I have become a tea addict recently – caffeine and non caffeine brews. I haven’t given up on the coffee, it’s just hard to find a quality cup around my neighbourhood.

And that old cliche goes, when in Rome…..So when in South Korea, one should drink tea – green tea.

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 There is something to be said about drinking green tea from delicate porcelain cups. Although my pinky does not go up when I raise the cup to my lips, I can still act out the elegant lady role.

Tea cafes (sounds much better than tea shops) are also high on my list of haunts. These are just as popular as ordinary cafes. Sometimes it’s fun to wander around the narrow backstreets in Seoul’s Hongdae district and drop in to a cute cosy place. Here is where the teas are yummy, suiting the tastes of the younger clientele. You may not be supping from a fine piece of china, but the charm of the surroundings, ensures you feel every bit of a lady. Or a gent.

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My favourite blend for the winter months – non-caffeinated fruit infusion Ruby Tang by TEAse. A mix of blood red oranges, and other citron flavours.

After writing this post I’m craving a fruity infusion.

Caffeinated (and non caffeinated) Traveller