Cheong Tae Jeon

Recommended for an eye opening experience of Korean aged tea with ever-changing complex flavors over 7+ infusions Did you know that the tradition of making Cheong Tae Jeon (translated "Blue Moss Coin"; also known as tteok cha, doncha) disappeared after the Korean War in the 1950s? The history of Cheong Tae Jeon dates back to the era of Unified Silla (668-935) when Borimsa Temple, one of the oldest Korean temples in Jangheung, was founded. Monks and the residents around the temples used leaves from surrounding wild tea trees to make Cheong Tae Jeon. However, when such tradition faded away over the years, Ms. Kim helped restore the practice based on historical records and numerous trial and error as she began to frequent Borimsa over 20 years ago. Luckily for you, we are bringing this extremely rare Korean aged tea that is 100% handcrafted by Ms. Kim herself so that you can taste the recreated Cheong Tae Jeon from over 1000 years ago! Ms. Kim handpicks leaves from wild tea trees loca