A Beginner's Guide to Tea

[@nickolias7292]

When you stuttered on the "g- ex girlfriend" I knew what this was gonna be about

[@maryannsantos5500]

And the piano 🎹 music…

[@EphyAvenue]

Lmaooo I felt this part sooooo hard😂😂

[@Joel-Haver]

We’re not doing this again. As much as I desperately want to.

[@zoey-b]

how tf does the funny man himself have only one reply? and yeah it makes sense you watch mattias pilhede same awkward atmosphere

[@skyadventurer7574]

Of course he’s here, you gotta be cultured to be inspired to make more cultured content. These are the storytellers of our generation

[@wes4736]

Oh my goodness, wow, comments. Like so few oh my goodness

[@illitero]

​@@wes4736 What worth is the comment of an internet celebrity if it's not inundated with a flood of illegally energetic non-replies like "YYOOOOO LET'S GOOOO" and "it's you! You're here!? It's amazing, you watch KZbin videos _just like I do!"_ It would be pretty cool if the typical internet goober could find the chill of enjoying something online without going full dopamine bulldozer over it, haha

[@wes4736]

@@illitero - who's the real killjoy, the guy taking the piss with a slightly passive aggressive comment or the dude who makes a paragraph lecturing its ethics?

[@katharosahughes9398]

How the fuck did you teach me so much about tea while also telling an intricate story about relationships holy shit this is amazing

[@fewsnow]

Holy shit this was a ride

[@AxxLAfriku]

Let me get this straight: You comment something that is unrelated to the fact that I have two HEAVENLY HANDSOME girlfriends? Considering that I am the unprettiest KZbinr ever, having two handsome girlfriends is really incredible. Yet you did not mention that at all. I am quite disappointed, dear cae

[@monke9386]

@@AxxLAfriku handsome? ayo you got trans queens for gfs?

[@harmoen]

@@monke9386 his yt channel makes him look like he's the riddler

[@monke9386]

@@harmoen ik man its the riddler but from 4chan shit is so stupid

[@Sonix07pr]

“Loving something takes practice” That’s beautiful man.

[@yeremydiaz8439]

I just keep staring the void in front of me after that phrase appeared, it was deep

[@soapieangelame]

i dont really get it

[@theATSthetic]

this by far is my favorite thing you've made. the awkward horrific comedy of every awkward pause. the weird indie horror look of the main character. and the strange wholesome message at the end. it means alot, thanks man

[@ugsskywatchermckenzie4319]

1:37 😂

[@ieatcrayonsprofessionally959]

stfu he is not indie horror he is a sweetheart and hes trying his best and hes being very brave about it

[@TeeTiro]

oh my hello theATSthetic

[@Losdiariosdemel]

One of the ways my husband told me he loved me was trough tea. He knew I loved it, he didn't know much but he bought me a high quality teapot, everytime he was out and found an interesting tea he thought I might like he bought it for me, brew me a cup when I was sick, upset or sad and he kept a growing collection of cute mugs. What a lovely love language ❤️

[@joela4007]

the acting in this is absolutely immaculate, I can feel the slow but ever creeping gloom and resentment rising from your character as they not only teach us all about tea, but goes into their own life, taking pauses to reflect, having slight cracks and less enthusiastic tones in their voice to convey this. its like they're aware they're talking to a camera and trying to put on a good face for us all but slowly loses the will to do so. this is storytelling at its finest, and my god do I respect it, keep at it my good man. Edit: Watching the end really made me feel whole within this story, it was such a sweet ending of the reuniting of love as he picks himself back up and rekindles his love not only for tea but his girlfriend. absolutely amazing.

[@robdisco9287]

I dont think he was acting he said what he had to say and animated it

[@piccalillipit9211]

*AS A BRITISH PERSON* this was just a documentary on Tea - I have no idea why people were talking about the "relationships" aspect of it, it was all just tea for me...

[@Kristina-eu6kq]

Ikr the writing is so packed with these nuances and subtext it’s amazing

[@ad-ui6ey]

You didn't even finish watching the video before leaving the comment? Attention spans really are crashing..

[@DeGreed11]

Is this even about tea?

[@IRandomness]

Nyes

[@EpicGamerTrustMe]

Y-no.

[@spinelproducts1216]

Yeanah

[@NoelBoss-vd6bw]

Yesn’t

[@wind_king-lh8zs]

Is it?

[@teven3986]

Oh my god I thought this would be some funny wacky April first video but its actually a fantastic and touching metaphor like the rest of your channels videos. Also its a great guide to tea, would recommend.

[@VerbenaIDK]

i dont care about metaphor shit all i want is my goddamn tea

[@artiscommunication.2271]

Hahaha, was going to type "Exactly" and I see the other reply, I guess I'm good with both.😂

[@Kristina-eu6kq]

10/10

[@mewingdaspider7818]

The April fools is that the video isn’t wacky.

[@harperreese264]

"Everything is about tea. Except for tea. Tea is about love." Thank you for this great video Mattias. You never cease to amaze with your content

[@thechickenwizard8172]

My mom and younger sister are both obsessed with tea; they'll drink it almost every night, and spend loads of money on new, different varieties to try. I'm personally not a fan of tea, like at all. I kinda like the smell of some types, but to my pallet, it just tastes like water with a bit of leaves in it, which is essentiallyall that tea is. Despite this, I'll still occasionally have a glass with them, as I can at least understand why they like it so much, and am still able to appreciate it to some degree with them.

[@l.r.j.r.6356]

Diabetics?

[@VerbenaIDK]

i like tea so much some of my discord friends thought i was the tea-loving british stereotype

[@MossyMoht]

@@VerbenaIDK so what indicates you are not????

[@coracorvus]

"it just tastes like water with a bit of leaves in it, which is essentially all that tea is." "How could a member of my own family say something so horrible?!"

[@VerbenaIDK]

@@MossyMoht maybe the fact i am not british, and infact brazillian? ig it does count tho both start with b

[@IrvingIV]

"This tea is nothing but hot leaf juice!" "That's what _all_ tea is, Uncle." "How could a member of my own family say something so horrible?"

[@mooshrooman6573]

i could practically hear iroh and zuko say these lines lol

[@Mr_Yod]

[@ruthbennett7563]

“Delicious Tea? Or, Deadly Poison?”

[@lemurpotatoes7988]

Other Members of His Family:

[@Notfearjustexcitement]

This is so british coded

[@GeekIWG]

I've never liked tea. I've always found it bland and boring. However there was one time an older lady from my former church had invited me in for tea and to chat. We had a wonderful time catching up, and the tea she made was actually very good. That was the last time I saw her. Soon afterwards she became ill and passed away.

[@kakyoindonut3213]

Have you ever like, trying to make a tea that taste as good as her tea?

[@GeekIWG]

@@kakyoindonut3213 Yes, though IDK what kind of tea it was. Some cold flavored tea I think. Still every tea I've tried since then I haven't liked.

[@TheRealityWarper08]

@@GeekIWG ...The tea killed her...

[@GeekIWG]

@@TheRealityWarper08 oh my...

[@siawsebastian9089]

Yo wtf

[@gillsandar2346]

Man I love this video. I’ve watched it so many times I even showed my mom (who is an avid tea drinker) and she liked it and agreed with you.

[@MattiasPilhede]

Thank you so much, and say hi to mom!

[@dekaboom5813]

This guy gave me some creeps at first. But after some time he got me invested. And now, I've learned something new, something beautiful And it's all in learning how to make a good cup of tea

[@Apk-y1y]

real

[@Mochi-si1bq]

I love the awkward pauses where a bit of emption slips thru

[@daedalusgames4499]

One of the things I love most about this channel is that how it makes a video,that teaches a great deal about life without it directly saying so,and you could tell it's coming from personal experience combined with creative humor which makes it absurdly great. I mean,who am I to tell,but if this isn't the most brilliant subtweet ever,I don't know what is.

[@oxymoron02]

I think you meant subtext?

[@geenstagni1060]

Genuinely one of the most cinematically beautiful videos I've ever seen. It's not at all subtle yet it's completely unexpected the way you used tea as a framing device--or I, at least, did not expect it. I loved it. Thank you for creating a product which I love. It made me get up and make myself a cup of tea and throw some leaves into a bottle to invest in cold brew for the morning; my cup is seeping as I finished the video and typed this. You made me realise some of my favourite teas are not high quality but that's okay, I trust you. I hope you find something you love, Mattias.

[@SimGunther]

Here's a beginner's glossary of teas to try out: - Green tea Chun Mee Chun Lu Bi Luo Chun Gunpowder Maofeng Yellow Jasmine Anji Bai Cha Maojian Taiping Houkui Jin Shan Longjing (Dragon Well) Sejak Ujeon Jungjak Daejak Sencha Gyokuro Kabusecha Tencha Matcha Mecha Shincha Hojicha Kukicha Bancha Genmaicha Konacha Kamairicha Tamaryokucha - Yerba mate - Black tea Assam English Breakfast Earl Grey Darjeeling Rukeri Pu-Erh Scottish Afternoon Irish Breakfast Milima Ceylon Chai Panyang Congou Keemun Lapsang Souchong Golden Tips Temi Sikkim Nimbu Wakuocha - White tea Silver Needle White Peony Shou Mei Gong Mei Darjeeling White - Oolong tea Da Hong Pao Shui Jin Gui Tie Luo Han Shui Xian Bai Jiguan Tieguanyin (Iron Goddess) Mi Lan Xiang Dan Con Ancient Tree Dan Cong Guan Yin Dancong Cassia Da Yu Lin Dong Ding Dong Fang Meiren Alishan Pouchong Ruan Zhi Jin Xuan Li Shan - Herbal tea Avocado Leaf Bamboo Butterfly Pea Flower Chaga Mushroom Chamomile Lavender Liquorice Guayusa Honeysuckle Flower Lemon Mint Olive Leaves Hibiscus Rooibos Turmeric Pumpkin Spice Chrysanthemum Buckwheat Honeybush Bush Mamaki Moringa's better than Matcha IMO, but to each their own

[@bananacat4945]

Did you just list almost every single type of tea variation

[@ethantypeshi]

oh, my god. ok. thank you.

[@gbyjrjn]

Tried many of these, but maofeng is definitely the absolute winner for me. And any tea with calendula I think.

[@SimGunther]

@@bananacat4945 He didn't, so I had to :)))

[@theKobus]

Mecha. Mazinger Z tea.

[@mariia2843]

I came here to learn a thing or two about tea, just an unsuspecting passer-by on the street of my KZbin feed. I for sure did not expect to be so blatantly slapped in the face with this amount of relatability. This is beautiful, the story, the voice acting, the metaphors, the text itself. Thanks, man. Appreciate it. Wish you nothing but good luck in your future endeavors

[@kittenloveer1625]

Green tea ice cream is great. Also the main character looks like he came directly from a horror video game.

[@MossyMoht]

Another really similar type that is really nice is mint ice cream. If you can find the good kind at least and not the one that tastes like bland mint gum

[@Mewtic1]

​@@MossyMoht just wanna remind you that you aren't alone. Mint ice cream is supreme (especially mint chocolate chip)

[@Phizza____]

red bean icecream is also rlly good. not tea related but it is asian

[@sparklecharmer]

i was unironically expecting this to be a horror video, it looks like buckshot roulette

[@BreeHuber2277]

I absolutely love how in certain parts of the skit, the piano music gets cut off, this plays an extremely important part in telling the audience that the moment or I guess setting has changed and then starts back up when the moment has passed. Wonderful story telling device.

[@MattLohkamp]

THIS IS SO GOOD I don't know who this weirdo is but I like him, and I wanna see more of him.

[@MattLohkamp]

@@camelopardalis84 oh yeah, I think the Fingertips video was the first one I ran across on the channel. I'm talking about the robo dude with antennae in this video with the bloody red thing around his neck, I wanna see more of him.

[@user-xy5yg6se1k]

YES

[@n00b_f0rever8]

chills all over my body when he finds himself with no words to say and just stares at u

[@ThyFloorestFloor]

Making tea isn't that hard. Once you learn, it will become more comfortable, but, oh boy, waiting for it to boil sure is tea-dious.

[@theAussie01]

🤣🤣🤣nice joke !

[@VerbenaIDK]

omg

[@fewsnow]

💀

[@marsh346]

me boil your child

[@adailydrawingmustache4604]

Haha so funny- *I am living in your walls*

[@Blazstabman90PWNZ]

Honestly, this resonated with me a lot especially given all the hurt and resentment felt, all the character trying desperately to enjoy something for themselves but also because their special someone likes it. It reminded me in a way of past relationships and the hurt i felt through being put down or made to be lesser, struggling to just enjoy something simple without having to feel lectured or inferior. Idk i know this is a bit too deep and personal but it hit a soft spot, good job dude

[@oshawott5308]

there's something so captivatingly beautiful of the way you do your storytelling, under the guise of something else, but not in a deceptive way, it makes metaphors and allusions so much more impactful and funner to think about. along with the way of speaking and writing being surprisingly genuine and human feeling, so many writers and speakers fall into the trap of writing like... some academic and way too uptight book, but I feel like the best way to convey any sort of emotion is with this style of speaking and writing that manages to be both deadpan and completely full of emotion and understandable feelings, it's great.

[@kalpic11]

Loose leaf tea is better, but there are quality differences for sure when buying bagged tea: Low end: Lipton High End: Bigelow

[@SmileytheSmile]

Always aim the water stream at the teabags so that the tea juices get extracted faster.

[@mintmango10]

will burn the tea, scalds it and doesn’t release full flavor don’t do this

[@michael6880]

@@mintmango10 good for most black teas and not much else cause you can't scald those(mostly)

[@mintmango10]

@@michael6880 fair enough

[@SmileytheSmile]

​@@mintmango10 Yeah, I only drink black tea, so couldn't imagine it doing anything. Thanks for the info.

[@appledognugget2267]

Just like pissing in a urinal

[@jaykim9570]

This is really helpful. When I was a 'tea beginner', I failed several times to find actual good tea at the store. I tried many flavored ones and miserably failed sometimes. Thanks for making such a good video with interesting stories.

[@fredrikpedersen9016]

Had a chuckle, learned some things about tea and had my heart strings pulled at

[@ScoobyDoozy]

I want an entire series of this little bug dude getting real with us through with how to’. Also I’m gaslighting myself trying to work out if I just heard cold peach & mango tea used as a metaphor for morning sex. I just binged a heap of your work and what I love is that you trust the audience to take the story & underlying message that _they_ hear. Every video there’s comments where it seems everyone has perceived it differently, but they still all reach the same end-point: they love it, and it held meaning for them. It affected them. That’s truly a gift. Real art. Big love mate

[@Dechelgo]

It meant something different all three times I've heard it. The first time I was really interested in tea and there were just jokes happening in the background, the second time I realized that its i part a methaphor for love, and the third time I finally fully consciously understood the subtleties in the script. This was the first video of his I've watched, and it got better every listen. I rewatch most of his videos before even watching the ones I haven't watched yet.

[@Antifearn]

You have the perfect, most relaxing voice, Matthias. You could talk about the history of the ketchup bottle in the most mundane and inaccurate fashion and I would be immediately soothed.

[@Donke267]

I would listen to that and be genuinely interested

[@noomre9105]

snufkin???

[@ten-xlegacy4033]

Oh my god please, I would love that video lmao

[@emi-ry4tf]

dude i cannot begin to explain how much i love this video, literally my first time seeing this channel and i am in love. it's amazing

[@MattiasPilhede]

Thank you so much!

[@davidle9588]

This video was oddly unsettling and calming at the same time

[@perimars_7645]

Okay, I was genuinely looking for actual tea advice but this is better than what I was actually looking for! So, thanks!

[@geo6398]

this video is bittersweet and warm, like a nice of cup of tea. love it

[@alfredopaolino4167]

Timestamp for tea-related discussions: 9:01

[@Andrew-ow6fq]

I agree with what other people have said about how touching and subtle this is but I also want to say that I love the character designs. The clothes and profiles are just really cool. Also, the narrator's sunken eyes and wide smile gives you a bit of apprehension, but it's not clear if they're just tired or hiding something else. It was excellent foreshadowing because it was so understated and something that you could have seen practically anywhere. It reminds me a little bit of what I look like when I don't sleep well because of my insomnia, even.

[@elinquisidorperseverante6835]

Here for the anniversary of what I think Is your best video Yet, this Is PEAK Mattias for me. I just wanted to Let you know how comforting and amazing this video (and most of the other videos) aré

[@BeautifulObscurity]

You shouldn’t use those small tea strainers, they don’t allow the leaves room to expand properly so you won’t get as much flavor and aroma. It’s better to use a large strainer (like think the kind used in those infuser mugs) or brew in a pot and use a small strainer to filter out the leaves when you pour.

[@randomprotag9329]

in the pot tea does have the note of dependent on time, if itsa group and its removed from the pot relatively quickly then theres not the over brewing risk that it can have.

[@azus9354]

Yaaaayyy you have no idea how relieved I was after I saw the ending qwq it made this whole journey so well rounded ❤ great project

[@Inspector6607]

FINALLY A TEA GUIDE WOOOOOOO YEAAAH BABY

[@luginess0]

THAT'S WHAT WE'VE BEEN WAITING FOR! THAT'S WHAT IT'S ALL ABOUT!

[@footygoodness]

@@luginess0 WOOOOOOOOP

[@acanadianknight7269]

Danm just a really heartfelt and good message combined with information on tea basics and lore. All delivered in a soothing, engaging, and overall just amazing format. Keep up the good work, this is some good shit.

[@hilotakenaka]

The “when I girl- when my ex-girlfriend” line happened that really hit me Hope you find the right girl for you Edit: oh god the video gets more and more painful Edit 2: help me I’m scared Edit 3: yaaaay. God this video was a rollercoaster

[@CraftsmanOfAwsomenes]

Happy in the end.

[@Freezerchild]

I have been watching this over and over since it came out and I just cannot get over how well written your work is. Love all of the stuff on your channel and this is so far my favorite. Can't wait for more amazing videos, thank you.

[@gavinbradshaw6241]

Wow this was a very fun emotional ride that ended up actually being wholesome. I love your voice in all your videos because it is just perfect at going from calming to angry and back again in a matter of seconds seamlessly.

[@thalgrond]

Oh my God this video hurts. It's great! I made it to the end! But I really didn't think I would. It is uncomfortably good at projecting the pain of feeling judged by somebody you care about.

[@depressedroxas7944]

Omg, this was such a vibe to watch through! The character and story developing while somehow also teaching about tea, in such a ingaging way. This was a super entertaining video, like all the other ones you made, keep up the great work!

[@avaf02]

This video is honestly amazing. I loved the double meanings, the simplicity of it, everything

[@Donke267]

5:23 I FELT THAT SO MUCH I don't know WHAT it is but I get HYPER obsessed over random things- the Companion Cube from Portal, a specific niche game nobody else has heard of(looking at you, Dyson Sphere Program), music and bands from the 80's my mom likes, Greek Mythology, succulent plants, then after a few months I don't give a shit about it. Granted, Greek Mythology lasted 3 years but my point still stands

[@Noahdaz]

ADHD?

[@Donke267]

@@Noahdaz Undiagnosed, but yes

[@Noahdaz]

@@Donke267 That'd be a pretty big contributor to the why part then Obligatory "same here" echo on a surprising number of the specific things you listed Some things have a very short shelf life when it comes to attention, but a select few may linger a long time. Might even be cyclical. Something holds your interest a while, then fades, but eventually revives itself. And in some cases, later on returning to an old interest can be almost like seeing it new again. In any case, don't feel bad for tiring of things you once loved or for wanting something new. They made you happy for a time, that's the important part. Onward to the next passion!

[@roo.pzz4380]

live laugh love companion cube

[@shrimpscampin]

No one has heard of portal? 😂😂

[@notmilesdavis1666]

I felt that "when my girlfr- when my ex-girlfriend". My gf just broke up with me (right person, wrong time) and I'm doing the same thing by forgetting to call her my ex. Its a painful reminder that we're now separate people and I'm trying to learn what life is like without her and if that's something I even want. Anyways thank you for the beginners guide on tea, i didn't know there was a world beyond teabags.

[@Lily-dr2sk]

I want to recommend Taiwanese oolong tea. They aren't popular in western world but as someone who had been surrounded by professionals who knows of their coffee, teas and alcohol, I've since been very appreciative of teas. They aren't cheap but worth trying when you r interested. I recommend Wenshan Baozhong Oolong , or Oriental Beauty Oolong :)

[@MattiasPilhede]

I really like Taiwanese oolong! It was my introduction to oolong

[@Lily-dr2sk]

@@MattiasPilhede :D happy to hear taiwanese tea is ur intro to drinking tea! Learning and drinking tea had made me develop a proper palate to tell tasting notes from teas, like i always feel some seaweed from sencha, and i dunno it kinda make me feel proud😂 im hoping to develop the same for coffee beans soon, it’s nice to appreciate the little things and share with others

[@hfjwugdu34]

How am I seeing this only now? This is an absolute gem

[@professorp1]

If I had a nickel for every time tea was used in a video as a metaphor for something romantic, I’d have 2 nickels. Which isn’t much, but it’s weird it happened twice.

[@pooklisss]

Unconscious 👏 people 👏 don’t 👏 want 👏 tea

[@olutimilehinolushuyi9575]

Hey, can you link to the first nickel tea metaphor. If it's online

[@professorp1]

@@olutimilehinolushuyi9575 kzbin.info/www/bejne/pYLFlpxrf6ycipo

[@JatPhenshllem]

From Phineas & Ferb? Not sure

[@nettle3323]

@@olutimilehinolushuyi9575 it's on youtube it's called tea and consent

[@lamedragon3323]

Oh wow!!! This is now one of my favorite videos by you, how did i miss this?! I loved watching this guy inform me about tea while trying to deal with his problems and i loved how his tone changed from one emotion to another, this is just perfect

[@ei492]

I'm from Russia and I can't understand how anyone could live without tea Tea is life, tea is love

[@luisphelipecarvalho5990]

I heard that tea tastes better if it comes from Ukrainian soil

[@ei492]

@@luisphelipecarvalho5990 I don't know, I haven't tried it. But if you're really interested in tea and you're not here just to accuse me of something, I'll tell you a small secret: best tea = Tatar tea.

[@theKobus]

This reminds me that I want a samovar

[@windy8544]

what's up with tatar tea?

[@xenogorwraithblade2538]

@@ei492 I've never tried Tatar tea. I love a good herbal or floral tea, though. Jasmine tea, ginger turmeric, lavender...so good.

[@Okwardly]

When I first stumbled on this video i was going through a break up… i clicked thinking it was gonna be a cute video about tea, but was then left crying because I was reminded about the many arguments over the most mundane things ever… That being said this video was amazing, and has taught me a lot about life… and tea

[@Taib-Atte]

This video makes me want to drink tea and at the same time not associate with people who drink tea

[@zilog1]

This was so sweet I'm absolutely perfect for Valentine's Day today❤

[@thatparticularpencil5079]

characters are beautiful and the resolution is heartwarming mattias you are a genius

[@shaggythehegdehog8081]

Thats one of the most inspiring and clever short videos ive ever seen. thank you.

[@turntech4776]

No work of fiction, other than your videos, have ever drawn out emotional responses to a degree that matters. You just have a beautiful way of conveying not just an idea, but how a person comes to get that idea and how they experience growth. It’s a little weird and wacky at times but in the end the talent you have for communication and connection with others shines through each and every (except fieldtrip I’m still confused) video :)

[@ipanesm]

have you seen the "my job is to open doors"? that i had to rewatch it immediately, and made me tear up a little the second time

[@alabasterindigo]

I have like, a playlist where I save videos that have helped me grow as a person or set me in the right direction to do so, and… I would never have expected this video to end up in it. Woah.

[@larissavandehey1490]

Currently going through a breakup while being an enjoyer of tea, this video is just what I needed thank you

[@minihali]

5:55 I recently bought a *bag* (not a tea bag, like 200 grams) of strong fruity tea. I brewed some, forgot about it and let steep for so long that the last thirds of each cup tasted almost acidic. It wasn't nice, but I bet it would make for a perfect iced tea. Thank you weird relationship video I don't quite get, but will probably refrence in the future for teaching me about this type of brew!

[@yosute__]

These characters are so cool I'm in love with the designs. Awesome video btw

[@notspoileratall5471]

Man... I'm missing a good cup of tea right now. Those cute mornings, those fun moments in the afternoon, even when we're not doing anything at all, just talking, laughing and... enjoying the flavor. Maybe it was not about the actual tea, or even the very process of making tea, maybe it was about sharing the experience, letting all thoughs go and just go with the flow, be yourself, there was no reason to be doubtful, no one should judge you, you are just in the learning process, and the kay in any learning process is to enjoy what you're doing. To enjoy every moment without thinking if you're good enough for this tea. I am certain now: tea, it just takes practice.

[@JBBell]

Oh my god this was amazing. Such perfect delivery, timing, and the illustration/animation adds so much. Tea humour is not exactly a big niche but this is top-shelf stuff, not just funny, but weirdly touching. Big kudos! Really showing what’s possible with this format.

[@helsabot7]

I don't even like tea but the message of this video always gets to me and makes me cry every single time, still helps me when im having a hard time

[@ChartreuseCoffin]

This was really touching, not only did you teach me some things about tea that i never knew, but you also interlaced navigating through a relationship. I love the artstyle too, it's sketchy and rough, but feels home-y and familiar, 11/10

[@Зол.Э]

My whole family, including me, is constantly drinking tea and it was only thanks to you that I learned about some of its varieties. And the moment with the advantages of tea, people often told me that it allows you to calm down and wake up, mentioning tannins. Now I know that psychology usually says this here so that a person just sits down, brewed and just rested while he cools down. How to count to ten to calm anger- time and regularity, the ability to just take a break from work and sit and think is a plus. As long as people believe in it, it helps them purely on a psychological level. We also have a tradition here of drinking tea after a feast. This does not allow you to fall asleep after eating, pushes the dialogue while the tea is hot and literally warms. Ah, all my good memories are related to this and maybe I'm not objective. :) Thank you for that and for a good time. Have a nice day! :)

[@Yipper64]

So this video has two themes, "relationships" clearly, with this creature and his ex. and it keeps going back to this "its not good tea" thing, this sort of weird way people have high standards for things when it doesnt really matter. Which makes me wonder are the teas allegorical for relationships? The "you deserve better" line makes me think so, along the lines of "if youre drinking tea hoping this will solve all your problems tea is not going to help" but what is it saying specifically?

[@gigiratliff5801]

This video gives me chills every time I come back to it

[@horrornumber]

glad to be TEAched about this topic, I can already feel the sTEAm on my glasses I'm more of a just tea guy, not really mixing anything else to it...also this is great wtf

[@isamekailmahmud9302]

you can do better than this. TEAched is not a word and it's ok if that's a part of the pun but if you couldn't find a good word here's a different pun you could have used "I'm glad to have such a great TEAcher, I can already feel the sTEAm on my glasses" or "Thank you for TEAching me about this topic, I can already feel the sTEAm on my glasses" and you might think I don't know a lot about puns and that shouldn't be making such a big deal out of this but I thought I could be of help too and you're saying that I'm being egotistical because you think I just wanted to say that so that I could feel BETTER than you but I'm not. I'm actually pretty TEArable

[@LuiBorosu]

there is so much metaphor in this animation... like holy shit..... I love you man...

[@BearDimka]

I am so glad that you, your's channel, your's art and your's videos are exist because it's such a light (light like from sun, not like light as a feather) and humane experience. It's takes to the deep of human soul, shows it's, reflects and gives some answers, some points. It's such a meaningful and cryingly cathartic experience. It's such beautiful art where you can't add anything and you can't cut off something. It's just as much as it needed. It's really is a mastery, like some paintings, or music, or books and etc. Only one word comes to mind, and this word rather is too banal and became in our time too pompous. But for me this word is accumulating mastery/hard work, talent and understanding of what you do to extent when what you produce can give really meaningful experience not only for mind but for feelings. Word is "Genius". I find you a genius. Your art (videos as a whole) give me a feeling like art of Renaissance masters that gives off bright and gentle light and kind humane compassion feeling. Your art to the core such a humanistic act, I see something like that really rare and I say it again - I am glad that you and your work is existing. You give such strength and hope for my heart and mind. Thank you.

[@arisutanaka859]

This is the type of art videos we need; low-key informative but also tells a story with some overarching existential dread

[@staceyvanderlaan1905]

I started to drink tea recently because as a kid, my religion taught that tea was EVIL and now it makes me feel rebellious. Also thanks for the guide!

[@LanguageBLOX1_Alt]

which religion?

[@staceyvanderlaan1905]

@@LanguageBLOX1_Alt Mormonism. ("Evil" is probably a slight exaggeration, but green/black tea is definitely sinful for a member of the church to drink.)

[@coreblaster6809]

​@@staceyvanderlaan1905 Congrats for getting out

[@nuclearstuff9442]

It made you teel rebellious

[@hed-empti2336]

@@staceyvanderlaan1905 wow, is there a specific reason why?

[@loverofweevils]

I’m organizing some stickers right now and throwing on random videos to pass the time and I just adore this video. You are such an amazing story teller, the end made me tear up haha. I’m organizing my sticker because I’m moving out for the first time with my partner and I think I needed this video. It’s going to take a lifetime of practice to truly learn how to love in the truest way possible. Thank you

[@CookedMeat]

I like that out of everything you couldve animated you decided to make the eyes blink and it really did make the character looks less creepy, instead more like a person suffering from great dread yet still tried their best to show some friendliness. -oh and btw do you know tea is basically vegetable soup but you waste the vege entirely-

[@ScoundrelChestnut]

" loving something take practice" screaming and crying into my cup of tea

[@metametodo]

I love the taste of your tea, Mattias.

[@baileybell9694]

I love how this story can be both specific to certain circumstances, and equally a universally-applied allegory. I went through something similar, and this was just what I needed to see & hear. It was reassuring. Love your work; excellent writing & acting & animation as always! Thank you.

[@known_questionmark]

its not like wholesome endings in mattias' videos are rare, but for some reason it always feels so jarring and unexpected everytime.. In a really good way this video took me a bit to process, but it tugged on me in someway that i dont know.

[@Kavukamari]

something I really like is, use one tea bag of a good black tea that i really like, and one bag of flavored tea. that way I can get a bit of extra flavor (that i normally don't have access to, or don't want to buy the raw ingredients for) but also have the tea that I like as well to boost the darkness

[@Hexedbug]

my god this man is such a amazing story teller

[@jem5636]

Also, "I just wanted to learn it" is how I've fallen in love with, not only green tea but also every other kind of tea I've ever loved, and so much beside. Learning something as it is, and trying to respect it, is the first step to love.

[@craigrandle6966]

Best video yet man. Heartfelt.

[@Krittera]

This has to be one of the best videos I’ve seen. Your storytelling abilities are second to none. Beautiful video Mattias.

[@Cherry-bh5py]

Imagine looking for an actual begginers guide and finding a giant vent

[@vivi-wu8qu]

i just want to share that i mostly drink flavoured loose leaf tea that i buy from a store with clear containers and it's good enough and im ok with what.

[@brentbottoms2876]

health effects of tea: less dying of dehydration in short term

[@marsagain5635]

i was genuinely looking for how to make tea because ive never made it myself before but this was the best thing i could have ever come across

[@SlyfyGummy]

I was not expecting a candy cane demon to tell me some good tea

[@lucaapfl8601]

omfg this is the best video i have seen in months. a true masterpiece, thank you

[@rian6192]

Unconscious people don’t want tea.

[@Man_Toast]

I have spent way too much of my life watching youtube videos. This one has got to be up there as one of the greatest videos I have seen. And I fucking love tea.

[@EnderMega]

Wanted to learn about tea, ended up learning about tea and relationship. What a dam good job bro.

[@bharbarawyrstwaemasyn8741]

Thought I moved on from green tea until I found myself shoveling matcha ice cream after this video. I miss green tea.