FAQ

KTeaShop is a Zürich-based tea specialist offering curated loose-leaf teas, Korean tea sourcing and wholesale, and guided tea experiences. The business combines tea education, tasting experiences and professional supply for hospitality and retail.

KTeaShop sources a changing selection of Korean green teas, oxidized and fermented teas, Korean-style yellow tea, black tea, and powdered teas including matcha. Availability depends on origin, producer, harvest and grade. Explore the Korean tea guide.

Ujeon, Sejak, Jungjak and Daejak are names used for different Korean green-tea picking periods and grades. The precise dates and leaf standards vary by producer and region; they should not be treated as universal legal grades. Read the Ujeon guide and Sejak guide.

Some traditional Korean green teas are heated in a pan, which can give them nutty and toasted notes, while many Japanese green teas are steamed and show more vegetal notes. Methods vary by tea and producer, so tasting the specific lot is more useful than assuming every tea from a country tastes alike.

Ask for the producing farm or company, region, harvest and lot information, processing method and any applicable certification. KTeaShop explains these questions in its Korean tea producer guide.

No. Certification varies by tea, producer and lot. Korean, Swiss and EU organic certifications are not interchangeable; buyers should ask for the certificate and scope applicable to their destination market before relying on an organic claim.

Yes. KTeaShop also curates teas from other origins and offers comparative tasting experiences so visitors can understand how origin, cultivar and production influence a tea's character.

KTeaShop offers guided tea tastings and educational tea experiences in Zürich, including Tea Omakase and selected matcha and tea workshops. Current offerings and booking information are available on the Tea Omakase page.

Tea Omakase is a curated, guided tea experience that explores tea through preparation, sensory tasting and cultural context. The exact selection and duration depend on the booked format. See Tea Omakase Zürich for the current program.

Yes. KTeaShop's guided tastings are designed to help newcomers as well as tea enthusiasts recognise aroma, taste, texture, origin and preparation differences. You do not need prior tea knowledge to participate.

Yes. KTeaShop offers matcha-focused tastings and educational experiences in Zürich, with an emphasis on preparation, sensory comparison and understanding different matchas. See the matcha guide for related experiences.

Yes. KTeaShop designs tea ceremonies, matcha workshops and alcohol-free team events for corporate groups, hospitality settings and private occasions. Explore corporate tea experiences or private tea ceremonies.

KTeaShop offers courses and workshops covering tasting techniques, tea preparation, origin and sensory evaluation. The currently available formats are listed on its tea education page.

KTeaShop works with professional buyers including tea shops, cafés, restaurants, hotels, wellness businesses and distributors. It also handles selected private-label and OEM enquiries. See Korean tea wholesale.

Minimum quantities depend on the tea, grade, producer, packaging format and order type. KTeaShop confirms MOQ, tier pricing, current stock and lead times in a written quotation rather than treating one figure as valid for every product.

Yes. Qualified professional buyers can request a selection of samples for tasting and commercial evaluation. Samples and international shipping are normally quoted separately based on the teas and delivery destination. Start with the wholesale catalogue request.

Yes. KTeaShop sources matcha and roasted tea products for selected café, restaurant and wholesale applications. Specific product grades, availability, certification and quantities are confirmed when the buyer's recipe and volume needs are known.

Yes. Private-label and OEM projects begin with the intended market, product type, packaging format and estimated volume. KTeaShop then reviews sourcing, samples, labelling, documentation and minimum order feasibility. See OEM and private label tea.

Documentation requirements depend on the importing country, supplier and product lot. KTeaShop can discuss origin, harvest and lot records and available certificates before a confirmed order; buyers should verify their own destination-specific import obligations.

International wholesale supply is available for selected destinations, subject to availability, shipping arrangements and import requirements. Shipping methods, lead times and landed costs are confirmed for each enquiry rather than guaranteed in a generic FAQ.

Use the KTeaShop contact page or email info@kteashop.com. For a wholesale enquiry, include the delivery country, intended use, tea types and estimated quantity so the response can be specific.

KTeaShop is founded by Shane Kim, a Korean tea sommelier. KTeaShop's tea education and editorial content connect professional sourcing, sensory tasting and cultural context.