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Pan-Fired Sejak Green Tea: Traditional Korean Roasting, Balancing Freshness and Warmth
Pan-Fired Sejak Green Tea: Traditional Korean Roasting, Balancing Freshness and Warmth
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Roasted Sejak Ilsangdawan: Korean Pan-Fired Green Tea, Between Freshness and Warmth
덕음세작 (deog-eum sejak) is a Sejak processed using the traditional Korean pan-roasting method (덕음, deog-eum). This high-temperature dry heat develops aromas of toasted hazelnut, light caramel and a slightly fruity touch absent from steamed green tea. The liquor takes on a distinctive red-gold hue.
Somewhere between classic green tea and a light oolong, it is the Korean alternative to Japanese hojicha: warm, soft and aromatic. The pan-roasting method is an ancestral Korean art that demands precise control of temperature and gesture to develop the aromas without burning the leaves.
Ilsangdawan is a contemporary Korean tea house that perpetuates these traditional skills with an artistic, modern graphic identity. Ideal for lovers of roasted teas who wish to explore Korean tradition and discover an alternative to hojicha.
Brewing: 80°C, 2 to 3 minutes. Contents: 20 kraft tea bags of 1.5g. Origin South Korea.
Brewing parameters
| Temperature | 75 to 80°C |
| Quantity | 1 tea bag per 200 ml |
| Steeping time | 90 seconds to 3 minutes |
| Specificity | Roasted in a cast-iron pan (gamasot), more pronounced hazelnut notes |
Roasted sejak goes through a second pass in the gamasot after drying, which accentuates its toasty notes and makes the tea rounder. It tolerates slightly hotter water than classic sejak.
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Frequently asked questions
How does it differ from classic sejak?
It is pan-roasted (gamasot), which develops toasty notes, unlike the steaming used for classic sejak.
What can this tea be compared to?
It is the Korean alternative to Japanese hojicha, warm and aromatic.
Does this tea contain caffeine?
Yes, like any green tea.
How long should I steep the tea bag?
90 seconds to 3 minutes at 75-80°C.
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