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May 10, 2021 Tea Guide Tea History

Goh-So

Our Jirisan Nok is a 100% authentic Korean Green Tea that boasts rich, toasty notes of ‘goh-soh’ (Korean Umami). . This tea is harvested in Jirisan, which is the tallest…

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February 8, 2021 Tea Guide Tea History

Difference between Korean Malcha & Japanese Matcha

Powdered tea was the preferred form of green tea consumption by the ancient Chinese during circa 960 AD.  Tea was dried and formed together into tight bricks then grinded into…

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January 21, 2021 Tea Guide

Green Tea: Natural Nootropic

Caffeine helps keep your body alert and boost brain function throughout the day.  It is the stimulant in both coffee and tea, but it is more prevalent in coffee compared…

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January 20, 2021 Tea Guide Tea History

Wild Bush Tea & Koreans – Going the Distance

Wild bush teas have been growing in Korea for over 1000’s of years. I like to call them ‘survivors’, and its history reflects very similarly to us Koreans as people.…

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January 14, 2021 Tea Guide

Health Benefits of Green Tea: Catechin

Green tea, especially loose leaf tea that are organic and not processed, are rich in catechins, which are antioxidants that fight and prevent heart-related issues.  Catechins lower cholesterol and blood…

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January 10, 2021 Tea Guide Tea History

Way of the Korean Tea

Lets talk about how Korean green tea, and how it is harvested, processed, and served!   Original image credit to ‘doopedia.co.kr’.  English translation added by Merchant of Seoul.   24…

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January 5, 2021 Tea Guide

Merchant of Seoul’s Guide to Custom Tea Brewing

Although monks and scholars have written ancient guidelines on how to fully appreciate Korean green tea, Merchant of Seoul heavily recommends every customer to experiment a brewing technique of their…

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January 2, 2021 Tea Guide Tea History

Jirisan – and the Tale of a Korean Thief

It is of peculiar history how Jirisan became the place known for Korean green tea.  It all starts with a thief. His name, Kim De-Ryeum, a man on an envoy…

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