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Korean Tea[edit]

Korean tea refers to a variety of traditional teas made in Korea. These teas are often made from the leaves of the Camellia sinensis plant, but can also include herbal teas made from various plants, flowers, and grains.

History[edit]

The history of Korean tea dates back to the Three Kingdoms of Korea period, where tea culture was influenced by China. During the Goryeo and Joseon dynasties, tea culture flourished, with the development of unique Korean tea ceremonies and the cultivation of native tea plants.

Types of Korean Tea[edit]

Green Tea[edit]

Green tea is one of the most common types of tea in Korea. It is made from the leaves of the Camellia sinensis plant and is known for its fresh, grassy flavor.

Herbal Teas[edit]

Korean herbal teas, known as tisanes, are made from a variety of plants and herbs. Some popular types include:

Bakha-cha - A tea made from mint leaves.

Bamboo tea - Made from the leaves of the bamboo plant.

Gamnip-cha - A tea made from persimmon leaves.

Ppongnip-cha - A tea made from mulberry leaves.

Ppongnip-cha, a tea made from mulberry leaves.

Seombaengnihyang-cha - A tea made from the leaves of the Lindera plant.

Seombaengnihyang-cha, known for its unique aroma.

Sollip-cha - A tea made from pine needles.

Sollip-cha, a tea made from pine needles.

Korean Tea Ceremony[edit]

The Korean tea ceremony is a traditional ritual that emphasizes harmony, respect, and tranquility. It involves the careful preparation and serving of tea, often accompanied by traditional Korean sweets.

Related Pages[edit]

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-'''Korean tea''' is a broad term used to describe traditional Korean tisanes, which include both infusions of various leaves, flowers, bark, and fruit from plants other than Camellia sinensis, and the infusion of Camellia sinensis itself. Korean tea can be classified into several types based on several different factors such as the fermentation method, time of harvesting, and the plant itself.
+== Korean Tea ==
-==History==
+[[File:Green_tea_1.jpg|thumb|right|Green tea, a popular type of Korean tea.]]
-The history of [[Korean tea]] can be traced back to as early as the [[Goryeo Dynasty]] when tea offerings were made in Buddhist temples. Tea-drinking was also a common practice among Buddhist monks, who spread the culture to the rest of the society. The [[Joseon Dynasty]], however, saw a decline in tea culture due to the government's discouragement of Buddhism and the rise of Confucianism, which did not have a tea-drinking tradition.
-==Types of Korean Tea==
+'''Korean tea''' refers to a variety of traditional [[tea]]s made in [[Korea]]. These teas are often made from the leaves of the [[Camellia sinensis]] plant, but can also include herbal teas made from various plants, flowers, and grains.
-Korean tea can be divided into several categories, including green tea, black tea, and herbal tea.
-===Green Tea===
+== History ==
-[[Green tea]] (''Nokcha'' in Korean) is the most commonly consumed type of tea in Korea. It is made from the leaves of the Camellia sinensis plant, which are quickly dried to prevent too much oxidation from occurring that would turn the green leaves brown and alter their fresh-picked flavor.
-===Black Tea===
+[[File:Goguryeo-Gakjeochong-Inner_life.jpg|thumb|left|Ancient Korean tea culture depicted in Goguryeo murals.]]
-[[Black tea]] (''Hongcha'' in Korean) refers to tea that is wilted, sometimes crushed, and fully oxidized. This oxidation results in the characteristic dark brown to black color of the tea and gives it a richer flavor than green tea.
-===Herbal Tea===
+The history of Korean tea dates back to the [[Three Kingdoms of Korea]] period, where tea culture was influenced by [[China]]. During the [[Goryeo]] and [[Joseon]] dynasties, tea culture flourished, with the development of unique Korean tea ceremonies and the cultivation of native tea plants.
-[[Herbal tea]] in Korea is referred to as ''tisane''. Tisanes are usually not made from the leaves of the tea plant, but rather from a variety of other plants. Examples include [[Ginger tea]], [[Ginseng tea]], and [[Plum tea]].
-==Tea Ceremony==
+== Types of Korean Tea ==
-The [[Korean tea ceremony]] or 'Darye' is a traditional form of tea ceremony practiced in Korea. Darye literally refers to "etiquette for tea" or "tea rite" and has been kept among Korean people for over a thousand years.
+=== Green Tea ===
+Green tea is one of the most common types of tea in Korea. It is made from the leaves of the [[Camellia sinensis]] plant and is known for its fresh, grassy flavor.
+=== Herbal Teas ===
+Korean herbal teas, known as ''[[tisanes]]'', are made from a variety of plants and herbs. Some popular types include:
+* '''Bakha-cha''' - A tea made from mint leaves.
+[[File:Bakha-cha_1.jpg|thumb|right|Bakha-cha, a refreshing mint tea.]]
+* '''Bamboo tea''' - Made from the leaves of the bamboo plant.
+[[File:Bamboo_tea.jpg|thumb|left|Bamboo tea, known for its light and refreshing taste.]]
+* '''Gamnip-cha''' - A tea made from persimmon leaves.
+[[File:Gamnip-cha_2.jpg|thumb|right|Gamnip-cha, a tea made from persimmon leaves.]]
+* '''Ppongnip-cha''' - A tea made from mulberry leaves.
+[[File:Ppongnip-cha.jpg|thumb|left|Ppongnip-cha, a tea made from mulberry leaves.]]
+* '''Seombaengnihyang-cha''' - A tea made from the leaves of the ''[[Lindera]]'' plant.
+[[File:Seombaengnihyang-cha.jpg|thumb|right|Seombaengnihyang-cha, known for its unique aroma.]]
+* '''Sollip-cha''' - A tea made from pine needles.
+[[File:Sollip-cha.jpg|thumb|left|Sollip-cha, a tea made from pine needles.]]
+== Korean Tea Ceremony ==
+The [[Korean tea ceremony]] is a traditional ritual that emphasizes harmony, respect, and tranquility. It involves the careful preparation and serving of tea, often accompanied by traditional [[Korean sweets]].
+== Related Pages ==
-==See Also==
 * [[Korean cuisine]]
 * [[Korean culture]]
-* [[Korean pottery]]
+* [[Tea culture]]
+* [[Herbal tea]]
+{{Korean culture}}
 [[Category:Korean tea]]
 [[Category:Korean cuisine]]
-[[Category:Korean culture]]
+[[Category:Tea]]
-[[Category:Tea by country]]
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-File:Goguryeo-Gakjeochong-Inner_life.jpg|Korean tea
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-File:Ppongnip-cha.jpg|Korean tea
-File:Seombaengnihyang-cha.jpg|Korean tea
-File:Sollip-cha.jpg|Korean tea
-File:Ssukcha.jpg|Korean tea
-File:Lotus_leaf_tea.jpg|Korean tea
-File:Dohwa-cha.jpg|Korean tea
-File:Gujeolcho-cha.jpg|Korean tea
-File:Gukhwa-cha.jpg|Korean tea
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