{"title":"Nepal","description":"\u003ch2 class=\"headerA\"\u003e\n    Jun Chiyabari Tea Garden Practicing Organic \u0026amp; Natural Farming\n\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\n    Among the many tea gardens in Nepal, HOJO has chosen the Jun Chiyabari Tea Garden. The reason is that, unlike many Nepali tea gardens that use fertilizers, Jun Chiyabari practices natural farming, resulting in exceptionally high-quality tea leaves. By using only plant-based compost without nitrogen fertilizers, the tea grows slowly, resulting in a long-lasting aftertaste and rich flavor.\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"CollectionBody\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\n    One of the owners, Mr. Bachan, has visited HOJO's store and continues to exchange information with us. He is very committed to natural farming, and his sincere approach is well reflected in the quality of the tea.\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c!-- Expand\/Collapse Button --\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"CollectionLinks__more\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"..\/pages\/about-nepal-tea\"\u003eRead more\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"b41","title":"Nepal 1st Flush Jun Chiyabari Estate","description":"\u003cp\u003e\n    This is the spring tea harvested earliest in the season. It gives a long-lasting aftertaste, with fresh floral flavor and muscatel undertones. The flavor is similar to the Darjeeling First Flush, but its aftertaste is much stronger.\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\n    \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0526\/0774\/6224\/files\/20813598093_a4bf8204b1_o-1.jpg\"\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"Plucker with a basket in a misty tea field beside a tree\" class=\"alignnone size-large wp-image-6018\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0526\/0774\/6224\/files\/20813598093_a4bf8204b1_o-1.jpg\" width=\"630\" height=\"421\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\n    We purchased interesting black tea from Nepal. The tea garden is located behind the Himalayan range, on the opposite side of Darjeeling.\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\n    \u003cimg alt=\"Two women with baskets on their backs plucking tea leaves\" class=\"alignnone size-large wp-image-6026\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0526\/0774\/6224\/files\/17896760696_cc8e2745ae_o-1.jpg\" width=\"630\" height=\"421\"\u003e\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\n    IMO certified organic tea garden\n\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\n    Out of many tea gardens in Nepal, we selected Jun Chiyabari tea garden. This garden practices natural farming methods. They use no nitrogen-based fertilizer and no pesticide. I noticed that their material quality is quite ideal. Thanks to the natural farming practice, tea grows very slowly. As a result, it gives a longer-lasting taste and is rich in flavor. Jun Chiyabari garden is also an IMO certified organic tea garden.\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\n    \u003cimg alt=\"Woman in a blue scarf and red top plucking tea leaves\" class=\"alignnone size-large wp-image-6024\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0526\/0774\/6224\/files\/17920971082_89c13239cd_o-1.jpg\" width=\"630\" height=\"421\"\u003e\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\n    Maximum 2100m of elevation\n\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\n    Jun Chiyabari garden is located at 1650 - 2100m. The high mountain climate makes the taste of the tea very rich and soft. At high elevation, the tea garden is exposed to strong sunshine in the daytime, and tea trees effectively carry out photosynthesis, while the temperature drops drastically at night and the consumption activity in the tea tree is very slow. As a result, the tea contains high polyphenol and mineral content, and this is reflected in the intensity of the aftertaste.\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\n    \u003cimg alt=\"Hillside tea terraces dotted with small houses\" class=\"alignnone size-large wp-image-6020\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0526\/0774\/6224\/files\/21247895400_7cedbd3a3f_o-1.jpg\" width=\"630\" height=\"421\"\u003e\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\n    \u003cimg alt=\"Pluckers with baskets working on a steep tea slope\" class=\"alignnone size-large wp-image-6021\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0526\/0774\/6224\/files\/21249227999_32b1b9f0d9_o-1.jpg\" width=\"630\" height=\"421\"\u003e\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\n    Long-lasting flavor and muscatel flavor\n\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\n    The characteristic of tea from Jun Chiyabari tea garden is the long-lasting aftertaste. Generally, the flavor of their tea lasts longer than most Darjeeling teas. In addition, their autumnal teas emit a delightful muscatel flavor. The muscatel flavor is produced as a result of green flies, which usually appear in large numbers in a tea garden that practices natural farming. Once a tea leaf is attacked by this particular fly, it generates a substance called terpene, which is subsequently transformed into muscatel flavor during fermentation.\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\n    Generally, the muscatel flavor becomes stronger after the tea is matured for a longer period of time. For further maturation, we suggest keeping the tea with an oxygen absorber. It is essential to remove oxygen for the development of the ideal flavor.\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\n    In particular, the flavor of the First Flush tea becomes distinctive when it is further matured. In countries with an equatorial climate like Malaysia, the tea develops a flavor reminiscent of grapes in 3 to 5 years. In our shop in Malaysia, the aged First Flush tea is always more popular than the fresh First Flush.\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\n    \u003cimg alt=\"Terraced tea garden on a hill with distant mountains\" class=\"alignnone size-large wp-image-6025\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0526\/0774\/6224\/files\/17921213532_8bfa366135_o-1.jpg\" width=\"630\" height=\"421\"\u003e\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\n    \u003cimg alt=\"Two women with baskets plucking tea in a misty garden\" class=\"alignnone size-large wp-image-6019\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0526\/0774\/6224\/files\/21247788489_40b1bed831_o-1.jpg\" width=\"630\" height=\"421\"\u003e\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\n    Unique selection following our preference\n\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\n    As a characteristic of Jun Chiyabari garden, their teas are generally baked longer at higher temperatures during the drying process. As a result, a number of their teas give a slight woodsy flavor and baked flavor. Some people may enjoy this characteristic. Nevertheless, I personally prefer tea that gives a refreshing floral or fruity flavor. So, out of many batches of tea, we have carefully selected the particular batch that underwent the least heat treatment, and it has a refreshing floral bouquet that suits our preference.\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\n    \u003cimg alt=\"Women sitting on the floor with trays of tea leaves\" class=\"alignnone size-large wp-image-6022\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0526\/0774\/6224\/files\/21434480535_a5d2074320_o-1.jpg\" width=\"630\" height=\"421\"\u003e\n\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"HOJO Tea","offers":[{"title":"20g (small bag)","offer_id":44932455825584,"sku":"b41na","price":1100.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":false},{"title":"50g (in can)","offer_id":44932455858352,"sku":"b41nc","price":2500.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":false},{"title":"150g (large bag\/50g x 3 bags)","offer_id":44932455891120,"sku":"b41nb","price":7100.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":false},{"title":"600g value pack (large bag [50g x 3 bags] x 4 bags)","offer_id":44932455923888,"sku":"b41nv","price":23800.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0526\/0774\/6224\/products\/b41_01-3.jpg?v=1737905754"}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0526\/0774\/6224\/collections\/17920971082_89c13239cd_o-1.jpg?v=1618389311","url":"https:\/\/hojotea.com\/en\/collections\/nepal.oembed","provider":"お茶の専門店HOJO \/ HOJO CO., LTD.","version":"1.0","type":"link"}