Ssanggye Korean Oriental Raisin Tree (Hovenia) Tea | Caffeine-Free | 40 Tea Bags
Ssanggye Korean Oriental Raisin Tree Tea (heotgae tea, 헛개나무차) is a caffeine-free herbal tea made in Korea from 100% Korean oriental raisin tree (Hovenia dulcis) blended with brown rice — crafted by Korean food master Kim Dong-gon (김동곤) in Jirisan Hadong, as 40 individually wrapped tea bags. Sold by Kosbee and shipped from our New Jersey warehouse.
The oriental raisin tree (Hovenia dulcis), known in Korea as heotgae namu, has a sweet, raisin-like fruit long enjoyed as a traditional Korean infusion. Master Kim Dong-gon (식품명인 제28호) prepares it in Jirisan Hadong for a mellow, lightly sweet cup.
About Ssanggye Oriental Raisin Tree Tea
This is a caffeine-free Korean herbal tea built on oriental raisin tree (heotgae), rounded out with toasty brown rice. It brews a clear, golden cup with a mellow, lightly sweet, nutty flavor and a clean finish, with no bitterness.
Each box holds 40 individually wrapped tea bags, 1.4 oz (40 g) total (about 1 g per bag).
What's Inside
- Korean Oriental Raisin Tree (Hovenia dulcis)
- The main ingredient — heotgae, grown in Korea, whose sweet, raisin-like fruit gives the tea its naturally sweet, mellow character.
- Korean Brown Rice
- Roasted brown rice is blended in for a toasty, nutty depth and a smooth, clean finish.
- Naturally Caffeine-Free
- A herbal tea, not a Camellia sinensis tea, so it contains no caffeine — enjoy it any time of day, including the evening.
How to Brew It
- Steep 1 tea bag in hot water at about 195–212°F (90–100°C) for 2 to 4 minutes, to taste.
- One tea bag can be re-steeped for a second, lighter cup.
- For iced tea, brew, let it cool, then chill and serve over ice.
- Store sealed in a cool, dry place away from light, moisture, and strong odors.
What Makes It Different
This is oriental raisin tree tea from a designated Korean food master — 100% Korean-grown, blended with brown rice for an easy, approachable everyday cup rather than a sharp or bitter brew. The 40 individually wrapped bags make it simple to enjoy hot or iced.
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: this is a food and beverage, not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any condition. If you are pregnant, nursing, or take medication, consult a healthcare professional before use. Made in a facility that also handles other ingredients, so trace cross-contact is possible.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is oriental raisin tree (heotgae) tea, and who makes it?
Oriental raisin tree (Hovenia dulcis), called heotgae in Korea, is a tree with a sweet, raisin-like fruit traditionally brewed as a Korean infusion. This tea is made in Korea by food master Kim Dong-gon (식품명인 제28호) in a HACCP-certified facility, sold by Kosbee from New Jersey.
How do I brew oriental raisin tree tea?
Steep one tea bag in hot water at about 195–212°F (90–100°C) for two to four minutes, to taste. One bag can be re-steeped for a lighter second cup. For iced tea, brew, cool, and serve chilled over ice.
Is it caffeine-free, and is there anything to know first?
Yes, it is naturally caffeine-free, since it is a herbal tea rather than a Camellia sinensis tea. It is a food and beverage, not intended to treat any condition. If you are pregnant, nursing, or take medication, consult a healthcare professional before use.
What does oriental raisin tree tea taste like?
It has a mellow, lightly sweet flavor from the raisin-like heotgae fruit, rounded out by toasty, nutty brown rice, with a clean finish and no bitterness. It is an easy, approachable everyday tea, good hot or iced.
Want to explore more Korean teas? Explore More Korean Teas at Kosbee.
