"The tea is starting to wake up, after it's long journey from the mountains" what a beautiful analogy.

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!

@mothershelper1981

5 жыл бұрын

I agree! I was going to just listen to this whole I crocheted but ended up watching the whole thing.

@lastrayer9004

4 жыл бұрын

Same. I think I watched another one that was close to an hour today. My newest obsession, right here.

@NoobKiller24PiLLe

3 жыл бұрын

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.

@ketsiachoisie9377

5 жыл бұрын

How can one find quality loose tea?

@thegreatchaos13

Жыл бұрын

@@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.

@trout3685

Жыл бұрын

​@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.

@dffgffffffdddddddddd

Жыл бұрын

@@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!

@thegreatchaos13

Жыл бұрын

@@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.

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

@matthewsmith6931

4 жыл бұрын

Watch the video when he is in China! He blew up! lol

@Broockle

2 жыл бұрын

i thought that was outside my window... xD I didn't even bat an eye

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

@Lindsaylbb

8 жыл бұрын

+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).

@MeiLeaf

8 жыл бұрын

+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 instantly sold me on that tea-ceremony-in-a-cup-device. Just ordered it. Thank you!

love this guy, very informative and well spoken!

@yoelyohannes2656

7 жыл бұрын

fig leaf benefits

@myway5252

6 жыл бұрын

Justin Gilmaine sub me please

@tinahuttner7280

4 жыл бұрын

Justin Gilmaine found out stuff I didn’t even know so won’t be buying grocery store teas any more.

@lapismosi8065

3 жыл бұрын

He's quite busy pushing his product. you halfwit.

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.

@isakdahl7054

3 жыл бұрын

This is beautiful. Glad you’re doing so well!

@ei6728

Жыл бұрын

drinking too many cups of tea a day is not the healthiest

@thegreatchaos13

Жыл бұрын

That's probably more because of the meditation. But not bad!

You just became the teacher of my 'Introduction to Tea 101' course :) Thanks

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.

@ceylonteabrew6827

2 жыл бұрын

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

The tea ceremony process is so beautiful lol

@MeiLeaf

9 жыл бұрын

Gabby Garcia yes of course it can be beautiful.

That glass mug and infuser looks perfect, there is so much room for the tea to float around.

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!! 😀😁🇦🇺

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

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.

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.

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. 😊

@josephmclord

3 жыл бұрын

Lmao same.

@matty-mcfly

4 ай бұрын

Still collecting?

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!

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 :)

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.

very informative video, i knew nothing about tea traditional 30 minutes ago and now i feel like a tea guru. thank you

Brilliant - best introduction to proper tea I've seen...thank you

You have the best tea channel on KZread :) Thanks for your content! 🙏❤️

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!

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+++

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)

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 😊

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.

You are doing such a great job with the guides of yours! Thanks :)

@MeiLeaf

8 жыл бұрын

Thanks Adam

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 have attended many tea appreciation events but I'm still learning from every stories I listen to.

Thank you for making this video for us. I loved watching it. Very informative.

I just discovered your channel and it's really helpful. Thankyou so much!!

Drinking a cup of tea right now. Thanks for sharing your guide.

@myway5252

6 жыл бұрын

Chelsea Pearl sub me please

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!! :)

My favorite tea is Oolong, and my favorite infusion is the 3rd steep. So heavenly.

@ajnikhil

8 жыл бұрын

+SleeplessMess mine too

Beautiful and informative video, just learning the process for loose leaf, thanks!

I'm so glad for finding this video! Thank you so much for sharing your knowledge!

@MeiLeaf

10 жыл бұрын

You're very welcome Larissa. We are glad to be of help!

@myway5252

6 жыл бұрын

Larissa Mayumi sub me please

I’m intrigued! Will need to give this a go!

I am just beginning with tea. Thank you so much for this video. Really amazing!

@ceylonteabrew6827

2 жыл бұрын

I bet you love tea from ceylon tea. try get it here www.ceylonteabrew.com

Thank you thank you very much! I was doing all wrong, this is absolutely mind opening!

Your passion for tea is very inspirational, thank you!

i love the set for the ceremony tea, thank you for the video and info

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 😘

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

I am so enjoying this informative video. Great delivery Thank you for sharing

Thanks for this video! Really nice!

I dig that ceremony infuser. Great video. Thanks a lot!

@MeiLeaf

8 жыл бұрын

+Ernest Kidwell you're welcome!

I love this video, very informative!!!💖 Thank you sir for sharing your knowledge..

i've learned a lot from this video clip. It made me appreciate more about tea. thank you sir.

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.

@gladysg7773

9 жыл бұрын

*fu. Darn autocorrect.

@myway5252

6 жыл бұрын

Gladys G sub me please

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".

@thegreatchaos13

Жыл бұрын

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!

@hithere8753

Жыл бұрын

@@thegreatchaos13 Thank you caps lock cruise control for your public service announcement.

@thegreatchaos13

Жыл бұрын

@@hithere8753 YOUR WELCOME!?

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"

Thanks for this! Great explanations.

Tea changed my life.

Love the video! goes to detail but in a simple way

Very educational, thank you Brewmaster!

@MeiLeaf

9 жыл бұрын

TheHAMization you're welcome.

Thanks for a great video! I'm just getting into the basics of tea brewing; this was a perfect start. :)

@MeiLeaf

9 жыл бұрын

Melissa Greenwalt now experiment to brew tea that's perfect for you.

Loved it!! Thanks a ton!!

best video..everything is thoroughly explained..thank u so much..

Another first-class presentation!

I found the channel by coincidence and I consider myself lucky. Great explanation.

trust this man.....I used to do tea bags and I got hooked on loose leaf now

It's a huge help for all beginners! Thanks :)

Man, I really appreciate your channel. Great content

Excelente info!!! And the sirens in the background of the audio add a special touch to your tea expertise:)

This was so informative and educational.

This was such a pleasant video to discover.

wow, that tea ceremony was another level of.. awesomeness.

Thank you for your detailed video.

Absolutely wonderful . Such a delightful way to make ☕️. tea and so delightfully ‘peaceful ‘ in this ‘racing’ world. Thank you

I’m loving this!

Excellent video! Thank you for sharing!

Such a nice cute way of describing everything. Love it.

Thank you for the information really useful

This was fantastic! Thank you.

@MeiLeaf

9 жыл бұрын

ts371 thank you for watching!

Greetings from Venezuela and thank you so much for this amaizing

This teapots are so preaty a have to buy one for myself. Great informative video. Greatings from poland

Love The information, love drink tea, thank you for sharing your knowledge about that Wonderful Drink, The Tea.👍

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.

@MeiLeaf

7 жыл бұрын

+Jared thanks

Wow… eyeopners all over, greatly explained!!

Excellent information and you have such a beautiful voice. Greetings from Nashville!

We use the same small cup for drinking Bedouin coffee it’s has also a special preparation thank you for your informative video

Greetings from Germany, This video was my primer to good tea brewing. I always loved the calm setting and detail of the information. I show this video to anyone who enjoys tea. If I ever come to London (one day I will), I'd be happy to visit your store.

@energale

8 жыл бұрын

+energale also, enjoying a south korean sencha right now. :)

@MeiLeaf

8 жыл бұрын

+energale Thank you!

@MeiLeaf

8 жыл бұрын

+energale Hmmm we have never had a Korean Sencha. Maybe share your thoughts about this tea?

@energale

8 жыл бұрын

thank you for replying. the sencha I'm drinking is from the seogwang tea garden. It has almost no gras flavors (unlike the common japanese senchas I know) and is fruity and mellow.

Great guide! Thank you!

I like the way he demonstrate and explain it. :) Thanks.

I never saw a tea pet before. I love it!

Great details and finesse very engaging and informative

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 : )

I very much enjoyed this video thank you

It is very useful video to learn how to brew tea .Thanks!

Thanx Mate....great info vid.

Loose leaf tea is easy to brew. I have a kettle that has a little cup that holds the leaves and an extra strainer that strains it further as I pour. The cup inside the kettle is big so you don't get the blockage problem mentioned with the metal tea balls.

I bought an really expensive oolong in San Francisco. I haven't opened it, because I know this whole time I've been brewing tea very wrong, so I wanted to enjoy the tea proper way. This is very informative.

@MeiLeaf

7 жыл бұрын

I hope you enjoy the Oolong!

Great video! Thanks for posting.

Very fruitful information 👏 👍

Great video, Thank you