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Hoji Oolong
Amaka Organic

Name: Hoji Oolong Amaka Organic
SKU: 7750-bio
Price: 8.90 EUR
Availability: InStock

Super Premium 96 P.

SKU

7750-bio

A rare organic pan-roasted Japanese Hoji Oolong from Miyazaki Sabo. Wonderfully soft and sweet with a harmonious dialogue between strong roasted notes and floral freshness.

Character	Velvety smooth, long-lasting sweetness, floral, roasted notes, relaxing
Tea Farm	Miyazaki Sabo
Terroir	Gokase, Miyazaki, Japan
Harvest	1st & 2nd, May–July 2023
Cultivar	Minamisayaka, Takachiho, Koshun, Zairai
Altitude	600-750m above sea level
Roasting	Pan-fried (Kamairi) at high temperature, 4 min
Cultivation	Certified EU Organic, JAS Organic; organic farming since 1983
Laboratory Tests	Radioactivity (region latest 01/2023)
Grade	96/100 P. (Oolong category) – Super Premium

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Miyazaki Sabō 宮崎茶房

Mr Akira Miyazaki (宮崎亮) is a young, multi award-winning tea farmer who took up the reins of the family business in 1991. Having personally suffered from skin problems caused by pesticides, he was quick to convert to organic farming – which his parents had started to do in 1983 after a friend had suffered a serious illness following a pesticide accident. In 2000 the farm received the coveted JAS organic certification.

With over 20 different cultivars growing across 140 different tea fields, Mr Miyazaki is known as the “cultivar king” within the Japanese tea world. These include the rare Takachiho, Minekaori and Minamisayaka, which are almost exclusively planted by Mr Miyazaki himself. These add an exceptional character to his diverse range of speciality teas, including Japanese Oolong, Sannenbancha and herbal tea blends.

Flavour

Made with the utmost care by the master of pan-roasted Japanese tea, this buttery Oolong is as soft as velvet with an impressive dichotomy between roasted notes and floral freshness, harmoniously brought together by an outstanding sweetness. While many Oolongs have an almost overwhelming punch, this one remains smooth and elegant despite its three-dimensional aroma profile and wealth of character. Wonderfully relaxing yet refreshing, this tea invites you to linger and unwind.

Leaf

Beautifully curled green-brown leaves with thin twigs

Cup

Mild orange-green

Oolong (lit. “black snake”) is a partially oxidised Chinese tea that comes in an enormous range of styles and flavours depending on the terroir and how it is processed. The oxidation levels of Oolong vary from light (10–29%) to medium (30–60%) and heavy (up to 70%), which puts it somewhere between a green tea (lightly oxidised) and black tea (fully oxidised). On top of this, Oolong can then be roasted for added depth. The finest Oolongs are generally considered to be produced in Taiwan and the southern part of China around Fujian province.

We go to great lengths to identify the finest organic tea farms across the world’s most celebrated terroirs. All our teas are sourced directly from the farmer and, with a few exceptions, are certified organic or come from pesticide-free farms. Each batch of tea for every harvest is tested for pesticides and other pollutants in an independent German lab to ensure they meet our strict quality standards as well as HACCP food safety requirements.

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Cultivation & Processing

Gokase 五ヶ瀬

The Miyazaki Sabo tea fields are located at a relatively high altitude (>500m) in the mountainous terrain of northern Miyazaki prefecture. Although it is still in the tropical climate zone reaching up to 33°C in Summer, the night and Winter temperatures here are very low, sometimes dropping to -10°C. In Winter there is some snowfall and frost can occur from the beginning of October to the end of April. The fields have been cultivated organically since the 1980s, using only natural fertilisers such as Aburakasu oil cake.

Kamairi Hojicha

The pan-roasting gives this tea a particularly fine toasty profile and delectable sweetness. With this Oolong the farmer places particular emphasis on the sweet, floral taste of the tea, known as "Amaka" (甘香 lit. ”sweet aroma") in Japanese.

Organic Certification

Preparation

Brewing

Steep 2 heaped tsp in 200ml water at 80–90°C for 1 minute. Suitable for several infusions.

Packaging & Storage

In accordance with the highest packaging standards in Japan, this tea is packed and vacuum-sealed with a small amount of nitrogen in a high-quality, airtight, resealable standing zipper pouch with 9 protective layers that preserve flavour and prevent oxidation. After opening, press out as much air as possible when snapping shut. Alternatively place tea leaves in a stylish Chazutsu tea caddy with double lid to keep them fresher for even longer.

Recommended Teapot

Oolong tea is traditionally brewed in small quantities in a Gaiwan, Yixing or porcelain teapot. Alternatively we can recommend a glass teapot or a Japanese Kyusu with ample room for the leaves to unfurl as they steep.

Hoji Oolong Amaka Organic

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