2025 Grand Cru Ujeon: The Collector’s First Flush in a Prestige Canister

2025 Grand Cru Ujeon: The Collector’s First Flush in a Prestige Canister

The traditional jigwan (지관) tube is the most historic and prestigious presentation format for exceptional Korean tea grand crus. This lacquered, deep forest-green cardboard cylinder, adorned with gold accents and calligraphed 雨前 (Ujeon) ideograms, houses 60g of the rare 2025 first flush from Ssanggye, one of South Korea's most venerable tea houses.

As a certified haet-cha (햇차)—denoting a premium single-season harvest—this 2025 Ujeon by Ssanggye is a true collector's item. It offers a profile of even greater refinement than standard Ujeon flushes, developing delicate notes of fresh straw, spring blossoms, and a remarkably pronounced savory umami, culminating in a luminous green liquor.

The elegant jigwan tube is as beautiful displayed on a collector’s shelf as it is functional for daily brewing. It stands as the ultimate prestige gift for discerning tea connoisseurs.

Brewing Instructions: Steep 2g to 3g of loose leaves for 2 minutes in 200ml of water cooled to 70°C (158°F).

Content: 60g loose-leaf tea. Made in South Korea. 2025 Vintage Harvest.