Comments on: A Tea Ceremony in Seoul’s Insadong

By: Rhonda Albom

Rhonda Albom — Mon, 20 Feb 2017 18:51:31 +0000

Thanks for the tip on SIWA. South Korea looks to be an interesting country. The traditional tea ceremony looks to be a nice break from the very cosmopolitan Seoul.

By: eileen g

eileen g — Sun, 19 Feb 2017 16:01:57 +0000

what an interesting experience! The whole ritual around tea in Japan and Korea seems quintessential to their culture so this seems like a very interesting opportunity to understand it better.

By: Nancie

Nancie — Wed, 23 Nov 2016 02:54:21 +0000

In reply to Doreen Pendgracs. Hi, Doreen. I've learned to love tea since moving here. I never tire of drinking it, and I also love the opportunity to partake in a tea ceremony.

By: Nancie

Nancie — Wed, 23 Nov 2016 02:52:39 +0000

In reply to Kreete. Hi, Kreete. I drink tea every day here in Korea, and I never I tire of it. I love my Korean teapot and matching cups. The tea ceremony is fantastic.

By: Nancie

Nancie — Wed, 23 Nov 2016 02:50:38 +0000

In reply to Anita. Hi, Anita! I never drank tea until I came to Asia. My Dad is a tea drinker, and he boils his tea right on the stove. I grew up thinking that is how tea is made and hated it. Learning to drink tea here has made me a tea drinker. I have a pot that I love and always drink my tea out of an Asian style tea cup. The sound of the tea pouring is a big part of the ritual.

By: Doreen Pendgracs

Doreen Pendgracs — Mon, 21 Nov 2016 22:29:14 +0000

Great post! It’s amazing how ceremonial tea can be. In so many countries, tea is celebrated and revered. I love herbal trans so much. Would love to experience a celebration of tea in Seoul. Thx for sharing.

By: Kreete

Kreete — Mon, 21 Nov 2016 10:07:47 +0000

How awesome! It’s like a science. I had no idea so much goes into making that perfect cuppa. If I am ever in an Asian country, I will surely go and check out the ceremony. Sounds like an awesome way to learn about their culture and customs. These cookies look yummy too!

By: Anita

Anita — Sun, 20 Nov 2016 14:36:55 +0000

As a dedicated tea drinker (alas, I’m a barbarian who microwaves the brew!) I’d love to go to a tea ceremony. Who would have known there was so much to learn about tea? Or that the sound of tea being poured is an important part of enjoying the beverage. Sounds lovely and tranquil!

By: Nancie

Nancie — Sun, 20 Nov 2016 12:54:57 +0000

In reply to Michele {Malaysian Meanders}. Hi, Michele. Microwaved tea 's hard to get excited about! :) Some of the Korean sweets are sweeter than you'd expect. However, the ones made with rice are usually all air and little else.

By: Nancie

Nancie — Sun, 20 Nov 2016 12:51:41 +0000

In reply to Life Images by Jill. Hi, Jill. If you've never tried green tea, you might be surprised at the taste. Steeped correctly it isn't bitter and has a pleasant taste. :)