{"product_id":"o125","title":"Phoenix Oolong Lao Cong Ji Long Kan Nong Xiang 2021","description":"\u003cp\u003e\n    This tea originates from Dingdongjiao Village (頂東郊村) in the Wudong Mountain Range (烏崠山脈), at an altitude of approximately 700–800m, harvested from 60-year-old tea trees. It belongs to the Zhi Lan Xiang (芝蘭香) aroma type.\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align:center;\"\u003e\n    \u003cimg alt=\"A heap of dark twisted dry oolong leaves on a white background\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0526\/0774\/6224\/files\/o40_03.jpg?v=1737905444\" width=\"630\" height=\"420\"\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\n    Ji Long Kan (雞籠刊) is a highly renowned tea tree, with its mother tree still preserved. The name is said to derive from the tree's shape, which resembles a chicken cage.\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align:center;\"\u003e\n    \u003cimg alt=\"A tea tree beside a stone railing and a signboard\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0526\/0774\/6224\/files\/o125_05.jpg?v=1737905441\" width=\"630\" height=\"420\"\u003e\n    \u003cfigcaption\u003e\n        Mother tree of Ji Long Kan\n    \u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\n    Similar to Shui Xian (水仙), this tea undergoes a four-stage roasting process (四次火) over a year, creating a distinctive and intensely fragrant tea.\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align:center;\"\u003e\n    \u003cimg alt=\"A hand holding a branch of green tea leaves\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0526\/0774\/6224\/files\/o125_04.jpg?v=1737905441\" width=\"630\" height=\"420\"\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\n    The tea is carefully roasted at lower temperatures to prevent scorching, yielding flavors reminiscent of canelé, dried prunes, dried apricots, dried jujube, and whiskey.\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\n    Its deep flavor makes it particularly enjoyable during colder seasons.\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align:center;\"\u003e\n    \u003cimg alt=\"Amber-orange tea in a white cup on a metal surface\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0526\/0774\/6224\/files\/o125_02.jpg?v=1737905441\" width=\"630\" height=\"420\"\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\n    Expert Charcoal Roasting Without Burning the Tea\n\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\n    While roasted teas are common in Chinese and Taiwanese tea culture, proper roasting technique is crucial to avoid burning. In recent years, many producers, including those in Wuyi Mountain, have increased roasting temperatures to shorten the process, often leading to a burnt surface that is mistakenly marketed as charcoal roasting.\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\n    Tea compounds undergo thermal oxidation when exposed to excessive heat, resulting in burnt flavors that overshadow the tea’s original characteristics. Ideally, roasting should be conducted at lower temperatures to preserve the tea’s complexity.\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\n    However, low-temperature roasting progresses slowly. To achieve a matured and sweet flavor, multiple roasting sessions are required, gradually refining the tea’s profile without compromising its natural essence.\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"hojo-phoenix-common\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe frequently visit Fenghuang Town in Chaozhou, Guangdong Province, to source high-quality Phoenix Dan Cong Oolong tea directly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0526\/0774\/6224\/files\/IMG_7967.jpg\" alt=\"An old Phoenix Dan Cong tree on Wu Dong Shan and me, Akira Hojo\" width=\"630\" height=\"420\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAn old Phoenix Dan Cong tree on Wu Dong Shan and me, Akira Hojo\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0526\/0774\/6224\/files\/IMG_7986.jpg\" alt=\"Tea trees growing on the steep, rocky slopes of Wu Dong Shan\" width=\"630\" height=\"420\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003eTea trees growing on the steep, rocky slopes of Wu Dong Shan\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAmong Dan Cong teas, tea harvested from especially old trees is called \"Lao Cong.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cstyle\u003e\na:hover {\n    background-color: #333; \/* Invert background color on hover *\/\n    color: #f0f0e0; \/* Invert text color on hover *\/\n    box-shadow: 0 12px 16px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.3); \/* Add depth with a stronger shadow *\/\n    transform: translateY(-5px); \/* Slightly lift on hover *\/\n    text-decoration: none;\n}\n\u003c\/style\u003e","brand":"HOJO Tea","offers":[{"title":"15g (small bag)","offer_id":44932431282352,"sku":"o125ca","price":2200.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":true},{"title":"40g (in can)","offer_id":44932431315120,"sku":"o125cc","price":5600.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":true},{"title":"120g (large bag\/40g x 3 bags)","offer_id":44932431347888,"sku":"o125cb","price":16500.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":true},{"title":"360g value pack (large bag [40g x 3 bags] x 3 bags)","offer_id":44932431380656,"sku":"o125cv","price":40400.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0526\/0774\/6224\/files\/o40_03-2.jpg?v=1737905441","url":"https:\/\/hojotea.com\/en\/products\/o125","provider":"お茶の専門店HOJO \/ HOJO CO., LTD.","version":"1.0","type":"link"}