Tea cultivation in Korea originated during China's Three Kingdoms period (220-280), and it flourished throughout history. Last November, China's traditional tea processing techniques and associated social practices were included in UNESCO's Representative List of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity.
To better promote and disseminate Chinese tea culture, actively showcase its rich connotations, and protect the achievements of its inheritance and practice, the Chinese Cultural Center in Seoul has launched events to observe this year's International Tea Day, which falls on May 21.