Tea Blog

With no offense intended to Korea, its tea industry or culture, let’s admit that it’s not one of the first countries that comes to mind when the subject of tea is mentioned.

Though it stands somewhat in the shadow of tea-producing powerhouses like

this overview of Chinese teas and their global influence
,
India, and

this guide to Japanese green tea varieties and styles
,
Korean tea culture is well worth exploring.

According to

this article by tea expert Diana Rosen on the history of tea in Korea
,
tea is believed to have been introduced to Korea from China around the sixth century.

For a deeper look, see

this comprehensive resource on Korean tea culture from Brother Anthony (An Sonjae)
,
which explores history, traditions, and ceremonial practices.

Another valuable resource is

this discussion of The Book of Korean Tea by Yang-Seok Yoo and its insights into Korean tea traditions
,
a work that examines the cultural, historical, and philosophical aspects of tea in Korea.

Yoo also serves as a Senior Advisor to Korea’s

Myung Won Cultural Foundation and its efforts to preserve Korean tea traditions
,
an organization dedicated to restoring and promoting traditional tea culture and ceremonies.

The foundation has played a role in preserving the long history of the

Korean tea ceremony and its cultural significance
,
which spans centuries.

For additional perspectives, explore

MattCha’s blog featuring detailed posts on Korean tea culture and history
,
including

this exploration of origin stories of tea in Korea

and

this guide to traditional Korean green tea preparation methods
.

If the idea of aged or historic teas intrigues you, take a look at

this news feature on centuries-old Korean tea and its cultural importance
.

Head over to

Tea Guy Speaks blog featuring commentary on global tea culture and history

to find out what else William is writing about.