Reviews
First off, when I bought this book, I had no idea it would be this big and thick. I had recently developed an interest in tea culture, and since I couldn't travel around buying or tasting tea due to COVID-19, I was finding vicarious satisfaction by browsing through related books. Based solely on the description at Kyobo Bookstore, it felt like a general knowledge book introducing the teas drunk by ancient literati or explaining how they drank and enjoyed them. However, upon receiving it, I was
"I used to have no interest in tea. People experience the #tea ceremony in China and Japan, but I learned that Korean tea culture is the most in decline. I should take more interest from now on."
My first in-depth encounter with our tea culture was at the 'Gyeongbokgung Palace Jagyeongjeon Tea Ceremony Culture Experience' organized by the Korea Cultural Heritage Foundation. During this event, which I attended with my child, I learned that our tea culture is called 'Darye,' not 'Dado.' I also have memories of getting a taste of the traditions of pouring and drinking tea. For this reason, the old stories about our tea shared by Professor Jeong Min of Hanyang University and Researcher Yu
Although a movie was even made based on the anecdote about King Gojong's fondness for coffee, it is currently the mainstream beverage in Korea. You encounter coffee shops everywhere you go, and Seoul has the most Starbucks locations in the world (Koreans drink coffee this much!). However, "tea" is likely considered the other major pillar of beverage culture alongside coffee. Tea is another mainstream element of beverage culture, evidenced by the imperialist wars that erupted over the import of
First, one perceives it through its aroma. Next, worries and stifling symptoms vanish without a trace. The oppressive feeling of being completely blocked disappears, and blood circulation becomes smooth. The mind becomes at ease, free from any hindrances. Jeon Seung-eop described this miraculous medicinal effect of tea using the term "Pasuseong," meaning to shatter the fortress of sorrow. The weapon that destroys this fortress of sorrow is the "Dachang." Dachang is a term referring to the
How much do you know about Korean tea culture? When thinking of traditional Korean tea, a few herbal teas like Ssanghwacha and flower teas come to mind, but it is often unclear whether these are truly authentic Korean teas. While we drink coffee every day, there are times when we crave tea, yet we mostly end up drinking foreign teas. It seems we are gradually forgetting our own country's tea culture. Although materials on Korean tea culture exist, such as *Books on Tea in Korea* published 40
These days, tea in Korea is synonymous with coffee. Famous coffee brands from around the world are opening stores one after another, and there are many places where multiple cafes are housed within a single building. While the culture of conversing over coffee has become part of everyday life, what kind of tea culture did our ancestors and intellectuals of old enjoy? A study on Korean tea culture, co-authored by Professor Jeong Min and Dr. Yoo Dong-hoon of Hanyang University, has been
When thinking of tea culture, China and Japan come to mind. Observing how each country has formed a unique culture and passed down from the classical to the modern era, one can feel a sense of antique charm. Did Korea also have a tea culture? Were there writings related to tea? I had often wondered about this while observing the tea cultures of China and Japan. And now, I have come across a book that resolves those questions. *Korean Tea Books* is a historical record of Korean tea culture that
#KoreanTeaBooks — Co-written by Jung Min and Yoo Dong-hoon. My Own Time. A lovely light green color in a pretty bowl. The fragrant scent of grass rising up. I gazed at the small pond, offered a moment of contemplation, and then swallowed. As the aroma deepened and the bitterness intensified, the time of the tea ceremony came to an end. This is how I felt while drinking tea. Although I did not enjoy drinking tea, I wanted to learn the tea ceremony. Reading this book, I felt apologetic for how
This book brings together major writings and essays on the history of Korean tea culture known to date, supplemented with meticulous annotations, interpretations, and explanations. Even now, numerous tea organizations are vying for dominance, each insisting that only they are authentic or that the tea they produce represents the original form of traditional tea making. Now, having been pushed aside by coffee, tea has completely been relegated to the sidelines.
Jeongmin et al.: Korean books
Professor Jeong Min of Hanyang University, a leading expert on the intellectual history of the Joseon Dynasty, and Dr. Yoo Dong-hoon, a tea specialist at the International Institute for Tea Culture Industry, have compiled the history of Korean tea culture into a single volume. They have gathered 30 key writings on the subject of tea—including poems, essays, letters, and regulations—recorded by ancient intellectuals, providing in-depth interpretations and commentary on the original texts. The book comprehensively covers a vast array of historical materials spanning Korea, China, and Japan from the early Joseon period to the late Joseon era. It richly and diversely captures the history and exchanges surrounding tea, covering its history and origins, appreciation and revival, characteristics and properties, varieties and efficacy by region, cultivation and processing methods, tea-drinking customs, and its economic and commercial value. By interpreting ancient texts into modern language, the work ensures that neither its utility as a research resource nor its literary pleasure are compromised. This unrivaled work allows readers to fully experience the essence of Korean tea culture, which has been achieved across the entire spectrum of academia, art, and culture, while simultaneously serving as a new theoretical foundation for the study of tea culture history.
Korean title: 한국의 다서
Korean author: 정민 외
Korean publisher: 김영사
ISBN-13: 9788934992455
Reviews
First off, when I bought this book, I had no idea it would be this big and thick. I had recently developed an interest in tea culture, and since I couldn't travel around buying or tasting tea due to COVID-19, I was finding vicarious satisfaction by browsing through related books. Based solely on the description at Kyobo Bookstore, it felt like a general knowledge book introducing the teas drunk by ancient literati or explaining how they drank and enjoyed them. However, upon receiving it, I was
"I used to have no interest in tea. People experience the #tea ceremony in China and Japan, but I learned that Korean tea culture is the most in decline. I should take more interest from now on."
My first in-depth encounter with our tea culture was at the 'Gyeongbokgung Palace Jagyeongjeon Tea Ceremony Culture Experience' organized by the Korea Cultural Heritage Foundation. During this event, which I attended with my child, I learned that our tea culture is called 'Darye,' not 'Dado.' I also have memories of getting a taste of the traditions of pouring and drinking tea. For this reason, the old stories about our tea shared by Professor Jeong Min of Hanyang University and Researcher Yu
Although a movie was even made based on the anecdote about King Gojong's fondness for coffee, it is currently the mainstream beverage in Korea. You encounter coffee shops everywhere you go, and Seoul has the most Starbucks locations in the world (Koreans drink coffee this much!). However, "tea" is likely considered the other major pillar of beverage culture alongside coffee. Tea is another mainstream element of beverage culture, evidenced by the imperialist wars that erupted over the import of
First, one perceives it through its aroma. Next, worries and stifling symptoms vanish without a trace. The oppressive feeling of being completely blocked disappears, and blood circulation becomes smooth. The mind becomes at ease, free from any hindrances. Jeon Seung-eop described this miraculous medicinal effect of tea using the term "Pasuseong," meaning to shatter the fortress of sorrow. The weapon that destroys this fortress of sorrow is the "Dachang." Dachang is a term referring to the
How much do you know about Korean tea culture? When thinking of traditional Korean tea, a few herbal teas like Ssanghwacha and flower teas come to mind, but it is often unclear whether these are truly authentic Korean teas. While we drink coffee every day, there are times when we crave tea, yet we mostly end up drinking foreign teas. It seems we are gradually forgetting our own country's tea culture. Although materials on Korean tea culture exist, such as *Books on Tea in Korea* published 40
These days, tea in Korea is synonymous with coffee. Famous coffee brands from around the world are opening stores one after another, and there are many places where multiple cafes are housed within a single building. While the culture of conversing over coffee has become part of everyday life, what kind of tea culture did our ancestors and intellectuals of old enjoy? A study on Korean tea culture, co-authored by Professor Jeong Min and Dr. Yoo Dong-hoon of Hanyang University, has been
When thinking of tea culture, China and Japan come to mind. Observing how each country has formed a unique culture and passed down from the classical to the modern era, one can feel a sense of antique charm. Did Korea also have a tea culture? Were there writings related to tea? I had often wondered about this while observing the tea cultures of China and Japan. And now, I have come across a book that resolves those questions. *Korean Tea Books* is a historical record of Korean tea culture that
#KoreanTeaBooks — Co-written by Jung Min and Yoo Dong-hoon. My Own Time. A lovely light green color in a pretty bowl. The fragrant scent of grass rising up. I gazed at the small pond, offered a moment of contemplation, and then swallowed. As the aroma deepened and the bitterness intensified, the time of the tea ceremony came to an end. This is how I felt while drinking tea. Although I did not enjoy drinking tea, I wanted to learn the tea ceremony. Reading this book, I felt apologetic for how
This book brings together major writings and essays on the history of Korean tea culture known to date, supplemented with meticulous annotations, interpretations, and explanations. Even now, numerous tea organizations are vying for dominance, each insisting that only they are authentic or that the tea they produce represents the original form of traditional tea making. Now, having been pushed aside by coffee, tea has completely been relegated to the sidelines.
