한국의 여백, 일상의 차림.THE FIRST BUNDLE · KOREAN TEA RITUAL
Korean tea.
For the everyday.
Korean tea, thoughtful objects and a little time of your own.
One considered bundle. For one, or a little company.
Black & White editions
THE CHARIM PALETTE
White. Black.
A little celadon.
Porcelain, a quiet flower and considered details.
Korean roots, in a contemporary form.
CHAPTER 01 · THE OBJECTS
Everything for
your own little 차림.
Every piece has a part in the pour.
See the product & design concepts
Korean loose-leaf tea
A Korean-grown green tea selection.
A small teapot
An ivory porcelain side-handle form, considered for everyday brewing.
Two tea cups
Small, handleless porcelain cups.
A cooling bowl
A pouring vessel to help adjust water temperature before brewing delicate leaves.
A handkerchief & tray
A celadon handkerchief with an embroidered flower logo and a compact wooden tray to set your tea place.
Your ritual guide
An illustrated English-language sequence with Korean terms, tea guidance and a conversation prompt.
Planned bundle contents. Materials, makers and quantities will be confirmed before orders open.
CHAPTER 02 · THE PRACTICE
A thoughtful pour.
An unhurried pause.
- 01자리를 펴다
Make a little room
Lay out the cloth and cups.
- 02차를 우리다
Warm, then brew
Warm the teaware, then brew the leaves using your tea’s recommended temperature and steeping time.
- 03마음을 담다
Pour with care
Pour a little into each cup in turn, keeping the strength similar.
- 04한 잔에 머물다
Stay for a cup
Notice the aroma, the warmth, the first sip.
A little old-world romance.
A place in your everyday.
Porcelain in your hands. Afternoon light through a window.
A familiar face across the table. Some things are worth making time for.
Original concept illustration
CHAPTER 03 · THE ROOTS
Korean at heart.
At home in the present.
The care is part of the cup.
Inspired by darye: care for the tea, the objects and the person across the table.
Our home routine is a modern interpretation, with room for your own pace.
Explore its Korean rootsThe tradition behind the idea +
Asian Art Museum
Tea master Youngmi Yi and scholar Jaesup Pak introduce darye and Korea’s flexible approach to preparing and enjoying tea.
Korean Tea CeremonyEncyclopedia of Korean Culture
An account of Korean tea history and attentive preparation, including brewing, pouring evenly and appreciating aroma and taste.
다도 · The way of teaOur bundle is in development. It is not presented as a formal court ceremony or an endorsed cultural program.
FIELD NOTES · KOREAN WAYS TO PAUSE
Real practices.
Room for everyday life.
Tea traditions, Buddhist practice and contemporary rest.
Different roots, thoughtfully understood.
01다례An attentive cupTEA CULTURE+
Preparing and sharing tea with care is an established part of Korean tea culture. Our first bundle begins here.
At home: set out a cup, follow your tea’s brewing directions, and take a few unhurried sips. This is our everyday adaptation.
Read the source · Asian Art Museum02참선A moment of stillnessBUDDHIST PRACTICE+
Cham-seon, or Seon meditation, is among the Buddhist practices introduced through Korea’s Templestay programs.
At home: sit comfortably for a short quiet pause and notice your natural breathing. This simple exercise is inspired by stillness; formal Seon practice has its own teaching and context.
Read the source · Official Templestay03숲에서 쉬기A slower walkCONTEMPORARY FOREST WELLNESS+
Korea’s forest welfare programs use the landscape, sounds and other features of forests as settings for guided activities.
In everyday life: take an easy walk along a nearby tree-lined path. Notice the light, leaves and sounds. This is a personal pause, separate from a guided forest therapy program.
Read the source · Korea Forest Welfare Institute04찜질방Time to rest togetherCONTEMPORARY BATHHOUSE CULTURE+
Korean jjimjilbangs combine bathing or heated rooms with shared places to rest, eat and spend time together.
For the brand: the useful idea is a deliberate transition from activity to rest. A warm wash and a quiet pause at home are our own adaptation, rather than a recreation of a jjimjilbang visit.
Read the source · Korea Tourism OrganizationCultural context and everyday inspiration. These practices have different histories; the short home sequences are our own adaptations, not medical treatments or promises of health outcomes.
AN INVITATION TO OUR FIRST CHAPTER
Your first pour
starts here.
The Charim tea bundle and its separate Tea Diary companion. Join us for development updates and first access when they’re ready.
IN DEVELOPMENT · FIRST RELEASE TO COMEBEFORE THE KETTLE BOILS
A few good questions.
Can I order the bundle now?+
We’re developing our first bundle. Join the launch list for product updates and first access when orders open. Final contents, price, shipping destinations and launch timing will be shared before purchase. No payment is collected here.
Is this a traditional Korean ceremony?+
It is a modern home routine inspired by darye, the Korean etiquette of preparing and sharing tea. The four steps and suggested ten-minute format are our own adaptation. They do not represent a formal ceremony, a specific lineage or a royal court ritual.
Can I enjoy it on my own?+
Yes. Prepare one cup for yourself or share two. The bundle is designed to make both feel considered; you don’t need a special room, special clothes or prior tea experience.
Why start with just one bundle?+
A first collection can begin with one thoughtful thing. We’re focusing on a single Korean tea routine so the tea, vessels, cloth and guidance can belong together.
Is the tea caffeine-free?+
The planned green tea contains caffeine. The final tea selection, ingredients and brewing directions will be confirmed before ordering. If caffeine isn’t for you, you can try the sequence with a drink you already enjoy.
Are these the final products?+
The images are concept visuals for the planned bundle. Shapes, finishes, packaging and contents may change during development. We’ll share actual product photography and confirmed sourcing before taking orders.