"Boseong Green Tea" Served at 2025 APEC Korea-China Summit State Dinner

Boseong Green Tea, Once Served to Kings, Now Served to World Leaders
"Boseong Green Tea" Stands Out as the Only Regional Brand, Showcasing Korea's Green Tea Capital on the Global Stage

Boseong County in South Jeolla Province (Governor Kim Cheolwoo) announced that its local specialty, "Boseong Green Tea," was served as a dessert at the 2025 APEC (Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation) Korea-China Summit dinner held in Gyeongju, North Gyeongsang Province, on November 1, drawing attention from countries around the world.

During the dinner, three-colored maejakgwa (Korean traditional sweets) and three-colored fruits were served to commemorate the 33rd anniversary of diplomatic relations between Korea and China, in honor of Chinese President Xi Jinping. Following this, "Boseong Green Tea" was served alongside the Chinese traditional dessert Zhima Gu, adding an elegant finish to the meal.

Panoramic view of Boseong flat tea plantation. Provided by Boseong County

Notably, "Boseong Green Tea" was the only regional brand on the menu to feature a place name, with "Boseong, the capital of green tea," gracing the tables of world leaders and symbolizing its status as a globally renowned tea.

"Boseong Green Tea" is registered as the first product under the agricultural geographical indication system and is cultivated in a pristine natural environment characterized by fertile soil atop subterranean bedrock and frequent fog.

It is also known for its various beneficial effects, including anti-cancer properties, skin moisturizing, and anti-aging, and its reputation is maintained through strict quality control certified by eco-friendly standards.

Historically, Boseong has been recognized as a traditional tea-growing region in Korea, with records in the Dongguk Yeoji Seungnam, and its reputation as a premium tea once presented to the royal court continues to this day.

Kim Cheolwoo, Governor of Boseong County, stated, "As Boseong Green Tea is recognized worldwide, it is very meaningful to be able to further raise its profile through this APEC summit. We will continue to promote Boseong Green Tea on the global stage and strive to ensure that Korean tea culture is even more widely recognized in the world market."

Meanwhile, on October 31, Boseong County visited Shizuoka, Japan, to benchmark for the advancement and globalization of the "K-TEA Boseong Matcha" industry. The county plans to strengthen support for Boseong Matcha production in the future to enhance its competitiveness in the global tea market.

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