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Jeju, South Korea: a caf é turned into a volcanic cave

Published: 2025-08-21 Author: World Gafei

Last Updated: 2025/08/21, South Korea's Jeju Island was formed by undersea volcanic eruptions millions of years ago. It was originally composed of volcanic rocks and lava caves formed over the years, one of which was discovered by tea farmers in 2006 and has now been converted into an underground cafe.

Jeju Island in South Korea was formed by undersea volcanic eruptions millions of years ago. At first, there were only volcanic rocks and volcanic lava caves formed over the years. Today, these lava caves have been discovered and activated one after another, and some have even become national scenic spots. one of the caves discovered by tea farmers in 2006 has been converted into an underground coffee shop, serving freshly brewed tea and coffee with unique flavor. in addition, there are self-service coffee shops run by warm-hearted people, allowing travelers to come to Jeju and still enjoy a cup of warm and hot drinks at home! Photo caption: full view of Volcano Cafe. (GCMT/CFP)

Perhaps only Jeju has this condition, allowing private individuals to open a coffee shop converted from a natural volcanic cave, all because there are estimated to be more than 100 natural lava caves on Jeju Island, which is the largest in the world. Speaking of this natural molten cave in tea Xiran, it is said that when the owner of the green tea garden first bought the place, he only planted green tea, but inadvertently found a natural cave under the hillside. After being approved by the government, the owner decided to transform it into a teahouse and coffee shop, using home-grown green tea as an attraction to produce a variety of cold and hot drinks and refreshments to entertain the good and good. Photo caption: the stretched tendon texture can be seen in the tunnel.

On one side of the huge green tea garden with luxuriant branches and leaves is the entrance to the cave coffee shop. with the deliberate preservation of the owner, there is only a simple stone cave under the huge tree, from which the author enters, a bit like the protagonist of Alice in Wonderland. Embark on a fantastic journey.

With the curved dark trail, on both sides are huge stretching tendons texture, clearly visible, the ear is heard the sound of gurgling water, the atmosphere is very mysterious. However, the willows are dark and flowers are bright, and at the end of the trail is a spacious stone cave. There are already many guests sitting on the wooden tables and chairs. Some are enjoying hot drinks in the cup, while others are exploring and taking pictures everywhere with cameras like the author. The cave is quiet and cool, the lights are soft, and the aroma of coffee comes from it. It feels really warm.

According to the tea garden manager, the drinks and snacks here are all home-made, and then strongly recommend to us the two must-taste choices: green tea latte (about HK $33) and green tea soft ice cream (about HK $26), one hot and one cold. Eat a mouthful of tea, the quality is good. Sweet lovers should not miss the green tea omelet (about HK $20). Especially when it is just taken out from the freezer, the slippery cream is still solidified and tastes like ice cream, which is most suitable for summer. Photo caption: the volcanic cave was discovered by accident when the owner of the garden was reclaiming the tea garden.

Since the opening of the cave coffee shop, it has attracted a lot of people to visit, and the tea garden has become bigger and bigger, adding a lot of facilities one after another, including the construction of a main building in natural cement tone, which is both fashionable and integrated with the environment. On the third floor of the main building, there is a restaurant called "Tea Banquet", which specializes in green tea cuisine. The first famous dish is a home-made green tea mixed rice (about HK $66), with a variety of fresh vegetables, kelp and Laver, accompanied by green tea after cooking, mixed with chili sauce and eaten with spicy and spicy tea, which is more healthy than ordinary stone rice. The floor of the main building is a retail store, selling all kinds of green tea products, such as green tea bread, green tea tea, green tea latte, green tea chocolate and green tea enzyme.

Jeju Island is about one and a half times the size of Hong Kong, but its population is only 500000. According to local native tour guides, the population here is small, so the relationship between residents is very harmonious. In the past, even if the families did not close their doors at night, there were no crimes. It is an island of peace!. The author really believes in this. Otherwise, there would be no self-service coffee shop like May Flower Cafe on the island. The shop is unattended, and guests can make their own coffee or green tea when they arrive. You can drink as much as you like, and when you leave, you can put down the tea money according to your conscience. Even if you don't give it to drink "overlord tea," some people call this shop a "conscience coffee shop."

It is said that the coffee shop was opened by members of the Korean band Love Peace and was rebuilt from a secondhand warehouse. When the author visited earlier, the all-white shop was still like a fairy tale cabin, regardless of all the furniture inside and outside the store, even the bathroom. are kept new and clean, clean and tidy, without any sense of clutter, very rare. Most of the tourists from all over the country are very well-behaved, come in and automatically make their own coffee, or make a pot of green tea, then find a seat and enjoy a moment of leisure.