Korea Dong Cheon Daejak Semi-Wild Green Tea
£4.25
A Daejak picked Korean green tea featuring a lovely toasted corn aroma and taste combined with a grassy edge, a flavour composition unique to Korean green teas.
Sourced direct from Dong Cheon, a co-operative of small farmers with the goal of maintaining Korea's rich history of tea.
Tasting Notes:
- Toasted corn aroma
- Toasted taste of grass and corn
Harvest: Daejak (late Spring), late May 2024
Origin: Dong Cheon a co-operative of small farmers, Hwagae Valley, Jirisan, Hadong, Korea
Organic: Certified organic
Cultivar: Hadong (Descendants of the first tea brought in to Korea roughly 1,200 years ago)
Sourced: Direct from Il-nam Ha the president of Dong Cheon
Percentage of price going back to Dong Cheon: 20%+
Brewing Advice:
- Heat water to roughly 70°C/158°F
- Use 1-2 teaspoons per cup/small teapot
- Brew for 30-45 seconds
Packaging: Resealable ziplock bag
Independent Reviews:
Teaxplorer
Rah's Thoughts on Tea
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