“This is like a black tea mixed with salad greens. There is a lovely underlying sweetness as well. A very unique cup. The description notes seaweed notes and maritime briney-ness, but I don’t get...” Read full tasting note
“TTB I don’t think I’ve ever had a Korean black tea before, and this is quite interesting. It is surprisingly floral and sweet- like lilacs and honey. There is a bit of a wet tree bark thing...” Read full tasting note
“Tea Travels: Greece. San Antonio Summerland, Mykonos. Good hotel. Weird location. Terrible tea. Couldn’t make it through my first cup. When we had some time later I steeped something better. This....” Read full tasting note
“Gongfu Sipdown (2658)! I’ve really enjoyed the different Korean teas I’ve tried produced out of Jeju, but the black teas have been particular favourites. This one starts a little more mineral and...” Read full tasting note
This black tea comes from the luxurious gardens of Jeju Island, located just a few kilometers off the Korean coast. Formed by volcanic eruptions, Jeju is prime location for the Osulloc tea farms.
Leaning towards the more « atypical » side of our selection, the Jeju organic bears rich scents of dark chocolate. Its woody and mineral body (tree bark, forest floor) reveals fruity undertones and a finish that really steals the show: with its briny seaweed-like aromas, one can almost feel the maritime breeze.
Cultivar: Yabukita
Producer: Ferme Ossulloc
Altitude: 200m
Date of harvest: April 19, 2021
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