In the Samhan era, Boseong belonged to the Mahan confederacy and later became Bokhol County (伏忽郡) under the rule of the Baekje dynasty.

This status has been carefully crafted in recent decades, partly due to the long history green tea has with the area.

[2] The surrounding climate and soil provide good conditions for growing a unique green tea that has a distinct taste and aroma.

[2] The earliest historical mention of green tea in Korea was from the reign of Queen Seondeok of Silla in the mid-7th century AD.

[5] Nearly two hundred years later, historical records indicate that green tea seeds were planted at the foot of nearby Jirisan Mountain.

[5] During the Joseon dynasty, green tea began to fall out of favor due to its close association with Buddhism, but was still enjoyed by certain parts of the population; and the Jirisan plantation continued to thrive.

The mountainside features a terraced design that extends along the lower reaches of the mountain and is carefully manicured, providing an impressive view when seen from the top.

[6] Boseong Green Tea passed the strict quality inspection of the Russian Medical Biology Lab, and was officially recognized as a beverage suitable for an astronaut's special diet.