Why ‘Myeongin Deep Green Tea’ is the Must-Try Organic Drink of 2026: Insights from a Tea Master

Yong-Yeon Yuk | 2026.05.13

Translation result.일화, [Realfood=Reporter Yuk Seong-yeon] Ilhwa, a health-focused food and beverage company, announced on the 12th that it's launching Myeongin Deep Green Tea in a 340ml can.

The drink was developed in collaboration with Choi Young-gi, who was named Korea’s Top Agricultural Technology Master in 2017. A longtime green tea grower and quality researcher in Boseong, Choi has played a key role in advancing the country’s traditional tea industry.

Made with 100% organic green tea grown in Boseong, the beverage is sugar-free and calorie-free.

“Working with master Choi Young-gi, who has helped preserve Korea’s tea traditions, we’ve created a green tea that highlights premium ingredients and the tea’s natural flavor,” said Han Hyun-woo, head of Ilhwa’s F&B Division. “We plan to expand this product lineup going forward.”