Uncovering the Jewel of Korean Tea & the Dedication of Tea Masters
(Room N239)
13 Jun 17
10:15 AM
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11:15 AM
Tracks:
Tea: Origins & Varietals
Much is known about world of tea, but Korean tea and people who produce Korean tea are relatively unknown to the world. Only when people visit tea fields, drink tea, engage with tea producers can people realize the profound beauty and exceptional quality of Korean tea as well as masterful dedication of people who produce these teas. This presentation is intended to bring the audience to Korea as if the audience can feel the history, beauty and unique characteristics of Korean tea that can be distinguished from any other tea in the world. The presentation, guided through images, brings the audience to (1) the legendary beginning of Korean tea (2) tea producing regions and unique characteristics of Korean teas – green tea and oxidized teas and (3) tea masters and their approach to Korean tea and tea making. The focus of the presentation is devoted to gaining understanding of Korean ‘tea masters’ – their lives, philosophy and methods for Korean tea making.