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Jungjak (Middle Sparrow)

The third grade in Korea's traditional four-tier harvest classification. Fuller-bodied and more robust than sejak, with less delicacy but more accessible flavour and considerably lower price. The grade most Korean tea drinkers reach for daily.

Tasting Notes

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Origin

Boseong & Hadong, South Korea, South Korea

Plant

Jaerae-jong native seed

Land

100–500m

Craft

Jungjak (중작) — 3rd pick, early May harvest. Pan-fired.

Brewing

Grandpa Style
80°Ctemp
3gper 300ml
Ongoingsteep
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