Korean Jerusalem Artichoke Tea | Dwaeji Gamja · Sunchoke | 20 Tea Bags
Korean Jerusalem artichoke tea is a caffeine-free root tea made from 100% Korean-grown Jerusalem artichoke (sunchoke), dried and packed in 20 single-serve pyramid tea bags for a mild, nutty daily cup.
In Korea this root is called dwaeji gamja — literally “pig potato” — and despite the English name, it is not an artichoke at all. Jerusalem artichoke (Helianthus tuberosus) is the knobby tuber of a sunflower-family plant, long dried and brewed in Korea as a gentle, nutty tea. Each box holds 20 tea bags of 1 g.
Kosbee stocks Korean pantry staples the way they are drunk in Korea. This is the same everyday dwaeji gamja tea found on Korean shelves, shipped from our New Jersey warehouse.
Origin & authenticity
Packed by Namdo Nongsan in Jeollanam-do, South Korea, in a HACCP-certified facility, from 100% Korean-grown Jerusalem artichoke — a single ingredient, with no flavorings, sweeteners, or caffeine. The sunchoke chips go into pyramid-shaped mesh tea bags, which give water more room to circulate than flat paper bags, and each bag is individually sealed so the box stays fresh to the last cup.
Key facts
- Ingredient
- Jerusalem artichoke (Helianthus tuberosus) — 100%, single ingredient
- Korean name
- 돼지감자 (dwaeji gamja)
- Net weight
- 20 g (0.7 oz) — 20 tea bags × 1 g
- Tea bag
- Pyramid mesh bag (nylon filter), individually sealed
- Origin
- Product of Korea — Jerusalem artichoke grown in Korea
- Certification
- HACCP (Korea Ministry of Food and Drug Safety)
- Caffeine
- Naturally caffeine-free
- Nutrition (per 1 g bag, 1 cup)
- 0 calories, 0 g sugars, 0 mg sodium — as printed on the pack's Nutrition Facts panel
- Allergens
- None declared on the label (single ingredient; contains no milk, eggs, fish, shellfish, tree nuts, peanuts, wheat, soy, or sesame)
- Storage
- Cool, dry place away from direct sunlight; reseal after opening.
How to brew Jerusalem artichoke tea
How do you brew a hot cup?
Follow the pack directions: steep one tea bag in about 3.4 fl oz (100 mL) of hot water at around 176°F (80°C) for 1–2 minutes, then sip. For a larger mug, use more water and leave the bag in a little longer for a deeper, nuttier cup.
Can you drink it iced?
Yes. Brew it strong with two bags, cool, and pour over ice — or drop one or two bags into a 1-liter bottle of cold water and refrigerate for 3–4 hours for a clean, mild cold brew.
Safety & good to know
Jerusalem artichoke is naturally rich in inulin, a fermentable fiber — in sensitive people, large amounts can cause gas or bloating, so start with one cup and see how it sits. Avoid it if you are allergic to sunflower-family (Asteraceae) plants. If you are pregnant, nursing, or take medication, check with your healthcare provider before drinking it regularly.
Jerusalem artichoke vs artichoke — are they the same?
No. The globe artichoke is a thistle bud eaten as a vegetable; the Jerusalem artichoke is the tuber of a sunflower-family plant, closer in look to ginger root. Korean dwaeji gamja tea is always the tuber — dried and brewed like a grain tea, with a mild, nutty, lightly sweet taste rather than a vegetal one.
Jerusalem artichoke tea vs burdock root tea — what's the difference?
Both are Korean caffeine-free root teas brewed like grain tea, but they come from different plants. Burdock tea (ueong-cha) is made from the long taproot of Arctium lappa and tastes deeper and more woody; Jerusalem artichoke tea comes from the knobby tuber of Helianthus tuberosus and drinks lighter, nuttier, and faintly sweet. If you want a mild everyday cup, start with dwaeji gamja.
Jerusalem Artichoke Tea FAQ
What is Korean Jerusalem artichoke tea (돼지감자차)?
It is a caffeine-free Korean root tea made from 100% dried Jerusalem artichoke (Helianthus tuberosus), the tuber Koreans call dwaeji gamja. It brews into a mild, nutty, lightly sweet cup, and this box holds 20 individually sealed 1 g pyramid tea bags.
Is it the same as artichoke tea?
No. Despite the shared name, Jerusalem artichoke is the tuber of a sunflower-family plant, not the globe artichoke vegetable. Korean dwaeji gamja tea is always the dried tuber, brewed like a grain tea with a gentle, nutty taste.
Sunchoke, Jerusalem artichoke, dwaeji gamja — are they the same thing?
Yes. Sunchoke is the North American market name, Jerusalem artichoke the traditional English name, and dwaeji gamja (돼지감자) the Korean name — all for the tuber of Helianthus tuberosus, a sunflower-family plant. This tea is made from that one tuber, grown in Korea, and none of the names refers to the globe artichoke.
How do I brew it?
Per the pack directions, steep one tea bag in 3.4 fl oz (100 mL) of hot water at about 176°F (80°C) for 1–2 minutes. For iced tea, brew it strong and pour over ice, or cold-brew bags in the refrigerator. It is caffeine-free, so it suits any time of day.
Can I steep it in cold water?
Yes. The pyramid mesh bags steep well in cold water: drop one or two bags into a 1-liter bottle of cold water and refrigerate for 3–4 hours for a clean, mild cold brew. Hot brewing at about 176°F (80°C) for 1–2 minutes gives a deeper, nuttier cup.
Where does this ship from?
Orders ship from the Kosbee warehouse in New Jersey, usually within 1 business day, with tracking emailed at dispatch. The tea itself is dried and packed in Korea, so you get the Korean-market staple without an international wait.
Shipping, returns and storage
Ships from New Jersey, usually within 1 business day. Store in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight and reseal after opening. Unopened food items can be returned in their original condition — contact us and we will sort it out.
More Korean daily teas: browse Korean Tea Bags. For another single-ingredient pyramid-bag tea from the same maker, see Korean Bitter Melon Tea (Yeoju), and for a toasty grain cup, Korean Roasted Buckwheat Tea.
These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.
