Category Archives: drink

Tea Time Tea – Mistletoe – Viscum album Coloratum (겨우살이)

Posted on April 1, 2012 by

Specifics: a tea made with leafs and branches. I have only seen this being sold in bundles either in the mountains or street markets. It is not always easy and more common in spring and winter. I would be very … Continue reading →

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Tea Time Teas – Black Bean Tea (까만콩 차)

Posted on February 14, 2012 by

I’ve only seen this tea in bottles though I believe you can buy it in tea bag form. The bottled variety is quite an unusual tea in that it is creamy, almost like milk, while being totally watery. Most drinks … Continue reading →

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Tea Time Teas – Solomon’s Seal

Posted on February 14, 2012 by

Specifics: Solomon’s Seal (둥굴레 차). Made from a root but available in tea bags. Okay, you can easily buy this in boxes of 50 or so tea bags at most decent stores. However, if you’ve wandered around Korean markets you … Continue reading →

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When Makgeolli Has a ‘Gluey’ Taste and Smell

Posted on January 29, 2012 by

Since writing this post I have dedicated a separate blog, Mister Makgeolli, to the art of making Korean rice wine. You can access Mister Makgeolli either via the link in the side-bar or here, for a directed transfer to the … Continue reading →

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Makgeolli – My Definitive Recipe

Posted on January 1, 2012 by

I have now dedicated a separate blog to making makgeolli, entitled Mister Makgeolli. The video that was here has been remade as a single video rather than in two parts. I have included the new video below but If you … Continue reading →

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