Abalone & Gim X Fu Shou Shan Alpine Grand Cru Oolong Tea [ Tea Pairing ] SOIGNÉ Restaurant Seoul X SANBAOTEA Taiwan

Abalone & Gim #Ocean
“The abalone, caught by the Haenyeo, which means Korean female divers, themselves is gently steamed with kelp and paired with black trumpet
mushrooms, which have a similar flavour and texture. The flavours fo the land and sea are complemented by the stir-fried scallions on the bottom, which
accentuate the texture of the mushrooms while softening the aroma of the scallions.
Nori, one of Korea’s best specialties and soul food, is used to create a sauce that binds the flavour of the abalone and mushrooms together. The richness
and distinctive flavour of the nori seaweed, which penetrates the creamy texture nudges the entire dish towards the nuances of the Korean sea and adds a delightful local flavour to the delicacy of the dining experience.”

Fu Shou Shan Alpine Grand Cru Oolong Tea
is a rare premium variety from the Li Shan region. Morning sun exposure enhances flavor compounds, while cool, misty
afternoons allow the plants to retain their qualities. This unique oolong is distinguished by its limited availability and
offers a greenish-clear liquor with a delightful aroma of sweet honey and delicate floral notes.

【Tea Pairing Tips】
Abalone, kelp, and seaweed from the ocean, along with wild black trumpet mushrooms that thrive in calcareous forest soil, create a harmonious plate of umami that combines the flavors of both mountains and seas. As these rich flavors unfold in your mouth, the gentle Fu-Shou Shan oolong tea, with its elegant and delicate tea soup, complements and enhances the experience. The smoothly revealed sweetness showcases the theanine retained in the low-oxidation process of high mountain tea, extending the umami and sweetness throughout the palate.

When Seoul's two-star Michelin chef Jun Lee's exquisite culinary skills meet Taiwan's fine tea culture, the result is not merely a collision of East Asian food traditions, but a luxurious feast for the palate and senses.

Chef Jun Lee is renowned for his precise techniques and unique use of ingredients, with a focus on the layers and balance of each dish.

Sanbaotang's premium Taiwanese teas are celebrated for their rich flavor profiles and varying degrees of oxidation and roasting. Whether it's fresh mountain tea, mellow oolong, or delicate and elegant black tea, each can beautifully showcase the aroma and sweetness of the tea in a delicate performance.

This cross-border collaboration may spark a highly creative dialogue regarding taste. It transcends a simple pairing of food and tea; instead, it delves into a profound exploration of culture, craftsmanship, and flavor, further expanding the boundaries of culinary artistry.

【𝑨𝒃𝒐𝒖𝒕 𝑪𝒉𝒆𝒇 𝑱𝒖𝒏 𝑳𝒆𝒆】
𝑪𝒉𝒆𝒇 𝑱𝑼𝑵 𝑳𝑬𝑬 𝒐𝒇 𝒕𝒉𝒆 𝒕𝒘𝒐-𝑴𝒊𝒄𝒉𝒆𝒍𝒊𝒏-𝒔𝒕𝒂𝒓 𝒓𝒆𝒔𝒕𝒂𝒖𝒓𝒂𝒏𝒕 "𝑺𝑶𝑰𝑮𝑵𝑬́" 𝒊𝒏 𝑺𝒆𝒐𝒖𝒍 𝒉𝒂𝒔 𝒆𝒎𝒆𝒓𝒈𝒆𝒅 𝒊𝒏𝒕𝒆𝒓𝒏𝒂𝒕𝒊𝒐𝒏𝒂𝒍𝒍𝒚 𝒘𝒊𝒕𝒉 𝒉𝒊𝒔 𝒎𝒐𝒅𝒆𝒓𝒏 𝑲𝒐𝒓𝒆𝒂𝒏 𝒄𝒖𝒊𝒔𝒊𝒏𝒆 𝒕𝒉𝒂𝒕 𝒑𝒂𝒚𝒔 𝒕𝒓𝒊𝒃𝒖𝒕𝒆 𝒕𝒐 𝒕𝒉𝒆 𝒍𝒐𝒄𝒂𝒍 𝒄𝒖𝒔𝒕𝒐𝒎𝒔. 𝑯𝒆 𝒂𝒍𝒔𝒐 𝒄𝒐𝒎𝒃𝒊𝒏𝒆𝒔 𝑲𝒐𝒓𝒆𝒂𝒏 𝒇𝒐𝒐𝒅 𝒕𝒉𝒆𝒓𝒂𝒑𝒚 𝒂𝒏𝒅 𝒔𝒐𝒍𝒂𝒓 𝒕𝒆𝒓𝒎𝒔 𝒊𝒏 𝒉𝒊𝒔 𝒄𝒖𝒊𝒔𝒊𝒏𝒆. 𝑻𝒉𝒊𝒔 𝒈𝒖𝒆𝒔𝒕 𝒄𝒉𝒆𝒇 𝒆𝒗𝒆𝒏𝒕 𝒘𝒊𝒍𝒍 𝒃𝒆 𝒉𝒆𝒍𝒅 𝒂𝒕 𝑨𝒏𝒕𝒐𝒊𝒏𝒆 𝑹𝒐𝒐𝒎 𝑺𝒉𝒆𝒓𝒂𝒕𝒐𝒏 𝒈𝒓𝒂𝒏𝒅 𝑻𝒂𝒊𝒑𝒆𝒊 𝒅𝒖𝒓𝒊𝒏𝒈 𝟗/𝟐𝟕-𝟗/𝟐𝟗, 𝒔𝒆𝒂𝒕𝒔 𝒍𝒊𝒎𝒊𝒕𝒆𝒅.