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Simplicity. That’s what makes Korean teaware stand out from its Chinese and Japanese counterparts. Korean teaware does not boast of elaborate designs, but focuses on being functional and natural. If there is one person who understands the essence of Korean teaware making, that person is Park Jong Il. Park Jong Il lives high on the mountains, and his studio and kiln are conveniently located close to his house. Nearby forests provide him wood to fire his teaware, so it is no wo

It is ironic that Korea’s most famous tea bowl is currently “captive” in a Japanese temple. Even more unexpected is the fact that the “finest tea bowl in the world” started out as a poor man’s rice bowl. Such are the stories that surround Korea’s finest tea bowl – the Kizaemon Ido. During “The Teabowl Wars” in the late 16th century, Japanese generals brought skilled Korean potters and pieces of pottery back to Japan. At that time, the wabi style (aesthetic appreciation of pov

Life is fast paced. Sometimes, you just want to slow down, sit back and take a long sip of fragrant Korean tea. If that’s what you’re looking for, the Korean tea ceremony sounds like the perfect fit for you. The Korean tea ceremony bloomed during the Joseon Dynasty (1392-1910). There were various tea ceremonies including the “Special Tea Rite” and “Queen Tea Rite,” but the most common one was known as Darye, which means “Day Tea Rite.” This was a daily tea ceremony that took