Black Koji Heicha oolong_dancong While an appreciation for smokiness

While an appreciation for smokiness may be a prerequisite

with mellow aromas of butter cookies and delightful toasty hints

If you think you’ve tasted everything aged Tieguanyin has to offer

For more than a decade

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Black Koji Heicha oolong_dancong While an appreciation for smokinessThis rare koji fermented tea comes from the island of Tanegashima in southern Japan and is produced in the Heicha styleJapans own interpretation of post fermented teas. The defining step in its creation is the use of black koji (Aspergillus luchuensis), a traditional fermentation culture famed in sake, miso, and soy sauce making. Applied to tea, koji works gently on the leaves, breaking down components and creating naturally occurring acids and