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  • Ceremonial Tea

    When people think of a tea ceremony, many immediately picture Chanoyu in Japan. Others consider “gongfu cha” to be a ceremony, while additional traditions exist throughout Asia, such as Darye in Korea. There is even debate about which, if any, is the “true” tea ceremony—but that’s a discussion for another time. Regardless of the tradition,… Continue reading

  • Teas of the World: South Korean Teas

    Teas are grown in an ever-increasing number of countries in the world, primarily India and China. But a number of Asian countries are getting into the act, including South Korea. The first thing to know is that Koreans call just about anything steeped/infused in hot water by the term “tea.” Something to keep in mind… Continue reading

  • Everything I Didn’t Know About Korean Tea

    Pull up a chair while I tell you everything I know about Korean tea. Although you probably wouldn’t have time to sit down. As for the title of this article, I’m not going to actually attempt to tell you everything I don’t know about Korean tea, because that would be a lot. So I’ll confine… Continue reading

  • Korean Tea

    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… Continue reading