O'sulloc Tea Museum opened in 2001 as the first tea museum in Korea and sits among tea fields near the edge of a Gotjawal forest in Seogwipo's Andeok area. The grounds are the draw, with neat rows of green tea bushes, wide skies and a viewing area, and inside you find a roastery where visitors can watch tea leaves being pan-fired, a tea house serving drinks and green tea ice cream, and shops selling teas and gifts. The Tea Stone building offers a premium tea course that includes a short garden tour, a tea-brewing lesson, a tea cocktail tasting and a pan-firing and packaging session. The site is open daily, with longer hours in summer, and it is easy to combine with other sights in the west and south. Plan an hour or two, or longer if you take the tea course.
What to do
Start with a walk through the tea fields, which are gently curved and photograph beautifully in any season. Then go into the museum area to see the exhibits and watch the roastery at work, where staff pan-fire leaves and sell fresh tea. The tea house is the place to try green tea in many forms, from hot cups to ice cream and tea-based sweets, and it is a pleasant spot for a break. The shops stock teas and gifts if you want to take Jeju's flavour home.
The Tea Stone course
The premium course combines a ten-minute garden tour, a twenty-minute tea-brewing session, a thirty-minute tea cocktail tasting and a twenty-minute session on pan-firing and packaging organic tea. It suits adults and curious teenagers who want more than a quick stop, and advance reservation is wise because places are limited. In severe weather the garden tour may be replaced by a media-art viewing, so check conditions. If you only want a casual visit, skip the course and enjoy the grounds and tea house.
Practical tips
The museum is open daily from the morning to the evening, with longer summer hours, and there are no regular closing days. Parking can be tight at busy times, so arrive earlier in the day or midweek. Spring brings fresh green growth, summer brings lush fields and autumn and winter are quieter. The location is convenient for a west-and-south route, with Hallim Park, the Olle trail and Jusangjeolli all within a half-day drive. Wear comfortable shoes for the fields and a hat on sunny days.
What to expect
The experience
A self-guided visit to the tea fields, roastery, exhibits and tea house, with an optional reserved tea course.
Best time
Weekday mornings or late afternoons for softer light and smaller crowds.
How long
One to two hours, or longer with the Tea Stone course.
Tips
Reserve the tea course in advance, arrive early for parking and wear comfortable shoes for the fields.
Quick picks
- Best for
- Couples and relaxed travellers who enjoy tea, gardens and scenic photos.
- Families
- Easy and pleasant for children, with green tea ice cream as a reward.
- Couples
- Take the tea course or stroll the fields and share a pot at the tea house.
- Pair with
- Hallim Park, Jusangjeolli Cliffs and the Jeju Olle Trail.
- Time needed
- Allow ninety minutes, or about three hours with the tea course.
Good questions
What is at the tea museum?+
The grounds include tea fields, exhibits, a roastery, a tea house and shops. The Tea Stone building runs a premium tea course.
Do I need to reserve?+
Walking the fields and visiting the tea house needs no booking. The Tea Stone course is a reserved program, so book ahead for it.
When is it open?+
It is open daily in the daytime with longer hours in summer. There are no regular closing days.
How long should I plan?+
One to two hours covers the fields, the museum area and a tea break. Add an hour or more for the course.
Is it good for families?+
Yes, the paths are easy and children usually enjoy the ice cream and the open space. Parking can be tight at busy times.
