Grand Cru Ujeon Gift Set from Hadong (First-Flush Green Tea) — Maison Haet Chawon

Grand Cru Ujeon Gift Set from Hadong (First-Flush Green Tea) — Maison Haet Chawon

The "Caviar" of Korean Tea. An exceptionally rare spring harvest from the historic birthplace of tea in South Korea.

Discover the pinnacle of Korean tea mastery with this prestigious Ujeon Green Tea gift set. Literally translated as "Before the Rain," Ujeon is a grand cru hand-harvested at the very dawn of spring, just before the Gogu rains in mid-April. Only the earliest and most tender buds are plucked, making it a tea of absolute rarity, produced in minute quantities.

This botanical gem is cultivated in Hadong, the wild and mountainous region where the very first tea seeds were planted in Korea over 1,200 years ago by Buddhist monks. Maison Haet Chawon perpetuates this sacred heritage with flawless mastery of traditional cauldron roasting.

The Tasting Experience

Forget everything you know about green tea. Ujeon offers a liquor of absolute delicacy, shimmering with a pale green hue. On the palate, it is an explosion of sweetness and umami, featuring notes of fresh hazelnut and young spring shoots, with a complete absence of bitterness.

The Exceptional Casing

This ceremonial-grade tea is presented in a luxurious matte black gift box housing two stunning golden cylindrical tins. The packaging is adorned with traditional calligraphy by a master artisan, attesting to the authenticity and elite status of this grand cru.

The Preparation Ritual

Ujeon demands respect.

1.Temperature: Use hot water that is never boiling (ideally between 60°C and 70°C) to avoid scorching these fragile young leaves.

2.Infusion: Steep for approximately 2 minutes.

3.Generosity: These precious leaves can be re-steeped up to 4 times, evolving with each pour.