Where Can I buy Good Korean Green Teas?

by **0608** » Jul 14th, '10, 14:05

Where Can I buy Good Korean Green Teas?

by 0608 » Jul 14th, '10, 14:05

My interest was piqued when I first heard about Korean green tea.

I would love to try premium Korean green teas.
However, I could not find any Korean green tea where I live.

Does anyone know a reliable online store that I can buy good Korean green teas?

Thanks,

by **Chip** » Jul 14th, '10, 14:24

Re: Where Can I buy Good Korean Green Teas?

by Chip » Jul 14th, '10, 14:24

http://www.hankooktea.com/ :mrgreen:

It has been a good year or two since I ordered from them, but they seem to be a pretty well respected vendor for Korean greens.

Nice Korean wares too.

Website · by **debunix** » Jul 14th, '10, 16:29

Re: Where Can I buy Good Korean Green Teas?

by debunix » Jul 14th, '10, 16:29

this blog has some other suggestions that also look good, but I have not ordered from any of them.

by **TokyoB** » Jul 14th, '10, 20:02

Re: Where Can I buy Good Korean Green Teas?

by TokyoB » Jul 14th, '10, 20:02

Dao Tea

http://www.daotea.ca/web2010/index.php

by **Chip** » Jul 14th, '10, 22:13

Re: Where Can I buy Good Korean Green Teas?

by Chip » Jul 14th, '10, 22:13

Actually, I have been considering a Korean Tea OTTI (Official TeaChat TeaTasting Intitiative). It would likely include greens.

by **edkrueger** » Jul 28th, '10, 13:27

Re: Where Can I buy Good Korean Green Teas?

by edkrueger » Jul 28th, '10, 13:27

I would appreciate that very much.

by **TwoPynts** » Jul 28th, '10, 13:40

Re: Where Can I buy Good Korean Green Teas?

by TwoPynts » Jul 28th, '10, 13:40

Chip wrote:Actually, I have been considering a Korean Tea OTTI (Official TeaChat TeaTasting Intitiative). It would likely include greens.

Count me in Chip.

by **Tead Off** » Jul 29th, '10, 00:13

Re: Where Can I buy Good Korean Green Teas?

by Tead Off » Jul 29th, '10, 00:13

3 sources of Korean green tea that I would try are:

Postcard Teas or East Teas in U.K.(I think owned by same group)
Darjeeling.cz

These vendors go to Korea and buy from the small farms located in Jirisan, the best tea growing region in Korea. They should have authentic, handmade teas and are probably organically grown. Ujeon is top grade and smallest leaves. It is the most expensive. Sejak, is 2nd grade or picking, still good but costs less. I haven't tried these vendors Korean teas yet, but, I will.

Website · by **debunix** » Jul 29th, '10, 23:12

Re: Where Can I buy Good Korean Green Teas?

by debunix » Jul 29th, '10, 23:12

New updated list on Mattcha's blog of Korean tea vendors with english web sites.

by **Tead Off** » Jul 30th, '10, 01:09

Re: Where Can I buy Good Korean Green Teas?

by Tead Off » Jul 30th, '10, 01:09

debunix wrote:New updated list on Mattcha's blog of Korean tea vendors with english web sites.

From my experience, the best teas come from Jirisan. I was told this by most Korean tea people and when I was there, this was apparent from drinking teas all over Korea. Some may disagree. Most Jirisan teas are handmade and organic. Mostly small farms.