New Teaware set.
We’ve been thinking a lot about the meaning of running a tea room. We think everything has to start from there.
At Heesum Tea Room, meaning comes from sharing tea culture and the art surrounding it. That’s why the tea master and I often travel across the country. Many tea farms don’t have websites. Some of the best potters only exist in their studios, quietly working. If we want to follow the path sincerely, we have to seek it out ourselves.
The teaware set sold out last month. ©️Heesum.
Last month, our petit teaware set sold out completely. We’ve had no stock since. When a guest recently asked if we had anything available, I felt bad not because I missed a sale but because I felt I was straying from the path. If we’re going to share this culture, we can’t do it halfway.
So we traveled again last weekend. The tea master brought a book on tea. I brought my laptop. We sat on a long bus ride heading toward a small village, unsure of what we would find. And there, we found this teaware set.
The new sturdy, cute, and lovely teaware set. ©️Heesum.
It’s small. When I hold it in my palm, it feels like a little sparrow resting there. The surface shows a delicate crazing pattern. It just felt right.
It comes with one teapot, one tea bowl, and three cups. ©️Heesum.
Later, we found out it was made by Youngup Lim, a potter from Miryang who had crafted many of our earlier sets. We loved his work and often waited months for a batch. We knew he was unwell some time ago but we hadn’t heard anything since.
He passed away this past May.
Clean, natural, and elegant, yet with an edgy touch. ©️Heesum.
Good teaware has a certain presence. It’s hard to describe. The balance, the weight, the way the liquid pours, it all just feels intentional. Not too light or heavy. Just right.
We are proud to present this set at Heesum Tea Room. Created by the late Youngup Lim of Miryang, it carries his quiet philosophy. He studied under master potters in the 1990s and devoted his life to crafting ceramics that were meant to be used and loved. Many of the pieces in our tea room were made by him.
Shown here next to an iPhone 16e for size comparison. ©️Heesum.
This set is sturdy, compact, and full of character. Its round form sits naturally in the hand. The glaze has a fine crackle, giving depth and softness. It is perfect for solo tea or a quiet session for two.
Lim believed in simple forms with meaning. His pieces were never flashy but they always spoke. Even this humble set has warmth and presence.
Perfectly sized for a tea gathering for 2 to 3 people. ©️Heesum.
We honor his memory through continued use of his work. From his kiln in Miryang to our tea table, his spirit carries on.
We carried his work back carefully and as we returned it felt as if we were bringing a part of him home to our tea room.
We always try to follow the meaning. This is a business, but it was never about steak dinners and submariners. It was always about staying close to what matters.
If you are interested in purchasing this set, please let us know in advance. Our tea master will be happy to demonstrate how to use it during your session.
Jason.
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Jason runs Heesum, a traditional Korean tea room in Seoul where guests can experience a Hands-On™ Korean tea ceremony. With a background in journalism and past work as a writer for a global Fortune 10 company, he brings both storytelling and hospitality to the tea table. A passionate painter, photographer, and long-time tea lover, Jason now co-hosts Heesum’s tea sessions with certified tea master Songna, who guides each ceremony with deep knowledge and warmth. If you’re looking for an authentic Korean tea ceremony in Seoul, Heesum offers a personal and culturally rich experience.
