Japanese-style green tea from a volcanic island south of the Korean peninsula.
The Seogwang Dawan tea farm was founded in 1984. It is located on the island of Jeju-do, 90km south of the South Korean peninsula. Jeju Do is a volcanic island, dominated by the Hallasan volcano, the highest mountain in South Korea (1,950m). It has a humid subtropical climate, warmer than that of the rest of Korea, with four distinct weather seasons. The climate and volcanic soil are ideal for tea, and the factory is designed in the Japanese style, for producing green teas with intense flavour. Seogwang Dawan tea farm is also home to the O’Sulloc Tea Museum, with its series of stunning glass pavilions that offer visitors a chance to watch and participate in tea ceremonies. The Korean tea culture is widely influenced by Buddhism and Taoism, and centres on the Suyangdado tea ceremony.
2 tsp per cup (200-250ml). Water at 80°C; infuse 2 – 3 minutes, repeat. Use 5g in a 200ml gaiwan. Water at 80°C; infuse 2-3 minutes, repeat.