A Deep Dive into Gongfu Tea: Red, White, and Green Tea [Teaism Ep. 2]

Hey tea friends! Teaism is back! Thank you for all the support on the first one.
In this episode of Teaism, we're breaking down three types of tea: red tea, green tea, and white tea.
Qimen Red Tea: jessesteahouse...
White Dew White Tea: jessesteahouse...
2024 Spring Green Tea Collection: jessesteahouse...
0:29 What is tea anyways?
1:00 Western tea vs. Chinese tea tradition
1:18 What is considered tea in Chinese tea culture?
2:10 Infusions vs. Tisane (tea)
2:34 Six types of tea-leaf tea
3:58 Red tea
4:14 English vs. Chinese associations of tea
5:16 Using boiling water for red tea
6:18 Quimen red tea
6:34 Every day red tea vs. Aged red tea
7:18 Green tea
8:14 Kill-green: the tea shaping process
10:06 Experimenting with steepability with green tea
12:40 Types of green tea
13:15 White Tea
13:44 Picking tea leaves in Yunnan with Dui dui
13:56 Types of white tea
16:00 Telling the difference between aged white teas
17:37 Pairing white tea with dried orange peel
18:18 Having white tea at West China Teahouse ‪@westchinatea‬
#whitetea #redtea #greentea #chinesetea #teaism #jessesteahouse #gongfutea #kungfutea

[@Stadtpark90]

Would be fun to include a social aspect: what are the workers in the field drinking? What are the owners of the trees drinking? What are the merchants drinking? What are the merchants selling? What is sold in the region vs what is exported? What are the farmers teaching their children? Go for quality? Go for quantity? Sell the good stuff for good money, or keep the good stuff for friends and family? - What is drunk on religious holidays or for a marriage or a child birth? There must be tons of cultural nuance.

[@MalkavianC]

Fantastic idea, seconding this.

[@krysab6125]

Yes, this!

[@happygoto]

That is an endless rabbit hole that could be an entire series and I'm here for it.

[@AthaliahOpus]

Can't recommend the sampler pack enough to new people. It's the best way to figure out what you like. A sampler pack has two of each tea, so you can split one with a friend. It makes it very easy to try new-to-you teas and figure out what kind of tea you like.

[@tcs007]

Agreed. I ripped through mine by having a new one every day and ran headlong into the rabbit hole. Now I have a pretty decent sized stash that seems to expand faster than I can drink it.🤣

[@joshhawkins7408]

I definitely agree, however I think it’s a little overpriced. It’s still definitely worth it for getting into tea and trying out new stuff! If you’re new to gongfu cha and are debating buying the sampler, I’d definitely recommend it

[@AthaliahOpus]

@@joshhawkins7408 True, I'd rather pay a little bit more for someone to curate a good selection and be able to jump off to a middle range and go from there. Lower chance of wasting lots of money when trying to chase the cheapest over training your tastebuds.

[@thegarge7476]

​@@joshhawkins7408a little overpriced is an understatement

[@4rtie]

Love the intro of "somebody made a post saying 'I get to decide what counts as tea' and everybody started fighting about it" The tisane argument runs strong

[@spacecowboy3063]

I just met So Han Fan the other day!! I started watching Jesse's stuff, looked up tea houses in my area, found West China Tea House and had the best tea experience of my life.... and then Jesse casually mentions West China Tea House at the end of this.... i have made the right decision to become a tea head!!

[@jessesteahouse]

Welcome to the tea wooooorld

[@BenReilly803]

I absolutely love Sister Ai's ancient red tea, so nice its almost like drinking honey.

[@JohnKay79]

I blame you and your videos for the rabbit hole I've fallen into! Thanks. Keep up the great work. Can't wait to see the next part of this

[@tcs007]

Jesse is my favorite Chinese tea shill. Love his tea choices and his videos.

[@JohnKay79]

@tcs007 , same here. Everyone that ask me where to start, I send them to Jesse!

[@margueriteb]

I appreciate these videos SO MUCH! I have access to a LOT of loose leaf teas, but the shop is more of the English influence of tea so they aren't too knowledgeable about Chinese tea culture. I would love to see a video on the Herbal and Flower teas.

[@breadeweateh9562]

Please make more of these

[@leprechaungiant1]

Really enjoyed this, can’t wait for ep 3

[@brownhut1]

Keep the videos coming! You're a great bridge between American and Chinese tea culture.

[@ewnard2005]

The quality of your tea has changed my life

[@LiliTheKitsune]

I love your style of content creation and in this way connection more and more average people to tea, getting it out of this nische elite space. I hope your EU warehouse is on the way because this shipping fees are killing me🥰

[@jessesteahouse]

Thank you!! Very glad to be able to get the tea scene out of any sort of elitist bubble. Doesn’t need to be that way. Also yes we are working hard on the EU warehouse!

[@karljiks]

@@jessesteahouse yesss! can't wait!!

[@jonatanthorup9125]

Really good episode and such a good looking guy in the video :) I really like the 2011 Fuding white, any white in general. Keep up the good work and keep giving us more tea

[@naturesfinest2408]

That next ep better be soon, I want to watch... Teasim ep, western vs gongfu vs grandpa taste differences and why one may be prefered over the other and what teas tend to be good for which. Teaism, you mention age of the tea tree, where its grown, etc. Talking about these differences, why they are important and, of cource, tasting it while speaking on it. Teasim, *how to make a "proper tea party".* What teas should I have? Steep type? Different kinds of tea? Best snacks? (especially for westerners/the u.s. where things tend to be highly salty/sweet which kills the tea for me.)How much equipment? As someone who wants to introduce my friends to tea but dont have the luxery of trial and error; an episode like this could help me meet and make more tea people.

[@chancemiller6192]

Hey Jesse big fan of the channel ! Would love a video on Chinese traditional Medicine and how tea plays a part in it ?

[@0x_hackerfren]

Long form content LETS GO! I would love a ' how i started my business video' Seeing you leverage your skills and knowledge the way you have is very inspirational. Im sure you have LOADS of business wisdom to learn from.

[@AllBraunZeroBrains]

After months of watching, I’ve finally picked up the travel set with sampler. I cannot wait 🥲

[@zzzanzitron7536]

After you talk about the various types of Oolong and Puerh teas I can definitely recommend talking about the non-tea species that are traditionally accepted to be mixed with tea such as Crysanthemum, Goji, Chenpi and Pangxiejiao. Maybe also blends such as shou puerh with white tea or such. I also would like a concise video about the various grades or derivatives of puerh like Gongding and Huangpian.

[@xavierlarrazabal4575]

Just got home from work, so happy to watch this and drink some tea. Thanks Jesse

[@CollinKilmer]

This series is awesome, I ordered your sampler after watching this video and I'm highly anticipating its arrival. I hope the next teaism video will release soon!

[@escapedcryptid8017]

Hey I’m doing an environmental science degree right now I’m in plant biology You’re one of the sources on my project for my favorite plant!

[@philippepang8837]

Thanks for this video Jesse :") I found your channel and videos on KZbin Shorts and decided to buy the Rotating Teapot Set + the Tea Sampler box (this was before Sister Ai's Everyday Pu'er was put in I think??) and I've never regretted since! Really appreciate this video being posted today as I was having a bad day and watching this made me feel re-centered again in my day! Thank you so much :")

[@spacecowboy3063]

i made it 16 minutes in before ordering the sampler. Longer than i originally thought i would. Im new to tea but i am in love.

[@jessesteahouse]

thanks for your support! I’m sure you’ll like it :)

[@mlgpunkswag]

I purchased your tea sampler and two-cup teapot travel set last week, fell in love with sister ai's sheng pu'er tea instantly. I have never gone beyond tea bags before trying your set, I am extremely glad that I decided to purchase the tea sampler alongside this set!

[@sashas3332]

“Let there be a FIGHT” Lmaoooooo

[@n0etic_f0x]

I mean it is true. I do refuse to call anything that is made with less than half tea leaves to be tea.

[@bored12345ist]

Please keep going Jesse!! Can't wait for the next episode any longer!!

[@mark.jivoii]

Your content brings positiveness to my life and motivates me to drink tea and make life better as a consequence! Keep making videos! Make more of them! We love you ❤️

[@jessesteahouse]

Thank you so much for the support!!

[@CollinKilmer]

Herbal and flower teas seem really interesting to me, I frequently drink tea at night so an option without caffeine is almost always what I reach for

[@CleffedWings]

Where is part 3????

[@randomtiger8406]

I've struggled to find a tea company I like as much as Mei Leaf and am really happy to find one State side. Which is a bonus for me on shipping time and in some cases price.

[@Uruk4y]

Its been two months since i started my tea journey with your channel and store. Thank you Jesse for showing me how cool and fun tea can be. Now I'm just waiting for the next sub box.

[@chauntellecariveau3128]

As a total newbie I'm so excited to have this new hobby to begin to explore! Thank you for making all of this clear for Americans like me who have been drinking tea out of bags their whole lives.

[@OrionPark-zd8no]

I have the Purple Beauty and 2006 Ancient Tree pu'er and they're delicious, I can't thank you enough for the tip on brewing that purple deliciousness! I can't wait 22 years from now to try what will be my 40 year aged ancient tree Pu'er all thanks to you and our tea friends back in China!!

[@graphitethedragon998]

Thanks for this Jesse- always learn so much from your videos!

[@vidathan]

Love these intros! Would you ever be able to do a video on water quality, or possibly compare a single kind of tea with pure water, hard water, RO, etc.? I’ve noticed the exact same. He has a completely different vibe with different water types.

[@Stksmitty]

I am absolutely loving the Teaism series

[@boldpicturesgardeners]

❤❤❤as im taking my cup of tea and sip in. This winter season

[@MrMitchjos000]

When is the next teaism??? I need more!

[@mrhappyfoot]

Home grown mint brewed fresh is amazing, always have a pot of mint in your garden or in your kitchen.

[@Piggy-0145]

Hell yea. You have no idea how many times I’ve rewatched the first one 😂

[@TheLoon4ever]

Love the Explanations about the different types of Tea, and I'm excited for the next one about the Oolong Tea!

[@willridgway2513]

Hey Jesse, I'm a loose leaf tea novice, but im here for the teaism series

[@Maxoto]

Waiting for Teaism ep. 3!!

[@Bingson1]

I am excited to see the next installment detailing the other 3 types of tea!

[@lewislain]

i cannot express how grateful i am for this series. first, super-informative, easy to engage: i've learned so much and my curiosity is piqued. (well done!) second, what a great resource to point the gongfu-tea-curious toward. (an easy share from a trusted resource) thanks for dropping your knowledge, ma'teaguy!

[@Shadesho]

Love the video! just got the sampler and new gongfu set hailing from the West Coast 👌 top tier my friend

[@Chfifkvkvkxkck]

Love the info and you so cute and witty really helps me pay attention.

[@jkvue]

You are definitely the reason I got into tea. I found a tea house in Georgia, USA and now they have 1 more person in their tea community. Keep up the good work!

[@devinhendrix7209]

Teaism 3 when! Thanks so much for making these videos, it's so helpful! I just recently got one of your tea sets (literally arrived today) and I'm learning how to make it from your teaism videos!

[@sirdovermeyer]

My wife just ordered me one of your sets with a tea table and the tea sampler for a late birthday present. I can't wait to get it.

[@Buddhabebop]

your glass is lovely. its like youre drinking a gem suspended in air

[@dillbourne]

Thanks for this, Jesse!

[@MalkavianC]

I’d love to hear more about aging teas. Things like: is it reasonable for a hobbyist to do? How is it done in industry vs at home? Does one need a controlled environment (e.g., as wine or cigars) and so forth.

[@sashas3332]

Thank you for more videos❤

[@OlweCalmcacil]

Phenomenal video. Can't wait for part 2

[@fionalow1134]

Always looking forward to listen to you. I've learned a lot from you, even I'm Asian who drinks tea from young age.

[@KatsKovers9988]

I'm beginning to step into Chinese medicine and so would really like a video on Chinese herbal teas as well! Thank you for being the start of my tea journey, Jesse

[@alexcisterna6315]

Yes, to every question. I would want to watch a video about everything

[@Longyanyar]

Love the long videos ! Can't wait for my sampler and travel kit !!

[@jackthewacked558]

11:02 “Fuggin love it”

[@charlesperez9976]

Comedy is an expression of wisdom,of life experiences,thrown back into the welcoming faces of the audience. This video is the same,the wisdom is,well,not thrown,but shared. I love a Shou Mei this time of year. It just satisfies,,it achieves the hot weather cha chi that I seek. It’s a personal favorite. I got a cake in a favorite place in London. They take good care of me😅

[@charlesperez9976]

Also,know this,well,I mean to say I know that making a well presented video is not a simple task,I have a dear friend who makes videos on this caliber. It’s like running a television station. I salute you. I will now go and purchase some of that tempting Shou Mei😊

[@liew9574]

Incredibly helpful video, thanks for making this, Jesse ! Also can’t recommend the sampler boxes enough- bought 4 more to give away to family and friends. How about an episode on teapots and what they are all about, Jesse ?

[@VBall1295]

Thank you so much for this Jesse. I got the sampler pack over the holidays and since I wanted to try out some with the family, I needed to figure out what would be the better options to have when there are multiple people trying it out. Hearing your descriptions of the teas I decided on the white teas. Plus I put notes on all the cards so I could read them if people had questions. Still waiting on Ep 3 though man, lol

[@xenozone8379]

Just bought a Gong-Fu tea set thanks to you :). Furthering my tea addiction. Also, I just checked the discount code you mentioned at the end of the video and it doesn't seem to be working? I'd be super keen to try some good quality teas, but the shipping to Australia from the US is so expensive. Hilariously so, given how much closer I am to China in the first place. 😅 Anyways keep making good stuff. The videos are super chill, and informative. Thankyou :)

[@Max-zi7um]

Pls Go on with this series ❤

[@MayerTheYouTubeSlayer]

Love the knowledge dog!! Would love to see more focus on how you determine temps and times - not specific numbers, but v similar to how the white tea convo was talked about and how to determine what temp to use. I.e. ways to train the tea part of your brain!

[@MakingMyMark954]

i love everything you do, brother i have recently started drinking the tea you provide and learning about Gung Fu Cha has changed my life in amazing ways.....

[@sashas3332]

❤❤❤

[@Avenger222]

I was just looking for a video like this. Very helpful, thank you!

[@CravenFear]

You have a really nice energy about you. Please keep making videos.

[@captaincatastrophe5143]

Buddy, I love being able to learn as much as i can in this kind of format. You're funny, entertaining, and highly informative. My only want in this series is for them to come out maybe once a month, as i had kinda forgotten that it existed since the last upload.

[@RedBeard.308]

Definitely want to hear more about the herbal teas!

[@breadeweateh9562]

Love the teaism series

[@Maemouse_]

Love these videos, I have learned a lot. Can't wait for the next part about the rest of the teas!

[@johnnystewart9389]

These videos are so informative and enjoyable to watch with the small tangents to other places and people etc. Big love❤

[@shura0107]

Would be nice to have a segment on herbal and flower teas. My family tends to prefer Chrysanthemum tea when we go eat at Chinese restaurants. I had a (western) doctor friend who studied Chinese herbal medicine for a bit during residency, and he said herbal medicine is so complicated because it's not just one chemical compound that does the work, it's the interactions of all of them together, which is why it's hard for Western medicine to quantify it, and why you can't distill herbal medicine into a single compound pill.

[@raffaelschubert5100]

Your videos are absolutely lovely! I enjoy your content so much, you are always keeping it very informative and sprinkle in the right amount of humor. Keep it up!

[@halleyhammonds6826]

This video is everything I needed 🤌🤌🤌 I love learning about this craft so much. Thank you, Jesse. 🙏

[@WingwingHello]

Very interested in herbal teas. Love your videos

[@bendkok]

Loving these videos. I was drinking the Thousand Year Tree Wild Red Tea while watching this, love that tea. As for other video ideas, I’d like to hear more about just drinking the green tea from a glass. I’d also like a video about doing gongfu tea using a teapot.

[@matthijsvanwijhe864]

You're the best man! If you're ever in Rotterdam let me know i'll save some tea for you!

[@krysab6125]

Watching this with my steep of qimen red tea on the go 👍🏻

[@vivian_nefertari]

Hey Jesse! So excited for my big order from you!!! Feels so good to support a creator that has given me so much while also getting some equipment and teas that I am sooo excited for too! You rock!

[@jessesteahouse]

Thank you so much for the support! Hope you like your stuff I am sure you will :)

[@Artijano]

such an informative video. gonna have to watch it twice. thanks for making it

[@jamesglasglow824]

I'm excited for the next episode! Could you make a long form video on how to tell good quality tea from poor quality tea?

[@EverthingGreen]

Amazing video!! ❤❤❤. Thanks!!

[@CleffedWings]

I've been waiting for this video for SO LONG! So glad it's here, can't wait for the the next episode. I've made a spreadsheet to share with friends and to pull out when I host and share tea with friends.

[@toeknee5464]

This is really interesting keep this series going I'm sure you have plenty more to share

[@jacoboblanco3696]

I am hosting a tea drinking party on Monday and I realized that while I enjoy tea and been making a bunch of your teas (LOVING THE GREEN PACK), I'm not sure I can really explain the difference between the types. Just in time!

[@yagirlchoco20]

This is so interesting and fun! Really can't wait for the next part as Oolong is my favorite tea so far!

[@Echenster]

Can't wait for the next episode! This was so helpful

[@MoriendumEst.]

Video quality is amazing as always, love the Teaism series. Can't wait for another episode.

[@sashas3332]

Green tea is too “cooling” for my body. But I wish I could enjoy it, it’s so beautiful. I’m in late stage kidney failure and “cooling” teas rip my stomach to shreds.

[@robbroder857]

You’re the man! The tea is great, and you allow me to feel the culture! Much love ❤

[@invoria2784]

Thank you Jesse, this video is amazing! It's really cool to hear you explain the different nuances of tea variety and prepare it live!

[@kelimcmillan7926]

Please do a video on the herbal teas!! I love herbal teas

[@BooWorld-h9h]

Really good video. Would love to see more episodes.

[@Windshear_beer]

Great informative video. I need to get into tea as a hobby now.

[@roseoznz]

Great ep! Can’t wait for the next one!

[@matthewreynolds2384]

"In the beginning the online tea scene" 🤣🤣🤣