{"title":"Single-Tree Tea","description":"\u003cp\u003eSingle-tree tea is tea made from the leaves of one tea tree alone. Ordinary tea blends leaves from many trees, so a single-tree tea is limited to what that one tree gives: a few kilograms at most, and sometimes only a few hundred grams.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"CollectionBody\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"headerA\"\u003eWhy it is made tree by tree\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTea is made tree by tree because flavor and taste differ from one tree to the next. The character that blending averages away stays intact in a single-tree lot. In Phoenix Dan Cong, single-tree lots from lao cong, trees over a hundred years old, are the most prized.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"headerA\"\u003eWhat we carry\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMost of the single-tree tea HOJO carries is Phoenix Dan Cong: a 250 year old mother tree in Guizhuhu village on Wudongshan, a single 300 year old tree in Wudong Hu village, a 200 year old tree in Touya village. We state the village, altitude and tree age for each one. Even from the same garden in the same year, a different tree gives a different tea.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"o71","title":"Phoenix Wu Dong Lao Cong Xiong Di Zai Single Tree 2016","description":"\u003ch2\u003e\n    Phoenix Oolong Lao Cong Xiong Di Zai Dan Zhou 鳳凰烏崠老欉兄弟仔單株\n\u003c\/h2\u003e\n大庵村庵棱 (Da An Village An Ling) 950m\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0526\/0774\/6224\/files\/o71_01-2.jpg?v=1789408704\"\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"Dark twisted tea leaves spread on a white surface\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-762\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0526\/0774\/6224\/files\/o71_01.jpg\" width=\"630\" height=\"420\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003cimg alt=\"Leafy tea tree growing on a hillside\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-751\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0526\/0774\/6224\/files\/a012.jpg\" width=\"630\" height=\"473\"\u003e\nXiong Di Zhai 兄弟仔 is a very popular tea in Phoenix town yet it is not well-known in overseas. It has distinctively fruity flavor. Its sweetish flavor reminds me of honey, mangoes, pears and peaches.\n\u003cdiv class=\"hojo-phoenix-common\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe frequently visit Fenghuang Town in Chaozhou, Guangdong Province, to source high-quality Phoenix Dan Cong Oolong tea directly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0526\/0774\/6224\/files\/IMG_7967.jpg\" alt=\"An old Phoenix Dan Cong tree on Wu Dong Shan and me, Akira Hojo\" width=\"630\" height=\"420\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAn old Phoenix Dan Cong tree on Wu Dong Shan and me, Akira Hojo\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0526\/0774\/6224\/files\/IMG_7986.jpg\" alt=\"Tea trees growing on the steep, rocky slopes of Wu Dong Shan\" width=\"630\" height=\"420\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003eTea trees growing on the steep, rocky slopes of Wu Dong Shan\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAmong Dan Cong teas, tea harvested from especially old trees is called \"Lao Cong.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSingle tree tea (Dan Zhu Cha), as the name suggests, is harvested from a single tree.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"HOJO Tea","offers":[{"title":"15g (small bag)","offer_id":44932448125104,"sku":"o71ca","price":6300.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":true},{"title":"40g (in can)","offer_id":44932448157872,"sku":"o71cc","price":16200.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":false},{"title":"120g (large bag\/40g x 3 bags)","offer_id":44932448190640,"sku":"o71cb","price":47100.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":false},{"title":"360g value pack (large bag [40g x 3 bags] x 3 bags)","offer_id":44932448223408,"sku":"o71cv","price":116600.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0526\/0774\/6224\/files\/o71_01_c68b00fe-872e-4d0e-941f-48440621a319.jpg?v=1791910527"},{"product_id":"o112","title":"Phoenix Oolong Lao Cong Gui Hua Xiang Single Tree 2022","description":"\u003cdiv style=\"text-align:center;\"\u003e\n    \u003cimg alt=\"A heap of dark, twisted dry oolong leaves on a white background\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0526\/0774\/6224\/products\/o112c_001.jpg?v=1737905511\" width=\"630\" height=\"420\"\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\n    Phoenix Dan Cong Lao Cong Gui Hua Xiang Danzhu (桂花香單株) is harvested from a 250-year-old single tree in Touya Village (頭埡村), situated at an altitude of 1000m.\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\n    \"Gui Hua Xiang\" (桂花香) refers to the fragrance of osmanthus flowers. Osmanthus-scented oolong teas are highly popular, with both China and Taiwan producing teas known as Gui Hua Oolong. However, these teas are typically infused with osmanthus aroma rather than naturally possessing it.\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align:center;\"\u003e\n    \u003cimg alt=\"Dark dry tea leaves piled in a stainless steel bowl\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0526\/0774\/6224\/products\/o112c_002.jpg?v=1737905512\" width=\"630\" height=\"420\"\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\n    In reality, many Phoenix Dan Cong teas labeled as Gui Hua Xiang have been artificially scented. Teas with added fragrance exhibit an intense osmanthus scent in their dry leaves. During sourcing trips in the region, artificially scented versions of Gui Hua Xiang are frequently encountered.\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align:center;\"\u003e\n    \u003cimg alt=\"A tea tree with fresh green leaves growing on a slope\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0526\/0774\/6224\/products\/o112_002.jpg?v=1737905512\" width=\"630\" height=\"473\"\u003e\n    \u003cfigcaption\u003e\n        The single tea tree of Phoenix Dan Cong Lao Cong Gui Hua Xiang Danzhu\n    \u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align:center;\"\u003e\n    \u003cimg alt=\"A tall tea tree with bright green new growth\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0526\/0774\/6224\/products\/o112_003.jpg?v=1737905512\" width=\"630\" height=\"840\"\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\n    However, this tea is not artificially infused with osmanthus aroma. Instead, its natural cultivar characteristics and fermentation process produce an authentic osmanthus-like fragrance, making it an exceptionally rare tea.\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\n    Having tasted multiple Phoenix Dan Cong Gui Hua Xiang teas in the past, most failed to exhibit a noticeable osmanthus flavor. In most cases, the fragrance was so subtle that it required deliberate effort to detect.\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\n    This particular tea possesses a remarkably strong osmanthus fragrance, which genuinely astonished me upon first tasting. As a single-tree tea, it is quite expensive, but it provides an unparalleled opportunity to experience the authentic Gui Hua Xiang profile.\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"hojo-phoenix-common\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe frequently visit Fenghuang Town in Chaozhou, Guangdong Province, to source high-quality Phoenix Dan Cong Oolong tea directly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0526\/0774\/6224\/files\/IMG_7967.jpg\" alt=\"An old Phoenix Dan Cong tree on Wu Dong Shan and me, Akira Hojo\" width=\"630\" height=\"420\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAn old Phoenix Dan Cong tree on Wu Dong Shan and me, Akira Hojo\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0526\/0774\/6224\/files\/IMG_7986.jpg\" alt=\"Tea trees growing on the steep, rocky slopes of Wu Dong Shan\" width=\"630\" height=\"420\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003eTea trees growing on the steep, rocky slopes of Wu Dong Shan\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAmong Dan Cong teas, tea harvested from especially old trees is called \"Lao Cong.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cstyle\u003e\na:hover {\n    background-color: #333; \/* Invert background color on hover *\/\n    color: #f0f0e0; \/* Invert text color on hover *\/\n    box-shadow: 0 12px 16px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.3); \/* Add depth with a stronger shadow *\/\n    transform: translateY(-5px); \/* Slightly lift on hover *\/\n    text-decoration: none;\n}\n\u003c\/style\u003e","brand":"HOJO Tea","offers":[{"title":"15g (small bag)","offer_id":44932437377200,"sku":"o112ca","price":6300.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":true},{"title":"40g (in can)","offer_id":44932437409968,"sku":"o112cc","price":16000.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":true},{"title":"120g (large bag\/40g x 3 bags)","offer_id":44932437442736,"sku":"o112cb","price":47500.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":true},{"title":"360g value pack (large bag [40g x 3 bags] x 3 bags)","offer_id":44932437475504,"sku":"o112cv","price":115000.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0526\/0774\/6224\/products\/o112c_001.jpg?v=1737905511"},{"product_id":"o42","title":"Phoenix Oolong Lao Cong Yu Jin Xiang Single Tree 2022","description":"\u003cp\u003e\n    This Lao Cong Yu Jin Xiang Dan Zhu (老欉郁金香單株) is an exceptionally rare tea produced from a single 250-year-old mother tree located in Guizhuhu Village (桂竹湖村) at an altitude of 1200m. This tea is truly one of a kind.\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align:center;\"\u003e\n    \u003cimg alt=\"A heap of dark twisted dry oolong leaves with yellow-green edges\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0526\/0774\/6224\/files\/o42_001.jpg?v=1713923203\" width=\"630\" height=\"420\"\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\n    This mother tree is officially registered in Guangdong Province under the code 19KJCX040-10. This product is a single-tree (Dan Zhu) tea made exclusively from this government-registered mother tree, making it an exceptionally rare tea introduced to Japan for the first time.\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align:center;\"\u003e\n    \u003cimg alt=\"A moss-covered tea tree with fresh green leaves\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0526\/0774\/6224\/files\/1_c599810f-c7c0-49cb-a8cc-541f344a7e04.jpg?v=1791045276\" width=\"630\" height=\"840\"\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\n    Yu Jin Xiang (郁金香) refers to the tulip flower. This tea has an exceptionally soft and creamy mouthfeel upon the first sip. It offers a rich and expansive taste due to its high altitude, old tree age, and natural cultivation without fertilizers. This results in a profoundly deep aftertaste and an exceptionally long finish. The flavor is sweet and gentle, reminiscent of tulip flowers, banana, apricot, and wild berries.\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align:center;\"\u003e\n    \u003cimg alt=\"Pale yellow tea in a white cup on a gray surface\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0526\/0774\/6224\/files\/o42_002.jpg?v=1737905463\" width=\"630\" height=\"420\"\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\n    What is Lao Cong in Phoenix Dan Cong?\n\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\n    In the context of Phoenix Dan Cong, Lao Cong refers to tea made from older tea trees. However, there is no strict definition of what qualifies as Lao Cong, as the age criteria vary by cultivar and producer. Generally, older trees grow more slowly than younger ones, resulting in a longer-lasting aftertaste and deeper complexity, making Lao Cong teas some of the most sought-after and high-end selections in Phoenix Dan Cong.\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align:center;\"\u003e\n    \u003cimg alt=\"Tea trees beside a path in a misty tea garden\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0526\/0774\/6224\/files\/IMG_4014.jpg\" width=\"680\" height=\"453\"\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"hojo-phoenix-common\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe frequently visit Fenghuang Town in Chaozhou, Guangdong Province, to source high-quality Phoenix Dan Cong Oolong tea directly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0526\/0774\/6224\/files\/IMG_7967.jpg\" alt=\"An old Phoenix Dan Cong tree on Wu Dong Shan and me, Akira Hojo\" width=\"630\" height=\"420\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAn old Phoenix Dan Cong tree on Wu Dong Shan and me, Akira Hojo\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0526\/0774\/6224\/files\/IMG_7986.jpg\" alt=\"Tea trees growing on the steep, rocky slopes of Wu Dong Shan\" width=\"630\" height=\"420\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003eTea trees growing on the steep, rocky slopes of Wu Dong Shan\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAmong Dan Cong teas, tea harvested from especially old trees is called \"Lao Cong.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSingle tree tea (Dan Zhu Cha), as the name suggests, is harvested from a single tree.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cstyle\u003e\na:hover {\n    background-color: #333; \/* Invert background color on hover *\/\n    color: #f0f0e0; \/* Invert text color on hover *\/\n    box-shadow: 0 12px 16px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.3); \/* Add depth with a stronger shadow *\/\n    transform: translateY(-5px); \/* Slightly lift on hover *\/\n    text-decoration: none;\n}\n\u003c\/style\u003e","brand":"HOJO Tea","offers":[{"title":"15g (small bag)","offer_id":44932433215664,"sku":"o42ca","price":10500.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":true},{"title":"40g (in can)","offer_id":44932433248432,"sku":"o42cc","price":27000.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":true},{"title":"120g (large bag\/40g x 3 bags)","offer_id":44932433281200,"sku":"o42cb","price":79900.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":true},{"title":"360g value pack (large bag [40g x 3 bags] x 3 bags)","offer_id":44932433313968,"sku":"o42cv","price":194400.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0526\/0774\/6224\/files\/o42_001-4.jpg?v=1737905462"},{"product_id":"o118","title":"Phoenix Oolong Jiang Hua Xiang Single Tree 2021","description":"\u003ch2\u003eWhat is Jiang Hua Xiang (姜花香)?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis tea is made from a single 200-year-old tree in Touya Village (头垭村) at an altitude of 1000m. The name \"Jiang Hua Xiang\" comes from its resemblance to the fragrance of ginger flowers. While ginger flowers are not commonly seen in Japan, their scent is familiar in Taiwan, Southeast Asia, and China. The tea has a floral profile akin to narcissus, lily, false acacia, and honeysuckle. Additionally, it exhibits a subtle lychee-like note similar to Mi Lan Xiang.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDue to the high altitude and the advanced age of the tree, the tea grows very slowly. This results in a dense and rich liquor that permeates the body, offering a deep and lingering aftertaste.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\n    \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0526\/0774\/6224\/files\/o118_04.jpg\" rel=\"lightbox[2021 Dan Zhu]\" title=\"Phoenix Dan Cong Lao Cong Jiang Hua Xiang Dan Zhu 2021 Tea Tree\"\u003e\n        \u003cimg alt=\"Spreading tea tree on a slope covered with fallen leaves\" border=\"0\" height=\"316\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0526\/0774\/6224\/files\/o118_04.jpg\" width=\"240\"\u003e\n    \u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"hojo-phoenix-common\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe frequently visit Fenghuang Town in Chaozhou, Guangdong Province, to source high-quality Phoenix Dan Cong Oolong tea directly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0526\/0774\/6224\/files\/IMG_7967.jpg\" alt=\"An old Phoenix Dan Cong tree on Wu Dong Shan and me, Akira Hojo\" width=\"630\" height=\"420\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAn old Phoenix Dan Cong tree on Wu Dong Shan and me, Akira Hojo\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0526\/0774\/6224\/files\/IMG_7986.jpg\" alt=\"Tea trees growing on the steep, rocky slopes of Wu Dong Shan\" width=\"630\" height=\"420\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003eTea trees growing on the steep, rocky slopes of Wu Dong Shan\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAmong Dan Cong teas, tea harvested from especially old trees is called \"Lao Cong.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSingle tree tea (Dan Zhu Cha), as the name suggests, is harvested from a single tree.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cstyle\u003e\na:hover {\n    background-color: #333; \/* Invert background color on hover *\/\n    color: #f0f0e0; \/* Invert text color on hover *\/\n    box-shadow: 0 12px 16px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.3); \/* Add depth with a stronger shadow *\/\n    transform: translateY(-5px); \/* Slightly lift on hover *\/\n}\n\u003c\/style\u003e","brand":"HOJO Tea","offers":[{"title":"15g (small bag)","offer_id":44932430397616,"sku":"o118ca","price":5300.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":true},{"title":"40g (in can)","offer_id":44932430430384,"sku":"o118cc","price":13800.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":true},{"title":"120g (large bag\/40g x 3 bags)","offer_id":44932430463152,"sku":"o118cb","price":40800.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":false},{"title":"360g value pack (large bag [40g x 3 bags] x 3 bags)","offer_id":44932430495920,"sku":"o118cv","price":99400.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0526\/0774\/6224\/files\/o118_01_39690a82-40b9-4906-9723-8b187c55edd7.jpg?v=1737905424"},{"product_id":"o178","title":"Phoenix Oolong Lao Cong Jiang Hua Xiang Single Tree 2023","description":"\u003cp\u003eAmong the many aroma types of Phoenix Oolong, “Jiang Hua Xiang” has a distinctive presence. It tends to be overshadowed by teas with more striking names, but locally it is particularly highly regarded for its powerful flavor.\u003cbr\u003eWe purchased this tea in 2023 and aged it in Japan for two years under oxygen-free conditions. Aging has made its flavor even more pronounced.\u003cbr\u003eThe name “Jiang Hua Xiang” comes from an aroma reminiscent of ginger flowers. Smelling ginger flowers in Taiwan, China, or Southeast Asia makes the origin of the name clear.\u003cbr\u003eIts vibrant floral flavor recalls narcissus, lily, black locust, and honeysuckle. This is layered with a subtle, sweet, lychee-like fruit note reminiscent of Mi Lan Xiang. Its hallmark is a powerful floral top note with a hint of spice, making it one of the most distinctive aroma types of Phoenix Oolong.\u003cbr\u003eThe tea trees, approximately 200 years old, grow very slowly in a favorable environment at an altitude of about 1,000 m. This slow growth produces a rich aftertaste and an exceptionally long finish. The tea offers a dense, concentrated taste that seems to permeate every part of your body. \u003cimg class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-10664\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0526\/0774\/6224\/files\/o178_01.jpg\" alt=\"Dark twisted dried Jiang Hua Xiang oolong leaves on white\" width=\"630\" height=\"420\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca  rel=\"lightbox[2021單株]\" href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0526\/0774\/6224\/files\/o118_04.jpg\"\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"Spreading tea tree on a slope covered with fallen leaves\" width=\"240\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0526\/0774\/6224\/files\/o118_04.jpg\" height=\"316\" border=\"0\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"hojo-phoenix-common\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe frequently visit Fenghuang Town in Chaozhou, Guangdong Province, to source high-quality Phoenix Dan Cong Oolong tea directly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0526\/0774\/6224\/files\/IMG_7967.jpg\" alt=\"An old Phoenix Dan Cong tree on Wu Dong Shan and me, Akira Hojo\" width=\"630\" height=\"420\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAn old Phoenix Dan Cong tree on Wu Dong Shan and me, Akira Hojo\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0526\/0774\/6224\/files\/IMG_7986.jpg\" alt=\"Tea trees growing on the steep, rocky slopes of Wu Dong Shan\" width=\"630\" height=\"420\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003eTea trees growing on the steep, rocky slopes of Wu Dong Shan\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAmong Dan Cong teas, tea harvested from especially old trees is called \"Lao Cong.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSingle tree tea (Dan Zhu Cha), as the name suggests, is harvested from a single tree.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"HOJO Tea","offers":[{"title":"15g (small bag)","offer_id":45546910220464,"sku":"o178ca","price":6500.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":true},{"title":"40g (in can)","offer_id":45546910253232,"sku":"o178cc","price":17100.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":true},{"title":"120g (large bag\/40g x 3 bags)","offer_id":45546910286000,"sku":"o178cb","price":50800.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":true},{"title":"360g value pack (large bag [40g x 3 bags] x 3 bags)","offer_id":45546910318768,"sku":"o178cv","price":122900.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0526\/0774\/6224\/files\/o178_01-2.jpg?v=1788183071"},{"product_id":"o176","title":"Phoenix Oolong Lao Cong Gui Hua Xiang Single Tree 2023","description":"\u003cp\u003ePhoenix Oolong Lao Cong Gui Hua Xiang Single Tree is harvested from a single tree, approximately 250 years old, growing at an altitude of about 1,000 m in Tou Ya Village.\u003cbr\u003e“Gui Hua Xiang” means “osmanthus aroma” in Chinese. Under the current official standards, it is classified as an aroma type. Originally, however, the name was given to a single mother tree with an aroma reminiscent of osmanthus. As tea trees were propagated from this mother tree through cuttings, “Gui Hua Xiang” also came to be used as an aroma type name for teas with a similar aroma. Today, the name is still used in both senses: depending on the producer, it may refer either to the mother tree’s lineage or to the aroma type.\u003cbr\u003eThe aroma of osmanthus is very popular, and “Gui Hua Oolong,” scented with osmanthus flowers, is widely sold in China and Taiwan. There are also quite a few Phoenix Oolongs on the market that have been scented with osmanthus or other scents after processing. Gui Hua Xiang, in particular, is known for the many scented teas sold under its name.\u003cbr\u003eHowever, Phoenix Oolong Lao Cong Gui Hua Xiang Single Tree 2023 has not been scented in any way. The tea leaves alone produce a distinct flavor reminiscent of osmanthus flowers. Gui Hua Xiang with this characteristic is extremely rare. We have tasted many Gui Hua Xiang teas over the years, but only a very few have had a clearly recognizable osmanthus flavor.\u003cbr\u003eThis single-tree tea has an exceptionally vivid osmanthus-like flavor. Its distinctive character and high quality continue to surprise us every time we drink it. It also offers the exceptionally long finish and rich aftertaste characteristic of a tree approximately 250 years old, allowing you to fully enjoy the appeal of a high-quality Gui Hua Xiang.\u003cbr\u003eThe tea tree of Lao Cong Gui Hua Xiang Single Tree \u003cimg class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-10665\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0526\/0774\/6224\/files\/o176_01.jpg\" alt=\"Dark twisted dried Gui Hua Xiang oolong leaves on white\" width=\"630\" height=\"420\"\u003e \u003cimg class=\"alignleft size-full wp-image-8940\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0526\/0774\/6224\/files\/o112_002.jpg\" alt=\"Tea tree spreading its branches beside a railing\" width=\"630\" height=\"473\"\u003e \u003cimg class=\"alignleft size-full wp-image-8941\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0526\/0774\/6224\/files\/o112_003.jpg\" alt=\"Tea tree with fresh green shoots on a slope\" width=\"630\" height=\"840\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"hojo-phoenix-common\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe frequently visit Fenghuang Town in Chaozhou, Guangdong Province, to source high-quality Phoenix Dan Cong Oolong tea directly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0526\/0774\/6224\/files\/IMG_7967.jpg\" alt=\"An old Phoenix Dan Cong tree on Wu Dong Shan and me, Akira Hojo\" width=\"630\" height=\"420\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAn old Phoenix Dan Cong tree on Wu Dong Shan and me, Akira Hojo\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0526\/0774\/6224\/files\/IMG_7986.jpg\" alt=\"Tea trees growing on the steep, rocky slopes of Wu Dong Shan\" width=\"630\" height=\"420\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003eTea trees growing on the steep, rocky slopes of Wu Dong Shan\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAmong Dan Cong teas, tea harvested from especially old trees is called \"Lao Cong.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"HOJO Tea","offers":[{"title":"15g (small bag)","offer_id":45546957275312,"sku":"o176ca","price":7800.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":true},{"title":"40g (in can)","offer_id":45546957308080,"sku":"o176cc","price":20500.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":true},{"title":"120g (large bag\/40g x 3 bags)","offer_id":45546957340848,"sku":"o176cb","price":61000.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":true},{"title":"360g value pack (large bag [40g x 3 bags] x 3 bags)","offer_id":45546957373616,"sku":"o176cv","price":147700.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0526\/0774\/6224\/files\/o176_01_1ff81a68-836e-479b-8400-80030de127ec.jpg?v=1788187821"}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0526\/0774\/6224\/collections\/IMG_0475.jpg?v=1788856339","url":"https:\/\/hojotea.com\/en\/collections\/single-tree-tea.oembed","provider":"お茶の専門店HOJO \/ HOJO CO., LTD.","version":"1.0","type":"link"}