose leaves resemble those of a wild plant. The name originates from its leaf shape, which is said to resemble that of the Shanqie plant.\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\n    The mother tree of Phoenix Dan Cong Shanqieye died more than 30 years ago. The remaining trees today were preserved through grafting in the 1980s. It is said that grafted tea trees can reach the same quality as the original mother tree within approximately eight years.\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\n    Phoenix Dan Cong Shanqieye is a rare cultivar even within the Fenghuang region. In recent years, cultivars with floral fragrances, such as Ya Shi Xiang, have gained popularity, causing more subtly aromatic varieties like Shanqieye to become increasingly scarce. As a result, most of the remaining Shanqieye trees are old, with very few young trees in existence.\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\n    However, Shanqieye is known for its distinctive magnolia-like fragrance, which some enthusiasts particularly appreciate.\u003cbr\u003e\n    Below is an image of the actual tree.\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\n    \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0526\/0774\/6224\/files\/o123_01.jpg\" rel=\"lightbox[Phoenix 21]\" title=\"Phoenix Dan Cong Lao Cong Shanqieye 2021 Tree\"\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"Row of tea trees growing along a hillside\" border=\"0\" height=\"230\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0526\/0774\/6224\/files\/o123_01.jpg\" width=\"316\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\n    This tea is sourced from Dongjiao Village, Fengxi, at an altitude of approximately 700m, harvested from trees around 70 years old.\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"hojo-phoenix-common\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe frequently visit Fenghuang Town in Chaozhou, Guangdong Province, to source high-quality Phoenix Dan Cong Oolong tea directly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0526\/0774\/6224\/files\/IMG_7967.jpg\" alt=\"An old Phoenix Dan Cong tree on Wu Dong Shan and me, Akira Hojo\" width=\"630\" height=\"420\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAn old Phoenix Dan Cong tree on Wu Dong Shan and me, Akira Hojo\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0526\/0774\/6224\/files\/IMG_7986.jpg\" alt=\"Tea trees growing on the steep, rocky slopes of Wu Dong Shan\" width=\"630\" height=\"420\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003eTea trees growing on the steep, rocky slopes of Wu Dong Shan\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAmong Dan Cong teas, tea harvested from especially old trees is called \"Lao Cong.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cstyle\u003e\na:hover {\n    background-color: #333; \/* Invert background color on hover *\/\n    color: #f0f0e0; \/* Invert text color on hover *\/\n    box-shadow: 0 12px 16px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.3); \/* Add depth with a stronger shadow *\/\n    transform: translateY(-5px); \/* Slightly lift on hover *\/\n    text-decoration: none;\n}\n\u003c\/style\u003e","brand":"HOJO Tea","offers":[{"title":"15g (small bag)","offer_id":44932430135472,"sku":"o123ca","price":3600.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":true},{"title":"30g (in can)","offer_id":44932430168240,"sku":"o123cc","price":6800.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":true},{"title":"90g (large bag \/ 30g x 3 bags)","offer_id":44932430201008,"sku":"o123cb","price":20000.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":true},{"title":"360g value pack (large bag [30g x 3 bags] x 4 bags)","offer_id":44932430233776,"sku":"o123cv","price":65300.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0526\/0774\/6224\/files\/o123_02_37191963-6360-4ad1-814f-3c2d211b9160.jpg?v=1737905421"},{"product_id":"o40","title":"Phoenix Oolong Ya Shi Xiang 2021","description":"\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cbr\u003e    The Misterious Name of \"Duck Droppings Flavor\" Phoenix Dan Cong\n\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e    Ya Shi Xiang (鴨屎香, literally \"Duck Droppings Aroma\") is one of the most popular Phoenix Dan Cong teas not only at HOJO but also in Chaozhou city in China.\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e    The name might sound shocking—after all, who would name a tea after duck droppings?\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e    However, this is not a joke. In fact, Ya Shi Xiang is a well-known and widely respected tea in its origin.\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e    But does it really smell like duck droppings?\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e    Not at all. It is famous for its intensely fruity and floral aroma, often compared to ripe peaches and mangoes.\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e    The name originates from a story of a farmer who discovered an exceptionally aromatic tea tree.\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e    In the past, Phoenix Dan Cong was grown from seeds, leading to natural hybridization and occasional discoveries of unique aromas.\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e    The farmer, fearing that others might steal his prized tea tree, deliberately gave it an unappealing name—hoping that no one would take an interest in it.\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e    And so, the name \"Duck Droppings Flavor\" was born.\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e    This tea is produced from trees growing at an elevation of 1,100 meters.\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cbr\u003e    What Makes High-Quality Phoenix Dan Cong?\n\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eHigh-quality Phoenix Dan Cong is cultivated as \"Qiao Mu\" (arbor-type trees). Unlike conventional tea gardens in Japan and Taiwan, where tea bushes are pruned short for efficient harvesting, Qiao Mu trees are left to grow naturally, developing deeper roots and richer flavors.\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align:center;\"\u003e\n\u003cfigure\u003e\n\u003cimg class=\"alignleft size-full wp-image-9684\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0526\/0774\/6224\/files\/IMG_9337.jpg\" width=\"630\" height=\"420\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption\u003e\u003cbr\u003e            Aged Phoenix Dan Cong Tea Tree and Myself, Akira Hojo (Back View)\n\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cbr\u003eQiao Mu trees require more labor-intensive harvesting but produce superior tea.\u003cbr\u003eIn Phoenix Town, high-altitude areas primarily use Qiao Mu cultivation, while lower-altitude areas follow conventional tea garden practices.\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align:center;\"\u003e\n\u003cfigure\u003e\n\u003cimg class=\"alignleft size-full wp-image-9687\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0526\/0774\/6224\/files\/IMG_3259-1.jpg\" width=\"630\" height=\"420\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"alignleft size-full wp-image-9686\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0526\/0774\/6224\/files\/IMG_3220.jpg\" width=\"630\" height=\"420\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption\u003e\u003cbr\u003e            High-altitude tea trees cultivated using the Qiao Mu method: Photo taken near Wudong Village\n\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSome associate Phoenix Dan Cong with bitterness or astringency, which is often due to lowland tea gardens using excessive fertilizer and high processing temperatures. Additionally, lower-altitude gardens harvest multiple times a year, contributing to bitterness.\u003cbr\u003eIn contrast, high-altitude Phoenix Dan Cong maintains a smooth taste with minimal bitterness or astringency, even when brewed with boiling water.","brand":"HOJO Tea","offers":[{"title":"15g (small bag)","offer_id":44932427972784,"sku":"o108ca","price":1900.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":true},{"title":"40g (in can)","offer_id":44932428005552,"sku":"o108cc","price":4900.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":false},{"title":"120g (large bag\/40g x 3 bags)","offer_id":44932428038320,"sku":"o108cb","price":14000.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":false},{"title":"360g value pack (large bag [40g x 3 bags] x 3 bags)","offer_id":44932428071088,"sku":"o108cv","price":35000.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0526\/0774\/6224\/files\/o40_01_e4bda95f-d00c-4061-b150-1ac72b0d9feb.jpg?v=1737905389"},{"product_id":"o173","title":"Phoenix Oolong Lao Cong Jiang Hua Xiang 2023","description":"\u003cp\u003eAmong the many aroma types of Phoenix Oolong, Jiang Hua Xiang has a distinctive character of its own. Although it tends to be overshadowed by teas with more appealing names, such as Mi Lan Xiang, it is well known locally for its vibrant and intense fragrance.\u003cbr\u003eWe sourced this tea in 2023 and aged it in Japan for two years under oxygen-free conditions. The aging process has further enhanced its fragrance, and we are now pleased to introduce it. \u003cimg height=\"420\" width=\"630\" alt=\"A pile of dark twisted tea leaves on a white background\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0526\/0774\/6224\/files\/IMG_9406.jpg\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-10366\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eA tea from high altitude and Ancient (Lao Cong) trees\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis tea was made from tea trees about 60 years old at an altitude of 1200m in Gui Zhu Hu Village, near Tian Chi in the Wu Dong mountains. In Phoenix Oolong, both altitude and tree age are important factors that determine quality. This tea comes from high-altitude Lao Cong trees, and you can sense their quality the moment you pour hot water over the leaves. \u003cimg height=\"840\" width=\"630\" alt=\"Tall tea tree with branching trunks and leafy canopy\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0526\/0774\/6224\/files\/IMG_4885.jpg\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eHow the name Jiang Hua Xiang is classified\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePhoenix Oolong names are classified in two main ways. One is the cultivar name, based on genetic lineage. The other is the aroma type, based on the aroma of the finished tea. (There are also names that come from the place of origin or the owner, but there are not many of them.)\u003cbr\u003eJiang Hua Xiang is not a cultivar name. It belongs to the aroma type classification, and a tea is called Jiang Hua Xiang when its flavor after processing matches the characteristics of Jiang Hua Xiang, which means ginger flower.\u003cbr\u003eIn practice, producers already know from experience which tea trees have the Jiang Hua Xiang character, and Jiang Hua Xiang is generally made from the same trees year after year, across generations.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eAn overwhelming flavor behind a less popular name\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eJiang Hua Xiang does not have a showy name like Mi Lan Xiang, Xing Ren Xiang or Mi Tao Xiang, so it tends to be overlooked by oversea customer. In fact, it has one of the strongest flavors among Phoenix Oolongs, with a pronounced, distinctive character that anyone can recognize. Locally, its flavor is described as reminiscent of ginger flowers. There are few opportunities to encounter ginger flowers, so their scent is unfamiliar to many. Among flowers, lily, gardenia, magnolia, orchid (Cymbidium) and honeysuckle offer close comparisons. The middle notes also include peach-like flavors, such as white peach and nectarine. Its flavor profile is completely different from that of Mi Lan Xiang. Jiang Hua Xiang stands out for its powerful floral top note with a spicy edge, full of brightness and presence. \u003cimg height=\"420\" width=\"630\" alt=\"Dark twisted tea leaves filling a metal container\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0526\/0774\/6224\/files\/IMG_9396.jpg\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-10367\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eThe character of Lao Cong\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs shown by the Lao Cong name, this tea has a long lingering finish, the flavor stays in the throat along with a sweet aftertaste, and it is very soft to drink. Lao Cong is a name for old tea trees, but the specific tree age standard differs by person and region; sometimes it means over 30 years, and sometimes over 50 years. However, for producers, Lao Cong does not simply mean old. The taste and flavor must also show the character of Lao Cong. In fact, the producer I work with sometimes declines to call a tea Lao Cong, even if it comes from the same old trees, in years when heavy rain has lowered the quality. The name carries that much weight.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"hojo-phoenix-common\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe frequently visit Fenghuang Town in Chaozhou, Guangdong Province, to source high-quality Phoenix Dan Cong Oolong tea directly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0526\/0774\/6224\/files\/IMG_7967.jpg\" alt=\"An old Phoenix Dan Cong tree on Wu Dong Shan and me, Akira Hojo\" width=\"630\" height=\"420\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAn old Phoenix Dan Cong tree on Wu Dong Shan and me, Akira Hojo\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0526\/0774\/6224\/files\/IMG_7986.jpg\" alt=\"Tea trees growing on the steep, rocky slopes of Wu Dong Shan\" width=\"630\" height=\"420\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003eTea trees growing on the steep, rocky slopes of Wu Dong Shan\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAmong Dan Cong teas, tea harvested from especially old trees is called \"Lao Cong.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"HOJO Tea","offers":[{"title":"15g (small bag)","offer_id":44932427088048,"sku":"o173ca","price":2500.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":true},{"title":"40g (in can)","offer_id":44932427120816,"sku":"o173cc","price":6300.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":true},{"title":"120g (large bag\/40g x 3 bags)","offer_id":44932427153584,"sku":"o173cb","price":18400.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":true},{"title":"360g value pack (large bag [40g x 3 bags] x 3 bags)","offer_id":44932427186352,"sku":"o173cv","price":45100.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0526\/0774\/6224\/files\/IMG_9406.jpg?v=1766826245"},{"product_id":"o178","title":"Phoenix Oolong Lao Cong Jiang Hua Xiang Single Tree 2023","description":"\u003cp\u003eAmong the many aroma types of Phoenix Oolong, “Jiang Hua Xiang” has a distinctive presence. It tends to be overshadowed by teas with more striking names, but locally it is particularly highly regarded for its powerful flavor.\u003cbr\u003eWe purchased this tea in 2023 and aged it in Japan for two years under oxygen-free conditions. Aging has made its flavor even more pronounced.\u003cbr\u003eThe name “Jiang Hua Xiang” comes from an aroma reminiscent of ginger flowers. Smelling ginger flowers in Taiwan, China, or Southeast Asia makes the origin of the name clear.\u003cbr\u003eIts vibrant floral flavor recalls narcissus, lily, black locust, and honeysuckle. This is layered with a subtle, sweet, lychee-like fruit note reminiscent of Mi Lan Xiang. Its hallmark is a powerful floral top note with a hint of spice, making it one of the most distinctive aroma types of Phoenix Oolong.\u003cbr\u003eThe tea trees, approximately 200 years old, grow very slowly in a favorable environment at an altitude of about 1,000 m. This slow growth produces a rich aftertaste and an exceptionally long finish. The tea offers a dense, concentrated taste that seems to permeate every part of your body. \u003cimg class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-10664\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0526\/0774\/6224\/files\/o178_01.jpg\" alt=\"Dark twisted dried Jiang Hua Xiang oolong leaves on white\" width=\"630\" height=\"420\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca  rel=\"lightbox[2021單株]\" href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0526\/0774\/6224\/files\/o118_04.jpg\"\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"Spreading tea tree on a slope covered with fallen leaves\" width=\"240\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0526\/0774\/6224\/files\/o118_04.jpg\" height=\"316\" border=\"0\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"hojo-phoenix-common\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe frequently visit Fenghuang Town in Chaozhou, Guangdong Province, to source high-quality Phoenix Dan Cong Oolong tea directly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0526\/0774\/6224\/files\/IMG_7967.jpg\" alt=\"An old Phoenix Dan Cong tree on Wu Dong Shan and me, Akira Hojo\" width=\"630\" height=\"420\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAn old Phoenix Dan Cong tree on Wu Dong Shan and me, Akira Hojo\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0526\/0774\/6224\/files\/IMG_7986.jpg\" alt=\"Tea trees growing on the steep, rocky slopes of Wu Dong Shan\" width=\"630\" height=\"420\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003eTea trees growing on the steep, rocky slopes of Wu Dong Shan\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAmong Dan Cong teas, tea harvested from especially old trees is called \"Lao Cong.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSingle tree tea (Dan Zhu Cha), as the name suggests, is harvested from a single tree.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"HOJO Tea","offers":[{"title":"15g (small bag)","offer_id":45546910220464,"sku":"o178ca","price":6500.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":true},{"title":"40g (in can)","offer_id":45546910253232,"sku":"o178cc","price":17100.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":true},{"title":"120g (large bag\/40g x 3 bags)","offer_id":45546910286000,"sku":"o178cb","price":50800.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":true},{"title":"360g value pack (large bag [40g x 3 bags] x 3 bags)","offer_id":45546910318768,"sku":"o178cv","price":122900.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0526\/0774\/6224\/files\/o178_01-2.jpg?v=1788183071"},{"product_id":"o176","title":"Phoenix Oolong Lao Cong Gui Hua Xiang Single Tree 2023","description":"\u003cp\u003ePhoenix Oolong Lao Cong Gui Hua Xiang Single Tree is harvested from a single tree, approximately 250 years old, growing at an altitude of about 1,000 m in Tou Ya Village.\u003cbr\u003e“Gui Hua Xiang” means “osmanthus aroma” in Chinese. Under the current official standards, it is classified as an aroma type. Originally, however, the name was given to a single mother tree with an aroma reminiscent of osmanthus. As tea trees were propagated from this mother tree through cuttings, “Gui Hua Xiang” also came to be used as an aroma type name for teas with a similar aroma. Today, the name is still used in both senses: depending on the producer, it may refer either to the mother tree’s lineage or to the aroma type.\u003cbr\u003eThe aroma of osmanthus is very popular, and “Gui Hua Oolong,” scented with osmanthus flowers, is widely sold in China and Taiwan. There are also quite a few Phoenix Oolongs on the market that have been scented with osmanthus or other scents after processing. Gui Hua Xiang, in particular, is known for the many scented teas sold under its name.\u003cbr\u003eHowever, Phoenix Oolong Lao Cong Gui Hua Xiang Single Tree 2023 has not been scented in any way. The tea leaves alone produce a distinct flavor reminiscent of osmanthus flowers. Gui Hua Xiang with this characteristic is extremely rare. We have tasted many Gui Hua Xiang teas over the years, but only a very few have had a clearly recognizable osmanthus flavor.\u003cbr\u003eThis single-tree tea has an exceptionally vivid osmanthus-like flavor. Its distinctive character and high quality continue to surprise us every time we drink it. It also offers the exceptionally long finish and rich aftertaste characteristic of a tree approximately 250 years old, allowing you to fully enjoy the appeal of a high-quality Gui Hua Xiang.\u003cbr\u003eThe tea tree of Lao Cong Gui Hua Xiang Single Tree \u003cimg class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-10665\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0526\/0774\/6224\/files\/o176_01.jpg\" alt=\"Dark twisted dried Gui Hua Xiang oolong leaves on white\" width=\"630\" height=\"420\"\u003e \u003cimg class=\"alignleft size-full wp-image-8940\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0526\/0774\/6224\/files\/o112_002.jpg\" alt=\"Tea tree spreading its branches beside a railing\" width=\"630\" height=\"473\"\u003e \u003cimg class=\"alignleft size-full wp-image-8941\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0526\/0774\/6224\/files\/o112_003.jpg\" alt=\"Tea tree with fresh green shoots on a slope\" width=\"630\" height=\"840\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"hojo-phoenix-common\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe frequently visit Fenghuang Town in Chaozhou, Guangdong Province, to source high-quality Phoenix Dan Cong Oolong tea directly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0526\/0774\/6224\/files\/IMG_7967.jpg\" alt=\"An old Phoenix Dan Cong tree on Wu Dong Shan and me, Akira Hojo\" width=\"630\" height=\"420\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAn old Phoenix Dan Cong tree on Wu Dong Shan and me, Akira Hojo\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0526\/0774\/6224\/files\/IMG_7986.jpg\" alt=\"Tea trees growing on the steep, rocky slopes of Wu Dong Shan\" width=\"630\" height=\"420\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003eTea trees growing on the steep, rocky slopes of Wu Dong Shan\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAmong Dan Cong teas, tea harvested from especially old trees is called \"Lao Cong.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"HOJO Tea","offers":[{"title":"15g (small bag)","offer_id":45546957275312,"sku":"o176ca","price":7800.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":true},{"title":"40g (in can)","offer_id":45546957308080,"sku":"o176cc","price":20500.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":true},{"title":"120g (large bag\/40g x 3 bags)","offer_id":45546957340848,"sku":"o176cb","price":61000.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":true},{"title":"360g value pack (large bag [40g x 3 bags] x 3 bags)","offer_id":45546957373616,"sku":"o176cv","price":147700.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0526\/0774\/6224\/files\/o176_01_1ff81a68-836e-479b-8400-80030de127ec.jpg?v=1788187821"},{"product_id":"o131","title":"Phoenix Oolong Lao Cong Mi Lan Xiang 2021","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis tea was harvested from tea trees over 80 years old in Da An Village in Wu Dong Shan, at an altitude of 950m.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn addition to the sweet, lychee-like flavor typical of Mi Lan Xiang, it has a showy floral flavor.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg class=\"alignleft size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0526\/0774\/6224\/files\/o131_0e15a4bf-46b2-487a-8c1d-9f910b0ed648.jpg\" alt=\"Phoenix Oolong Lao Cong Mi Lan Xiang 2021\" width=\"630\" height=\"420\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is a Nong Xiang (heavier roast) type, but the charcoal roasting is not too strong, and the liquor has a color close to golden yellow. Five years of aging have made the showy flavor of a high-grade Mi Lan Xiang even more intense and thick.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAnother appeal is the full-bodied taste and very long lingering finish that come from trees over 80 years old. Because the tea trees are grown free from agricultural chemicals and without any fertilizer, it has very clear and transparent flavor.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"hojo-phoenix-common\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe frequently visit Fenghuang Town in Chaozhou, Guangdong Province, to source high-quality Phoenix Dan Cong Oolong tea directly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0526\/0774\/6224\/files\/IMG_7967.jpg\" alt=\"An old Phoenix Dan Cong tree on Wu Dong Shan and me, Akira Hojo\" width=\"630\" height=\"420\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAn old Phoenix Dan Cong tree on Wu Dong Shan and me, Akira Hojo\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0526\/0774\/6224\/files\/IMG_7986.jpg\" alt=\"Tea trees growing on the steep, rocky slopes of Wu Dong Shan\" width=\"630\" height=\"420\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003eTea trees growing on the steep, rocky slopes of Wu Dong Shan\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAmong Dan Cong teas, tea harvested from especially old trees is called \"Lao Cong.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"HOJO Tea","offers":[{"title":"15g (small bag)","offer_id":45567870566576,"sku":"o131ca","price":2900.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":true},{"title":"40g (in can)","offer_id":45567870599344,"sku":"o131cc","price":7300.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":true},{"title":"120g (large bag\/40g x 3 bags)","offer_id":45567870632112,"sku":"o131cb","price":21600.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":true},{"title":"360g value pack (large bag [40g x 3 bags] x 3 bags)","offer_id":45567870664880,"sku":"o131cv","price":52900.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0526\/0774\/6224\/files\/o131_0e15a4bf-46b2-487a-8c1d-9f910b0ed648.jpg?v=1788878675"},{"product_id":"o130","title":"Phoenix Oolong Lao Cong Ye Lai Xiang 2022","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis tea comes from Gui Zhu Hu Village in Wu Dong, at an altitude of 1200m, from trees about 70 years old. Its main character is a sweet floral flavor similar to black locust and honeysuckle. You can also sense a sweet, berry-like flavor. Because the tea garden sits at a very high altitude, the tea has a dense flavor and a rich taste with a long lingering finish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg class=\"alignleft size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0526\/0774\/6224\/files\/E8_80_81_E6_9E_9E_E5_A4_9C_E6_9D_A5_E9_A6_992.jpg\" alt=\"Phoenix Oolong Lao Cong Ye Lai Xiang 2022\" width=\"630\" height=\"473\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYe Lai Xiang is one of the ten aroma types of Phoenix Oolong. Any tea with this flavor can be called Ye Lai Xiang, regardless of which cultivar or tree it comes from. Bei Tou Ye Lai Xiang, on the other hand, is a cultivar descended from one specific mother tree, and it shows the Ye Lai Xiang flavor.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe mother tree of this tea grew in front of a grave, so the tea was originally called Bei Tou Ye Lai Xiang, written with the characters 碑头 (it means gravestone). Because the name recalls a grave, in recent years it has been written with different characters, 陂头 (it means slope).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYe Lai Xiang is the Chinese name for Tonkin jasmine, known as Ieraishan in Japanese. The aroma type takes its name from its resemblance to the flower's scent. Its flavor is also very similar to the scent of black locust flowers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"hojo-phoenix-common\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe frequently visit Fenghuang Town in Chaozhou, Guangdong Province, to source high-quality Phoenix Dan Cong Oolong tea directly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0526\/0774\/6224\/files\/IMG_7967.jpg\" alt=\"An old Phoenix Dan Cong tree on Wu Dong Shan and me, Akira Hojo\" width=\"630\" height=\"420\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAn old Phoenix Dan Cong tree on Wu Dong Shan and me, Akira Hojo\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0526\/0774\/6224\/files\/IMG_7986.jpg\" alt=\"Tea trees growing on the steep, rocky slopes of Wu Dong Shan\" width=\"630\" height=\"420\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003eTea trees growing on the steep, rocky slopes of Wu Dong Shan\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAmong Dan Cong teas, tea harvested from especially old trees is called \"Lao Cong.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"HOJO Tea","offers":[{"title":"15g (small bag)","offer_id":45567873843376,"sku":"o130ca","price":3600.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":true},{"title":"40g (in can)","offer_id":45567873876144,"sku":"o130cc","price":9200.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":true},{"title":"120g (large bag\/40g x 3 bags)","offer_id":45567873908912,"sku":"o130cb","price":27000.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":true},{"title":"360g value pack (large bag [40g x 3 bags] x 3 bags)","offer_id":45567873941680,"sku":"o130cv","price":66100.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0526\/0774\/6224\/files\/o130_02_07a6987b-277c-44d6-831a-1d96d5ab0e09.jpg?v=1788879846"},{"product_id":"o147","title":"Phoenix Oolong Lao Cong Yin Hua Xiang Single Tree 2022","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis tea comes from Gui Zhu Hu Village in Wu Dong, at an altitude of 1200m, from a tree about 150 years old. If you think of a Phoenix Oolong with an unusual name, Ya Shi Xiang is surely the one that comes to mind.Ya Shi Xiang means Duck Shit Aroma.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThere is a legend that its flavor was so good that people deliberately gave it a terrible name, fearing it would be stolen.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn recent years, some people have felt that the name Ya Shi Xiang sounds rather unpleasant, so Yin Hua Xiang is sometimes used instead. The name Yin Hua Xiang was reportedly introduced around 2014 because the tea's fragrance resembles that of Jin Yin Hua (honeysuckle) flowers.\u003cbr\u003eHowever, the original name Ya Shi Xiang is still widely used. Some producers prefer Yin Hua Xiang, while others continue to use Ya Shi Xiang.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg class=\"alignleft size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0526\/0774\/6224\/files\/E5_8D_95_E6_A0_AA_E9_93_B6_E8_8A_B1_E9_A6_99.jpg\" alt=\"Phoenix Oolong Lao Cong Yin Hua Xiang Single Tree 2022\" width=\"630\" height=\"473\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYin Hua Xiang refers to a flavor profile rather than a specific cultivar. Several different cultivars can produce this characteristic flavor, and teas displaying it may be sold as Yin Hua Xiang, regardless of the cultivar used.\u003cbr\u003eFor example, Shi Ye is another cultivar that can produce the Yin Hua Xiang flavor. Even when the cultivar is not specified, a tea may be sold as Yin Hua Xiang if it exhibits this characteristic flavor profile.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA single tree tea is harvested from one specific tree. This tea was harvested from a seed-grown old tree 150 years old and has a Yin Hua Xiang type aroma. It has a long lingering finish and a rich flavor with depth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"hojo-phoenix-common\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe frequently visit Fenghuang Town in Chaozhou, Guangdong Province, to source high-quality Phoenix Dan Cong Oolong tea directly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0526\/0774\/6224\/files\/IMG_7967.jpg\" alt=\"An old Phoenix Dan Cong tree on Wu Dong Shan and me, Akira Hojo\" width=\"630\" height=\"420\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAn old Phoenix Dan Cong tree on Wu Dong Shan and me, Akira Hojo\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0526\/0774\/6224\/files\/IMG_7986.jpg\" alt=\"Tea trees growing on the steep, rocky slopes of Wu Dong Shan\" width=\"630\" height=\"420\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003eTea trees growing on the steep, rocky slopes of Wu Dong Shan\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAmong Dan Cong teas, tea harvested from especially old trees is called \"Lao Cong.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSingle tree tea (Dan Zhu Cha), as the name suggests, is harvested from a single tree.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"HOJO Tea","offers":[{"title":"15g (small bag)","offer_id":45567873974448,"sku":"o147ca","price":4600.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":true},{"title":"40g (in can)","offer_id":45567874007216,"sku":"o147cc","price":11900.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":true},{"title":"120g (large bag\/40g x 3 bags)","offer_id":45567874039984,"sku":"o147cb","price":35100.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":true},{"title":"360g value pack (large bag [40g x 3 bags] x 3 bags)","offer_id":45567874072752,"sku":"o147cv","price":85500.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0526\/0774\/6224\/files\/o147_02_73fa6a27-9fc6-423d-a08a-c6a794a42089.jpg?v=1788879847"},{"product_id":"o180","title":"Phoenix Oolong Lao Cong Shi Hua Xiang Single Tree 2021","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis tea was harvested from a single 300-year-old tree at an altitude of 1,100m in Wu Dong Hu Village.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg class=\"alignleft size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0526\/0774\/6224\/files\/o110_002_2e3330d7-09ee-482e-a7c0-159daffc3b1f.jpg\" alt=\"Phoenix Oolong Lao Cong Shi Hua Xiang Single Tree 2021\" width=\"480\" height=\"640\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe tea garden is at a very high altitude, and the tree is by far the oldest among our Phoenix Oolong single tree teas. As a result, the liquor is extremely smooth, with a long lingering finish and a dense aftertaste that seems to soak into your body. In a sense, the pleasant texture of the liquor alone makes this a wonderful tea.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe flavor is gentle and calm, with sweet notes of narcissus, ripe prunes, akebia, and pineapple.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"hojo-phoenix-common\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe frequently visit Fenghuang Town in Chaozhou, Guangdong Province, to source high-quality Phoenix Dan Cong Oolong tea directly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0526\/0774\/6224\/files\/IMG_7967.jpg\" alt=\"An old Phoenix Dan Cong tree on Wu Dong Shan and me, Akira Hojo\" width=\"630\" height=\"420\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAn old Phoenix Dan Cong tree on Wu Dong Shan and me, Akira Hojo\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0526\/0774\/6224\/files\/IMG_7986.jpg\" alt=\"Tea trees growing on the steep, rocky slopes of Wu Dong Shan\" width=\"630\" height=\"420\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003eTea trees growing on the steep, rocky slopes of Wu Dong Shan\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAmong Dan Cong teas, tea harvested from especially old trees is called \"Lao Cong.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSingle tree tea (Dan Zhu Cha), as the name suggests, is harvested from a single tree.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"HOJO Tea","offers":[{"title":"15g (small bag)","offer_id":45567874105520,"sku":"o180ca","price":7800.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":true},{"title":"40g (in can)","offer_id":45567874138288,"sku":"o180cc","price":20500.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":true},{"title":"120g (large bag\/40g x 3 bags)","offer_id":45567874171056,"sku":"o180cb","price":61000.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":true},{"title":"360g value pack (large bag [40g x 3 bags] x 3 bags)","offer_id":45567874203824,"sku":"o180cv","price":147700.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0526\/0774\/6224\/files\/o178_01_9431358b-8b72-4dea-becd-f5cbd505cc44.jpg?v=1788879847"},{"product_id":"o143","title":"Phoenix Oolong Lao Cong Mi Lan Xiang 2022 No.2","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg class=\"alignnone size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0526\/0774\/6224\/files\/IMG_9684_ba2bfaca-940a-49fd-bc10-a940d0a8cc1d.jpg\" alt=\"Phoenix Oolong Lao Cong Mi Lan Xiang 2022 No.2\" width=\"630\" height=\"420\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe have released a very special tea, Phoenix Oolong Lao Cong Mi Lan Xiang 2022. What makes it special is that this Mi Lan Xiang is made from seed-grown old trees, which is normally unheard of. As a result, it has a lingering finish of a length you would not expect, and the taste is very moving. In Phoenix Town, old tea trees are generally called Lao Cong.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is a Mi Lan Xiang harvested from seed-grown Lao Cong trees. It is a lot of raw leaf from a different group of mother trees within the same tea garden, located at an altitude of about 1200m.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHow Phoenix Oolong names are classified by aroma type\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThere are several different ways of naming Phoenix Oolong.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFirst, some names use the cultivar name (more precisely, the name of a line or base cultivar), such as Song Zhong and Ba Xian. These were sorted out from the Phoenix Shui Xian population as lines with relatively stable traits, and have been propagated by cuttings or grafting.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOn the other hand, most Phoenix Oolong on the market is named by a classification called aroma type. In this case, the name does not point directly to a specific cultivar or mother tree. It is based on the type of aroma that appears after processing. For example, the well-known Mi Lan Xiang is not a cultivar name. There is no cultivar called Mi Lan Xiang; any Dan Cong that shows the aroma characteristics of the Mi Lan Xiang type is grouped together as Mi Lan Xiang.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is true that many of the tea trees used for Mi Lan Xiang belong to the Bai Ye (white leaf) line, but it is not limited to them. Even trees from other lines or seed-grown trees are treated as Mi Lan Xiang if the aroma after processing is judged to be the Mi Lan Xiang type. In this way, for Phoenix Oolong names decided by aroma type, several kinds of tea leaf are used as raw material, with the aroma type after processing as the criterion.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy it was first produced as Lao Cong Shui Xian\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Phoenix Oolong Lao Cong Mi Lan Xiang 2022 introduced here was originally produced as Lao Cong Shui Xian. 2022 was the year our producer acquired a new tea garden in Gui Zhu Hu Village on Wu Dong Shan, at an altitude of about 1200m, and harvested it for the first time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg class=\"alignnone size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0526\/0774\/6224\/files\/IMG_3998-1_468a5672-7bab-4fda-93b7-8e6cb8452f53.jpg\" alt=\"Phoenix Oolong Lao Cong Mi Lan Xiang 2022 No.2\" width=\"630\" height=\"420\"\u003e \u003cimg class=\"alignnone size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0526\/0774\/6224\/files\/IMG_4008_c5ac9bf1-5cdd-4643-9176-000f0acbc561.jpg\" alt=\"Phoenix Oolong Lao Cong Mi Lan Xiang 2022 No.2\" width=\"630\" height=\"420\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis tea garden is located near the summit of Tian Chi, one of several peaks on Wu Dong Shan. Because of its high altitude and favorable environment, it has long been known as a place where good tea is produced. However, when the garden was acquired, many old seed-grown trees remained there, and the trees had not yet been sorted or named by aroma type.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn Phoenix Town, tea trees whose aroma type has not been clearly determined are not treated as Dan Cong and are grouped under the name Shui Xian. Among them, those with especially high tree age are called Lao Cong Shui Xian. For this reason, in 2022, the first harvest year, the trees were divided by tree age and section and produced as Lao Cong Shui Xian in several lots.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLater, when we evaluated the 2022 Lao Cong Shui Xian, we found that one of the lots clearly showed the characteristics of the Mi Lan Xiang type. The tendency could be seen right after processing, but the characteristics became clearer over time, and now the tea can be clearly recognized as the Mi Lan Xiang type.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eThe old Lao Cong trees used as raw material, and the price structure\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe reason this tea is of excellent quality is that all of its raw material comes from old seed-grown trees growing in a high-altitude tea garden. Unlike trees grown from cuttings, a seed-grown tea tree has one thick taproot that reaches deep into the soil and into cracks in the bedrock. Therefore, it is strongly affected not only by the surface layer but also by the deeper layers. On the other hand, tea trees propagated by cuttings have shallow roots that spread sideways, so their absorption tends to be limited to the topsoil.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBecause of this difference in root structure, tea made from old seed-grown trees tends to reflect the conditions of the land directly. As a result, this tea shows a lingering finish far longer than you would expect from ordinary Mi Lan Xiang, and a dense flavor. I have handled many Phoenix Oolong Mi Lan Xiang teas over the years, but this is a level of Mi Lan Xiang I had never experienced, and it is a very impressive lot.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg class=\"alignnone size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0526\/0774\/6224\/files\/IMG_6121_177cbda3-f9f0-436e-acf2-3a4d3331cb83.jpg\" alt=\"Phoenix Oolong Lao Cong Mi Lan Xiang 2022 No.2\" width=\"630\" height=\"473\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTea trees of the same age: grown from a cutting on the left, seed-grown on the right.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNormally, a Mi Lan Xiang from old seed-grown trees is very expensive when it is sold as a Dan Cong with a confirmed aroma type. However, this tea was produced and sold as Lao Cong Shui Xian before its aroma type had been sorted out, so we were able to buy it at a much lower price. In the Phoenix Town market, the price is not set by tree age or altitude as such. It depends on whether the aroma type has been clearly identified and the tea is valued as a Dan Cong. For this reason, Shui Xian without a clear aroma type is generally traded at about half the price of a Dan Cong made from trees of the same age and at the same altitude.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOur producer is now steadily sorting these Lao Cong Shui Xian trees by aroma type. For this reason, we think there will be almost no further chances to buy a Mi Lan Xiang like this one, which came about through a chance combination of conditions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"hojo-phoenix-common\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe frequently visit Fenghuang Town in Chaozhou, Guangdong Province, to source high-quality Phoenix Dan Cong Oolong tea directly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0526\/0774\/6224\/files\/IMG_7967.jpg\" alt=\"An old Phoenix Dan Cong tree on Wu Dong Shan and me, Akira Hojo\" width=\"630\" height=\"420\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAn old Phoenix Dan Cong tree on Wu Dong Shan and me, Akira Hojo\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0526\/0774\/6224\/files\/IMG_7986.jpg\" alt=\"Tea trees growing on the steep, rocky slopes of Wu Dong Shan\" width=\"630\" height=\"420\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003eTea trees growing on the steep, rocky slopes of Wu Dong Shan\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAmong Dan Cong teas, tea harvested from especially old trees is called \"Lao Cong.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"HOJO Tea","offers":[{"title":"15g (small bag)","offer_id":45567878365360,"sku":"o143ca","price":2700.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":false},{"title":"40g (in can)","offer_id":45567878398128,"sku":"o143cc","price":6900.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":false},{"title":"120g (large bag\/40g x 3 bags)","offer_id":45567878430896,"sku":"o143cb","price":20300.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":false},{"title":"360g value pack (large bag [40g x 3 bags] x 3 bags)","offer_id":45567878463664,"sku":"o143cv","price":49800.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0526\/0774\/6224\/files\/IMG_9684_ba2bfaca-940a-49fd-bc10-a940d0a8cc1d.jpg?v=1788880815"},{"product_id":"o49-2026","title":"Phoenix Oolong Mi Lan Xiang Nong Xiang 2026 No.1","description":"\u003ch2\u003ePhoenix Oolong Mi Lan Xiang Nong Xiang 2026 No.1\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\t\t\n\t\t\t\u003cp\u003eMi Lan Xiang has a sweet, lychee-like flavor. Many people trying it for the first time are surprised by a fruit flavor so pronounced that it is hard to believe it comes from tea. Its flavor is that sweet and fruity.\u003cbr\u003eThe Nong Xiang style is a very popular way of finishing tea in China. As the name “thick aroma” suggests, it is characterized by an intense flavor. This tea undergoes two rounds of charcoal roasting. Rather than using high temperatures, gentle heat is applied over a long period at a temperature low enough to avoid scorching the leaves. This accelerates the aging of the tea’s components, creating a captivating, fruit-like flavor.\u003cbr\u003eIf you have never tried Phoenix Oolong, this is the tea we would like you to try first.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"hojo-phoenix-common\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe frequently visit Fenghuang Town in Chaozhou, Guangdong Province, to source high-quality Phoenix Dan Cong Oolong tea directly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0526\/0774\/6224\/files\/IMG_7967.jpg\" alt=\"An old Phoenix Dan Cong tree on Wu Dong Shan and me, Akira Hojo\" width=\"630\" height=\"420\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAn old Phoenix Dan Cong tree on Wu Dong Shan and me, Akira Hojo\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0526\/0774\/6224\/files\/IMG_7986.jpg\" alt=\"Tea trees growing on the steep, rocky slopes of Wu Dong Shan\" width=\"630\" height=\"420\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003eTea trees growing on the steep, rocky slopes of Wu Dong Shan\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"HOJO Tea","offers":[{"title":"15g (small bag)","offer_id":45618963218608,"sku":"o49ca","price":1600.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":true},{"title":"40g (in can)","offer_id":45618963251376,"sku":"o49cc","price":3900.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":true},{"title":"120g (large bag\/40g x 3 bags)","offer_id":45618963284144,"sku":"o49cb","price":11400.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":true},{"title":"600g value pack (large bag [40g x 3 bags] x 5 bags)","offer_id":45618963316912,"sku":"o49cv","price":46800.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0526\/0774\/6224\/files\/o49_2013_01.jpg?v=1737905474"}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0526\/0774\/6224\/collections\/IMG_7515.jpg?v=1622829857","url":"https:\/\/hojotea.com\/en\/collections\/guangdong-province.oembed?page=2","provider":"お茶の専門店HOJO \/ HOJO CO., LTD.","version":"1.0","type":"link"}