Wild or Regular: The Duel of Boseong Terroirs

"Regular" Tea: Harmony and Balance

This is the iconic landscape of Boseong: perfectly trimmed rows of tea bushes rippling across the hills like green waves.

The character: These tea bushes are tended to give a uniform harvest. The taste is balanced, built on freshness, roasted hazelnut and a lovely clarity in the mouth.

Who is it for? For those who look for consistency and elegance. Our Sejak Green Tea from Boseong is the perfect ambassador of this mastered craft.

"Wild" Tea (Yasaeng-cha): Untamed Strength

Wild tea grows where the wind carried the seeds, often in the shade of bamboo forests or on steep slopes. These tea bushes are not trimmed; they fight for survival, sinking their roots very deep into the rocky soil.

The character: The taste is more complex, more "dark", with intense mineral notes and a length in the mouth (the Huigan) that seems never to end.

The experience: Discovering our selection of Korean grands crus means tasting the raw sap of the mountain.

Order versus Chaos

Why such a difference in taste?

1. The roots: A wild tea bush has roots three to four times longer, drawing minerals that cultivated tea bushes never reach.

2. The sunlight: In the wild, the tea bush often grows in the shade of tall trees, which raises its L-theanine level and reduces its natural bitterness.

How to Taste Them?

The Regular: Brew it at 70 to 75°C, 2 to 3 g per 100 ml, for 60 to 90 seconds. The pale, clear green liquor reveals all the finesse of the Boseong terroir.

The Wild: Use water at 65 to 70°C to preserve the rare minerality. Several successive infusions reveal unsuspected layers of aroma.

Whether you prefer the discipline of the gardens or the freedom of the forests, Maison Boseong guarantees you a total immersion in the Korean terroir.

To go further, read our complete guide to Korean tea or discover the story of the Boseong mountains.