Jungjak

$22.95 Sale Save
Jungjak
Jungjak
Jungjak
Jungjak
Jungjak
Jungjak

Jungjak

$22.95 Sale Save

Origin:  Jeju Island, South Korea
Flavor:  sweet grass, miso, bamboo

Korean green teas have a long, fascinating, and turbulent history.  Here in the United States they are difficult to find but we've  had a great time getting to know a few.  The flavor of Korean teas tends to be midway between Japanese and Chinese green teas:  a fresh, green flavor that is also mellow and easy to drink.  Our Jungjak yields a refreshing, brothy cup with no astringency and bright yellow-green color.  Look for notes of grass, hay, bamboo, and even a touch of miso.  

There are four main harvests of tea in the Korean growing calendar; Jungjak is typically harvested between mid-May and June which makes it the third plucking.  Only the young leaves (no buds) are used in Jungjak.  This particular Jungjak is actually harvested a bit later in the summer (mid- to late-June).  Jeju Island is a volcanic island with warm year-round temperatures and a lot of rain, perfect for growing tea. 

 

INGREDIENTS: organic green tea

CAFFEINE: Moderate. Green teas typically range from 30-50 mg of caffeine per cup. For comparison, coffee ranges from 80-120 mg per cup.

Sample pounches contain loose leaf tea.

Jars are powder coated glass mason jars and measure approximately 3 inches in diameter by 5 inches tall.

These are the best way to store your tea! They are totally air tight and protect tea from UV light. If you buy a jar the first time and be sure to save it: you can simply order a refill bag when you need more!