{"product_id":"the-fermente-sauvage-balhyocha-jaeksal-de-hadong-jirisan-farmers-village","title":"Wild Fermented Tea \"Balhyocha\" (Jaeksal) from Hadong — Jirisan Farmers Village","description":"\u003chr data-path-to-node=\"1\" class=\"\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"6\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"6\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eWild Fermented Tea \"Balhyocha\" (Jaeksal) from Hadong — Jirisan Farmers Village\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"7\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"7\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eThe comforting warmth of a Korean autumn. A traditional, smooth, and cocoa-toned black tea from the wild tea trees of Mount Jirisan.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"8\"\u003eDiscover a fascinating and lesser-known facet of the Korean terroir with Balhyocha (literally \"fermented tea\"). Crafted by the Jirisan Farmers Village cooperative, this exceptional harvest comes from leaves gathered from wild tea trees (야생차) flourishing freely on the slopes of Mount Jirisan, the historic birthplace of tea in Korea.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"9\"\u003eIn the Hadong region, this traditional black tea is affectionately known as Jaeksal. Historically, every family kept their own recipe, aging it in earthenware jars (Onggi) to enjoy as a \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"9\" data-index-in-node=\"186\"\u003ecomforting beverage\u003c\/b\u003e during the harsh winter months.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"10,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"10,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eThe Tasting Experience:\u003c\/b\u003e Balhyocha offers a magnificent amber liquor with copper reflections. On the palate, it is exceptionally round and entirely free of astringency (unlike many classic black teas). It reveals indulgent and woody notes of cocoa, caramelized sweet potato, dark honey, and toasted grains.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"10,1,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"10,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eThe Tea of Comfort:\u003c\/b\u003e Significantly lower in caffeine than green tea, this deeply \"grounding\" brew is ideal for warming up in the afternoon or at the end of the day. \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"10,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"164\"\u003eIt is the perfect after-dinner companion to help you unwind\u003c\/b\u003e and soothe the mind.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"10,2,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"10,2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eAncestral Savoir-Faire:\u003c\/b\u003e The wild leaves are withered, carefully rolled to break their cells, and then left to ferment naturally in the open air before being dried. It is this slow, natural process that gives the tea its beautiful brown color and characteristic sweetness.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"11\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0853\/8534\/7265\/files\/The_Fermente_Sauvage_Balhyocha_Jaeksal_de_Hadong_Jirisan_Farmers_Village1.jpg?v=1774953181\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Jirisan Farmers Village","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50108698656961,"sku":"JIR-BALH-80","price":55.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0853\/8534\/7265\/files\/TheFermenteSauvage_Balhyocha_Jaeksal_deHadong_JirisanFarmersVillage7.png?v=1774953170","url":"https:\/\/maisonboseong.com\/en\/products\/wild-fermented-tea-balhyocha-jaeksal-hadong-jirisan","provider":"Maison Boseong","version":"1.0","type":"link"}