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.