Korean Burdock Root Tea | Ueong · Gobo | 우엉차
Korean burdock root tea (ueong cha, 우엉차) is a caffeine-free herbal tea of roasted Korean-grown burdock root blended with roasted brown rice, packed in individual paper tea bags by Ssanggye.
What Is Ssanggye Burdock Root Tea?
Burdock root (Arctium lappa) — ueong in Korean, gobo in Japanese — brews earthy and lightly sweet. Ssanggye roasts the root, then rounds it out with nutty roasted brown rice, so each cup comes out smooth and toasty rather than sharp or bitter. One tea bag makes one clear, golden cup.
Ssanggye (쌍계명차) has been making tea in Hadong, Korea since 1975 — a family tea house founded by Kim Dong-gon, a designated Korean Food Grand Master for traditional tea. The same slow-roasting craft behind their teas goes into every bag of this burdock tea.
Origin & Authenticity
The burdock in this tea is 100% Korean-grown, as declared on the package label, and the tea is blended and packed in Korea in a HACCP-certified facility — Korea's national food-safety standard. Because it is a tea many households drink daily, Ssanggye packs it in paper tea bags you can steep with peace of mind.
Key Facts
- Origin
- Burdock grown in Korea (100% domestic per label); blended and packed in Korea
- Botanical name
- Arctium lappa (burdock root)
- Blend
- Roasted burdock root with roasted brown rice
- Contents
- 50 tea bags — 1.76 oz (50 g), or 100 tea bags — 3.53 oz (100 g); 1 g per tea bag
- Caffeine
- Naturally caffeine-free
- Storage
- Keep sealed in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight
How to Use
How do you brew burdock root tea bags?
Drop one tea bag into a cup of hot water — about 8 fl oz (240 mL), just off the boil — and steep for 2 to 3 minutes. The tea brews a clear golden color with a toasty, nutty aroma. Leave the bag in longer for a deeper cup; it stays smooth, not bitter.
Can you drink burdock tea iced?
Yes. Steep two tea bags in 8 fl oz (240 mL) of hot water for about 3 minutes, then pour over a full glass of ice. In summer, many Korean households keep a pitcher of chilled ueong cha in the refrigerator as an everyday alternative to plain water.
Safety
Burdock belongs to the Asteraceae (daisy) family. If you are allergic to ragweed, chrysanthemum, or related plants, use caution. If you are pregnant, nursing, or taking medication, talk with your healthcare provider before drinking any herbal tea regularly. Always check the printed package label for the most current ingredient and allergen information.
Compare Before You Buy
Tea bags vs whole roasted burdock slices — what's the difference?
Burdock tea bags differ from whole roasted burdock slices in how you brew them and how they taste. These 1 g bags are cut fine and blended with brown rice for a quick, mild single cup — no kettle needed. Whole slices, like Kosbee roasted burdock root, are 100% burdock simmered in a pot for a stronger, more concentrated brew.
What does Korean burdock tea taste like?
Roasted burdock brews earthy and lightly sweet, and the added brown rice gives this blend a nutty, toasty finish — closer to a mild grain tea than a bitter herbal tea. It is naturally caffeine-free, so it works morning or night, hot or iced.
FAQ
Is this burdock root tea made in Korea?
Yes. Ssanggye burdock root tea uses 100% Korean-grown burdock, blended with roasted brown rice and packed in paper tea bags at a HACCP-certified facility in Korea. Ssanggye (쌍계명차) is a tea house in Hadong, Korea, founded in 1975 by Food Grand Master Kim Dong-gon.
How do I brew Ssanggye burdock tea?
Steep one tea bag in about 8 fl oz (240 mL) of hot water for 2 to 3 minutes, or leave it longer for a deeper cup. For iced tea, brew two bags for 3 minutes and pour over ice. Each bag holds 1 g of roasted burdock and brown rice.
Is ueong cha the same as gobo tea?
Yes — ueong (우엉) is the Korean name and gobo is the Japanese name for the same root, Arctium lappa. Both are roasted burdock teas. This one is the Korean style: 100% Korean-grown burdock blended with roasted brown rice for a smoother, nuttier cup.
How many tea bags come in a box?
Each box holds 50 or 100 individually packed paper tea bags, 1 g each — 50 bags brew roughly seven weeks of a daily cup. Orders ship from our New Jersey warehouse within 1 business day, so there is no international shipping wait for North American customers.
Shipping, Returns & Storage
Ships from our New Jersey warehouse within 1 business day. Store the box sealed in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight and strong odors, and reseal the inner packaging after opening.
Explore more Korean herbal tea bags by Ssanggye, or try Ssanggye scorched rice tea (nurungji cha) for another caffeine-free everyday brew.
*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.
