First tea-leaf of the year, with grilled croaker
Jakseol-cha with grilled croaker pairs the season's first young tea leaves with a clean, delicate fish. The faint aroma of the tea and the mild croaker show the refined harmony of Korea's tea and table culture — fitting for Gogu, the grain-rain term.
Croaker (jogi) — gentle, easy-to-digest protein suited to the old and the unwell; rich in calcium and phosphorus for bone health, with vitamins for recovery. In season in spring, from Yeonggwang & Chuja Island.
Main: jakseol green tea, croaker · Seasoning: salt
Gwangyang Saeng-makgeolli Gold — a rice makgeolli from Gwangyang Brewery (South Jeolla, 5%). Made with new-crop rice and native wheat nuruk for a smooth, clean finish.