Ujeon facts for kids

Quick facts for kids
Ujeon

Ujeon green tea from Hadong County
Type	Nokcha (green tea)
Country of origin	Korea
Ingredients	First-flush tea leaves

Ujeon (which means "pre-rain" in Korean) is a special kind of green tea. It's also known as cheonmul-cha, meaning "first flush tea." This tea is made from very young, soft leaves and buds. These tiny leaves are picked by hand before a special day called gogu.

Gogu is a day around April 20–21. It's known as "grain rain" because it's when rain helps grains grow. Picking the tea leaves before this day makes Ujeon extra special.

This delicate tea has a sweet, soft, and subtle taste. To make it taste its best, you should steep it in water that is about 50 °C (122 °F) (122°F).

Korean Ujeon is similar to other famous "first flush" teas. For example, it's like Chinese mingqian tea. It's also similar to Japanese shincha tea. All these teas are prized for being the first harvest of the year.

What Makes Ujeon Special?

Ujeon tea is unique because of when it's picked.

• The tea leaves are harvested very early in the spring.
• They are the first new shoots of the year.
• This early picking gives the tea a very fresh and gentle flavor.
• It's a true sign of spring in the tea world!

How to Enjoy Ujeon Tea

To get the best flavor from your Ujeon tea, follow these simple steps:

• Use fresh, clean water.
• Heat the water to about 50 °C (122 °F) (122°F). This is cooler than boiling water.
• Put a small amount of Ujeon leaves into your teapot.
• Pour the warm water over the leaves.
• Let the tea steep for a short time, usually 1-2 minutes.
• Pour and enjoy the light, sweet taste!

Using cooler water helps bring out the delicate flavors. It also prevents the tea from becoming bitter.