A Chinese Auntie Conspiracy? I Cracked the Case 🇨🇳

Did I just witness a Chinese auntie conspiracy? Every Spring in Guangdong a certain tree bursts with bright red and orange blossoms. Find one on the ground and you'll feel lucky. Get hit by one and you may be bruised. They are big beautiful blossoms that most people ignore, letting them rot away on the walkways. Yet I've witnessed a few aunties gathering them up and taking them away. But why? Secret currency? Flower gold? Weird food? I want to find out!
Come with me as I try and unlock a mystery that's been bugging me for years.
00:00 Introduction
00:32 What Are These Flowers Used For?
01:21 Do As Aunties Do: Take Pics
01:58 Camera On a Pole
02:51 Ultimate Flower Shot
03:35 You Can Eat It?
03:53 Let's Make a Meal
04:51 Auntie Wisdom
05:20 Be A Hero
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[@stevenkyle9426]

found you from bilibili. Just came here and subscribe

[@cinematicsomething]

Welcome! Glad you found me on YT.

[@georwoogle]

Zach said he was a "hero." Here I am one, too. Truly enjoyed!

[@beverlyssecret]

Great storytelling and filming skills! This channel is such a gem!

[@cinematicsomething]

Appreciate it!! 😊

[@ITeachChinese]

Yes, kapok can be used to make soup or tea. In traditional Chinese medicine, it can clear away heat and treat dysentery. You can learn about five flowers tea in Chinese.

[@echocrep]

简直是纪录片的质量🎉很独特的视角

[@bepondyoung3225]

Your channel deserve more attention. Beautiful shots . Good job , bro. Dig more fun sides about China

[@cinematicsomething]

Thanks for the compliment. More videos to come!

[@bidyutmahanta85]

One simple flower has its own story to tell

[@Sickpuppy4028]

Such an interesting video! they make soup and tea with it i think. in Yunnan province in China it's very common to eat flowers

[@cinematicsomething]

I hear there’s something called “five flower tea” that uses it too. I’ll have to try it.

[@RyanTeo]

I found this useful video on the various ways to use the flower in sweet (teas, desserts) or savoury dishes (soups, stirfry) Bombax Ceiba Recipes | 撿些木棉花回家，做成祛濕解熱的老火靚湯！| Summer Kitchen•夏廚陳二十【316】 m.kzbin.info/www/bejne/bZm7eZ-ZZ6-lg7M

[@peili1331]

I was visiting my in-laws in Shenzhen this past March. I saw many Mumian flowers fall on the ground. My mother in-law said people cook soup with this kind of flowers. But I never had chance to try them. It was very brave that you tried to cook with them. BTW, I came from your little red book channel. Good job, and please keep shooting more interesting videos.

[@cinematicsomething]

There are a lot of them! Now they are all spreading cotton like clumps everywhere. I was out today and noticed the fluffy blobs floating in the air. Thanks for your kind words. I have some fun videos coming!

[@stvdmc2011]

great stuff......didn't not know it is also call hero tree.

[@lunlunqq]

Such well shot and interesting video. Subscribed!

[@haoyi1923]

Subscribed!Such an interesting channel

[@jinglesparkle]

The word "auntie" caught my attention, because I just posted a video on my channel staring some aunties hahahaha! Great video!

[@cinematicsomething]

OMG, the aunties making your bf sing on the green train. 很好笑。Love your vids.

[@heyheyyouxp]

Very interesting video. Thank you!

[@Ottovonostbahnhof]

love your cinematic language, subscribed

[@CasaFassa]

Okay how about a quick gear list, not camera. But tripods, lights, especially your macro set up of the flower. Thanks! Terrific video!

[@cinematicsomething]

Gosh, let's see. I don't focus on the gear too much but depending on the shoot I bring lots of stuff. Check out my Wuzhen video to see the travel camera stand I use (LINK: kzbin.info/www/bejne/jZXIkK14aKappZY). Lighting was nothing special, just a little daylight balanced LED panel with diffusion. Macro was a little turntable I have to get the movement and then I used the lens flip trick for the extreme close-ups (Google "macro lens flip trick"). Perhaps I'll do some shorts in the future showing a few of the hacks I use.

[@CasaFassa]

@@cinematicsomething Nice thanks!

[@ExploreWithMohamed]

This video was really interesting, quick question, do chinese people use this flower for making tea? sometime i see flowers in the tea jar

[@cinematicsomething]

They sure do! Five flower tea I believe is the most common but there are others too. Do a search for Kapok tea and you'll get some results.

[@ExploreWithMohamed]

@@cinematicsomething thank you, I will check that out

[@jxmai7687]

Thank you, as a Cantonese in oversea, I miss those flowers.

[@user-si4tw1bp7x]

拍的太好了兄弟，特意从B站过来的

[@cinematicsomething]

好的！我感激你！

[@RyanTeo]

Nice video and you spent a lot of effort on getting the various shots. I think if you want to find out what is a good way to cook something, ask a friendly aunty. Another way is to ask any traditional chinese medicine hall. They would probably tell you whether it can be used as a tea or in soups, plus what it is good for.

[@cinematicsomething]

Thanks for the tip and for watching! I would love to become an auntie's culinary student but it didn't work out for this video. Hopefully in the future. I love those medicine halls as well.

[@RyanTeo]

​@@cinematicsomething Most traditional medicine is bitter. I think a good way to ease yourself in is to just get some teas e.g. chrysanthenum and rock sugar (maybe add some goji berries too).

[@bangchu3579]

This flower is the city flower of Guangzhou, the logo of the government and the logo of China Souther Airline (their HQ is in Guangzhou) is this flower. Your video is insteresting, all the small details in life!

[@cinematicsomething]

Yes! All true. I noticed the flower logo on the China Southern airplanes and found out it was the official flower of Guangzhou while doing research for this episode. Just another reminder of how important the flower is to the region.

[@linus631]

Nice

[@quietlives]

From the word 'Auntie ' alone, I know you know China very well.

[@ZachBenton7]

I'm a hero!

[@cinematicsomething]

You sure are!

[@jurrasicpig2426]

<a href="#" class="seekto" data-time="251">4:11</a>，you are already like the aunties, hang dishcloth on the kitchen faucet, lol

[@cinematicsomething]

Another tidbit of auntie wisdom in action! 😂

[@chuckgoodwish3897]

National Geographic should hire you

[@cinematicsomething]

I like that idea. Know anyone there? 😂

[@user-jr2uu7du3s]

好一個閒人！

[@minchen5187]

Oh wow, I just became a hero 😂😂😂

[@cinematicsomething]

You are a hero! Thanks for following 😊

[@yoingen]

Kapok is a traditional Chinese medicine that can remove moisture from the body.It is not recommended to take it by yourself. You need to consult a doctor. After all, this is a medicinal material.

[@cinematicsomething]

I'm still alive! I was a little worried after seeing your comment but it's been a month. My body moisture levels are back to normal. Thanks for your concern.

[@mohanjiang7621]

棉(kapok)在中国象征着英雄和珍惜，食用可以健脾胃对风湿性疾病有一定的疗效。 木棉(kapok)还与凤凰木(Delonix regia), 火焰花(Phlogacanthus curviflorus (Wall.) ), 在中国被称为热带三把火，尤其凤凰木开花的时候，观赏性极高，整颗树都好似在燃烧。

[@cinematicsomething]

很有意思！

[@kchifoo]

木棉花 is Chinese medicine boil for drinking not eat😅