01[Hadong Tea History] Tracing 1200 years of Korean Tea
Korean tea culture might feel unfamiliar to many people, as the image of tea is often strongly associated with China or Japan. Korea also has a rich tea…
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02[OUR STORY] Korea’s Coffee Culture, its Underlying Realities, and Hojicha
South Korea has undeniably become a major global coffee-consuming nation. In 2022, the average adult consumed approximately 353 cups of coffee per year. Cafés…
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03SOULFUL RECIPES - Cold Brew Tea!
It's almost June, we can kind of agree that cold tea sounds better than hot. Is cold brew tea better than adding ice cubes to a pot of hot tea? I don't know…
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04TEA JOURNEY | Newly invented hojicha that's made with oolong tea?
That's right. Our Hojicha isn't just Hojicha, but Baozhong Hojicha—quite a unique name, isn't it? Baozhong Hojicha is a tea developed by reinterpreting…
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05TEA JOURNEY [18] | Yellow Tea
The distinct identifier of yellow tea is the namesake color of the drink. Of course, some oolongs (blue tea) also come out yellow, however, they still have a…
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06TEA JOURNEY [16] | Grand Cru Tea
Just like the finest wines of the west, there's a hidden guild of master tea artisans -- the grand cru of teas. Grand cru is the treasure of the community and…
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07TEA JOURNEY [15] | White Tea
You may have heard of "peach infused white tea" or have some assumption that since black tea is darker than green tea and has a stronger(?) flavor, white must…
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08TEA JOURNEY [14] | Is Green Tea a Diet Food?
Green tea is known as one of the most effective natural beverages for weight loss. But is this true? Or is it just a marketing scheme? Let's examine through…
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09TEA JOURNEY [13] | Tea Tasting Terminology
There's so much jargon in the world of gourmet foods and fancy tasting. Tea is no exception. Just like wine and coffee, sommeliers and experts are trained to…
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