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Onerivertea
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Registrace 30. 07. 2020
We are Onerivertea, committed to finding, tasting, and selling pure, genuine tea from beautiful regions in China. Join us on our journys through the Land of Mountains and Rivers as we travel, record, and celebrate the various cultures that arise around tea. Onerivertea consist of three worker-owners: Alex Witherspoon, Derek Poskin, and Meng Xiaoyan. We all live in China and have been collectively sourcing tea since 2018. Our goal is to understand the life of the modern tea farmer, to know the agricultural methods surrounding tea production, and to record and share the stories of the land, the people, and the leaves. We are committed to only selling tea from farms we have visited, and from producers that we personally know well.
Episode 34 - A History of Modern Sichuan & Sourcing Jasmine Tea
In this episode of Tea Soup, Derek is joined by another One River Tea Worker/Owner, Alex Witherspoon. Together we recount our recent travels into Sichuan searching for jasmine tea. We talk a lot about Alex’s project in Hefeng, where One River Tea hosts WWOOFers, farming volunteers from all over the world. We talk about the incredibly bloody history of the 19th and 20th century Sichuan, and of course we get around to talking about sourcing the Jasmine Tea which should appear in one the onerivertea.com website later this month. This podcast is part of a video which will be available on the One River Tea CZcams Channel as well.
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Episode 33 - Sourcing Yellow Tea
zhlédnutí 63Před měsícem
Welcome! Today, Derek and Alex talk about their journey to the top of Golden Chicken Mountain, one of the cheeriest tea prodcuers east of Luan (Liuan?), and the holisitic state of the yellow tea market in China. Is it fermented or oxidized? What is dry and wet yellowing? What even is yellow tea? We share our journey to answer these questions and grow from skeptics to yellow-pilled enjoyers. Com...
Episode 32 - Sourcing Dragonwell (2024)
zhlédnutí 55Před měsícem
In this episode, we talk about West Lake Dragonwell, we just got back from Hangzhou a few days ago with some incredible insights into the making of longjing. We share tips on how to buy the right longjing on the mountain; talk about the risks of drinking same-day tea, get into the TCM of green teas both freshly made and moderately aged. We bring back some old favorite characters Tang Xiaojun an...
Episode 31 - Sourcing Pu’er (Mengsong)
zhlédnutí 45Před 2 měsíci
2024 Spring Tea has just started being picked, and the prospects are looking good! We spend the first part of this episode talking about green tea and what it’s like living through the Mingqian hype here in China. We get onto the topic of this episode, sourcing Puer in Menghai, and we say goodbye to the cast of characters we met in Lincang and we share a new set of faces we meet down in Menghai...
Episode 30 - Sourcing Pu’er (Big Snow Mt.)
zhlédnutí 40Před 3 měsíci
In this episode of Tea Soup, Derek talks about the 10 million train trips per day during China’s Spring Festival, the curious mythology surrounding the Dai Minority Water Splashing Festival, and his pilgrimage to the world’s oldest tea tree (2,700 years old!). He mentions Joseph Campbell’s book “The Hero With a Thousand Faces: The Cosmogonic Cycle”, Mercia Eliade’s Book “The Sacred and the Prof...
Episode 29 - Pressing Pu’er (Xigui)
zhlédnutí 36Před 3 měsíci
In this episode Derek talks about pressed tea. Why is compressed tea so popular these days, what unique virtues does it possess, and what does it take to press tea into these 100, 200, or 375 gram disks that are so common to see in teashops all around the mainland. We muse on the creative process of running a business and circle back to the existential dilemma of sourcing ‘good tea’. We also ta...
Episode 28 - Sourcing Pu’er (Bangdong)
zhlédnutí 39Před 4 měsíci
Still on the tea trail, Derek recounts and ranks all the most difficult to access teas, as he travels through Yunnan in the grip of a deep drought. He makes his way to the Bangdong Village, drinks the raw tea just made yesterday and compares old bush, with gushu, and single tree productions with Puer blends. Eating tea with the pickers, he makes his way out to Mengjie’s ancestral home in the mo...
Episode 27 - Sourcing Pu’er (Xigui)
zhlédnutí 66Před 4 měsíci
In this episode of Tea Soup, Derek continues talking about his Spring Tea Sourcing trip in April of 2023. Starting at the peak of Wudong Mountain in Chaozhou, he talks about the wholly hand-made teapots he sources from his ceramics Master Kemin’s apprentices in Chaozhou (only available on taoteaware.com). He talks about getting into Lincang in Yunnan with zero puer tea connections, and in a mer...
Episode 26 - A Year of Tea (2023)
zhlédnutí 64Před 4 měsíci
In this episode Derek tries to tackle 2023, what teas were we into, what teas did we source, where did we go and more. It ends up mainly being about the stories untold, the life behind the tea and a few trips with liminal connections to tea itself. We talk about tea friends in our city, the sourcing trips that revolved around the history of tea episodes, the birth of the Tea Soup Podcast in Jan...
Episode 25 - A History of Pu’er (pt. 2)
zhlédnutí 67Před 5 měsíci
Welcome back to the second episode of the history of Puer Tea. In this episode, we cover the past 300 years of this teas development, from the Qing Dynasry tribute tea gardens to the State Owned Enterprises of the Maoist era. We share the logic behind the secret recipes and talk about suspicions, paranoia, and knockoffs in the world of Puerh tea. Remember to check out onerivertea.com for all ou...
Episode 24 - A History of Pu’er (pt. 1)
zhlédnutí 120Před 5 měsíci
In this episode, Derek takes on a new type of tea: Pu’er (often romanized as Pu’erh). We give an in depth overview of the geographical make up of China’s Yunnan province, talking about its incredible biodiversity and myriad climate zones. We talk about different origin myths about puer and the naming conventions, and even get into the historical relevance of these myths and what truths we can g...
Episode 23 - Tasting Dancong Oolong Tea
zhlédnutí 27Před 5 měsíci
In this episode of Tea Soup, Derek goes deep into how to decipher, select, and appreciate dancong oolong teas. We talk about the cultivars, the prices to expect, the characteristics of old and young bushes, and much more. Derek spills the tea on his tasting methods when selecting teas for the onerivertea.com website, and gives some tips into buying the teas you want, descending high and low qua...
Episode 22 - Drinking Dancong Oolong Tea in Chaozhou
zhlédnutí 31Před 5 měsíci
In this episode Derek talks about his time living in Chaozhou. How do they drink Dancong oolong tea in the city of its origin. How do the Chaozhou people drink Chaozhou Gongfu tea. We discuss tips on how to get your session more authentic, what kind of water to use, what kind of teaware to use, and talk a lot about how tea is viewed in this city of tea.
Episode 21 - The Making of Dancong Oolong Tea
zhlédnutí 44Před 5 měsíci
In this episode, Derek walks through the rather long and complicated process of making Dancong Oolong teas. Derek talks a bit about Chinese terms related to tea production and we have even created a little cheat sheet for you on our website here (onerivertea.com/pages/dancong-oolong-glossary-of-terms) don’t worry, we won’t test you on this yet! We talk about the people we have made tea with in ...
Episode 20 - Sourcing Wudong Dancong Oolong Tea
zhlédnutí 33Před 5 měsíci
Join Derek in this episode as we travel out to the heart and soul of Dancong Oolong production, that’s the Wudong Mountain. Meet our new phenomenal maker Wen Zitong, a young prodigy making some of the best teas we have ever had. We talk at the start about production times for making dancong oolong, the history of the land and the farms out in the phoenix mountain range, and talk a bit about ano...
Episode 19 - Cooperative Kerfuffles in Hefeng, Hubei
zhlédnutí 8Před 5 měsíci
Episode 19 - Cooperative Kerfuffles in Hefeng, Hubei
Episode 18 - A History of Cooperatives in Central China
zhlédnutí 17Před 5 měsíci
Episode 18 - A History of Cooperatives in Central China
Episode 17 - Sourcing Phoenix Dancong Oolong Tea
zhlédnutí 30Před 5 měsíci
Episode 17 - Sourcing Phoenix Dancong Oolong Tea
Episode 15 - The Making of Dragonwell Green Tea
zhlédnutí 21Před 5 měsíci
Episode 15 - The Making of Dragonwell Green Tea
Episode 14 - Sourcing Dragonwell Green Tea (Longjing)
zhlédnutí 25Před 5 měsíci
Episode 14 - Sourcing Dragonwell Green Tea (Longjing)
Episode 13 - The Making of Biluochun Green Tea
zhlédnutí 21Před 5 měsíci
Episode 13 - The Making of Biluochun Green Tea
West Lake Dragon Well Green Tea Fields (Drone Footage)
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West Lake Dragon Well Green Tea Fields (Drone Footage)
Episode 12 - Meeting Tea Master Yinwei
zhlédnutí 16Před 5 měsíci
Episode 12 - Meeting Tea Master Yinwei
Episode 11 - A History of Dragonwell Green Tea
zhlédnutí 36Před 5 měsíci
Episode 11 - A History of Dragonwell Green Tea
Episode 10 - Sourcing Biluochun Green Tea
zhlédnutí 21Před 5 měsíci
Episode 10 - Sourcing Biluochun Green Tea
Episode 9 - A History of Biluochun Green Tea
zhlédnutí 41Před 5 měsíci
Episode 9 - A History of Biluochun Green Tea
glue powder is toxic when it burnt..huhu
Loved this ep
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The cool thing about these guys is that, is that they have really, really, really long trunks
Wonderful video but the music was doing my head in. Why always always music with everything??
I know I'm a bit late to the party, but I just wanted to say, thank you very much for this video. This is the most comprehensive grandpa style tutorial I've seen on CZcams. Your passion and knowledge on this subject are palpable. I'm going to order my first tin of loose leaf tea now and enjoy with pleasure 😊😊
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Cool video! What is the machine you used to powderize the lavender?
Great video. Going to follow the method. A little volume down on the background music would be nice though. Cheers
Cheers! Thanks for the feedback, already got a lot better setup for the future !
Fantastic storytelling. Thank you
Thank you for your honesty
Where or how can I buy direct from Miaoyi his products ?
Great out the door tea, home roasted ball rolled oolong, mixed with a roasted barley/rive or buckwheat. always good for your morning drive.
Bitterness of puerh..... Could that be the reason that the Cantonese in the famous yum Cha use chrysanthemum flowers with puerh and call it Guk Bo?
Potentially, though I find chrysanthemum flowers to be pretty bitter in their now right, a lot of tea packets here will include rock sugar to brew them with. Have you lived in Hongkong? You seem pretty familiar with their tea customs!
@@onerivertea No, never been to Hong Kong unfortunately . But I grew up close to a Cantonese family that owned a restaurant and I became very familiar with culture and food.
Three cups might represent like most things in China being done in threes, the three sages... Confucius, Buddha, and Laozi?
I've always thought the gongfu cha " ceremony" most likely originated as a form of reverence for tea and appreciation of friends and family/ ancestors.
Wow this is some premium grade tea
Hello hello, you need to do a green tea tour of Anhui province, that province is like the Shaolin temple of green tea, very underrated.
#theskydoesntlie
While the smoked variety is way too smokey for me i still love seeing the process
Give this traditional processed stuff a try if you haven’t yet! We also only sell it after it’s rested a year. The fresh tea sometimes has too much smoke on top, but after a year it sinks into the tea and becomes very mineral sweet!
I drink alcohol to forget. I drink tea to remember. I have maybe 6 thousand dollars worth of PuErh,and a variety of other types,lovingly stored in my mothers house,her basement is a storage wonderland! I drink these treasures,I poke them with the knife
Great year end episode! ❤😊
Thanks for listening!
Been listening intently to all your podcast! Thank you from the deepest reaches of my soul! I love tea! May the universe keep you!
Love your storytelling skills!!
😢 *promosm*
Great video can't wait to taste my Lapsang Souchong !
The Masu Village really makes some of the best Lapsang out there!
Very interesting episode Derek! Can't wait for the episode of your trip to Laos - was just enjoying some of your 2021 bamboo pressed gushu the other day. Looking forward to your blends in the future and hopefully more pu'er from Laos.
That Laos trip was very interesting, I can't wait to go back, happy to hear you still have some of the Bamboo Pressed Gushu! I've drank all my backstock!
Very interesting podcast! More stories please!
Glad to hear you're loving the stories Teresa!
refreshing
Do U compensate for the moisture from our fingers, hands when sprinkling in the water & kneeding.? Do U have a recipe w/exact directions. I'm serious about making my own incense & gifting & I would love a variety of quality aromas. Everyone wants a different scent plus I want to incorporate my own personality. Thank U so much.
Plz tell me the name of this press. Will U also tell me sources where I can buy the products that U use to make the incense ... as in the lavender & other florals, oils, aromatics, bark, roots etc
Stunning, thank you!
Hi, can you recommend some books on tea in English for a novice. I especially am interested in storing tea. How do tea companies keep their tea fresh for over 2 years? Thanks for the great videos.
Hey there, my favorite tea book is simply called "Tea in China" by James A Benn, but this is more of a historical overview. Different teas store different ways, if you're interested in details, I cover a lot of tea factory tours in the Tea Soup podcast (also available on this channel)
Their language is called #Minaj-à-Trois ? That’s hilarious.
Is it hot water or cold ❤ thank you for sharing
From what I saw, it's slightly warm water, but not hot
Love this! 🌺🌸🪵💨
I want this machin
Have they ever tried drying it in a food dehydrator?
It cracks in a food dehydrator, tried it several times and it always cracks, the drying process cant be too fast
@allenhonaker4107 Not sure what type of dehydrator you have; I have both the Excalibur and the Tribest which have a raw mode which you can set at 135 for 5-6 hours. Just check the color. I use a micro mist bottle which I purchased from Amazon for $12 to mist the powder and my spaghetti attachment to my kitchen Aid.
Where does one make a purchase?
Thanks for the video!
Thanks for watching our sourcing trip!
Hi, can someone tell me if the killing the green temperature is 300°F or 300°C ? Thanks for th video
He says 300-400 in Mandarin, which means it's in Celsius degrees.
@@TenOdHerbaty Thank you very much 🙏
❤fantastico 🍵🔝
My new favourite video on yt
What is the percentage of each powder?
Beautiful video, I was drinking smoked tea while watching your video! Thanks for sharing! Going to visit the rural and authentic China, is one of my wishes since a few years now, almost the Guizhou region! I hope I'll do it once!🙏 Best wishes!🍀
We welcome you to visit us in China! We have a small cabin and tea garden in rural Hubei, hope to get some WWOOFers out there soon!
wow that was amazing! thank you!
been doing grandpa for a couple years,,, the lack of fan$y tools let me try risk free now im hooked , wont do anything else
Please improve the sound quality as your voice is barely audible.
My goodness, such an exacting process. I had no idea. I am humbled. I use a similar incense. I will certainly use it with more mindfulness. Thank you for sharing.
Fantastic. Thank you posted this video. Yours might be the only video on making smoked tea.
This. Had to look around quite a bit, so this is very valuable information!
Well that was really just quite pleasant to watch. Keep up the good work.
It's really cool to see the process of making a tea you have just bought. Thanks a lot for sharing!