In this season, if you want to create special memories with someone dear to you, surrounded by cozy, snow-like emotions, why not make plans at a tea house? A tea house journey awaits, where you can enjoy the romance of winter with a warm cup of tea in a cozy space.
The cold weather makes both body and mind shrink. Every morning, you open the curtains and see the brilliantly clear blue sky. Even before going out, it feels like your breath turns white in the chilly air. Despite the reluctance to go outside, we still make plans for warm encounters with someone, thinking about the right place for it.
To deepen your appreciation for the charm of tea houses, I recommend staying at the nearby UH SUITE. Particularly, โUH SUITE THE SEOULโ and โUH SUITE SEOUL SQUAREโ offer rooms equipped with teapots, so you can experience a private space with a peaceful and sophisticated atmosphere, much like the tea houses introduced here.
Location: 21-14, Hannam-daero 20-gil, Yongsan-gu, Seoul
Opening Hours: 12:00 - 19:00 (Closed on Sundays and Mondays)
SNS: @sansuhwatea
Sansuhwa Tea House has been introducing tea culture in Yongsan, Seoul since 2014. The name โSansuhwaโ symbolizes a place where tea and people harmonize, aiming for a balanced tea culture where good mountains, water, and teaware come together.
This three-story tea house, converted from an old house, has a different charm on each floor. The tea room, which can accommodate up to eight people, is designed to offer a calm and neat atmosphere to experience tea ceremonies. The afternoon sunlight gently pours through the windows between the tables, adding to the tranquility of the space. The store also displays a variety of teaware, making it fun to browse.
Sansuhwa Tea House serves green teas from Boseong and Hadong, as well as white, green, and yellow teas from China and Taiwan. When you order tea, they provide teapots and instructions for steeping it in your own style, along with a simple explanation of the tea. If youโre unfamiliar with using teapots, the resident tea sommelier will kindly explain the process.
Ungcha focuses on the value of domestic teas, promoting tea culture in Korea. Teas are categorized by processing methods such as white, black, and green teas, and their taste and aroma vary depending on the growing region. However, domestic teas are often undervalued compared to teas from traditional tea countries like China, Taiwan, and Japan.
Ungcha is aware of this and works to improve the quality of domestic teas and raise awareness of their value. Especially, Ungchaโs one-day class goes beyond simple tea tastings, offering an in-depth exploration of the charm of domestic teas. Over three hours, participants can taste 6-8 different teas and experience the various flavors of tea.
For those who want to truly appreciate tea, the โUngcha Tea Classโ is a must-try. In the class, you will learn in detail about things you didnโt know about tea, how to distinguish various teas like green, white, and yellow, and experience savoring and distinguishing the taste and aroma of tea.
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Location: 13, Jongno 46-gil, Jongno-gu, Seoul
Opening Hours: 13:00 - 22:00
*Last Order at 21:30
SNS: @chacha_willbegood
Chacha Tea Club, located in Dongdaemun, presents a new approach to tea and reinterprets tea culture in a modern way. In particular, the Dongdaemun branch is located in the space where the โShidae Innโ, which has been a part of the Changsin-dong shantytown for over 70 years, once stood. This location is a perfect example of regional regeneration and modern utilization, as it breathes new life into a place that holds traces of time and history.
At this tea house, even those new to tea can comfortably approach it. A professional tea sommelier carefully guides you on how to steep and drink tea. Itโs an open space where anyone with interest and curiosity can freely experience tea culture, even without deep knowledge of tea.
Chacha Tea Club offers a new tea culture that blends tradition and modernity in a relaxed, free atmosphere, breaking away from the strict etiquette of traditional tea culture. It offers a unique experience that transcends generations and regions.