Unjong tea is winning popularity among Korean people.

Experts say that the tea contains a rich amount of medicinal properties, essential amino acids, vitamins C and E, and other nutrients, so its regular drinking is very effective in preventing arteriosclerosis, hypertension and cardiomegaly and enhancing heart functions, relieving fatigue and retarding aging.

Unjong tea trees are cultivated in the temperate zones, such as Kangnyong County of South Hwanghae Province and Kosong County of Kangwon Province. In natural conditions tea trees grow 7-8 metres, but those in the tea plantations of the country are 1-1.5 metres tall. They are mainly propagated by cutting.

Tea leaves are collected 3-4 times from June to July, and those from the first harvest are known to be the best in quality and quantity. The plucked leaves are processed in various methods, according to which they are classified into green and black teas.

Best colour and perfect flavour of the Unjong tea soak out by putting two grams of tea leaves into 150 millilitres of water (85-90℃) for two minutes. Many tea houses and restaurants in Pyongyang and other parts of the country serve Unjong tea which is highly appreciated by Korean people, and its demands are increasing day by day. In recent days the Unjong Tea Drink Factory was inaugurated to satisfy the demands of people. Tea culture of Korea which has a long history is developing continuously

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