Korean Green Tea | Hadong Nokcha · Ssanggye | 40 Tea Bags
Ssanggye Korean Green Tea (Hadong nokcha) is a green tea made in Korea from Korean certified organic (유기농) leaves grown in Jirisan Hadong — handcrafted by Korean food master Kim Dong-gon (김동곤), and packed as 40 individually wrapped tea bags. Sold by Kosbee and shipped from our New Jersey warehouse.
Jirisan Hadong is regarded as a birthplace of Korean tea. These Korean-certified organic green tea leaves are grown there and handcrafted by Kim Dong-gon, a designated Korean food master (식품명인 제28호), then roasted to a smooth, mellow cup with low bitterness.
About Ssanggye Korean Green Tea
This is a Korean green tea — Camellia sinensis leaves grown in Hadong under Korean organic certification (유기농 인증), then carefully roasted to reduce bitterness for a smooth, mellow, lightly grassy-nutty flavor. Because it is a true green tea, it naturally contains caffeine (less than coffee).
Each box holds 40 individually wrapped tea bags.
What's Inside
- Korean Green Tea (Camellia sinensis)
- Green tea leaves grown in Jirisan Hadong, Korea — a single ingredient. Korean certified organic (유기농) under Korea's organic farming standard; this product does not carry USDA Organic certification.
- Naturally Contains Caffeine & Catechins
- As a true green tea, it naturally contains caffeine (less than coffee) and tea catechins (polyphenols).
- Master-Crafted, HACCP-Certified
- Handcrafted by Korean food master Kim Dong-gon (김동곤, 식품명인 제28호) in a HACCP-certified facility — Korea's national food-safety standard.
How to Brew It
- Let just-boiled water cool slightly to about 158–176°F (70–80°C) — green tea is best below boiling.
- Steep 1 tea bag for 1 to 2 minutes. Avoid over-steeping, which can make it astringent.
- For iced tea, steep, cool, and pour over ice — or cold-brew in the fridge for a mellow cup.
- Store sealed in a cool, dry place away from light, moisture, and strong odors.
What Makes It Different
This is single-origin, Korean-certified organic green tea from Hadong, handcrafted by a designated food master and roasted to keep it smooth and low in bitterness — not a mass-produced blend. The 40 individually wrapped bags make an easy everyday cup, hot or iced.
It is 100% Korean-grown, made in a HACCP-certified facility, sourced by Kosbee and shipped from our New Jersey warehouse, so you skip the long wait of overseas shipping.
Good to know: green tea naturally contains caffeine, so if you are sensitive to caffeine, pregnant, or nursing, consider your intake or consult a healthcare professional. This is a food and beverage, not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any condition.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is this authentic Korean green tea, and who makes it?
Yes. It is Korean certified organic (유기농) green tea grown in Jirisan Hadong, Korea, and handcrafted by Korean food master Kim Dong-gon (식품명인 제28호) in a HACCP-certified facility. Sold by Kosbee and shipped from our New Jersey warehouse, so North American orders arrive quickly.
How do I brew Korean green tea so it isn't bitter?
Let boiled water cool to about 158–176°F (70–80°C) — green tea is best below boiling — and steep one tea bag for one to two minutes. Remove the bag promptly to avoid astringency. For iced tea, steep, cool, and pour over ice.
Does it contain caffeine?
Yes. As a true green tea (Camellia sinensis), it naturally contains caffeine, though less than coffee. If you are sensitive to caffeine, pregnant, or nursing, consider your intake or consult a healthcare professional. Enjoy it earlier in the day if caffeine affects your sleep.
What does Hadong green tea taste like?
Hadong green tea is smooth and mellow with low bitterness and a fresh, lightly grassy-nutty character. Master roasting softens any sharp edge. It is an everyday Korean green tea, lovely hot or cold-brewed, made from Korean-certified organic leaves.
Want to explore more Korean teas? Explore More Korean Teas at Kosbee.
