Tea with Fruit
I had a plum with my tea this morning. It was juicy and sweet, soft near the skin, and cool from the fridge. The tea was warm and deep. The contrast felt good.
©️Jason.
At Heesum, our tea room in Seoul, we sometimes serve fruit during the Korean tea ceremony. When certain fruit is in season and feels right, we offer it. It changes the pace. It adds something small and bright.
The Korean tea ceremony is quiet. You sit. You wait. You pour. The steps are simple. But even small details feel full when you slow down. A piece of melon, a cherry, or a plum can shape the whole mood of the table.
When people visit from abroad and try a tea ceremony in Seoul, they often don’t expect fruit. But it makes sense when you’re traveling. Tasting what’s fresh, what’s local. A kind of softness that stays with you longer than you’d think.
©️Jason.
The fruit is not a performance. It’s not a big deal. It just fits. It reminds you that the tea ceremony isn’t about rules. It’s about noticing. The color of the tea. The texture of the fruit. The way the light moves as the water cools.
If you’re in Seoul and looking for a slow moment, come join us. We’ll make the tea. If the fruit is good, we’ll share some.
Jason.
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Jason is the operator of Heesum, a traditional tearoom in Seoul that offers an authentic Korean tea ceremony experience. He hosts Korean tea classes for visitors seeking a quiet cultural activity in Seoul. Before running Heesum, Jason worked in journalism and as a writer for a Fortune 10 company. He is also a painter, photographer, and lifelong tea enthusiast.
When you book a Korean tea ceremony in Seoul at Heesum, Jason will guide the session alongside Songna, a certified tea master with deep training in traditional Korean tea culture. Together, they offer guests a calm and meaningful introduction to Korea’s tea rituals.
