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OSULLOC tea gift sets are samplers of its Jeju blends, from the 12-bag Lovely Tea Gift Box (4 flavors) to the 90-bag Premium Tea Collection (9 flavors). For a first OSULLOC gift, the Premium Tea Collection 40 (10 flavors) or the Tea Edition Island set (6 Jeju-inspired blends in a drawer box) cover the most ground. For someone who avoids caffeine, look at the Herb and Herbal Tea Life sets.
Tea is one of the classic Korean gifts: for teachers, parents, hosts, colleagues and the two big holiday seasons, Chuseok and the New Year. The Korea Herald's survey of Chuseok gift sets notes that holiday gifts began as tteokgap, money for rice cakes given by elders and superiors, and now run from Spam sets to hotel tea-and-cake boxes; a Korea JoongAng Daily columnist, shopping for a tea set for Chuseok in 2013, was told by a clerk that coffee had overtaken tea in demand, which is part of why a good tea set still reads as thoughtful rather than routine. OSULLOC is the brand Koreans reach for because the boxes look considered and the blends suit people who do not usually drink tea. The problem is choosing between a dozen sets with similar names. This guide lines them up.
At Daebak, a Seoul-based Korean culture and product company, OSULLOC is the most-ordered brand among the brand-shipped products in our shop. OSULLOC has been a separate company wholly owned by Amorepacific Group since October 2019, per Amorepacific's announcement, and its Jeju fields carry USDA-NOP and EU organic certifications. Set contents below come from OSULLOC's product pages; where a page lists only the count and number of flavors, we say so. For the brand overview, see the OSULLOC Tea Guide.
OSULLOC Tea Edition Island Gift Set. See details.
All the sets at a glance
| Set | Bags | Flavors | Good for |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lovely Tea Gift Box | 12 | 4 x 3 | A small thank-you or add-on gift |
| Tea Edition Herb | 16 | 4 x 4 | The herbal-themed set (flavors on the product page) |
| Tea Edition Island | 18 | 6 x 3 | A Jeju-themed first gift; drawer box |
| Tea Garden | 27 | 9 x 3 | Maximum variety in a small box |
| Tea Variation 30 | 30 | 6 x 5 | A mid-size everyday gift |
| Masterblend Tea Collection | 32 | 8 x 4 | Someone who already likes tea |
| Tea Variation O | 36 | 6 x 6 | Household or desk tea |
| Premium Tea Collection 40 | 40 | 10 x 4 | The all-round first OSULLOC gift |
| Tea Variation Essence | 42 | 6 x 7 | Fewer flavors, more of each |
| Herbal Tea Life Set | 60 | 3 x 20 | Herbal teas in quantity |
| Tea Edition Heritage | 63 | 9 x 7 | A substantial holiday gift |
| Premium Tea Collection 90 | 90 | 9 x 10 | Offices, families, big occasions |
The two to know
Premium Tea Collection 40
Ten flavors, four paper tea bags of each, and the widest spread of the range in one box: Jeju Pure Green Tea, Samda Honey Pear, Peach Black, Jeju Samda Green Tangerine, Jeju Camellia Flower, Marron Glacé, Yuzu Earl Grey, Peach Chamomile, Sweet Hibiscus and Fig Chocolate. It covers green, black, post-fermented and herbal, so the recipient finds out what they like. If you give one OSULLOC set without knowing the person's taste, give this one.
OSULLOC Premium Tea Collection 40. See details.
Tea Edition Island
Eighteen pyramid bags, six blends, all with Jeju in the name or the leaf: Moon Walk, Milky Oolong, Samdayeon Jeju Tangerine, Tangerine Blossom Woojeodam, Signature Earl Grey and Camellia in Bloom Gotjawal. It comes in a compact drawer-style box, which is why it is the set people photograph. Pick this one for someone who has been to Jeju or wants to go.
Matching the set to the person
- Never had OSULLOC: Premium Tea Collection 40, or Tea Edition Island if you want the Jeju story.
- Likes green tea: skip the samplers and give the Organic Sejak Green Tea 40 g tin; see Jeju Green Tea: What Makes It Different.
- Avoids caffeine: Tea Edition Herb or the Herbal Tea Life Set, the two herbal-themed sets; confirm the flavor list on the product page, since some herbal blends include tea.
- Already a tea person: Masterblend Tea Collection, or a loose-leaf tin such as Moon Walk 35 g or Jeju Tangerine 30 g.
- An office or a large family: Premium Tea Collection 90 or Tea Edition Heritage.
- A small gesture: Lovely Tea Gift Box, or a single 20-count box of Honey Pear, the tea Daebak customers order most.
OSULLOC Moon Walk Tea 35 g tin. See details.
Korean gifting occasions
- Chuseok and Lunar New Year: tea sets are a standard holiday gift for parents and in-laws. See Chuseok: Korea's Harvest Holiday.
- Christmas and year-end: a larger set for a household; see Christmas Gift Ideas for Friends Who Love Korea.
- Teachers, hosts, thank-yous: a small set or a single tin. Tea is safe where food gifts can be awkward.
- Someone who loves Korea generally: pair a tea set with something else Korean, or give a mixed box; our Korean gifts guide has ideas.
OSULLOC products in our shop are brand-shipped. If you would rather give a seasonal mix of Korean snacks, beauty and goods chosen for you, the Daebak Box is a separate, curated option; the Daebak Box FAQ explains how it works as a gift.
FAQ
Which OSULLOC gift set is best?
For most people, Premium Tea Collection 40: ten flavors across green, black, post-fermented and herbal teas. Tea Edition Island is the choice for a Jeju theme.
Which OSULLOC sets are caffeine-free?
Tea Edition Herb and the Herbal Tea Life Set are the herbal-themed sets. Check the flavor list on each product page, because the other sets mix caffeinated teas with some herbals.
Is OSULLOC a good gift for someone who does not drink tea?
Yes, and it is often how people start. The fruit blends such as Honey Pear and Peach Black are sweet and smooth, with none of the bitterness that puts people off tea.
How should I brew the teas in a set?
Green tea at 70°C for 1.5 minutes, everything else at 90°C for 2 to 3 minutes. The full table is in How to Brew OSULLOC Tea.
This guide is part of the OSULLOC hub, which lists every Daebak guide on OSULLOC.
