---
title: "South Korea"
description: "South Korea is a country-level origin for classifying matcha and tea by where it is sourced, distinguishing it from other geographic origins."
---
# South Korea

> South Korea is a country-level origin for classifying matcha and tea by where it is sourced, distinguishing it from other geographic origins.

Source: https://best-matcha.com/glossary/south-korea/
Created: 2026-07-29T18:23:04+00:00
Modified: 2026-07-30T20:45:48+00:00
Author: Emilie Schol

South Korea is a matcha origin represented in the Best Matcha taxonomy by Gyeongsangnam, Jeju, and Jeollanam.

---

## Site identity

- Organization: Best Matcha
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- Website: https://best-matcha.com


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