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South Korea

Korean green tea, nokcha, comes mainly from Boseong in the south-west, Hadong and the island of Jeju.

3 regions3 teasGreen, Oolong

BoseongJeju IslandHadong

Where South Korea's teas grow

Dry leaf of Korean Sejak
South Jeolla

Boseong

Nutty and sweet, with a soft, roasted-grain warmth.

Korean Sejak

Harvest Late April to early May

Dry leaf of Jeju Green
Jeju Province

Jeju Island

Korean green tea from volcanic soils on Jeju Island.

Jeju Green

Harvest Spring

Dry leaf of Korean Balhyocha
South Gyeongsang

Hadong

Mellow and sweet, between oolong and a light black tea.

Korean Balhyocha

Harvest Spring