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Jaeksal Tea 30g

Sale price$29.99

A fermented tea from Hadong with a fresh taste, like green tomato.
Jaeksal is roasted in an iron pot using wild tea leaves from Mount Jiri, Korea.
It has less caffeine, so it tastes light and clean.

Product Info

Product: Magpie&Tiger Jaeksal Tea

Net WT: 30g (1.06 oz)

Product Type: Fermented Tea (Low Caffeine)

Ingredients: 100% Tea Leaves (Camellia sinensis, Korea)

Packaging: PP inner bag, paper outer bag

Product of South Korea

Storage & Handling

Best Before: 2 years from the date of manufacture (See package)

Storage: Store at room temperature in a cool, dry place. Avoid direct sunlight and humidity.

Manufacturer & Distributor

Sourced from Hadong, Korea

Manufactured for Maginot Inc. (6F, 65-1, Dongmak-ro, Mapo-gu, Seoul, Republic of Korea)

Customer Support: hello@maginot.kr

Details of
Jaeksal Tea
Origin
Hadong, South Korea
Tasting Notes
Sweet Potato, Green Tomato, Clean
Caffeine Level
Low Caffeine
Ingredient
100% Korean Tea Leaves
Best For
Slow afternoons with a book
  • A fermented tea from Hadong
    with a hint of tomato.
  • Jaeksal is a fermented tea from Hadong, roasted in an iron pot.
    The dry leaves smell a little like red chili peppers.
    The brewed tea tastes fresh, like green tomatoes.
Easy-to-Enjoy Taste and Aroma. Good Korean Tea for Everyone.
Wild tea leaves from Mount Jiri in Hadong.
Wild tea leaves from Mount Jiri in Hadong.
A soft, gentle taste and smell.
A soft, gentle taste and smell.
No Artificial Flavoring
No Artificial Flavoring
Low in Caffeine
Low in Caffeine

Tea for a slow afternoon.

  • Less caffeine, so you can enjoy a light, fresh cup when you want to focus.

Slow Afternoons

A light cup with a good book.

Ready to Steep

Measuring the leaves, warming the pot — the quiet start of your tea time.

Slow Afternoons

A light cup with a good book.

Ready to Steep

Measuring the leaves, warming the pot — the quiet start of your tea time.

WHY WE LOVE IT
The Sharp Magpie

Light and easy on the stomach. Even late at night at my desk, I find myself reaching for a cup of jaeksal.

The Mellow Tiger

At a cafe show, a guest said, "This tastes just like a tomato stem!" Curious? Give it a try.

Guide to Brewing Your Own Tea

  • Change the strength to match your mood. For a stronger cup, steep a little longer. One scoop of leaves makes 3 cups (about 600ml in total).
Hot Brew Method

1. Steep 3g of tea in 200ml of hot water (90°C).

2. Wait about 1 minute.

3. You can brew the same leaves up to 3 times.

Iced Brew Method

1. Steep 3.5g of tea in 120ml of hot water for about 1 minute.

2. Fill a 300ml glass or mug with ice.

3. Pour the tea over the ice.

4. Add cold water if you like it lighter.

Cold Brew Method

1. Get 1 liter of water, 5g of tea, and a tea filter or bag.

2. Put the tea in the filter and place it fully in the water.

3. Steep in the fridge overnight, about 8 hours.

4. Serve over ice.

*Best enjoyed within a few days.

FAQ

Answers to common questions about our tea, brewing, and care.

I'm looking for a caffeine-free tea.

We recommend our Herbal Tea lineup — made not from tea leaves, but from Korea's own roots, berries, and leaves. Where the West has chamomile, lavender, and rooibos, Korea has its own colorful herbal teas: mugwort, Korean raisin tree fruit, pumpkin, and persimmon leaf. Completely caffeine-free, so it's safe for pregnant women and children, and easy to enjoy even late at night.
Signature herbal teas: Mugwort Tea, Pumpkin Tea, Korean Raisin Tree Fruit Fruit Tea, Persimmon Leaf Tea.

I'm new to tea — what would you recommend?

You can choose based on two things: form and caffeine level.

By form:
Tea Bag — individually packed for a quick, easy cup anytime, anywhere.
Loose Leaf — the full aroma and flavor of whole tea leaves, great for multiple steeps (3+) with teaware.
Matcha — finely ground tea leaf powder; whisk it straight or blend into a latte.
Gift Set — a curated pairing of teaware and tea, perfect for gifting.

By caffeine level:
Green Tea & Matcha — naturally caffeinated, great for waking up or staying focused.
Roasted (Hojicha) & Oxidized Tea (Jaeksal) — roasting or fermenting the leaves lowers the caffeine and brings out a nutty, deep flavor.
Herbal Tea (Non-Caffeine) — made from Korea's own roots and fruits like mugwort and pumpkin; caffeine-free, so it's gentle enough for late nights, pregnancy, or kids.

Are the tea bag filters safe in hot water?

Yes — they're made with a plant-based, biodegradable PLA filter. All of our tea bags use PLA filters made from corn starch. No microplastics or hormone-disrupting chemicals are released, even in boiling water, so you can enjoy your tea with total peace of mind.
You can find more details in our journal: read more here.
View the official microplastic test report (KATR).

How do I open and store the leaf tea pouch (tin-tie)?

Cut off the top of the tin-tie with scissors, then roll and reseal it after each use. The wire strip (tin-tie) at the top of the package keeps it sealed — cut about 2–3cm off the top, and after each use, roll the opening down and fold the tin-tie to hold it closed. This helps keep the aroma fresh for longer.

What does "3 times" on the recipe on the back of the package mean?

It means you can re-steep the same leaves up to 3 times. Our loose leaf teas hold up beautifully to multiple steeps — it would be a shame to brew them just once. Enjoy how the flavor shifts, from the bright aroma of the first steep to the deeper notes that come out in the second and third.
Example: steeping 3g of leaves in 200ml of water, three times, gives you a generous 600ml of tea in total.