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¡ã Cosmetics made from the essence of Jeju at Jeju Love. Photo courtesy Jeju Love |
As the number of coffee shops explodes, their distinguishing features seem to diminish. It makes finding that special mood, for that special someone, as difficult as finding a decent brew itself.
There is an answer, however, and it is in reimagining the very meaning of a “cafe.”
While for many the word will conjure images of latte and cappuccinos, for one beachside business down in Woljeongri, Gujwa-eup, it means the novel combination of handmade cosmetics, health foods and, more predictably, hot beverages.
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¡ã You can try your hand at home-made cosmetics at Jeju Love. Photo courtesy Jeju Love |
Jeju Love is a local social enterprise seeking to tell local stories through multitalented artisans, some of whom are disabled, who combine their love of organic nature with cosmetics. The result is a series of unique products such as scoria rock facial creams, cactus soaps, mandarin and cactus granules, and organic teas.
Its affiliated cafe, “Cafe Jeju Story,” also provides a selection of tour courses for customers. Course A allows you to visit the gardens and take photos; Course B gives you a hands-on class in making cosmetics, such as scoria pore packs; and Course C serves up edible flower abalone rice and face-pack and perfume-making.
So, take your special someone there and you are pretty sure to be coming out smelling of roses.
Jeju Love
9am-6pm (courses must start by 5:30pm)
13, Haengwon-ro, Gujwa-eup, Jeju-si
064-803-2011 / jeju-love.com
Getting there: Bus #701 (Coastal Road)
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