The Korean bath ritual
Mugwort Ritual
Mugwort — ssuk — is the green soak Korean bathhouses pour after steam. We source leaf from Ganghwa Island, west of Seoul.
Shipped from Seoul to Europe, the UK, the US and the Gulf. We do not deliver inside South Korea. Duties show at checkout.
The finished box is soap, scrub, ttae glove and soak. The soaks are live. The rest joins as we lock Korean makers.
Questions
FAQ
What is a Korean mugwort bath?
Mugwort (ssuk) is the green herb Korean bathhouses steep in hot water after steam. Ganghwa Island grows a dense, bitter leaf used for this soak. You empty a packet into a tub or basin, sit 15 to 20 minutes, then rinse.
Where is this ritual from?
The leaf is Korean. Ganghwa sits west of Seoul. We pack in Seoul and ship to the EU, UK, US, Gulf and Asia. We do not deliver inside South Korea.
What belongs in the mugwort box?
The finished package is soap, scrub, ttae glove and mugwort soak. Today the soak pieces are live. Soap, scrub and glove join as we source them in Korea.
How long does shipping take?
DHL Express from Seoul is usually 3 to 6 days. Duties and tax show at checkout before you pay.