{"product_id":"roots-rituals-chong-tae-jeon","title":"Roots \u0026 Rituals - Chong Tae Jeon (coins)","description":"\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eChong Tae Jeon is a rare and ancient style of fermented tea, unique to Korea and believed to be the country’s only post-fermented tea still produced today. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRevived after centuries of obscurity, this tea is made using traditional techniques passed down by monks at Borimsa Temple since 860 CE. \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCompressed into discs and aged naturally, the tea develops deep, earthy flavors and a smooth, mellow character over time.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCrafted from wild-grown leaves harvested from ancient tea bushes in the forests of Jangheung, Cheong Tae Jeon is a living expression of Korea’s hidden tea heritage.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e+ Hand Crafted\u003cbr\u003e+ Wild Harvested\u003cbr\u003e+ Traditionally Fermented\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTASTING NOTES\u003c\/strong\u003e: Earthy, smooth, with hints of dried mushroom, cedar, and a soft, lingering sweetness.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBREWING INSTRUCTIONS\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eMetric:\u003cbr\u003e- Bring filtered water to 95–100°C\u003cbr\u003e- Use 1 tea disc per 0.5 liters of water\u003cbr\u003e- Rinse once with hot water, then steep 8–10 minutes. Re-steep as desired.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eImperial:\u003cbr\u003e- Bring filtered water to 203–212°F\u003cbr\u003e- Use 1 tea disc per 16 ounces of water\u003cbr\u003e- Rinse once with hot water, then steep 8–10 minutes. Re-steep as desired.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSOURCE INFORMATION\u003c\/strong\u003e: Sourced from a tea master in Jangheung, South Korea, who is preserving the ancient methods of post-fermentation and disc pressing. These leaves are grown wild and processed with care, connecting each cup to centuries of Korean Buddhist tea tradition.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Roots and Rituals","offers":[{"title":"30 g","offer_id":45502335680691,"sku":"717901P","price":45.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0560\/6690\/0147\/files\/ChongTaeJeon_3.jpg?v=1787742799","url":"https:\/\/sipsglobalteas.com\/products\/roots-rituals-chong-tae-jeon","provider":"Sips Global Teas","version":"1.0","type":"link"}