Korean Cultural Centre India celebrated the World Health Day with Korea Tea experiential event, where health benefits of each Korean tea were discussed.
The cultural similarity between India and Korea is no more unknown, but what brings them even closer is their love for tea and food. In Korean culture, it is more than just sipping tea, but an experience that calms all five human senses. It is significant to note that Korean teas are used as a means to meditate and as a way of reducing stress levels and improving overall mental and physical health. Korean tea is considered as one of the most healthy teas as it is usually made with a variety of fruits, flowers, leaves, grains and roots, diversifying flavors and tastes which has many health benefits. The tea culture in Korea is usually accompanied with traditional Korean snacks and desserts. Some of the most common desserts are Yakgwa, Tteok, Dasik, Gangjeong etc. Mostly made with glutinous rice, honey, and spices, these Korean desserts are equally flavorful and healthy. And food is seen as more than just a means of survival both in Korea and India, it is something that people of both the countries bond upon.
The cultural similarity between India and Korea is no more unknown, but what brings them even closer is their love for tea and food. In Korean culture, it is more than just sipping tea, but an experience that calms all five human senses. It is significant to note that Korean teas are used as a means to meditate and as a way of reducing stress levels and improving overall mental and physical health. Korean tea is considered as one of the most healthy teas as it is usually made with a variety of fruits, flowers, leaves, grains and roots, diversifying flavors and tastes which has many health benefits. The tea culture in Korea is usually accompanied with traditional Korean snacks and desserts. Some of the most common desserts are Yakgwa, Tteok, Dasik, Gangjeong etc. Mostly made with glutinous rice, honey, and spices, these Korean desserts are equally flavorful and healthy. And food is seen as more than just a means of survival both in Korea and India, it is something that people of both the countries bond upon.
Participants learning how to make Korean tea
The three teas which were prepared and presented today at the event were, Omija Cha, Daechu Cha and Yuja Cha. Health benefits of these teas were also discussed at the event. Other popular teas worth trying are Chrysanthemum tea, Green tea, Barley tea and Ginseng tea.
