Published Date : Mar 30, 2020 / Edited Date : Jun 03, 2020
Altdif 알디프
Asian tea culture might seem sedate. The image of a tea ceremony usually involves a small group of seated individuals reverently brewing green tea in dainty tea objects. But more and more places are cropping up across town that reject this ancient model of tea-drinking. These new tea houses seek to imbibe tea through creative courses, weaving in stories of the city in modern spaces. Altdifis a tea bar and lounge located in Seogyo-dong.
They offer tea courses five times a day for two hours with prior reservation. Seven people can participate in one tea time, during which guests are treated with personalized care by the tea master. Customers without reservations can take advantage of the to-go menu.
The tea course consists of five teas: the welcome drink is a straight tea; their signature style tea with cream on top; the tea of the day guests can choose; tea cocktail; and dessert tea. Each season brings new courses to the table with new stories. This past fall season, the teas were inspired by five literary sentences written by five female Korean novelists, and the participants had the opportunity to try the tea and read the passages that inspired it. This winter, they are collaborating with a web drama production team that was set in Altdif, and will be showcasing beverages that represent the storyline.
The teas blended here are based on familiar Korean ingredients, but have an edgy twist with exciting new styling methods. “Seoul Moon Grey” is made with steamed steamed green tea leaves from Jeju Island with a dash of Korean citrus flavors derived from tangerines.
The teas blended here are based on familiar Korean ingredients, but have an edgy twist with exciting new styling methods. “Seoul Moon Grey” is made with steamed green tea leaves from Jeju Island with a dash of Korean citrus flavors derived from tangerines. The tea channels Seoul, a city that is always familiar yet new at the same time. “Lee’s Breakfast” starts with a British Assam base and blends baby green tea leaves called Jakseol from Hadong to add a Korean twist, which results in a black tea with a clean after taste. Every tea is given its own theme song as well.
Tasting courses & classes for foreign tourists are also in the works! Currently, Altdifis running a tea course in English every Wednesday. The response is enthusiastic, and it’s become a place to try teas that are only available here. They are opening their second store in December in Changshin-dong, where they will be experimenting with new frontiers collaborating with young fashion designers.
본 코스는 보행약자(거동이 불편한 고령자, 장애인, 유모차 이용자 등)를 위한 코스입니다.
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Reservation may be canceled when a guide is unavailable on the desired date and course.
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Seoul Guided Walking Tour Office and Seoul culture and tourism guide are not liable for the safety accidents during the Seoul Guided Walking Tour.
All reservations will be canceled in the event of a weather warning being issued. (e.g. heatwave, typhoon, heavy rain, fine dust, etc.) (Cancellation will be processed immediately upon implementation)
※ Please always check the weather warning on the day of the reservation on the site below.
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