{"title":"Jasmine Tea","description":"\u003cp\u003eJasmine tea is made by blending a base tea, such as green tea or white tea, with fresh jasmine flowers so that the leaves absorb the floral aroma.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\n    Jasmine tea is not made from jasmine flowers themselves or from jasmine leaves.\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePremium jasmine tea starts with the base green tea, which should be the first flush of spring. Flowers harvested after summer give a better aroma. Before summer there is a lot of rain, which makes the flowers weaker in aroma. We deal directly with producers, from sourcing the green tea to processing the fresh jasmine flowers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"CollectionBody\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"headerA\"\u003eThe Quality of the Base Green Tea Is Extremely Important\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\n    The quality of jasmine tea is determined by the softness, sweetness, and the quality and strength of the flavor when drinking the tea.\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\n    To create delicious jasmine tea, the quality of the green tea used as the base is extremely important. It is essential that the tea is the first flush of spring, and factors such as the method of plucking, the presence or absence of fertilizers, and the altitude of the tea garden all influence its quality.\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\n    Moreover, to extract a good aroma, it is important to use jasmine flowers harvested after summer. Before summer, there is a lot of rain, which makes jasmine flowers cheaper but also results in a weaker aroma.\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\n    Jasmine flowers are mixed with tea leaves in the evening. Flowers that bloom at night release a fresh fragrance that is absorbed by the tea leaves by morning. The number of times this process is repeated also determines the fragrance of jasmine tea.\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\n    At HOJO, we conduct direct transactions with producers for everything from sourcing green tea to the processing of fresh jasmine flowers, allowing us to develop and produce original jasmine teas such as Pu-erh Jasmine Pearls and Jasmine Silver Needle.\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c!-- Modal button --\u003e\n\u003c!-- Modal content --\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"CollectionLinks__more\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"..\/pages\/about-jasmine-tea\"\u003eRead more\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"s07","title":"Jasmine Wild White Tea Bud","description":"\u003cp\u003e\n    We have released an original jasmine tea called \"Jasmine Wild White Tea Bud\". \"茉莉\" means jasmine. It is probably a rare tea unique in the world.\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\n    The World's First Jasmine Tea from Wild White Buds\n\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\n    HOJO has a lineup that includes a white tea called \"Wild White Tea Bud\". This is a white tea made from wild tea buds, featuring a distinctive flavor, long-lasting aftertaste, and soft flavor. While sourcing this tea this year, I thought, \"Wouldn't it be delicious if this tea were processed into jasmine tea?\" So, as an experiment, I transferred a portion of the wild white buds sourced in spring in Yunnan Province to a jasmine tea factory in Guangxi  Region and entrusted them with the processing. The jasmine tea was processed using fresh jasmine flowers. The idea of processing wild white buds into jasmine tea had never been thought of before, making this a new and unique attempt.\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\n    \u003cimg alt=\"Pale downy tea buds in a metal scoop\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignleft size-full wp-image-7627\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0526\/0774\/6224\/products\/IMG_4980.jpg?v=1737905803\" width=\"630\" height=\"420\" sizes=\"(max-width: 630px) 100vw, 630px\"\u003e\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\n    Wild Tea Growing in High Mountains\n\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\n    The wild white tea bud is made from a type of wild tea called Camellia Assamica Dehongensis. This tea grows widely at altitudes of 2000-2400m in the southwestern part of Yunnan Province and is often seen in the mountains, especially in bushy areas. Although it is labeled as wild, there are many \"white bud teas\" produced in tea gardens that are also marketed as wild teas, so care is needed. Cultivated teas generally have a shorter aftertaste and lack depth in flavor.\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\n    \u003cimg alt=\"Tea branches with green leaves and reddish new shoots\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignleft size-full wp-image-7630\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0526\/0774\/6224\/products\/IMG_6032.jpg?v=1737905803\" width=\"630\" height=\"420\" sizes=\"(max-width: 630px) 100vw, 630px\"\u003e\u0026nbsp;\u003cimg alt=\"Tea tree foliage with green and brown leaves\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignleft size-large wp-image-7631\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0526\/0774\/6224\/products\/IMG_6064.jpg?v=1737905803\" width=\"630\" height=\"420\" sizes=\"(max-width: 630px) 100vw, 630px\"\u003e\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\n    A Gorgeous Flavor Like Herbal Tea or Flower Tea\n\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\n    When making typical jasmine tea, a green tea base with a mild flavor is selected to emphasize the jasmine scent. This allows the jasmine flower aroma to stand out. On the other hand, wild white tea buds have a unique flavor similar to fresh cloves. However, I hoped that the unique flavor of the wild white tea buds would blend well with the jasmine aroma. In fact, Jasmine Wild White Tea Bud turned out to have the exact flavor I had imagined. The jasmine flower scent mellowed the unique flavor of the wild white tea buds, creating a very interesting flavor reminiscent of herbal tea or flower tea. The high mineral content of the wild white tea buds results in a very dense flavor, a very rich aftertaste, and a flavor that permeates the body.\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\n    \u003cimg alt=\"Pale tea buds arranged in a circle on a white background\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignleft size-full wp-image-7634\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0526\/0774\/6224\/products\/IMG_4975-2.jpg?v=1737905803\" width=\"630\" height=\"420\" sizes=\"(max-width: 630px) 100vw, 630px\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003eOf course, it is also very delicious as a cold brew.\n\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"HOJO Tea","offers":[{"title":"50g (in can)","offer_id":44932458741936,"sku":"s07cc","price":1600.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":true},{"title":"150g (large bag\/50g x 3 bags)","offer_id":44932458774704,"sku":"s07cb","price":4600.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":true},{"title":"600g value pack (large bag [50g x 3 bags] x 4 bags)","offer_id":44932458807472,"sku":"s07cv","price":15600.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0526\/0774\/6224\/products\/IMG_4966-1.jpg?v=1737905803"},{"product_id":"t01","title":"7 types of tea trial set","description":"\u003cp\u003e\n    Each category includes a selection of 7 recommended teas, packaged in 10g portions. This set is ideal for those unsure of which tea to choose or looking for a casual gift. Each tea is vacuum-sealed, ensuring it stays fresh for years if unopened.\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\n    \u003cimg alt=\"Foil pouches of tea packed in an open kraft box\" height=\"420\" width=\"630\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0526\/0774\/6224\/products\/IMG_2650-1.jpg\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-7257\"\u003e\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\n    The teas are packaged in a box, making them suitable for simple gift-giving.\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\n    \u003cimg alt=\"A hand holding a kraft box with a HOJO label\" height=\"420\" width=\"630\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0526\/0774\/6224\/products\/IMG_2643.jpg\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-7260\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0526\/0774\/6224\/products\/IMG_2658_86f0597e-008a-483a-99e8-4b1dfef0f652.jpg\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\n    7 Types of Tea, 10g Each\n\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\n    The sample set includes the following 7 types of tea, each packaged in 10g portions:\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWhite Tea: Ancient White Tea\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBlack Tea: Yunnan Gong Fu Black Tea\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOolong Tea: Dong Ding Oolong\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGreen Tea: Tsukigase Zairai Sencha\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eJasmine Tea: Snow Jasmine\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRaw Pu-erh Tea: Wu Liang Shan Raw Pu-erh 2016\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRipe Pu-erh Tea: Wu Liang Shan Ripe Pu-erh 2019\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhite Tea: Ancient White Tea\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis white tea is made from naturally grown tea harvested at around 2000m in Yunnan Province. The trees are grown without pesticides or fertilizers and grow almost like wild trees. It has a clear, floral flavor and a soft taste that seems to soak into the body. White tea is especially popular among women. Bai Mu Dan is also very good cold-brewed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0526\/0774\/6224\/products\/IMG_8415.jpg?v=1737905528\" alt=\"Ancient White Tea leaves\" width=\"316\" height=\"211\" loading=\"lazy\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eBlack Tea: Yunnan Gong Fu Black Tea\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYunnan Ancient Black Tea Xing Mi Xiang is made with almost no withering. This tea, in contrast, is withered thoroughly, as Darjeeling is, before it is processed into black tea. The withering gives it a bright, slightly spicy flavor.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is made from seed-grown, naturally cultivated tea at 2100m in Lincang, Yunnan Province, plucked from old trees more than 100 years old. The aftertaste is very rich, with a deep finish that seems to reach far into the body. It also goes well with milk.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0526\/0774\/6224\/products\/IMG_2414_1.jpg?v=1737905827\" alt=\"Yunnan Gong Fu Black Tea leaves\" width=\"316\" height=\"211\" loading=\"lazy\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\n    Oolong Tea: Dong Ding Oolong\n\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\n    A representative oolong tea from Taiwan. Extended fermentation enhances its floral and honey-like flavor. Harvested from the authentic Dong Ding Mountain, it offers a full-bodied taste. The flavor is very good, with a refreshing green tea-like drinking experience.\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\n    \u003cimg alt=\"Tightly rolled dark green tea leaves\" height=\"200\" width=\"300\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0526\/0774\/6224\/files\/o06_01.jpg\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-7242\"\u003e\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eGreen Tea: Tsukigase Zairai Sencha\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA lightly steamed sencha from Tsukigase in Nara, grown without pesticides or fertilizers. Because no fertilizer is used, it is rich in polyphenols and has a floral flavor that recalls Taiwanese oolong. It is a very interesting tea that changes your image of Japanese tea in a good way.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0526\/0774\/6224\/products\/5DD8B62E-8E6B-489E-B521-20258143C2D1.png?v=1737905771\" alt=\"Tsukigase Zairai Sencha leaves\" width=\"316\" height=\"211\" loading=\"lazy\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eJasmine Tea: Snow Jasmine\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA jasmine tea based on green tea, made from the first spring flush plucked in a naturally cultivated garden in Sichuan Province. The jasmine aroma is very strong and vivid, as if the flowers were right in front of you.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0526\/0774\/6224\/products\/IMG_4734-1.jpg?v=1737905681\" alt=\"Snow Jasmine leaves\" width=\"316\" height=\"211\" loading=\"lazy\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eRaw Pu-erh Tea: Wu Liang Shan Raw Pu-erh 2016\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\n    Pu-erh tea comes in both raw and ripe varieties. To help you understand their characteristics, we have selected recommended teas from each type.\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWu Liang Shan Gushu Raw Pu-erh is made from tea grown without pesticides or fertilizers. It has aged to a good degree and developed a sweet flavor like sugarcane, which makes it very easy to drink.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0526\/0774\/6224\/products\/d47_05.jpg?v=1737905703\" alt=\"Wu Liang Shan Raw Pu-erh 2016\" width=\"316\" height=\"211\" loading=\"lazy\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eRipe Pu-erh Tea: Wu Liang Shan Ripe Pu-erh 2019\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt has no unpleasant smell. It shows a sweet, fruity flavor that recalls dried jujube, with a long finish that seems to soak into the body. Surprisingly, it also goes well with milk, and we recommend it as a milk tea too.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0526\/0774\/6224\/products\/d107_01.jpg?v=1737905735\" alt=\"Wu Liang Shan Ripe Pu-erh 2019\" width=\"316\" height=\"211\" loading=\"lazy\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"HOJO Tea","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":39316671922352,"sku":"t01","price":3600.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0526\/0774\/6224\/products\/IMG_2654-1.jpg?v=1737905783"},{"product_id":"s04","title":"Pu-erh Jasmine Pearl","description":"\u003cp\u003e\n    It is a rare jasmine tea that can only be made by us, as we stay in Yunnan for nearly two months every year to select teas according to our quality criteria.\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\n    Normally, jasmine tea is made of green tea. It has a strong jasmine flavor and a weak tea taste.\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\n    After trying many jasmine teas available in the market, we decided to produce our own jasmine tea using raw pu-erh tea. You might worry that raw pu-erh tea gives an odd flavor, like old furniture or a stale odor. This tea is totally different. On the first sip, you will enjoy an uplifting and refreshing jasmine bouquet, followed by a rich tea taste, a mellow drinking sensation, and a long-lasting aftertaste. This is not just an ordinary jasmine tea; it is a well-balanced jasmine tea in both taste and flavor.\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\n    We carefully selected the base tea from a natural farming garden, which uses no pesticides or fertilizers. Thus, the tea grows slowly and is rich in minerals and tea substances, which you can tell by the deep lingering finish down the throat.\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\n    \u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0278\/9235\/1065\/files\/PJ9_480x480.jpg?v=1614962733\" alt=\"Jasmine Tea\" width=\"595\" height=\"385\"\u003e\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\n    Why Use Pu-erh Tea for Jasmine Tea?\n\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\n    The reason for making jasmine tea from raw pu-erh tea is to achieve a richness in taste that cannot be obtained with ordinary tea leaves. The strength of the richness is reflected in the lingering flavor, and you can feel the jasmine flavor travel deep down the throat.\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\n    \u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0526\/0774\/6224\/files\/IMG_0988-1.jpg\" alt=\"Jasmine Tea\" width=\"600\" height=\"400\"\u003e\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\n    The raw pu-erh tea used in this production is of such high quality that it could be part of HOJO's standard raw pu-erh tea lineup. This tea is grown entirely naturally, in a mountain about 12 hours by car from Lincang, near the Myanmar border. This area has limited infrastructure, no proper tar or cement roads, and you need a jeep or tractor to reach the producers in the Lahu villages. These areas have very little rain and very dry mountains, populated with tea trees planted by their ancestors hundreds of years ago. As a tradition of ethnic minorities, they do not use fertilizers or pesticides, and weeds growing around the tea trees are left unattended. They only remove the weeds once a year before the spring harvest, and then the weeds are left untouched until the next spring. According to them, this method of growing tea trees has been continued for over 1,000 years. With this method, tea trees grow very slowly and produce very few leaves, so the tea leaves contain a high concentration of minerals. The quality of these tea leaves is among the highest in China, but because it is located in the mountains, we obtained the tea leaves at a realistic price and made jasmine tea with a rich taste that is unachievable with ordinary tea.\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\n    \u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0526\/0774\/6224\/files\/IMG_0974-1.jpg\" alt=\"Jasmine Tea\" width=\"600\" height=\"400\"\u003e\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\n    The tea trees in the natural farming garden. Obviously, there are very few tea leaves on each tree.\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\n    \u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0526\/0774\/6224\/files\/IMG_0923-1.jpg\" alt=\"Jasmine Tea\" width=\"600\" height=\"400\"\u003e\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\n    Jasmine Raw Pu-erh Tea Resembles White or Green Tea\n\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\n    When you hear about jasmine raw pu-erh tea, you might think, \"Did you make jasmine tea with the brown-colored tea that tastes musty like old furniture?\" Many people associate pu-erh tea with dark-colored ripe pu-erh tea, which is made by microbial fermentation. Ripe pu-erh is a tea developed in the 1970s and has a history of about 40 years. On the other hand, raw pu-erh tea is dried under the sun after being heated in the same way as green tea, but for raw pu-erh tea, some remaining enzymes are activated during the sun-drying process, making it a semi-fermented tea. In other words, from the viewpoint of manufacturing methods, raw pu-erh is very close to white tea, green tea, or Taiwanese oolong tea.\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\n    \u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0526\/0774\/6224\/files\/IMG_10941-1.jpg\" alt=\"Jasmine Tea\" width=\"600\" height=\"400\"\u003e\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\n    The tea leaves of raw pu-erh tea are green.\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\n    Enjoy the Lingering Sweetish Taste of Minerals Unavailable in Ordinary Tea\n\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\n    In Yunnan, it is said that the higher the quality of tea, the softer the taste, and after drinking such tea, the warmer the body feels. Drinking pu-erh jasmine tea makes your face blush and your body warm rapidly. This is because the minerals aid in improving blood circulation throughout the body, including the face. Depending on the amount you drink, you may feel too relaxed and experience a \"tea drunk\" feeling, which is a feeling of tipsiness caused by lowering blood pressure and improving blood circulation.\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\n    How is the Jasmine Flavor Achieved?\n\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\n    The scenting process is conducted in Guangxi, the hub of jasmine flower plantations in China. Only fresh jasmine flowers of the right size are used, and the scenting is conducted repeatedly at night, at least five times, to produce the utmost quality of jasmine tea. Each time, fresh jasmine flowers are blended with the tea overnight to let the tea absorb the natural jasmine fragrance when the flowers bloom at night.\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\n    \u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0526\/0774\/6224\/files\/jasmine03.jpg\" alt=\"Jasmine Tea\" width=\"316\" height=\"237\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0526\/0774\/6224\/files\/jasmine02.jpg\" alt=\"Jasmine Tea\" width=\"316\" height=\"237\"\u003e\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\n    With fresh jasmine flowers, the outcome of scented jasmine tea is totally different from commercial jasmine tea, which is perfumed with essential oil. The pu-erh jasmine pearl is scented with fresh jasmine flowers for many nights, so the jasmine flavor lasts for several brews. After brewing, the jasmine flavor still remains on the brewed leaf, unlike perfumed jasmine tea, where the flavor reduces drastically after the second brew.\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\n    \u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0278\/9235\/1065\/files\/jasmine01_480x480.jpg?v=1615018250\" alt=\"Jasmine Tea\" width=\"480\" height=\"360\"\u003e\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\n    The tea in pearl shape is mixed with fresh jasmine flowers and proceeds for scenting overnight.\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\n    \u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0278\/9235\/1065\/files\/Jasmine_02_480x480.jpg?v=1615018361\" alt=\"Jasmine Tea\" width=\"480\" height=\"360\"\u003e\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\n    The next morning, the jasmine flowers are sieved and separated from the tea, and the tea will be dried and kept for the next scenting with fresh jasmine flowers again.\n\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"HOJO Tea","offers":[{"title":"30g (small bag)","offer_id":44932450549936,"sku":"s04ca","price":1300.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":true},{"title":"100g (in can)","offer_id":44932450582704,"sku":"s04cc","price":3900.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":true},{"title":"200g (large bag\/100g x 2 bags)","offer_id":44932450615472,"sku":"s04cb","price":7600.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":true},{"title":"600g value pack (large bag [100g x 2 bags] x 3 bags)","offer_id":44932450648240,"sku":"s04cv","price":18700.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0526\/0774\/6224\/products\/IMG_5267.jpg?v=1737905683"},{"product_id":"s03","title":"Snow Jasmine ( Bi Tan Pia Xue )","description":"\u003cimg alt=\"Green tea with jasmine flowers on a white dish\" class=\"alignleft size-large wp-image-7509\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0526\/0774\/6224\/products\/IMG_4754-1.jpg\" width=\"630\" height=\"420\"\u003e\nThis premium jasmine tea is recommended for jasmine tea lovers and those who want to enjoy high-quality jasmine tea.\n\u003ch2\u003e\n    Quality Jasmine Tea Relies on the Quality of the Tea Leaves!\n\u003c\/h2\u003e\nJasmine tea is not made from jasmine flowers or leaves. Typically, base tea is obtained, and jasmine scent is infused into it to make jasmine tea. Therefore, the quality of the base tea leaves is crucial. The biggest challenge in making good jasmine tea is obtaining high-quality tea leaves for base tea.\n\u003cimg alt=\"Tea leaves thickly mixed with fresh white jasmine flowers\" class=\"alignleft size-full wp-image-7504\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0526\/0774\/6224\/files\/IMG_1745-1.jpg\" width=\"630\" height=\"420\"\u003e\nAll our jasmine teas are made by infusing freshly plucked jasmine flowers on the same day. Lower quality jasmine teas may recycle flowers that have already been used or use flavorings, but the difference in flavor quality is vast.\nIn general, a small amount of magnolia (a type of magnolia) is used in addition to jasmine flowers for scenting Jasmine Pearls (Mo Li Long Zhu). For making Snow Jasmine (Bi Tan Piao Xue), only fresh jasmine flowers are used for scenting without using magnolia.\n\u003ch2\u003e\n    Producing Snow Jasmine (Bi Tan Piao Xue) from Mengding Ganlu\n\u003c\/h2\u003e\nSnow Jasmine (Bi Tan Piao Xue) is a representative jasmine tea of Sichuan Province. However, in recent years, it has become difficult to obtain satisfactory quality due to the rising prices.\nMany people wanted Snow Jasmine (Bi Tan Piao Xue), so we needed to improve our sourcing methods to get good tea.\nInstead of approaching Snow Jasmine (Bi Tan Piao Xue) processors, we directly sourced the base green tea, Mengding Ganlu, from the producers and sent it to a jasmine factory in Guangxi Region for scenting with jasmine flowers.\n\u003cimg alt=\"Curled green tea leaves on a white background\" class=\"alignleft size-full wp-image-7512\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0526\/0774\/6224\/files\/IMG_3886-1.jpg\" width=\"630\" height=\"420\"\u003e\nThe picture above is Mengding Ganlu\n\u003cimg alt=\"A white cup of dry green tea with jasmine flowers\" class=\"alignleft size-full wp-image-7510\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0526\/0774\/6224\/products\/IMG_4761-2.jpg\" width=\"630\" height=\"420\"\u003e\n\u003cimg alt=\"Brewed tea leaves with jasmine flowers floating in a white cup\" class=\"alignleft size-large wp-image-7507\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0526\/0774\/6224\/products\/IMG_4765-2.jpg\" width=\"630\" height=\"420\"\u003e\n\u003cimg alt=\"Brewed green tea leaves and jasmine petals in a white cup\" class=\"alignleft size-large wp-image-7506\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0526\/0774\/6224\/products\/IMG_4768.jpg\" width=\"630\" height=\"420\"\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\n    Perfect for Cold Brew and Desserts\n\u003c\/h2\u003e\nSnow Jasmine (Bi Tan Piao Xue) is very delicious as a cold brew due to its refreshing flavor and deep flavor. Drinking cold-brewed Snow Jasmine (Bi Tan Piao Xue) on a hot summer day feels like the tea is spreading through your body, providing a refreshing sensation.\nTo make delicious cold brew tea, use \"boiled and cooled water\" instead of raw water. Boiling once increases the sweetness and flavor. As a guide, use about 5g of tea leaves for 1-2L of water. Adjust the concentration to your preference, starting with 1L\/5g and diluting if it's too strong. To make cold brew tea, put the tea leaves in water and leave them in the refrigerator for about half a day. Cold brew tea will retain its fresh flavor for about three days in the refrigerator. Remove the tea leaves once the flavor is sufficiently extracted to avoid any bitterness.\n\u003cimg alt=\"A metal scoop in a pile of dry tea leaves mixed with jasmine petals\" class=\"alignleft size-full wp-image-7513\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0526\/0774\/6224\/products\/IMG_4734-1.jpg\" width=\"630\" height=\"420\"\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\n    Storing Snow Jasmine (Bi Tan Piao Xue)\n\u003c\/h2\u003e\nWe include an oxygen absorber when shipping tea to create an anaerobic state. Therefore, the tea can be stored for 4-5 years or more depending on the environment in an unopened state while maintaining its freshness. Over long-term storage, the tea will not lose freshness but will gradually mature, developing a peach-like flavor. This flavor pairs well with jasmine tea, but if you want to maintain the state of the tea as it was at purchase, store it in the refrigerator. However, if you take the tea out of the refrigerator, the water condensation takes place and tea leaf will oxidize within a few days. Therefore, after taking it out of the refrigerator, let the tea return to room temperature for 24 hours before opening. If stored anaerobically in the refrigerator, jasmine tea can maintain its purchase-time freshness for 20 or even 30 years. However, storing opened tea in the refrigerator will accelerate deterioration, so avoid refrigerating opened tea.","brand":"HOJO Tea","offers":[{"title":"30g (small bag)","offer_id":44932450418864,"sku":"s03ca","price":2700.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":true},{"title":"50g (in can)","offer_id":44932450451632,"sku":"s03cc","price":4300.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":true},{"title":"150g (large bag\/50g x 3 bags)","offer_id":44932450484400,"sku":"s03cb","price":12600.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":true},{"title":"600g value pack (large bag [50g x 3 bags] x 4 bags)","offer_id":44932450517168,"sku":"s03cv","price":41500.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0526\/0774\/6224\/products\/IMG_4734-1.jpg?v=1737905681"},{"product_id":"s05","title":"Jasmine Silver Needle","description":"\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center; margin-bottom: 20px;\"\u003e\n    \u003cimg alt=\"A pile of slender silvery tea buds on a white background\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0526\/0774\/6224\/files\/6146F91D-6FC1-451F-9C4A-0459EC7382F1.png?v=1615903398\"\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\n    We have created an authentic Jasmine tea using naturally cultivated white tea from ethnic minorities.\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"letter-spacing: 2px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e8e9eb; padding-bottom: 12px;\"\u003e\n    A Unique Tea in the World\n\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\n    This tea is made from white tea harvested from old trees located at an altitude of about 2000m in the southwestern part of Yunnan Province, near the Myanmar border, and processed into Jasmine tea in Guangxi Region.\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\n    This tea is made from fully naturally cultivated tea. As it grows without fertilizers or pesticides, the yield per tree is about a quarter compared to general tea gardens, and it grows slowly over time, resulting in very small cells and rich polyphenol content, creating a very rich flavor and aroma. This is not because polyphenols themselves create the aroma. Tea rich in polyphenols is tea that has grown slowly, and such tea also contains more terpene glycosides, the precursors of the floral and fruity aroma compounds called terpenes.\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\n    Jasmine tea is generally made using green tea as a base.\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\n    The reason is that green tea has a gentle aroma, allowing the jasmine scent to stand out when mixed. On the other hand, it is very rare for white tea to be used as a base tea for jasmine tea.\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\n    This is because white tea has a distinctive floral aroma that may overshadow the jasmine scent, and also because white tea from Fujian Province is very expensive, making it uncommon to use as a base for jasmine tea.\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\n    The Gushu Yizhen used as the base for this tea has a strong white tea aroma, but thanks to its deep richness, it harmonizes ideally with the jasmine scent, resulting in a jasmine tea that is unlike any other.\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\n    The collaboration of the good qualities of white tea and the sweet jasmine aroma creates a refreshing, sweet scent reminiscent of citrus fruits. The deep richness that spreads not only to the back of the throat but also deep into the chest showcases the quality of naturally cultivated tea.\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\n    With almost no bitterness and a very sweet aftertaste, it is a tea that both children and jasmine tea lovers and non-lovers alike will enjoy. This tea is also delicious when brewed cold.\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\n    The appearance of the tea leaves may not be as beautiful as the Gushu Yizhen used as the base, due to the long scenting process, but once you take a sip, you will be impressed in many ways.\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center; margin-bottom: 20px;\"\u003e\n    \u003cimg alt=\"Two women plucking tea leaves beside a woven basket\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0526\/0774\/6224\/files\/7195D17F-516D-4089-B420-A6E9AAAA7A6E.png?v=1615903449\"\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"letter-spacing: 2px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e8e9eb; padding-bottom: 12px;\"\u003e\n    The Background of Jasmine Silver Needle\n\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\n    One of HOJO's popular products is Gushu Yizhen.\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\n    This tea is made from fully naturally cultivated tea and has a deep richness that spreads smoothly in the throat.\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\n    When I visited the production area in Yunnan Province in April to purchase this tea, the thought crossed my mind, \"It would be great to make jasmine tea using this tea.\"\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\n    Once I started thinking that, I couldn't stop, so I made a quick decision and purchased a large quantity of Gushu Yizhen for jasmine tea processing. The reason for the \"large quantity\" is that there is a minimum amount of tea leaves required to make jasmine tea due to the characteristics of the dryer, and it is not possible to make custom-ordered jasmine tea with too small an amount.\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center; margin-bottom: 20px;\"\u003e\n    \u003cimg alt=\"Dry silvery tea buds in a white cup\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0526\/0774\/6224\/files\/B5B30913-E378-4695-8CD1-7D1178F46188.png?v=1615903491\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e The tea leaves of Gushu Yizhen before processing\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center; margin-bottom: 20px;\"\u003e\n    \u003cimg alt=\"Pale yellow tea in a white cup\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0526\/0774\/6224\/files\/C0FC3E09-435A-460B-ADC2-4BC398C305CE.png?v=1615903515\"\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"letter-spacing: 2px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e8e9eb; padding-bottom: 12px;\"\u003e\n    Traditional Naturally Cultivated Tea by Ethnic Minorities\n\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\n    Gushu Yizhen is a tea made by ethnic minorities in the western part of Lincang, Yunnan Province, near the Myanmar border.\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\n    As emphasized from the beginning, this tea is made from completely fertilizer-free and pesticide-free tea. Although it is called natural cultivation, it is not a special effort, but it is managed in the same way as it was 1000 years ago.\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\n    For ethnic minorities in Yunnan Province, the tea trees are originally left in the mountains, and they only mow the grass once or twice a year.\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\n    Just like gathering wild vegetable buds in spring, the tea trees grow extremely slowly, resulting in very rich and mineral-rich tea like wild vegetables.\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center; margin-bottom: 20px;\"\u003e\n    \u003cimg alt=\"A slender tea tree on a dry grassy hillside\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0526\/0774\/6224\/files\/6911A4BC-7D1C-49CC-A60C-64C2D1D9691D.png?v=1615903580\"\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center; margin-bottom: 20px;\"\u003e\n    \u003cimg alt=\"A tea tree with bright new leaves above white wildflowers\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0526\/0774\/6224\/files\/EE020C6F-55EC-4BD1-AF73-2829009544F4.png?v=1615903594\"\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"letter-spacing: 2px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e8e9eb; padding-bottom: 12px;\"\u003e\n    Scenting with Fresh Jasmine Flowers for 6 Nights\n\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\n    Although the tea was purchased in spring, jasmine flowers reach their peak season in August-September, so we decided the timing of the scenting based on the condition and market price of the flowers.\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\n    The scenting process took 6 nights. The jasmine flowers are harvested in bud form and mixed with the tea leaves in the evening.\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\n    At night, the flowers bloom, and the jasmine scent is absorbed by the tea leaves. In the morning, the flowers are removed, and the tea leaves are dried before being mixed with fresh flowers again. This process is repeated 6 times, or for 6 nights.\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center; margin-bottom: 20px;\"\u003e\n    \u003cimg alt=\"A heap of fresh white jasmine flowers\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0526\/0774\/6224\/files\/58FF6C0F-0B12-48C5-9C3F-7EC062E5EC64.png?v=1615903701\"\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"HOJO Tea","offers":[{"title":"50g (in can)","offer_id":44932450320560,"sku":"s05cc","price":2800.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":true},{"title":"150g (large bag\/50g x 3 bags)","offer_id":44932450353328,"sku":"s05cb","price":8100.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":true},{"title":"600g value pack (large bag [50g x 3 bags] x 4 bags)","offer_id":44932450386096,"sku":"s05cv","price":27000.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0526\/0774\/6224\/products\/2021-03-2516.38.01.jpg?v=1737905680"},{"product_id":"s01","title":"Jasmine Pearl","description":"\u003cdiv style=\"border: 1px solid #ddd; font-size: 1em; margin-bottom: 30px; padding: 30px 10px 12.5px 10px;\"\u003e\n     Until now, HOJO has been using green tea made from tea leaves from Fujian Province to produce Jasmine Pearls. However, in recent years, the price of tea leaves from Fujian Province has skyrocketed due to the influence of the white tea market, leading to a significant increase in the price of jasmine tea as well.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWe wanted to continue supplying high-quality tea at the same price as before, so we decided to explore green tea raw materials suitable for jasmine tea outside Fujian Province.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAfter several years of examining green tea from various production areas in China in terms of quality, pesticide use, supply stability, and price, we found excellent raw materials in Yunnan Province.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYunnan Province's tea gardens are located at altitudes above 1500m, and since almost no fertilizer is used, the tea grows slowly, resulting in less bitterness and higher quality tea.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBecause the base tea quality is high, we used one bud and one leaf (one bud and one leaf) to make Jasmine Pearls (Jasmine Longzhu), instead of just the buds as before, but the result is still smooth and without bitterness.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBy using one bud and one leaf instead of just the buds, we were able to reduce costs, allowing us to offer the product at a lower price than before. This is a highly cost-effective and affordable product.\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\n    The tea leaves are selected from March pluckings, which are plucked during a very cold period, so the components accumulated during the winter are concentrated in the new buds.\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\n    The fresh flavor of green tea reminiscent of spring and the floral scent of jasmine combine to create a very elegant and rich flavor. Particularly, first-time drinkers will be surprised by the depth of flavor.\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\n    The flavor lingers in the throat, and you can feel the deliciousness of the tea throughout from the mouth to the throat.\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\n    This is the tea we most want you to experience first among HOJO's lineup, and it is also ideal for those new to Chinese tea.\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"letter-spacing: 2px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e8e9eb; padding-bottom: 12px;\"\u003e\n    A Custom Jasmine Tea with No Compromises in Raw Green Tea, Jasmine Flowers, and Production Methods\n\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\n    Do you know what determines the quality of jasmine tea? It is often thought that the quality is determined by the jasmine flavor, but this is not the case.\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\n    While the jasmine scent is naturally expected, more important is the quality of the tea leaves used in jasmine tea.\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\n    Some customers misunderstand jasmine tea as \"tea made from jasmine flowers\" or \"tea made from jasmine leaves,\" but proper jasmine tea refers to tea leaves that have absorbed the scent of jasmine flowers.\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\n    Therefore, the quality of the tea leaves used greatly reflects the final quality of jasmine tea. The highest quality jasmine tea is made from tea buds plucked in the spring.\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\n    Incidentally, the tea plucking period can be identified by the ratio of white to black parts of the tea leaves. Early-plucked tea has more white parts, and even the darker parts are more silver in color.\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\n    We select March-plucked tea leaves. These are plucked during a very cold period, so the components accumulated during the winter are concentrated in the new buds.\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\n    The fresh flavor of green tea reminiscent of spring and the floral scent of jasmine combine to create a very elegant and rich flavor. The depth of flavor is particularly noteworthy.\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\n    The flavor lingers in the throat, allowing you to enjoy the deliciousness of the tea from the mouth to the throat.\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\n    We have fundamentally reviewed the quality of the raw tea leaves to create a quality that ordinary Jasmine Pearls cannot match.\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"letter-spacing: 2px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e8e9eb; padding-bottom: 12px;\"\u003e\n    Brewing is Easy with a Glass\n\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\n    You don't need special tea utensils to drink jasmine tea. Using a long glass, anyone can easily enjoy jasmine tea. Below is a picture of jasmine tea leaves opening in a long glass filled with hot water.\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center; margin-bottom: 20px;\"\u003e\n    \u003cimg alt=\"A tall glass on a wooden coaster with dry tea pearls at the bottom\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0526\/0774\/6224\/files\/5374924B-FB6A-4C2B-8421-593BCC4762CE.png?v=1615904774\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Add a teaspoon of tea leaves. There's no need to be greedy and add a lot.\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center; margin-bottom: 20px;\"\u003e\n    \u003cimg alt=\"A tall glass just filled with hot water, bubbles around the tea pearls\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0526\/0774\/6224\/files\/956F43E7-DB38-4180-8964-43381E3CF89B.png?v=1615904796\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Let the boiled water cool a bit and gently pour it into the glass at 80-85℃.\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center; margin-bottom: 20px;\"\u003e\n    \u003cimg alt=\"Tea pearls starting to open in a tall glass of water\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0526\/0774\/6224\/files\/5BC2B78E-F174-4ADC-8BF2-BBA2F57F0F5B.png?v=1615904811\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e The tea leaves will start to open immediately. It is said that the higher the quality, the faster they open.\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center; margin-bottom: 20px;\"\u003e\n    \u003cimg alt=\"Opened green tea leaves resting at the bottom of a glass\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0526\/0774\/6224\/files\/58E6A64A-6241-4AD9-BF1B-A089587DFFCD.png?v=1615904834\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e You may feel inclined to shake the glass, but to get a delicate taste, please leave it undisturbed.\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center; margin-bottom: 20px;\"\u003e\n    \u003cimg alt=\"Opened yellow-green tea leaves at the bottom of a clear glass\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0526\/0774\/6224\/files\/FCD3BB3A-E78E-4022-A730-B5CD195ED8D2.png?v=1615904855\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e After 3 minutes, the hairs on the tea leaves will detach and float in the water. Gently swirl to even out the concentration.\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center; margin-bottom: 20px;\"\u003e\n    \u003cimg alt=\"Fully opened tea leaves and pale yellow tea in a glass\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0526\/0774\/6224\/files\/A793204A-F42F-4641-8F03-504EDDB1D748.png?v=1615904872\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e After finishing your tea, add more hot water. You can brew it 5-6 times.\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"letter-spacing: 2px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e8e9eb; padding-bottom: 12px;\"\u003e\n    The Deliciousness of Cold Brew\n\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\n    HOJO's jasmine tea is made from green tea made only from soft buds harvested right after winter. This tea, traditionally used for white tea, is surprisingly delicious when cold brewed, astonishing even your family!\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-weight: bold;\"\u003e\n    Making it is very simple!\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"border: 1px solid #ddd; font-size: .9em; margin-bottom: 30px; padding: 30px 10px 12.5px 10px;\"\u003e\n    \u003col\u003e\n        \u003cli\u003ePrepare about 1000ml of water for 5g (example). Using boiled water that has cooled will improve the flavor and taste.\u003c\/li\u003e\n        \u003cli\u003eDo not use a teapot. Put the tea leaves and water in a plastic or glass container, such as a PET bottle.\u003c\/li\u003e\n        \u003cli\u003ePlace the container in the refrigerator for several hours or more.\u003c\/li\u003e\n        \u003cli\u003eIt is ready to drink when the tea leaves have fully opened.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\n    The advantage of cold brew is its very mellow taste and sweet aftertaste, and it is safe to store in the refrigerator for 1-2 days without any issues.\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\n    If you make too much, you can freeze it into ice cubes.\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center; margin-bottom: 20px;\"\u003e\n    \u003cimg alt=\"Two glass teapots, one with dry tea pearls and one with opened leaves\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0526\/0774\/6224\/files\/D5B0A28A-747E-47CE-88CE-30BE6E46705F.png?v=1615905045\"\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"letter-spacing: 2px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e8e9eb; padding-bottom: 12px;\"\u003e\n    What Differentiates Our Product from Others? - Detailed Explanation of the Differences in Tea Leaves\n\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\n    \"Oh! I know this tea!\" they say.\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\n    Many people think that all jasmine tea in a pearl shape is the same type.\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\n    However, did you know that the spherical jasmine tea \"Jasmine Pearl\" is produced by hundreds or thousands of different producers in China, Taiwan, and India? Each company produces similar-shaped jasmine tea.\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\n    In fact, even if the shape is the same, there are significant differences in quality and price. The purpose of shaping the tea into spheres is to make it easier to mix with jasmine flowers.\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\n    However, the mixing method, the type of jasmine used, the type of tea leaves, the tea leaf processing method, and many other factors greatly influence the quality. The most important factor affecting quality is the quality of the green tea used.\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\n    Green tea begins to be harvested in March, followed by April, May, June, and even autumn pickings that circulate in the market.\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\n    At HOJO, we use March-plucked green tea, and by seeking green tea produced with minimal use of fertilizers, we emphasize the richness of the aftertaste.\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center; margin-bottom: 20px;\"\u003e\n    \u003cimg alt=\"Rolled tea pearls pouring onto a wire sieve\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0526\/0774\/6224\/files\/D0075DA9-051C-4813-BBA8-E613AD5A6BCC.png?v=1615905316\"\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center; margin-bottom: 20px;\"\u003e\n    \u003cbr\u003e Before being shipped, the jasmine tea is sieved and visually inspected in Japan.\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"letter-spacing: 2px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e8e9eb; padding-bottom: 12px;\"\u003e\n    The History and Culture of Jasmine Pearl - Why Chinese Quality is the Best\n\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\n    Jasmine flowers originate from Iran. It is said that jasmine flowers were brought to China via the Silk Road during the Tang Dynasty, and it has been 1,700 years since jasmine entered China.\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\n    Initially, jasmine flowers were used solely for decoration. The practice of using jasmine flowers for tea began in Guangdong Province around the Southern Song period (1240).\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\n    During the Ming Dynasty, the technology to infuse tea leaves with jasmine aroma dramatically improved, establishing methods for selecting raw materials, blending recipes, and drying methods, creating a manualized process.\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\n    Large-scale industrial production began in Fuzhou during the Qing Dynasty. By 1900, the production of jasmine tea in Fuzhou reached 1,500 tons.\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\n    At its peak (1928-1938), the total production of jasmine tea reached 7,500 tons. By the end of the 19th century, foreign trading companies had established offices in Fuzhou, making jasmine tea an important trade item with foreign countries.\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center; margin-bottom: 20px;\"\u003e\n    \u003cimg alt=\"A hand pouring tea from a white lidded cup into a blue patterned vessel\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0526\/0774\/6224\/files\/A347B9A1-FD3B-47BA-9247-F2E529EDAE5A.png?v=1615905428\"\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\n    As its popularity increased, the production of jasmine tea expanded from the south to the north and east (Zhejiang, Sichuan, Hunan, Guangxi, Yunnan).\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\n    However, jasmine cannot grow in cold environments, and in colder regions, the flowers had to be moved indoors with heating.\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\n    Due to the high costs of managing this, northern production companies found it unprofitable and were eliminated. Jasmine's aroma also attracted the attention of Taiwanese tea traders.\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\n    In 1873, tea leaves were exported from Taiwan to Fuzhou for commissioned processing to add jasmine aroma. By 1882, Taiwanese traders had brought jasmine seeds back and began cultivation in Taiwan.\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\n    By 1939, the production of jasmine tea in Taiwan had reached 1,300 tons per year. However, due to Taiwan's unique climate, the aroma of jasmine flowers was inferior compared to those from China.\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\n    Since 1980, the Guangxi government has made great efforts to expand jasmine tea production. At the same time, Guangxi was recognized as the production area for jasmine flowers by the Chinese Ministry of Commerce.\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\n    Due to these series of reforms, Guangxi's jasmine gardens are now the largest and known for producing high-quality jasmine.\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"letter-spacing: 2px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e8e9eb; padding-bottom: 12px;\"\u003e\n    The Importance of the Encounter Between Excellent Tea Leaves and Flowers for the Best Jasmine Tea\n\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center; margin-bottom: 20px;\"\u003e\n    \u003cimg alt=\"A heap of white jasmine flowers\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0526\/0774\/6224\/files\/1005BF6E-9940-41DC-AB50-99F3077253C0.png?v=1615905470\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Jasmine Flowers\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center; margin-bottom: 20px;\"\u003e\n    \u003cimg alt=\"Jasmine buds on a stem among green leaves\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0526\/0774\/6224\/files\/E3FA8C7F-3C05-4C79-9011-AAF99BC2636C.png?v=1615905491\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Jasmine Flowers\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\n    Jasmine naturally prefers tropical climates and requires temperatures above 20°C. So far, it has been proven that Guangxi's jasmine cultivation areas are most suitable for growth.\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\n    This region is located in a subtropical monsoon climate. Thanks to this climate, jasmine can easily overwinter, with no concerns about freezing or frost.\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\n    During the flowering period, the atmospheric temperature should ideally be above 25°C. The jasmine gardens are located on the slopes of hilly areas.\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\n    This location provides good drainage and ample sunlight for jasmine. Additionally, the land is very fertile, producing large, fragrant flowers.\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\n    Due to this quality advantage, it is said that the same level of aroma can be achieved with 70% of the quantity of other flowers.\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"letter-spacing: 2px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e8e9eb; padding-bottom: 12px;\"\u003e\n    Tea Leaves\n\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\n    Until around 2010, the main tea leaves used for jasmine tea production were the Fuding Dabai variety from Fujian Province.\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\n    However, due to the white tea boom in Fujian Province, the price of white tea soared, and many green tea farmers producing jasmine tea switched to white tea production.\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\n    While some farmers still produce green tea for jasmine tea, the prices have risen significantly, drawing attention to green tea from Yunnan Province in recent years.\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\n    At HOJO, we use green tea from Yunnan Province for Jasmine Pearl and blend buds from Yunnan and Fuding to create the ideal flavor for Jasmine Pearl Special.\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center; margin-bottom: 20px;\"\u003e\n    \u003cimg alt=\"Rolled tea pearls scattered on a gray surface\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0526\/0774\/6224\/files\/67C25A5B-A826-40A8-8A9D-043018516748.png?v=1615905564\"\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"letter-spacing: 2px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e8e9eb; padding-bottom: 12px;\"\u003e\n    Jasmine Flowers\n\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center; margin-bottom: 20px;\"\u003e\n    \u003cimg alt=\"A jasmine field with white flowers under a blue sky\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0526\/0774\/6224\/files\/A802C54E-2340-4DC2-9642-CBE3F4AD1E3D.png?v=1615905623\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Jasmine Flower Fields\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\n    Jasmine flowers can be broadly divided into three groups.\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"border: 1px solid #ddd; font-size: .9em; margin-bottom: 30px; padding: 30px 10px 12.5px 10px;\"\u003e\n    \u003col\u003e\n        \u003cli\u003eSingle-Petal Jasmine\u003c\/li\u003e\n        \u003cli\u003eDouble-Petal Jasmine\u003c\/li\u003e\n        \u003cli\u003eMulti-Petal Jasmine\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-weight: bold;\"\u003e\n    ① Single-Petal Jasmine\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\n    Before 1963, this type of jasmine was mainly cultivated for jasmine tea processing. Compared to Double-Petal Jasmine (8-9 am), this type blooms earlier (6-7 am). Its production is very low, and the yield per unit area is about half of that of Double-Petal Jasmine. Additionally, it is very susceptible to disease and has low environmental adaptability, so it is rarely cultivated in recent years.\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-weight: bold;\"\u003e\n    ② Double-Petal Jasmine\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\n    Due to its high production, strong environmental adaptability, simultaneous blooming, and strong aroma, it is suitable for jasmine tea production.\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-weight: bold;\"\u003e\n    ③ Multi-Petal Jasmine\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\n    After plucking, the flowers bloom from 7 to 8 am. However, because the blooming is not uniform and occurs gradually and randomly, it is not suitable for jasmine tea processing due to its weak aroma.\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\n    The harvesting period of flowers is not fixed due to differences in climate and growth conditions in various regions. Generally, it is divided into four main seasons.\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"border: 1px solid #ddd; font-size: .9em; margin-bottom: 30px; padding: 30px 10px 12.5px 10px;\"\u003e\n    \u003col\u003e\n        \u003cli\u003eSpring Flowers: Generally from May to June, producing 15% of the annual yield.\u003c\/li\u003e\n        \u003cli\u003eSummer Flowers: Generally in July, producing 30% of the annual yield.\u003c\/li\u003e\n        \u003cli\u003e伏花 (Summer End Flowers): Generally in August, producing 30% of the annual yield.\u003c\/li\u003e\n        \u003cli\u003eAutumn Flowers: Generally from September to October, producing 25% of the annual yield.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center; margin-bottom: 20px;\"\u003e\n    \u003cimg alt=\"A person in a conical hat plucking flowers in a jasmine field\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0526\/0774\/6224\/files\/A16B5FFC-EEF4-4DB4-BED3-89487576FB66.png?v=1615905717\"\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center; margin-bottom: 20px;\"\u003e\n    \u003cimg alt=\"Jasmine flowers spread over tea pearls\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0526\/0774\/6224\/files\/1C0BB25B-3086-4B5B-A494-C0D15EA61F74.png?v=1615905691\"\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\n    During spring, the yield is low, and the quality is inferior due to low environmental temperatures and lack of accumulated nutrients in the plants. Flowers harvested in early spring and late autumn are small and yellowish.\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\n    They are not suitable for jasmine tea processing because they rarely bloom. The most suitable flowers for jasmine tea processing are those harvested in summer and late summer.\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\n    High temperatures, sufficient sunlight, and rain during these periods create more flowers, larger sizes, and better quality.\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\n    When harvesting, it is crucial to ensure that the plucked flowers bloom at night. Therefore, the flowers are carefully selected for jasmine tea processing. The criteria for flower plucking are as follows.\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"border: 1px solid #ddd; font-size: .9em; margin-bottom: 30px; padding: 30px 10px 12.5px 10px;\"\u003e\n    \u003col\u003e\n        \u003cli\u003eThe petals are intact and white, with long stems.\u003c\/li\u003e\n        \u003cli\u003eGreen-petaled flowers do not bloom, so they are not plucked.\u003c\/li\u003e\n        \u003cli\u003eFlowers that have already bloomed lose most of their fragrance, so they are not plucked.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"letter-spacing: 2px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e8e9eb; padding-bottom: 12px;\"\u003e\n    Processing - All Made by Hand\n\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\n    Jasmine Pearl is made through an extremely complex hand-crafted process. The green tea is processed in early spring and then stored until the jasmine season (summer). During the scenting process, excessive care is taken to ensure the best aroma is absorbed into the tea leaves.\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-weight: bold;\"\u003e\n    Processing Green Tea for Jasmine Tea\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\n    Why are high-quality jasmine teas spherical? All high-quality jasmine teas are in pearl form.\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\n    Do you know the reason for this shape? It is actually to facilitate smooth mixing and distribution with jasmine flowers by processing the tea leaves into spheres to match the shape and size of jasmine buds.\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\n    The spherical tea leaves and jasmine buds mix well together.\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\n    The production of Jasmine Pearl involves the following steps.\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"border: 1px solid #ddd; font-size: .9em; margin-bottom: 30px; padding: 30px 10px 12.5px 10px;\"\u003e\n    \u003cul\u003e\n        \u003cli\u003eIndoor Withering\u003c\/li\u003e\n        \u003cli\u003ePan Frying: Enzyme Deactivation\u003c\/li\u003e\n        \u003cli\u003eFirst Drying\u003c\/li\u003e\n        \u003cli\u003eRolling\u003c\/li\u003e\n        \u003cli\u003eSecond Drying\u003c\/li\u003e\n        \u003cli\u003eGrading\u003c\/li\u003e\n        \u003cli\u003eRe-firing\u003c\/li\u003e\n        \u003cli\u003eCooling\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\n    Below are the details of each process.\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-weight: bold;\"\u003e\n    Indoor Withering\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\n    After plucking, the tea leaves are carefully spread in a thin layer. Damaged leaves turn brown or black, affecting the final product's quality. The withering process continues until the tea leaves' moisture content reaches 70%. Withering reduces the grassy aroma, bitterness, and astringency, increasing the proportion of amino acids, resulting in a stronger sweetness.\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-weight: bold;\"\u003e\n    Pan Frying: Enzyme Deactivation\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\n    The tea leaves are rapidly heated by passing through a drum heated to 260°C, deactivating the enzyme (polyphenol oxidase).\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\n    At the same time, high-temperature processing helps to remove the grassy aroma. Heating makes the tea leaves softer, making them suitable for the subsequent rolling process.\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-weight: bold;\"\u003e\n    First Drying\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\n    The tea leaves are dried in a drying machine until their moisture content reaches 30%.\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-weight: bold;\"\u003e\n    Rolling\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\n    After drying, the tea leaves are cooled and then moved to the rolling process, which is done entirely by hand. The characteristic pearl shape is made to increase the surface area, making it easier to absorb the jasmine aroma. Because it is all done by hand, even skilled craftsmen can only produce 2kg of the product per day.\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-weight: bold;\"\u003e\n    Second Drying\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\n    The rolled tea leaves are dried again in a drying machine. Initially, the temperature is set high at 110-120°C, then adjusted to a lower temperature of 95-105°C. After drying, the product contains 7% moisture. The dried tea leaves are stored in a warehouse until the jasmine season. During storage, they are kept in vacuum containers in a shaded, cool place to maintain the moisture level below 9%. The tea leaves are pre-treated before the scenting process.\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-weight: bold;\"\u003e\n    Grading\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\n    The tea leaf pearls are sieved and graded by size, while fragments and uneven leaves are removed.\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-weight: bold;\"\u003e\n    Re-firing\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\n    The tea leaves are dried again in a drying machine. The temperature is kept low (100-110°C) to avoid giving the tea leaves a burnt smell. Drying evaporates the moisture absorbed during storage and volatilizes any attached aromas. The final product's moisture content is below 5%.\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-weight: bold;\"\u003e\n    Cooling\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\n    The dried tea leaves are cooled to 60-80°C. The tea leaves are spread in a thin layer and cooled to a temperature 1-3°C higher than room temperature. If the tea leaves are not sufficiently cooled, it affects the subsequent scenting process. Jasmine flowers are very sensitive to changes in ambient temperature, and low temperatures are necessary for blooming.\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center; margin-bottom: 20px;\"\u003e\n    \u003cimg alt=\"Tea pearls opening in a glass as hot water is poured in\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0526\/0774\/6224\/files\/D59BFD25-326B-4433-85ED-C93EB152B84A.png?v=1615905842\"\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center; margin-bottom: 20px;\"\u003e\n    \u003cimg alt=\"A woman pouring hot water from a kettle into two glasses with tea pearls\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0526\/0774\/6224\/files\/942300DA-FE1B-405C-ACFD-CCDF91D0FA92.png?v=1615905812\"\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center; margin-bottom: 20px;\"\u003e\n    \u003cimg alt=\"Two glasses of yellow-green tea with opened leaves\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0526\/0774\/6224\/files\/A1E436F8-F5CB-4617-BBA6-AA3A1F4C8A00.png?v=1615905867\"\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"letter-spacing: 2px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e8e9eb; padding-bottom: 12px;\"\u003e\n    Preparing Flowers for Jasmine Tea Production - Strict Quality Control Like a Florist!\n\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\n    Freshly plucked jasmine flowers are managed based on the following criteria.\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-weight: bold;\"\u003e\n    Cooling\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\n    During transportation to the factory, the flowers continue to breathe, gradually increasing the temperature to 38°C. This temperature rise affects blooming in later stages, so the flowers are spread in a thin layer of less than 10cm. If the flowers are harvested after rain, they are spread in an even thinner layer, and an air blower is used to volatilize the moisture.\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-weight: bold;\"\u003e\n    Fresh Flower Care\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\n    This process strictly controls the temperature of the piled flowers. It plays a crucial role in ensuring that the flowers bloom when needed. Jasmine flowers are very sensitive to temperature changes. To bloom as scheduled, the flower temperature must be maintained at 32-37°C. If the temperature of the piled flowers falls below 30°C, the thickness is increased to raise the temperature, and if it exceeds 38°C, the layer is thinned to lower the temperature.\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-weight: bold;\"\u003e\n    Sieving\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\n    When about 60% of the flowers have bloomed, they are sieved. The purpose of sieving is to grade the flowers by size and to remove green buds and stems. Only flowers of uniform size are collected and used. This is important to ensure they bloom at the same time.\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center; margin-bottom: 20px;\"\u003e\n    \u003cimg alt=\"A thick layer of small jasmine flowers over tea leaves\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0526\/0774\/6224\/files\/B2FFCD95-F248-429D-BA6A-A098D1DEFC4E.png?v=1615905978\"\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center; margin-bottom: 20px;\"\u003e\n    \u003cimg alt=\"Jasmine buds piled on a white plate\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0526\/0774\/6224\/files\/8697A9F9-C1DC-4378-AE2B-5EDABE31A3AC.png?v=1615905994\"\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"letter-spacing: 2px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e8e9eb; padding-bottom: 12px;\"\u003e\n    Mixing Tea Leaves and Jasmine Flowers - First-Class Care\n\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\n    This is a very important process that greatly affects the quality of the final product. Here are the five important factors.\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-weight: bold;\"\u003e\n    1) Tea Leaves and Flowers Mixing Ratio\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\n    The amount of flowers used depends on the grade of the final product. Higher-quality products require more flowers. To make 100kg of the highest grade jasmine tea, 100kg of flowers are needed. The 100kg of flowers are used in four rounds: 1) first scenting: 38kg, 2) second scenting: 30kg, 3) third scenting: 26kg, and 4) fourth scenting: 6kg. For first-grade products, the final scenting is not performed. For lower-grade jasmine tea, the tea leaves are scented with used flowers.\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-weight: bold;\"\u003e\n    2) Blooming Ratio\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\n    When more than 80% of the flowers have bloomed, the tea leaves and flowers are mixed. If mixed before sufficient blooming, the flowers will be crushed by the weight of the tea leaves and will not bloom further. Also, larger, fully bloomed flowers have a larger surface area, making scenting more efficient.\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-weight: bold;\"\u003e\n    3) Moisture Content\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\n    During scenting, the moisture content of the tea leaves is maintained at 4-4.5%. After scenting, the moisture content of the tea leaves increases significantly. However, it is necessary to manage it so that the moisture content does not exceed 18%. If the moisture content exceeds 18%, the flowers begin to deteriorate, producing an unpleasant odor.\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-weight: bold;\"\u003e\n    4) Thickness of Piled Flowers and Tea Leaves\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\n    The purpose of adjusting the thickness is to manage the temperature of the tea leaves and flowers. Generally, a thickness of 30-40cm is used, but the thickness is adjusted as needed based on various external factors.\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-weight: bold;\"\u003e\n    5) Mixing Tea Leaves and Flowers\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\n    The process must be done quickly. The longer it takes, the more the flower aroma dissipates.\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center; margin-bottom: 20px;\"\u003e\n    \u003cimg alt=\"Jasmine flowers spread over tea pearls\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0526\/0774\/6224\/files\/1C0BB25B-3086-4B5B-A494-C0D15EA61F74_3566da54-10e1-4583-96ca-3748e3b29431.png?v=1615906045\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Mixing Jasmine Flowers and Tea Leaves\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\n    The mixing process is carried out entirely by hand. First, the tea leaves and flowers are divided into 3-5 groups. The first group is spread in a layer of 10-15cm.\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\n    On top of that, the flowers of the first group are piled. Similarly, each layer alternates between tea leaves and flowers. Finally, a rake is used to mix. The mixture of flowers and tea leaves is then left undisturbed for 5-6 hours.\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-weight: bold;\"\u003e\n    通花 (Ventilation)\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\n    Ventilation is carried out for three main reasons:\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"border: 1px solid #ddd; font-size: .9em; margin-bottom: 30px; padding: 30px 10px 12.5px 10px;\"\u003e\n    \u003col\u003e\n        \u003cli\u003eTo lower the temperature.\u003c\/li\u003e\n        \u003cli\u003eTo provide air to the flowers, promoting continuous blooming.\u003c\/li\u003e\n        \u003cli\u003eTo release carbon dioxide.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\n    Craftsmen use a rake to spread the mixture of tea leaves and flowers to a thickness of 10-15cm. This process is repeated every 15 minutes and continues for an hour. After that, the thickness of the layers of tea leaves and flowers is adjusted according to the temperature changes.\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\n    In total, the scenting process takes 10-12 hours. If the temperature drops, the aroma is not fully absorbed, and if it rises too much, the flowers turn yellow and impart a spoiled smell to the tea, so temperature control is a very important factor in determining the quality of jasmine tea.\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-weight: bold;\"\u003e\n    起花 (Flower Separation) - Separating Flowers and Tea Leaves\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\n    Once scenting is complete, the old flowers are removed. If the timing of removal is delayed, the flowers deteriorate and transfer an unpleasant odor to the tea leaves.\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center; margin-bottom: 20px;\"\u003e\n    \u003cimg alt=\"Jasmine flowers mixed with dark tea pearls, some petals browning\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0526\/0774\/6224\/files\/9FEA5AC7-4F1F-4176-82EC-C904C43112D7.png?v=1615906099\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Jasmine Flowers Fully Bloomed Overnight\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center; margin-bottom: 20px;\"\u003e\n    \u003cimg alt=\"Jasmine flowers spread over a perforated metal tray\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0526\/0774\/6224\/files\/62754C6C-617F-4587-A6F3-FB086560A056.png?v=1615906113\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Once the flowers open, they become larger than the tea leaves (pearls) and can be easily removed by sieving.\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-weight: bold;\"\u003e\n    烘焙 (Hong-bei) - Drying\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\n    The scented tea leaves are dried in a drying machine. The drying conditions vary depending on the number of scenting rounds.\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"border: 1px solid #ddd; font-size: .9em; margin-bottom: 30px; padding: 30px 10px 12.5px 10px;\"\u003e\n    \u003cul\u003e\n        \u003cli\u003eFirst Scenting - 110-120°C, Moisture Content 5.0-5.5%\u003c\/li\u003e\n        \u003cli\u003eSecond Scenting - 100-110°C, Moisture Content 5.5-6.0%\u003c\/li\u003e\n        \u003cli\u003eThird Scenting - 90-100°C, Moisture Content 6.0-6.5%\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\n    After drying, the tea leaves must be cooled to below 40°C. Once cooled, the tea leaves proceed to the next round of scenting.\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-weight: bold;\"\u003e\n    提花 (Ti-hua) - Final Scenting\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\n    This process adds a very fresh flower aroma to the jasmine tea. The purpose of the final scenting is to enhance the jasmine aroma and impart the fresh scent of raw flowers.\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\n    The highest quality jasmine flowers (large petals, white color, strong aroma) are used for this process. To preserve the natural flower aroma, the tea leaves are not dried after the final scenting.\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\n    Before the final scenting, the moisture content of the tea leaves is analyzed, and the amount of flowers to be used is calculated to ensure the final product's moisture content is below 8.5%.\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center; margin-bottom: 20px;\"\u003e\n    \u003cimg alt=\"A navy HOJO tea tin beside a lidded cup and tea tools\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0526\/0774\/6224\/files\/96AB11C7-99B0-40B5-B3DF-3482FA0DE1F2.png?v=1615906182\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Comments\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center; margin-bottom: 20px;\"\u003e\n    \u003cimg alt=\"A woman tipping tea pearls from a small dish into a lidded cup\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0526\/0774\/6224\/files\/5AF38A32-E738-4806-99C5-B23820B5D03D.png?v=1615906243\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"HOJO Tea","offers":[{"title":"50g (small bag)","offer_id":44932450189488,"sku":"s01ca","price":1900.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":true},{"title":"100g (in can)","offer_id":44932450222256,"sku":"s01cc","price":3800.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":true},{"title":"200g (large bag\/100g x 2 bags)","offer_id":44932450255024,"sku":"s01cb","price":7200.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":true},{"title":"600g value pack (large bag [100g x 2 bags] x 3 bags)","offer_id":44932450287792,"sku":"s01cv","price":18100.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0526\/0774\/6224\/products\/jasmine-pearl.jpg?v=1737905677"},{"product_id":"s09","title":"Ripe Pu-erh Jasmine Tea","description":"\u003cimg alt=\"Dark tea leaves and hands holding jasmine flowers\" class=\"alignleft size-full wp-image-9348\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0526\/0774\/6224\/files\/kuromari.jpg\" width=\"630\" height=\"279\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\n    Instead of sourcing finished jasmine tea, we specialize in producing custom-made jasmine tea by bringing our carefully selected raw materials to jasmine factories. Over the years, we have created numerous unique jasmine tea varieties that are not available elsewhere, such as Pu-erh jasmine tea made from raw Pu-erh tea leaves, Jasmine Silver Needle made from white tea collected from old tea trees, and Wild Jasmine Bud made from wild white tea buds.\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\n    This time, we have processed a tea that we have always wanted to try as jasmine tea: ripe Pu-erh tea! You might wonder if ripe tea and jasmine tea would complement each other, so we invite you to give it a try.\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cimg alt=\"White jasmine flowers spread out in a thick layer\" class=\"alignleft size-full wp-image-9347\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0526\/0774\/6224\/files\/IMG_1826.jpg\" width=\"630\" height=\"420\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\n    Photo of the jasmine scenting process\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\n    The Remarkable Compatibility Between Ripe Pu-erh Tea and Floral Flavors\n\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\n    In fact, ripe Pu-erh tea exhibits a remarkable affinity for floral and fruity notes. In Hong Kong, there is a popular tea known as \"Kok-pou\" that combines ripe Pu-erh tea with chrysanthemum.\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\n    Furthermore, there has been a growing trend in recent years of stuffing ripe Pu-erh tea inside hollowed-out mandarin oranges, resulting in a uniquely flavored tea.\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\n    Ripe tea also demonstrates unexpected versatility when blended with various types of tea. Have you ever tried blending ripe tea with black tea in a 50\/50 ratio? The outcome is an exceptionally delightful blend.\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\n    Based on these experiences, I firmly believed that ripe tea would undoubtedly complement jasmine.\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cimg alt=\"Reddish-brown tea liquor in a white cup\" class=\"alignleft size-full wp-image-9346\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0526\/0774\/6224\/files\/IMG_0318.jpg\" width=\"630\" height=\"420\"\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\n    Using Ripe Pu-erh Tea Made from Naturally Grown Tea\n\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\n    When sourcing base-tea for Ripe Pu-erh Jasmine Tea, we specifically sought out naturally-grown tea. Naturally-grown tea imparts a rich and deep taste that is essential for crafting high-quality jasmine tea.\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\n    A Tea That Surprises Everyone\n\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\n    We created this tea with the assumption that ripe Pu-erh tea and jasmine flavor would complement each other well. However, I must admit I had some concerns until I actually tasted the finished tea. To my surprise, the mellow sweetness of the ripe tea combined with the refreshing flavor of jasmine created an unbeatable combination.\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\n    This tea is recommended not only for those who like jasmine tea but also for those who are not fond of ripe Pu-erh tea. Due to the jasmine flavor, the distinct fermented flavor of ripe Pu-erh tea is completely absent, replaced instead by the vibrant scent of jasmine. Furthermore, thanks to the rich and robust taste of ripe Pu-erh, it offers a satisfying experience when consumed, making it a perfect choice for evenings or enjoyed alongside desserts.\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\n    Moreover, as this tea is based on ripe Pu-erh tea, it has a warming effect on the body. When you actually drink it, you will experience not just a slight warmth, but a remarkable sensation that leaves your body pleasantly cozy. This makes it an ideal choice for chilly days or when you want to feel warm and comfortable.\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\n    Perfect Pairing with Desserts!\n\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\n    Ripe Pu-erh jasmine tea is a great match for desserts. Unlike regular jasmine tea, which has a refreshing taste due to its green tea base, it doesn't always go well with all desserts. However, ripe Pu-erh jasmine tea, with its fermented tea as the base tea, pairs exceptionally well with sweet treats like pastries. It's also a versatile option that complements a wide variety of desserts, including baked apples, apple pie, tarts, cheesecakes, and desserts made with fruit puree or jam.\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cimg alt=\"Reddish-brown tea in a white cup and a serving pitcher\" class=\"alignleft size-full wp-image-9345\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0526\/0774\/6224\/files\/IMG_0325.jpg\" width=\"630\" height=\"420\"\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\n    Ripe Pu-erh Jasmine Tea Unlocks a New Dimension of Milk Tea\n\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\n    Surprisingly, when ripe Pu-erh jasmine tea is prepared as milk tea, it undergoes a remarkable transformation and becomes an exceptionally delightful beverage. As someone who usually prefers drinking tea without any additions, even I find myself irresistibly tempted to give it a try. Once transformed into milk tea, the floral fragrance of jasmine takes on a fruity undertone, and when combined with the creamy texture of the milk, a sweet fruity essence reminiscent of apple tea emerges. It's as if you're entering an entirely new realm of milk tea experience.\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cimg alt=\"Milk tea in a white cup\" class=\"alignleft size-full wp-image-9344\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0526\/0774\/6224\/files\/IMG_0331.jpg\" width=\"630\" height=\"420\"\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\n    Recommended for Cocktails and Mixing with Shochu\n\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\n    Ripe Pu-erh jasmine tea is not only fascinating as a standalone drink but also an intriguing ingredient for cocktails. One simple and outstanding combination is with shochu, a Japanese distilled spirit. Try mixing black jasmine tea with a mild-flavored shochu such as barley, rice, or black sugar-based varieties. Once you experience it, you'll become addicted. Additionally, you can experiment by substituting shochu with other spirits like tequila, rum, or vodka. And if you're looking for a distinct twist, adding milk to ripe Pu-erh jasmine tea infused with shochu creates a one-of-a-kind beverage.\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cimg alt=\"Dry dark brown tea leaves on a white background\" class=\"alignleft size-full wp-image-9343\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0526\/0774\/6224\/files\/IMG_0315.jpg\" width=\"630\" height=\"420\"\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\n    Concerning the Occasional Presence of Green Tea Mixed In\n\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\n    We carefully select and sort tea leaves by hand and package them with great care. However, during the production of jasmine tea, there may be a small unintentional mix of green tea or white tea. This can occur if traces of our previously processed teas, like Snow Jasmine or Jasmine Silver Needle, remain in the drying machine and occasionally get mixed in. Although we make efforts to remove non-ripe Pu-erh tea leaves during hand-sorting, it may not be possible to completely eliminate green tea or white tea buds that have a similar color to ripe tea in their dry form. If you discover green tea leaves mixed in while brewing the tea, please understand that it will not impact the taste or flavor.\n\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"HOJO Tea","offers":[{"title":"50g (small bag)","offer_id":44932435280048,"sku":"s09ca","price":1900.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":true},{"title":"100g (in can)","offer_id":44932435312816,"sku":"s09cc","price":3800.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":true},{"title":"200g (large bag\/100g x 2 bags)","offer_id":44932435345584,"sku":"s09cb","price":7200.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":true},{"title":"600g value pack (large bag [100g x 2 bags] x 3 bags)","offer_id":44932435378352,"sku":"s09cv","price":18100.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0526\/0774\/6224\/files\/IMG_0315.jpg?v=1737905484"},{"product_id":"s08","title":"Wild Raw Pu-erh Jasmine Pearl","description":"\u003cp\u003e\n    \u003cmeta charset=\"UTF-8\"\u003eOut of curiosity, we decided to create Jasmine tea using Da Xue Shan Wild Raw Pu-erh Tea. This resulted in an extremely rare tea, even in Japan and China.\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"letter-spacing: 2px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e8e9eb; padding-bottom: 12px;\"\u003e\n    Product Details\n\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\n    For more details on the development of this tea, please refer to the following column.\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\n    \n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"padding: 15px 0; font-size: .9em; background-color: #cfcfcf; text-align: center; margin-bottom: 20px;\"\u003e\n    An Attempt to Make Jasmine Tea with Raw Pu-erh Tea \u0026gt;\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\n     \n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"padding: 15px 0; font-size: .9em; background-color: #cfcfcf; text-align: center; margin-bottom: 20px;\"\u003e\n    Recommended Jasmine Tea Selection \u0026gt;\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"letter-spacing: 2px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e8e9eb; padding-bottom: 12px;\"\u003e\n    Why Make Jasmine Tea with Raw Pu-erh Tea?\n\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\n    The reason for making Jasmine tea with Raw Pu-erh Tea is to achieve a level of deep richness that cannot be obtained with regular tea leaves.\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\n    The strong richness is also reflected in the aroma, making the jasmine scent feel like it’s being inhaled into your chest.\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center; margin-bottom: 20px;\"\u003e\n    \u003cimg alt=\"A smiling man in a cap standing among tea trees\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0526\/0774\/6224\/files\/772ED470-046D-4550-8630-A0EEBADF07C1.png?v=1615901585\" width=\"630\" height=\"420\"\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\n    Custom Production of Jasmine Tea through Our Production Network\n\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\n    In the spring, we source the base tea from various production areas and send it to a Jasmine tea production factory in the Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region for scenting. This unique supply chain allows us to process any type of tea we source into Jasmine tea. We have previously developed many original Jasmine teas, such as Raw Pu-erh Tea, Wild White Buds, Ripe Pu-erh Tea, Jasmine Silver Needle, and Snow Jasmine.\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\n    Using Da Xue Shan Wild Tea as the Base\n\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\n    Driven by curiosity, we decided to custom produce Jasmine tea using wild Raw Pu-erh tea.\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\n    Wild tea is completely different from common tea grown in tea gardens, natural cultivation tea, abandoned tea, or mountain tea. This tea grows naturally in the mountains without any human intervention, similar to wild seafood, making it an excellent quality tea due to its slow natural growth.\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\n    The raw material used is our \"Da Xue Shan Wild Tea\". This tea is made from a variety called Camellia Taliensis. Most teas are made from Camellia Sinensis (genus Camellia, species Sinensis). Taliensis is considered closely related to the Sinensis species.\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\n    \u003cimg alt=\"Moss-covered branches with green leaves in a forest\" height=\"420\" width=\"630\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0526\/0774\/6224\/files\/IMG_5008.jpg?v=1737905480\" class=\"alignleft size-full wp-image-9664\"\u003e Wild tea image \u003cimg alt=\"A person in a hat looking up at trees in a dense forest\" height=\"420\" width=\"630\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0526\/0774\/6224\/files\/IMG_0128-1.jpg?v=1737905480\" class=\"alignleft size-full wp-image-9665\"\u003e\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\n    Camellia Taliensis tea has a unique flavor similar to grapes or young tree bark. Notably, it has a strong and lasting aftertaste similar to wild mountain vegetables. Additionally, the Taliensis variety has a very strong body, making it an incredibly distinctive tea. Of course, our Da Xue Shan Wild Tea is a very popular Raw Pu-erh Tea.\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\n    In my experience, I have never heard or seen this tea being processed into Jasmine tea. Due to its high rarity and difficulty of procurement, wild Raw Pu-erh tea is very popular, making it uncommon for it to be processed into Jasmine tea even in China.\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\n    Laborious Supply Chain Management Required for Custom Production of Jasmine Tea\n\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\n    After producing Da Xue Shan Wild Tea by our producers in Yunnan Province in March, it was first sent to Fujian Province for pearl rolling. Since Taliensis is a large-sized tea, the rolled pearls ended up looking like South Sea black pearls. The rolled tea leaves were then sent to the Guangxi Region for scenting with high-quality jasmine flowers in the autumn.\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\n    \u003cimg alt=\"A metal scoop lifting dark rolled tea pearls from a pile\" height=\"420\" width=\"630\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0526\/0774\/6224\/files\/IMG_0431.jpg?v=1737905480\" class=\"alignleft size-full wp-image-9658\"\u003e\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\n    Jasmine Tea Unlike Any Other Jasmine Tea\n\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\n    While the dry tea leaves before brewing have a distinct jasmine scent, the brewed tea's jasmine flavor is surprisingly mild. The long aftertaste creates depth in the scent, making the jasmine flavor feel gentle. While the unique wild tea flavor is not immediately apparent while drinking, it slowly rises and lingers in the mouth after finishing.\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\n    \u003cimg alt=\"Golden-yellow tea in a white cup on a dark patterned cloth\" height=\"420\" width=\"630\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0526\/0774\/6224\/files\/IMG_0469.jpg?v=1737905480\" class=\"alignleft size-full wp-image-9661\"\u003e\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\n    The overall scent feels more like citrus than jasmine. The high-quality material reflects strongly in the aftertaste, making the tea strong enough to feel warm and slightly tea-drunk after just one sip. Our tasters consistently described it as \"not typical jasmine tea, but with a deep flavor that makes you want to keep drinking\".\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\n    \u003cimg alt=\"Dark rolled tea pearls on a white background\" height=\"420\" width=\"630\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0526\/0774\/6224\/files\/IMG_0441.jpg?v=1737905480\" class=\"alignleft size-full wp-image-9663\"\u003e\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\n    Please note that the production volume is limited, so it will be discontinued once the stock runs out.\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\n    \u003ca style=\"color: #fff;\" href=\"..\/pages\/about-raw-pu-erh\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"padding: 15px 0; font-size: .9em; background-color: #cfcfcf; text-align: center; margin-bottom: 20px;\"\u003e\n    \u003ca style=\"color: #fff;\" href=\"..\/pages\/about-raw-pu-erh\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eDifferences Between Raw and Ripe Pu-erh Tea \u0026gt;\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ca style=\"color: #fff;\" href=\"..\/pages\/about-raw-pu-erh\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\n    Ripe Pu-erh tea was developed in the 1970s, with a history of about 40 years.\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\n    In contrast, Raw Pu-erh Tea is sun-dried after pan frying, similar to green tea. This allows the remaining enzymes to become active, making it a semi-fermented tea.\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\n    From a production perspective, it is very similar to white tea, green tea, or Taiwanese oolong tea.\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center; margin-bottom: 20px;\"\u003e\n    \u003cimg alt=\"Dried tea leaves spread in a round bamboo basket\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0526\/0774\/6224\/files\/8835A3EA-64EC-4562-9EF3-4103778FB053.png?v=1615901720\" width=\"630\" height=\"420\"\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center; margin-bottom: 20px;\"\u003e\n    \u003cimg alt=\"Tea cups and tea leaves laid out on a bamboo tea tray\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0526\/0774\/6224\/files\/41060AD1-FBF6-4A52-90A4-F1B330D1B5B5.png?v=1615901737\" width=\"630\" height=\"420\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Raw Pu-erh tea leaves are green.\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"letter-spacing: 2px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e8e9eb; padding-bottom: 12px;\"\u003e\n    Experience the Taste of Minerals Not Found in Ordinary Tea\n\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\n    In Yunnan Province, the higher the quality of tea, the softer the taste and the more it warms the body. In fact, drinking Pu-erh Jasmine Tea makes your face flush and your body warm up rapidly.\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\n    This is because blood is circulating throughout the body, causing a state of relaxation known as \"tea drunk\".\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\n    Tea drunk refers to the sensation similar to mild alcohol intoxication due to lowered blood pressure and improved blood circulation.\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\n    For details on the production method, please refer to the column on how to make jasmine tea.\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\n    \n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"padding: 15px 0; font-size: .9em; background-color: #cfcfcf; text-align: center; margin-bottom: 20px;\"\u003e\n    Recommended Jasmine Tea Selection \u0026gt;\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center; margin-bottom: 20px;\"\u003e\n    \u003cimg alt=\"A heap of white jasmine flowers\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0526\/0774\/6224\/files\/A466479B-C044-41EF-8505-C248E24CEBFD.png?v=1615901797\" width=\"630\" height=\"420\"\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center; margin-bottom: 20px;\"\u003e\n    \u003cimg alt=\"Jasmine buds on a stem among green leaves\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0526\/0774\/6224\/files\/F09CF610-223D-4B82-8C77-7F353B41C8F0.png?v=1615901814\" width=\"630\" height=\"420\"\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"HOJO Tea","offers":[{"title":"30g (small bag)","offer_id":44932434919600,"sku":"s08ca","price":2400.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":false},{"title":"100g (in can)","offer_id":44932434952368,"sku":"s08cc","price":7300.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":false},{"title":"200g (large bag\/100g x 2 bags)","offer_id":44932434985136,"sku":"s08cb","price":14400.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":false},{"title":"600g value pack (large bag [100g x 2 bags] x 3 bags)","offer_id":44932435017904,"sku":"s08cv","price":35200.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0526\/0774\/6224\/files\/IMG_0426-1.jpg?v=1737905479"}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0526\/0774\/6224\/collections\/s01_tealeaf.jpg?v=1661394985","url":"https:\/\/hojotea.com\/en\/collections\/jasmine-tea.oembed","provider":"お茶の専門店HOJO \/ HOJO CO., LTD.","version":"1.0","type":"link"}