The Guide to Brewing Tea
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★ In this video we:
* Dispel the common misconceptions and myths about brewing loose leaf tea
* Dissect a tea bag to reveal the unpleasant truth, and recommend good teabags
* Explain why you should avoid using tea temples
* Advise on how to brew tea properly and explain the basic rules to follow
* Explain how to select a good tea supplier
* Show you how to properly brew tea by using the Western style and Gong Fu style
* Demonstrate how to brew loose leaf tea in just a few minutes
* Show you a real Chinese tea ceremony
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"The tea is starting to wake up, after it's long journey from the mountains" what a beautiful analogy.
I like how even when sirens are blasting away in the background he doesn't even react to it just acts like there's no sirens haha
Watch the video when he is in China! He blew up! lol
i thought that was outside my window... xD
I didn't even bat an eye
I rarely watch videos that are beyond 8 minutes long (or skip), but you sir, are so informative that I watched the entire video. Awesome work!
I agree! I was going to just listen to this whole I crocheted but ended up watching the whole thing.
Same. I think I watched another one that was close to an hour today. My newest obsession, right here.
What are you watching dude 😂😂
For years I could not understand what on earth was going on with tea bags, the tea was miserably bitter... Recently I started using proper whole leaf tea, thanks for opening our eyes guys.
How can one find quality loose tea?
@@ketsiachoisie9377 Answer: JUST DON'T DO IT! Loose leaf tea is basically the same as the tea in bags, except in the bag, the leaves are ground up so they take less time to brew. It's probably bitter because this commenter brewed it for too long. 3 minutes max if you don't want bitter tea bags. Common sense. Loose leaf tea is also very messy, and not all tea bags are machine picked. Some of the higher quality ones handpick them. Not much difference except a bunch of loose tea leaves all over the table as you struggle to get the right amount into the teapot where you could have used a pre-portioned bag of tea. End of Story.
@The Great Chaos at what temperature? I've never had good tea from tea dust. It's always burnt bitter even if I steep exactly at the suppliers' recommendations. I think if you reduce heat and time drastically, then it might be okay, but it's probably pretty bland too.
@@thegreatchaos13 However, loose leaf tea has far more variety available. The average quality is far higher than bagged tea. Bagged tea, especially the lower quality brands like Bigelow and Lipton, is usually fannings - tiny tea leaves and dust with little flavor (except bitter - bleh!). Loose leaf teas tend to have far more flavor - and even better, because you can control the amount of leaf, you can control the flavor much better!
@@trout3685 If you are using green tea, let the water cool down for a few minutes before adding. If you add the water while it is boiling, it will burn the tea.
damn, i'm from china and i still learned a lot from this video, it's straight forward without any magical or spiritual bullshit you usually get from a tutorial in china, all i want to know is the meaning and purpose of each step, and this video is just spot on
+houston34 Exactly. The Chinese always try to make everything profound and deep and cultural, while maybe that really is the case, we just need a simple instrution to enjoy a good cup of tea(and other arts).
+Lindsaylbb Yes while we appreciate the poetic nature of tea, we love to demystify things!
Either to brew tea in the Western manner or Chinese tea ceremony manner, should always first to rinse the pot and cups with warm water, then pour the tea leaves in for further brewing.
When using the smelling cup, actually it is time to practice the breathing techniques. It is a beautiful mediation process with the different note of nature aroma.
You have opened my heart and mind to the beauty of tea. Since discovering your site I no longer drink coffee, soda, or other awful tasting stuff. My day begins at 5am with Matcha and meditation. Then a hearty Scottish tea around 8am, at 10am a break for green or white tea, lunch at 1pm and maybe (hold your ears some iced tea) around 4pm green tea again maybe with Jasmine flowers another break & meditation then a light fruit tea before bed. I am a much happier soul Thank you.
This is beautiful. Glad you’re doing so well!
drinking too many cups of tea a day is not the healthiest
That's probably more because of the meditation. But not bad!
You instantly sold me on that tea-ceremony-in-a-cup-device. Just ordered it. Thank you!
love this guy, very informative and well spoken!
fig leaf benefits
Justin Gilmaine sub me please
Justin Gilmaine found out stuff I didn’t even know so won’t be buying grocery store teas any more.
He's quite busy pushing his product. you halfwit.
That glass mug and infuser looks perfect, there is so much room for the tea to float around.
You just became the teacher of my 'Introduction to Tea 101' course :) Thanks
The tea ceremony process is so beautiful lol
Gabby Garcia yes of course it can be beautiful.
I did not even understand why my green tea leaves were so bitter, after trying your method just now, i got to say i've fallen in love with tea.
green tea, you need to put green tea bag in hot water not more than 3 minitues. if you put longer , then bitter, try best tea from Sri Lanka. ceylon tea www.ceylonteabrew.com
Don Mei writes the most informative and passionate tea blog I know. Plus the videos share a wealth of new info. Please don't stop!
This video was very high-quality and very informative! It's so well-shot and well-spoken that the time just flies by, and I appreciate how the information given is very clear and precise, not to mention kept as objective as possible!
Thanks for the run through!! I am such a newbie to this special way of doing it, but already love the respect and care being taken in this method.
I can’t wait for my aged White Peony to arrive!! 😀😁🇦🇺
This video was literally everything I was looking for AND MORE! Thank you so much for your tea knowledge and sharing in such a simple way.
WOWOW you just opened me up to a whole new world of tea. I must say I thank you very much. This has to be the thing that I always felt was missing when I was drinking western style teas
You have a gift for promoting tea! I enjoyed the way you have laid out every aspect of brewing and drinking tea.
Thanks for sharing!
I love tea so much, cannot believe I didn't start getting into it until my 20's. Changing my entire lifestyle and health around, actually in the process of curing my acne! This has been a 13 hear struggle and o finally found the key. Your microbiome is everything! Tea is fantastic for supporting that.
Today I ordered from you for the first time (I'm brand new to high quality leaf teas)......... I would never have had the information needed to take this first step without watching dozens of your terrific videos over the last few weeks! Thanks so much for truly informative videos that make sense :)
You have the best tea channel on CZcams :) Thanks for your content! 🙏❤️
Hello. I just discovered your channel and i want to tell you something : very, very rare i've seen such an accurate description, full of fantastic information with a very beautiful narration. I'm not a pro so for me is so useful . Congratulation & Thank You very much.
I'm watching this after I've learned so many amazing things by Mei Leaf, and now I can 'fully' understand what's being said in this video verses the first time. I've always appreciated your educations. Thanks.
I just discovered your channel and it's really helpful. Thankyou so much!!
Man, I really appreciate your channel. Great content
very informative video, i knew nothing about tea traditional 30 minutes ago and now i feel like a tea guru. thank you
Thank you for sharing. I just got my first clay tea pot and had a quick tea course for my birthday. I’m all in for the ceremony style of enjoyment 😊
Drinking a cup of tea right now. Thanks for sharing your guide.
Chelsea Pearl sub me please
Once again, I would like to leave a strong comment. These videos are excellent. Don is an extraordinary personality that brings the tea culture the warmth and welcoming it truly deserves. I have never purchased tea from you, but will take a leap and check it out. I have been watching several of your videos today and will continue to do so. Great job!! A+++
I have attended many tea appreciation events but I'm still learning from every stories I listen to.
been slowly wanting to learn more about tea after over a year or two of my expanding love for a good cup of tea.... so glad I found your channel..... (Alex brought me here ;-P)
WOW! I have been educated! Even after living in several countries where this is an important way of Life, I never understood it as I do now. Gonna try out the process now. Thanks for the wonderful explanation!
i love the set for the ceremony tea, thank you for the video and info
Thank you for making this video for us. I loved watching it. Very informative.
Brilliant - best introduction to proper tea I've seen...thank you
Your passion for tea is very inspirational, thank you!
You are doing such a great job with the guides of yours! Thanks :)
Thanks Adam
I really thank you for all your videos! I am now working as a sourcing and buying manager in the promotional gift industry but my dream is to get a job in tea sourcing. With all those videos I learn a lot everyday from your videos.
Your explanation are very clear, concise, professionally explained. I love it.
Thank you again so much!! :)
Tea changed my life.
Excellent video! So informative! I’ve learned a lot, I had no idea. I also didn’t know about the cups with built in infuser, that’s great. I’m going to look for one. Thanks for sharing this video.
Thank you thank you very much! I was doing all wrong, this is absolutely mind opening!
Love the video! goes to detail but in a simple way
Wow! This is a very informative and interesting video, thank you! Really taught me a lot. Me and my friend love to go outdoors and drink tea, so I'll definitely consider some "backpack gong-fu kit"
My ears perked up when I heard tea pet.. no idea what one was, but knew instinctively I would adore it! Delightful! I'll be collecting these for the rest of my life now, thanks. 😊
Lmao same.
Still collecting?
I am so enjoying this informative video. Great delivery Thank you for sharing
I’m loving this!
Excelente info!!! And the sirens in the background of the audio add a special touch to your tea expertise:)
I am just beginning with tea. Thank you so much for this video. Really amazing!
I bet you love tea from ceylon tea. try get it here www.ceylonteabrew.com
It's a huge help for all beginners! Thanks :)
trust this man.....I used to do tea bags and I got hooked on loose leaf now
I dig that ceremony infuser. Great video. Thanks a lot!
+Ernest Kidwell you're welcome!
I found the channel by coincidence and I consider myself lucky. Great explanation.
Oowh, I’m excited! 😮😁😍🙌🏼 I just watched a video that Celine did on removal of stains and now I’m committing myself to learning about tea; your voice is ALSO pretty ASMRish, Don. I’mma be HOOKED in this marvellous shenanigans, I know it! 😃😬😂🤗👍🏼👌🏼
Cheers, beaut 😘
Beautiful and informative video, just learning the process for loose leaf, thanks!
Thanks for this video! Really nice!
wow, that tea ceremony was another level of.. awesomeness.
Excellent video! Thank you for sharing!
Excellent information and you have such a beautiful voice. Greetings from Nashville!
This is the most helpful video I've seen! Ever since switching to the gong fun style of brewing I've hugely come to enjoy the flavor of green tea.
*fu. Darn autocorrect.
Gladys G sub me please
I like the way he demonstrate and explain it. :) Thanks.
Thanks for this! Great explanations.
Such a nice cute way of describing everything. Love it.
I’m intrigued!
Will need to give this a go!
Greetings from Venezuela and thank you so much for this amaizing
THANK YOU - will order some of that good Lapsang you mentioned and that fancy multi-chamber brewing thingy, since I'm in love with it and need to taste some variety of it in proper manner : )
thanks for the video, I'm new to this whole tea world, watching your vid give me a lot of new knowledge and information I need
Loved it!! Thanks a ton!!
Thanks for a great video! I'm just getting into the basics of tea brewing; this was a perfect start. :)
Melissa Greenwalt now experiment to brew tea that's perfect for you.
Great guide! Thank you!
This was such a pleasant video to discover.
I'm so glad for finding this video! Thank you so much for sharing your knowledge!
You're very welcome Larissa. We are glad to be of help!
Larissa Mayumi sub me please
Absolutely wonderful . Such a delightful way to make ☕️. tea
and so delightfully ‘peaceful ‘ in this ‘racing’ world. Thank you
best video..everything is thoroughly explained..thank u so much..
Another first-class presentation!
i've learned a lot from this video clip. It made me appreciate more about tea. thank you sir.
Very educational, thank you Brewmaster!
TheHAMization you're welcome.
I love this video, very informative!!!💖
Thank you sir for sharing your knowledge..
Love The information, love drink tea, thank you for sharing your knowledge about that Wonderful Drink, The Tea.👍
I never saw a tea pet before. I love it!
This was so informative and educational.
Great video! Thanks for posting.
I learned soooooo much! Thank you, sir. ;D
This teapots are so preaty a have to buy one for myself. Great informative video. Greatings from poland
Thank you for your detailed video.
Wow… eyeopners all over, greatly explained!!
I just threw my tea bag lol.
I had loose ribose tea and followed your instructions and omg it tastes completely different.
This was fantastic! Thank you.
ts371 thank you for watching!
My favorite tea is Oolong, and my favorite infusion is the 3rd steep. So heavenly.
+SleeplessMess mine too
Thanx Mate....great info vid.
It is very useful video to learn how to brew tea .Thanks!
Thank you for the information really useful
Thanks Don. This video was really informative and well done. The volume was low on my little laptop but still well enough to hear what you said.
+Jared thanks
Great video, Thank you
I very much enjoyed this video thank you
We use the same small cup for drinking Bedouin coffee it’s has also a special preparation thank you for your informative video
brand new to tea. glad i found this
This is a very nice tea class and very educational.
Just wanted to say thank you. I love tea but had no idea how to properly make it. Boiled water, tea bags, left the bag in the cup etc. Made my first cup of tea the traditional way and was impressed. The first thing my wife said was, "wow, this tastes way less bitter".
IT'S BITTER BECAUSE YOU BREWED IT FOR TOO LONG!😡 THE REASON THERE ARE SPECIFIED BREWING TIMES ON TEABAG SETS IS BECAUSE IF YOU LEAVE THE TEA IN THERE FOR TOO LONG IT GOES BITTER!
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ok... I always mistaken brewing tea. Thanks alot, I love your channel! :-)