Korean Traditional Tea Culture History and Types Korean tea culture is known to have started during the Three Kingdoms period. Tea became an important beverage among the nobility and Buddhist monks during the Silla and Goryeo dynasties. Although tea culture somewhat declined during the Joseon dynasty due to the influence of Confucianism, it still remained prevalent among the literati and scholars. 1. Green Tea: The most common traditional tea, made by steaming and drying tea leaves. Famous green tea regions include Boseong, Hadong, and Jeju. 2. Yellow Tea: A semi-fermented tea that naturally turns yellow during the fermentation process. 3. Black Tea: Fully fermented tea, which has recently gained popularity in Korea. 4. White Tea: Made from tea leaves that are minimally processed and dried in their natural state. 5. Pu-erh Tea: A fermented tea that originated from China and is also popular in Korea. Tea Culture Korean tea culture is more than just drinking tea; it is about ca...