How To : The Art of Making Loose Tea | TEALEAVES

[@johnanguiano5128]

Thank you Uncle Iroh. I would have never gotten into the art of tea, if not for you and your wisdom

[@abhisekacharya5108]

Ginseng tea is my favorite!

[@nicolerigby1887]

John Anguiano No kidding I came here because of him, currently rewatching the series LOL

[@lg6126]

@@nicolerigby1887 looool me too i just finished the series and it made me wanna drink tea like iroh

[@the1theonly_princesseri934]

Nicole Rigby is it on Netflix?

[@lg6126]

@@the1theonly_princesseri934 idk its different in all countries but here in the Netherlands season 1 is available on Netflix

[@LKnivesGaming]

I never knew I needed a an almost 14 minute video telling me how to make tea until I experienced it.

[@TealeavesCo]

We always like to say that in luxury, details matter!

[@commimixcreate4198]

I never drank free tea of coffee after this. I did a temperature comparison of Earl grey, green tea, and mint. I never realized how much temperature changes the taste. XD

[@commimixcreate4198]

@@TealeavesCo I have a non-related question. I just want confirmation that at 3:39 the voice actor is laughing. :P

[@vichufeb16]

@@commimixcreate4198 She smiled, yes!

[@Capriceious]

I just employed these techniques into my latest cup and I must say, I feel like I've learned forbidden knowledge

[@TealeavesCo]

We are so glad we were able to share this knowledge with you. It is our sincere hope to educate, enlighten and enchant through tea. If you are interested in learning more, our website has a plethora of information on best tea practises: www.tealeaves.com/blogs/explore-our-teas/tagged/tea-how-to

[@Sursie_Metzger]

I feel like I’ve been abusing tea all my life after watching this.

[@peachyogurt3116]

same 😭😂

[@chillalmo6036]

true that

[@aplus916]

I've been so disrespectful to my tea

[@ahmedcrouch3727]

True

[@Sursie_Metzger]

ahmed crouch I am amazed at how randomly this comment section became active after two years 😂 But as long as we are all in mutual agreement 🤷🏻‍♀️

[@trevorlaporte5951]

man... I'm a tea aficionado as well as an audio engineer. Watching all these beautiful liquors is great enough but those drums in the background sound so good. The combo of the two is just... wow

[@TealeavesCo]

So pleased that you enjoyed it! Tea is a form of art -- so it only makes that we treat it as such, even in our instructional films.

[@juliastaalman5753]

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[@GaetanoPirulli]

I had a very good feeling watching this video, thank you

[@sashapalma2033]

sample it! ha

[@ericwayne1491]

What kind of tea do you enjoy most

[@Psych2go]

This is so soothing to watch. Thanks for this video ;)

[@teaandphysics3846]

Wow awesome to find you here! Big fan of your channel

[@annahawk77]

I never thought I'd find you here!

[@Don.2001]

Wooowwww hiiiiiii I’m amazed u visit hereeee ty for ur videos 🥺❤️

[@willanthoniozeppeli7913]

Whoah nice to see you here

[@avirishupetwal5644]

Nice to see u here

[@erine.9094]

Training to reach my goal to be the Uncle Iroh to my grandchildren 😌

[@Gr3nadgr3gory]

But then you'd be grandpa Iroh

[@ValeriaMartinez-sz2ol]

As a coffee snob this is very informative for a new tea drinker. Thank you, I never could stand tea bags but love the taste of loose leaf green and black teas, I hope to implement these tips into my new night routine!

[@TealeavesCo]

If you are interested in learning more about how to make the perfect cup of tea, we would encourage you to explore the rest of our How To playlist at kzbin.info/www/bejne/pafHf6h-h5t1oZI. Please do let us know if we can be of any assistance in selecting blends best suited for your palate!

[@Uscenes]

Perfect video for a tea newbie like myself. Really seemed to cover all the bases. I can't wait to get a new tea pot and try the different loose teas tomorrow.

[@TealeavesCo]

Uscenes relaxing videos we are so happy to hear that you found this video helpful and that you can’t wait to try different loose leaf blends! TEALEAVES has remained a steadfast advocate of loose leaf tea as the ultimate in quality, wellness, and sustainability. If you are interested in exploring our wide variety of blends, we encourage you to visit our website tealeaves.com. Please let us know if we can be of any assistance in selecting blends that will satisfy your palate! If you are interested in learning about other ways to steep the perfect cup of loose leaf tea, take a look at our How to video featuring our custom tea press! kzbin.info/www/bejne/kHm1p3aZrd-bY9E

[@andrewvass4773]

As a barista at a specialist coffee & tea purveyor in the UK, I had previous been a bit of a philistine when it comes to the craft of preparing and serving tea to maximise the quality of the final drink. This video has been a huge help in developing my understanding of what to do, but more importantly how and why ... Thank you for taking the time and effort to compile this, I look forward to putting these steps into practice very soon Andrew

[@Strawberry_4287]

I'm slowly becoming a tea enthusiast... At this rate I'm going to fill my room with many tea and tea sets!

[@mg6192]

Good thing I can't taste the difference. Saves me a lot of work.

[@Happygirlalwaysnomatter]

Michael G LMAO

[@Liam_xxii]

Lmao same

[@parenthesesghost1078]

Have you been to the neurological department yet?

[@jaec740]

@Alyssa Reeder i'm calling the police

[@Danny-xp4ho]

There's a difference. You can taste it. Like my grandpa thought me. All life is precious even a tiny insect can change the world.

[@Yorker1998]

Tea is a very complex process for something so simple. All tea is, is leaves infused in water, but after really getting into tea, you'll realize that it is SO much more. Loose leaf that is, REAL tea. After drinking loose leaf, I quickly became anti- teabag.

[@AppalachianScholar18]

@Apex Mechanix That is absolute nonsense, and scientifically is easy to disprove.

[@HorrorshowEU]

@Apex Mechanix So there is no difference between a standard lipton teabag and a quality loose tea? Even not counting the quality of the leaves themselves, there are still other variables like the surface area of a loose tea being larger than small dust sized tea pieces trapped tight in a bag. For example

[@HorrorshowEU]

@Apex Mechanix I largely agree with what you wrote, however some teas will become more bitter if you brew them too hot (like green tea for example). I personally like my tea super strong and bitter so I'm not gonna preach that there is an absolute right way to make tea, because that's just not true, and that's coming from someone that works with tea and coffee.

[@takarlor12]

Apex Mechanix 👏

[@anhhuynhkimnguyen6793]

It’s *leaf juice*

[@atharsuhail7438]

This is more complex then launching rocket in space.

[@laksheykumar1991]

I see your knowledge in rockets is quite low then

[@user-cb4di1pr2q]

@@laksheykumar1991 I see your knowledge in jokes is quite low

[@reginaldrasyid2456]

@@laksheykumar1991 The theory behind launching a rocket is actually quite simple. It's like releasing the air in a balloon. Scientists often say that the science of an aircraft is a much complicated thing than thrusting a rocket out of the atmosphere

[@laksheykumar1991]

@@user-cb4di1pr2q lol yes maybe.

[@laksheykumar1991]

@@reginaldrasyid2456 i thought we were talking about the tea?

[@variedreasoning6416]

Everything was fine, until the steeping nation attacked!

[@JosiahSalmon]

This is a beautiful video and I love the narrator's voice and acoustics. Most of the information was pretty good, however, there are a few things they got wrong. 1. They stated that black tea has more caffeine than green tea. This is generally incorrect. Green tea tends to have more caffeine than black tea. Others factors will include variety of tea, growing conditions, and when the tea leaves are harvested (earlier picked teas, especially buds, will have a higher amount of caffeine). Length of steeping and temperature will decide how much is extracted. 2. They stated that black tea should be boiled. While that tends to be the case, especially with heavy bodied teas, that is not always the case, especially with Darjeeling teas. 3. They stated that black tea is fermented. This is inaccurate. The difference between black tea and green tea is oxidation. 4. They stated that oolongs smell like orchids and need a lower brew temperature. This is a huge oversimplification. Oolongs are the most diverse style of tea available. They can be lightly oxidized akin to a green tea or can be heavily oxidized like a black tea. The brew temperature will vary widely. 5. They stated there are five types of tea. This is also incorrect. I have listed the styles below. - White - Yellow - Green - Oolong - Black (called red in china) - Hei Cha. This is also called black tea in China. It is a post-fermented tea. Pu'er is the most common post-fermented tea. - Bonus: GABA is considered an oolong, but technically isn't oxidized and should be in its own category. There was also no discussion of gong-fu style brewing, which is very different than western brewing. Perhaps it is outside the scope of this quick video, but I did notice yixing-style clay teapots that one would use for this type of brewing. Source: I work at a tea-shop.

[@tome645]

yeah i was confused when they didn't talk about gaiwans at all, as far as I'm aware they are the superior way to fully taste a tea

[@breathtaking9134]

what temperature should the water be for darjeeling?

[@JosiahSalmon]

@@breathtaking9134 it depends on whether it's first flush or second. The latter is more oxidized and can be brewed hotter, even to a boil for some. As a general rule I like first flush teas brewed at 185-190 and second flush at 190-205.

[@tongyu_wang]

OMG, are you really not a native Chinese? You know much of Chinese tea knownages than I do.

[@JosiahSalmon]

@@tongyu_wang I am not Chinese. I just really like tea.

[@ssdrmstre]

More oxidation doesn't produce more caffeine in tea leaves. If this were true, it would mean there are compounds in green/white tea that just need a few simple chemical alterations to be made into caffeine which isn't true. Black tea leaves actually have the same caffeine content as a green tea if they are made from the same tea leaves as there is no chemical way this would make sense otherwise. The only determining factor in caffeine level is steeping time

[@exo791]

Warning! The amount of bullshit in this video from 3.30 is insane.

[@exo791]

You are right on one point but the steeping time is not the only determining factor.

[@Chemicalkinetics]

Yes, and no. I think the narrator of this video is not good at explaining. However, some of her statements are not entirely baseless. White tea (many whit tea) leaves are made from tea bud leaves and newly grown leaves, such as the White Needle White tea. This leaf selection results om lower caffeine in white tea leaves. Green tea leaves are typically less dry and therefore less dense than Black tea leaves. Consequently, pound for pound, green tea leaves also have lower caffeine than black tea leaves.

[@bloodgain]

@Nij Jin Except that all the studies that test for caffeine level find no connection between fermentation level of the tea and caffeine extraction in the liquor.

[@cuisineforall]

Agree, there is no link between fermetation process and the amount of caffein. Some information in the video should be checked twice

[@kmah88]

this is the best video about tea i've ever seen.

[@CaiCanMake]

I drink loose-leaf teas almost exclusively, I think it’s very calming. Not that I don’t enjoy the tea itself, but the sound of a whistling tea kettle or watching the tea slowly turn golden, or even just watching the steam come off the top is so calming to me. I love the tea, sure, but the act of making tea is a wonderful way to take things off my mind for a bit.

[@TealeavesCo]

We believe that tea is a ritual, both mental and physical. The context of the act of making tea is what makes the experience meditative and transformative, and we are happy that you share in our passion. Happy steeping!

[@aiden5888]

I get this recommended to me about once a year. Never gets old.

[@helio-sama178]

I loved this explanation! Specially the sentence in the end: "may you find peace in a cup of tea". That's what I always look for in my cup of tea!

[@TealeavesCo]

That is so wonderful to hear Helio - Sama! Our ethos is to engage, enlighten and enchant, and we are so glad to hear we have done so. If you want to find more 'peace in a tea cup' explore the rest of our work on our website. www.tealeaves.com

[@_TSC_46]

No Wonder my green tea always tasted wrong :0 thank you this was very educational 💝

[@TealeavesCo]

We are delighted to hear you learned from the film which was our hope when creating it! To learn more about tea and tea rituals visit our website: www.tealeaves.com/blogs/explore-our-teas/tagged/tea-how-to

[@carveratutube]

But the steep time of 1 minute recommended in the video is wrong. It’s 2 minutes ✌️

[@Metalbirne]

I would recommend more than twice the amount of tea per volume while cutting the infusion time short. It gives a much richer flavour. You can also infuse more times compared to the western-style brewing method shown in the video.

[@Metalbirne]

And please don't put sugar in...

[@kyleenglot9184]

I do add honey to earl grey black tea, I used to use table sugar but discovered that honey was a much better alternative in terms of health and not ruining the flavour

[@Eishinryujoe]

Yup, gongfucha.

[@Chemicalkinetics]

Agree. Many tea can improve by doubling or tripling the tea leaves and keep the infusion time down below 1 min. For me, Oolong tea about 40-60 seconds. White tea and green tea about 5-20 seconds. Pu Erh tea also 5-20 seconds.

[@ingvarsuomi7153]

@@kyleenglot9184 be careful with puting honey in hot substances

[@Peripatetic45]

My kind of information - detailed, and with background :)

[@TealeavesCo]

Thanks!!! We are obsessed with the details!

[@timojissink4715]

TMI for now but I'll ssve the video for later. I would prefere a more personal way of storytelling. Even google home seems to have more emotion in talking. I'm just saying this because the emotion plays a big part of noticing the more important bits and keeps your attention.

[@cotybest1804]

Thank you uncle iroh for bringing me into the art of tea

[@XcuddleXbearX11]

I began reading a comic called "The Duchess ' 50 Tea Recipes" and I have been hooked. Just learning about how tea can not only sooth your mind and body but can be delightful and delicious...I hope to be able to do this new hobby...along with crocheting. I am not sure if I am strong or willing BUT...I will not give up...and will do my best and trying this tea masterpiece. c:

[@CartyCantDance]

Very informative. I generally knew what I was doing with tea before, and I'm the tea guy for all my friends, but this takes tea to the next level. I now crave a perfectly prepared Oolong.

[@TealeavesCo]

carty caruso Thank you, happy to share our love for a perfect Oolong!

[@gbeagle417]

So I quit coffee and swan dived head first into the tea world, from there I went to my first lose leaf tea store and have been loving every min.. The lady at the store helped us with all sorts of information but this video helped me out even more. Thanks for taking the time to make this.

[@TealeavesCo]

We are truly glad to hear you found value in the video and are happy to be with you on your tea journey! We have more information on tea on our website: www.tealeaves.com/pages/how-to-make-tea

[@endeavor1664]

this is the most pretentious thing I’ve enjoyed

[@mcqueendroid]

Lmao

[@sosukeaizen7028]

You shall not disrespect tea.

[@MarielikestoCrochet]

Lol it is true though. People burn tea all the time. Green tea shouldn’t be bitter but gets burnt or over brewed. I wish I know About this video when training people!

[@dumbsow9420]

That's rich tossers for ya

[@megstephens264]

It's not really pretentious shes just giving advise on freash tea and how to brew it.

[@michaeldougfir9807]

I have been to Hong Kong and Formosa many times. So I sent this to my daughter in law. Though I am a Californian I married into a British family. So theirs is what I am interested in. Nice presentation. I especially like your copper and glass tea pots. Thank you.

[@stibba4286]

i just made some tea with this video and i am shaking because of how good it was! Thank you so much!

[@juliastaalman5753]

Slorviga Slarven Have you ever tried Tea Mail teas? They have organic teas blended with essential oils! Strong flavors with lots of health benefits 😊 Etsy.com/shop/teamail

[@SoulStreamStudio369]

That’s just the caffeine

[@camila4918]

Kristoffer G are you sure that is not a seizure your having

[@nourodish1784]

which tea did you try ?

[@stibba4286]

@@nourodish1784 bruh its been 5 years i dont even drink tea anymore

[@marv8360]

I can't wait to dive into tea crafting, this looks amazing and so therapeutic.

[@edbservicesllc]

Love this presentation - executed with grace and style ... thank you as I now have a greater appreciation of the art of making loose leaf teas :)

[@pa48]

It never crossed my mind to make tea with a french press!! Now I get to dust mine off and finally get a good use of it. Thank you!!!!!

[@wanderingteaapprentice]

I like seeing different specific detailed brewings. Good job.

[@TealeavesCo]

If you are interested in learning more about how to make the perfect cup of tea, we would encourage you to explore the rest of our How To playlist at kzbin.info/www/bejne/pafHf6h-h5t1oZI or visit our blog at www.tealeaves.com/blogs/discover. Please do let us know if we can be of any assistance in selecting blends best suited for your palate!

[@kelvinchang8100]

Feeling so peaceful seeing this Tea making process

[@TealeavesCo]

We are so glad you enjoyed it!

[@TheAlkhemiaStudio]

I just tried my very first cup of black loose leaf tea (unfortunately, of another brand) but i followed your instructions and it tastes nice! For a black tea, it tastes quite mild, I do not know if it's because of the kind of tea leaves I got or if I made something wrong. In any case, thank you for inspiring me on trying this kind of tea instead of tea bag. :) keep it up and please sell your brand in México!!!

[@lastrayer9004]

I can't believe how informative I found this!

[@TealeavesCo]

It is wonderful to hear you found value in our film. We try to provide as much information on tea as we can, which you can find on our website: www.tealeaves.com/blogs/explore-our-teas/tagged/tea-how-to Let us know if there is any more information we can provide to enhance your tea experience.

[@danielfassler8900]

Small critique but tea isn't fermented it's oxidized. Fermented tea only exists with special cases like shou pu'er

[@grandmasterrazr1242]

I am 15 years old and have been obsessed with making and drinking tea ever since I was thirteen and my mom took me to the Japenese tea garden in San Francisco, and ever since I watched this video, my brewing skills just became better and better, it was a miracle.

[@TealeavesCo]

Josh Sheldon We are so pleased to hear your enjoyed this video and that you have been able to incorporate learnings into your own personal tea ritual! If you are interested in exploring more from our How To videos, visit kzbin.info/www/bejne/opaZp6KahqyYjKs. We also have a short film called The Garden of Secrets that you might enjoy, that explores plant-inspired biomimicry and biophilic design in collaboration with UBC Botanical Gardens. If you are interested in learning more, watch the trailer here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/gp7NeIVugtycoKs

[@oceanebrieze2050]

Beautiful and informative video. Thank you.

[@TealeavesCo]

We are so glad you enjoyed the film! If you're interested in learning more about tea and tea preparation we have extensive information on our website: www.tealeaves.com/blogs/explore-our-teas/tagged/tea-how-to Let us know if we can be of assistance.

[@wolfmoon777]

My childhood curiosity has been fulfilled... after decades. Thank you for this video!

[@TealeavesCo]

We are so glad you enjoyed! For more tea culture content, visit our website: www.tealeaves.com/blogs/explore-our-teas/tagged/tea-culture

[@nessanickyable]

This is a beautiful video. Thank you for sharing! Does there happen to be a version in which one can hear the sound of the tea actually being made? If so, I'd love you watch it. Thank you again!

[@kevinmencer3782]

As an American who has recently discovered hot tea with honey and cream, this is a valuable resource.

[@anhhuynhkimnguyen6793]

I watched this video a while ago and now I’m a bit obsessed. Before then all my tea came out so bitter because of brewing for too long ://

[@TealeavesCo]

Anh Huỳnh Kim Nguyễn We are so pleased to hear that you have been able to incorporate the practices displayed in this video into your own tea ritual! If you are interested in exploring more of our How To content, visit kzbin.info/aero/PL0cazIpk3ezru5dbdfcNFB-TElEqNg6fF

[@Nellie7777777]

I'm am so relaxed after watching this. This is beautifully done.

[@TealeavesCo]

Thank you! We've heard a lot of our films can feel more like ASMR, check out our Language of Aroma series for more soothing videos! kzbin.info/aero/PL0cazIpk3ezrC9PZlMsnsMcxSRochomyN

[@yukii_2690]

How we make tea: 1. Take any herbal Leaves you can see, sometimes mint is mixed 2. Boil it 3. Put it in a cup and drink

[@Danny-xp4ho]

Its not that simple. 1 must feel the leaf as you grind your hand across it and then smell it. That aroma like so good yummy 😋

[@charlesvitanza8867]

So much great info for a newbie. I never knew that I needed a 14 minute video on how to brew tea.

[@TealeavesCo]

We are so glad you found value in the film! You can find more information on brewing tea on our website: tealeaves.com/pages/how-to-make-tea

[@obiwanfisher537]

*uncle iroh watching this* 1. Water "Okay" 2. FIre "Sounds about right. Next one is probably earth" 3. Purify "Wait, hold on." 4. Leaves "What?"

[@FrodeEgas]

This is quite an art experience! Fantastic process, beautifuly explained and gentle and clear to absorb, even though it is an old video, it has retained the magic of how to properly brew and serve Tea... I learned a lot!!

[@薯芋]

very good video, approuved by a chinese from a tea production region

[@annabananabujo247]

I know this was made LONG ago but it feels like the most knowledgeable video. I hope someone an respond. I don't understand, how long would you steep a blended tea, for example a vanilla, pear, white tea blend. The herbals need boiling water but the white tea needs a lower heat and the herbals should steep for 5 min+ but white tea, ideally should only steep at 3 min. What to do with blends? Also if doing a tea leaf reading, the leaves need to remain in the cup, this would basically steep for too long and all good tea steps kind of go out the window? 🤷‍♀️ thank you for your time.

[@kyounokuma]

This is absolutely a great film on preparing loose leaf tea. Thanks for sharing. My wife and I enjoyed it together and we learned a lot. I do have a question for you regarding the glass teapot you're using at 5:09... It looks like a vintage Jenaer Wagenfeld pot. Is it a vintage pot or could one pick it up somewhere online? Would you mind sharing the brand and make? Thank you.

[@TealeavesCo]

+M Hemingway Thank you! You have a great eye-- the glass teapot is a vintage Jenaer Wagenfeld pot. Our shop carried the line while it was still in production, but they have sold out long ago, so unfortunately we do not know where to direct you for purchase.

[@jeshikathami1588]

Can't believe I'm from darjeeling and after 20 years I learned how to make a tea properly 😳

[@mikeolsen6380]

i just found my absolute favorite tea comination ever! top leaves of black tea high quality with jasmin mixed with organic peppermint leaves is da bomb, works so well all day summer and winter!

[@doviledobravolskaite]

Also in my country, we do not really have tea leaves, so we are using anything else to create our teas. So 5min is needed to extract all the good minerals and vitamins that are in the herbs. And because of that herb tea is valid for about a year. Thanks for everything else, I learned a lot.

[@TealeavesCo]

We are so glad you learned a lot from this video!

[@beddingham]

I hear it for the first time, that caffeine-level is related to the degree of fermentation of a variety of tea. I have tried to verify this by means of looking up wikipedia, but I have not found a source that underlines this statement. Can you help me out on this subject?

[@TealeavesCo]

+beddingham Great question! Caffeine levels of the tea are related to the length of oxidation during the tealeaves fermentation process. The longer the oxidation, the fuller the taste is and the higher the caffeine levels are. This is the reason why black teas, which go through full fermentation, contain higher caffeine levels than green teas, which are pan-fried or steamed to prevent oxidation. For more details on the differences between teas, take a look: www.tealeaves.com/technique/

[@TealeavesCo]

Dear beddingham, The less fermented a tea is, the lower in caffeine-level it will be. For example, white tea is simply steamed, or de-enzymed, after picking and produces little caffeine and tannins when steeped. It is also thought to contain the most antioxidants of any teas as it is closest to its natural form. However, the more oxidized (fermented) black tea gets its colour and character from the processing of the leaves. Once picked, the leaves are oxidized, resulting in higher levels of soluble caffeine and tannins. You can find this information (and lots and lots more!) on the Technique section of our website: www.tealeaves.com/technique/ Please let us know if you need any more information!

[@VvVSimonVvV]

White tea is not steamed at all. This is the japanese way of producing green tea (sencha -> sen= steam, cha= tea), as u also mentiones in the comment before. White tea is harvested very carefully, so the whole leaves can simply dry in warm air with minimal (not 0) oxidation. Also shaded green teas (e.g. gyokuro, shincha, kabusecha) usually have higher caffein levels then any black tea.

[@thzzzt]

I don't think caffeine is actually created by the processing, but rather black teas are more concentrated per their volume as compared to green and oolong. Am I right?

[@Chemicalkinetics]

@@thzzzt I agree with your statement.

[@allcupsarebeautiful]

I love it! The video perfectly represents the beauty of making tea while being informative. Also I really like this gorgeous glass teapot which allows us to marvel at the steeping process of the tea.

[@cnc2110]

I wish you put the amazon list of those items your using lol

[@socialmoth4974]

Maybe this is why I never hot into tea. I've been doing it wrong this whole time. I must say, I was in Iraq for a few months and a couple of the locals gave me a cup of tea. It was absolutely delicious!

[@Davifoos]

I want to get into making loose Tea. I have some questions. After the 1-3min steeping phase for certain teas for the infusion. What do we do with the leaves inside the pot? Do we keep them in there or is there a method to take it out so they dont infuse too long (green tea for example)? What methods are there to retain the flavor of your tea if you dont finish it by the time its gets cold? Would reheating on the stove cause it lose flavor and create a flat taste? Any recommendation for Teapots and places for great selection of leaves (Internet/Stores)? I would really like to try out some loose leave green tea, oolong, and earl grey.

[@TealeavesCo]

Hello! We would recommend against leaving the tealeaves in the teapot, as over-steeping imbalances the taste. If your teapot doesn't come with a strainer, you can purchase an exterior strainer or try the two-teapot method. Another great alternative is the French Tea Press. Otherwise, there are also mesh-ball infusers and tea filters as options. Do keep in mind that these would not allow the leaves to flow as freely. In regards to re-heating the tea, further heating would cause the water to lose more oxygen and create a flat taste. A few possible solutions are using a teapot cozy or a tea warmer candle. As for an online store that offers a selection of quality tea blends and tea ware, we would actually suggest taking a look at our own shop! We would recommend the Floral Jasmine Green, Imperial Earl Grey, Iron Goddess of Mercy Oolong in particular. Find us at www.tealeaves.com/!

[@lyricderbin1169]

Geonhyeong Kim watch the video, jackass

[@edienandy]

You could get a smaller teapot with a built in strainer like a kyusu so you’re only making enough tea for yourself and then you can steep the leaves again. Just make sure you don’t leave the lid on the pot once you’ve emptied it or the steam will fuck with the leaves.

[@rmzmssmd5410]

You've restored justice for tea. I was thinking about the long distance tea travels to get mistreated.

[@barbaradennis9028]

Excellent presentation! Thank you!

[@TealeavesCo]

Thank you for your kind words!!

[@squirrelsgarden]

I appreciate the raised pinky at the end, it let's me know you mean business.

[@kenndoggie1]

Question: How many times can I re-steep my leaves for each type?

[@TealeavesCo]

+kenndoggie1 Thank you for reaching out! This largely depends on the quality of the tealeaves that you would be steeping - however, we would say that Tealeaves blends can be re-steeped 2-3 times depending on the tea :)

[@kameh4522]

agreed from experience. After the 3rd time, there is nothing else you can get from the leaves.

[@NattyBuns]

My mom ONLY drinks re-steeped tea because she's really sensitive to caffeine. If youre fine with drinking lighter tea, you can resteep 2-3 times

[@AppalachianScholar18]

If you like a strong tea, be sure to add a little fresh tea to the used leaves.

[@tinahuttner7280]

Since I want my tea to be very flavorful I dont resteep.infact I actuall use 2 teaspoons just for a cup full🙂

[@BeczaBot]

There’s something about this video that keeps having me come back to it. Maybe because it’s information presented in a relaxing atmosphere.

[@TealeavesCo]

We aim to educate, enlighten and enchant in everything we do. We are so pleased to hear we achieved that with this film. If you are interested in more of our tea content, visit www.tealeaves.com/blogs/explore-our-teas/tagged/tea-how-to

[@Brazinho11]

I really liked this video. Thank you. Best wishes!

[@TealeavesCo]

Thank you! Glad to hear that you enjoyed the film. Happy steeping!

[@joalfonsiuswolfenstein8386]

Can't wait to open my small tea shop in town :D Bacause enjoying tea is not only about dringking tea, its about prepare, making, and serve, and the last to enjoy. Thank you

[@Premium_expression]

Just watched best uncle iroh moments, and I ended up here.

[@ΚωνσταντίνοςΛαζαρίδης-ξ9ι]

Best tea making guide I have ever seen, and I have seen many more before this.😍

[@fantasybee5794]

I always have horrible days I just want to relax ,drink tea and forget about my life and stay stuck in my imagination

[@TealeavesCo]

Tea is such a great vehicle for transportation, escape, ritual and contemplation. Turns a bad day into a great one!

[@jamesmcgill8296]

Like copper kettle and glass teapot. Where can i find those models or lookalike?

[@romanvasylkivskyy8194]

Really interesting and helpful video. But that lil pinky finger up while drinking at the end of the vid is definitely too much. Omg hahahah

[@michellebeliever]

I have been preparing my green tea at 180 degrees, the taste is so much better. Thanks

[@TealeavesCo]

We are so glad to have improved your tea experience!

[@xm9rg3x]

Question to Tealeaves, where can I find the strainer that was used in minute 11:00?

[@johndavis6230]

xm9rg3x yesss omg I need it

[@wheelman1324]

Black Darjeeling. Good stuff.

[@TealeavesCo]

We are so glad you enjoyed the video! We have a selection of Darjeeling available for purchase: www.tealeaves.com/products/thunderbolt-darjeeling?_pos=2&_sid=5a866ad8a&_ss=r. Let us know if we can be of assistance in finding the ideal blend for you.

[@wiillll1]

Good video. The over boiled water part had me laughing a bit though. Oxygen can't be dissolved into water at 100°C anyway.

[@AppalachianScholar18]

I think they said that it is actually boiled out of the water.

[@MsScarlettKnight]

Being British I can totally relate to this, especially since I am a loose tea drinker ONLY! Tea bags Be-gone!!! Beautiful presentation!

[@georgewashingtonballs5603]

Agree

[@adriangoh4877]

Maybe consider lower down the background music for the voice to be clearer.

[@TealeavesCo]

adrian goh Thank you for your feedback! We have some other films that might give your ears a different experience! Check out our ASMR Japanese Tea Ceremony film here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/iZ7RoJZ8dtOtipo

[@asim9795]

Always struggled with bitter tea but after following this it felt perfect! 💯

[@crystalbuttersworth4166]

Why is getting rid of the small bits of tea leafs that are overly exposed to oxygen important, yet having water with a lot of oxygen important?

[@TealeavesCo]

That's a wonderful question! Even though our high quality loose leaf has very few small bits of tea in it, it is still important to remove those particularly because smaller pieces of tea steep quicker than larger leaves of tea. This means that the smaller pieces will oversteep and become more bitter, while the larger pieces may be understeeped. In order to ensure a perfect, uniform steep, it is best to have uniform leaves of tea. Hope we were able to answer your question!

[@StanMovies]

I just finished a book about tea and to my surprise, this video is really well done!

[@lancecorporal7605]

11:31 i don't think so even if you press the plunger down, the tea is still in contact with the hot water - and thus, will continue steeping you have to decant it!

[@billy-mild]

It definitely slows it but it certainly doesn't stop it.

[@zannex08]

So, I watched this and I had TWO cups of green tea because it tasted so good. Thank you. :)

[@achinthyaekanayaka2313]

so what about steeping floral tea ? I mean like Jasmin,Rose.

[@world4saker]

does count as herbal tea so you can steep them as long as you want

[@kyleriley9786]

Depends, but its typically steeped for 2 - 4 mins based on how strong you want it to be. I tend to steep mine for 3.

[@tamaraharris937]

This video I will most definitely keep in mind. I always wanted to know the proper way of makeing certain teas. I love tea, so this will come in handy. Thank you!

[@TealeavesCo]

So happy to hear that this was useful for you!

[@chapman137]

I feel like she’s a chemist 👩‍🔬

[@elevensessociety]

This is such a gorgeous video. Thank you. I watched it first several years ago, and it is always in my head whenever I make a cup of beautiful tea.

[@TealeavesCo]

We are so glad to hear you enjoyed the film and that it continues to add value to your tea ritual. We seek to educate, enlighten and enchant with everything we do.

[@spcooper94]

this made me sleepy

[@mscdilly51]

What a Beautiful video. A very peaceful way to learn what I have been doing wrong🤔🤣

[@TealeavesCo]

We are so glad you enjoyed the video! If you are interested in more of our work with Pantone you can find it here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/f5nQoHmlaMh6erM

[@Skarlites]

Great informative video but thumbs down for loud irritating music in the background.

[@davegeorge4757]

Aleshea Fouts Amen. I had to turn it off. I could barely hear what she was saying because the music was too loud.

[@j.b.4340]

I like to use water that’s billions of years old for my tea. Thanks for the informative video. I’ll try this.

[@btoiscool]

I object to your "no sugar, no honey" concept. Yes, I understand that when tea is made, it's intended to have a certain taste. However, with additional ingredients, namely honey and sugar, it can change the flavor to become a different taste than before, often times a more sweet taste that many loves. This is why companies like Teavana (love them or hate them, they clearly know what they're doing) even sells sugars and honey.

[@caitlyn_8234]

Its personal preference. You can like your tea sweetened and modified however you like, but if you want it to be ingested exactly as the maker intends, then changing it would not reach this effect. You cant compare it like that.

[@somepersonontheinternet4213]

No, she meant that when the tea is over stepped.If you see the end in present it shows which kind of tea you should leave alone and which could be served with condominiums.

[@caitlyn_8234]

Never stated anything about being overstepped? I might have misunderstood..? You cant say that it is wrong or right to sweeten or not as it is personal preference. That is a fact. I was responding to the previous comment reading it as is, and not taking context from the video, so that might have been in issue, but I don't quite understand what you mean. Insanity Forest

[@somepersonontheinternet4213]

+Caitlyn _ somewhere around 6:45

[@somepersonontheinternet4213]

+Caitlyn _ she stated that it dilutes the tea completely

[@GabrielGiannini]

Thank you very much for this video! It clarifies many points that are not often discussed. I really enjoyed the teapot explanation. I was always doubting the correct way to strain the leaves.

[@TealeavesCo]

Thank you for your kind words, Gabriel Giannini! We are delighted to be able to share our passion.

[@youssefhiggins.6945]

Or you could brew gong fu guru style. it gets all of the complex flavors out of the tea and none of the bitter notes. You don't even need to add sugar.

[@agathecourpied8798]

I am not very familiar with that style of brewing, could you explain it a little ? Can’t find anything reliable over the internet

[@troyli706]

Kongfu tea（in Chinese 功夫茶） literally means "a method to brew tea that takes quite some time". It is quite a complicated procedure. You will need a whole set of kongfu teaware (leave presentation plate, kettle, pot, smelling cups, drinking cups, grating plate, some people even has "tea pet" 茶宠- a small object made with china or jade - you'd pour the tea that is not meant to be drank - like during the purifying process onto the tea pet, every time you drink the same kind of tea. The idea is to irrigate the tea pet so that it retains the wonderful after note of the tea. You do it over months or years - kind of like nurturing a plant or feeding a small animal of sort, hence the name "tea pet") My family's tradition is to treat very honored/senior guests with a whole set of kongfu tea. For close friends or young people of my age, I just take out my tea leaves collection and let them make their tea themselves. :) or just give them coke or something...

[@maurencort7061]

Wow! I'm really impressed. This is the information that I've been wanting to have for so many years. Thanks!

[@TealeavesCo]

So happy to hear that it was helpful for you! Lots more information on tea on our website here: www.tealeaves.com/technique/

[@GTraining2]

imagine taking tea this seriously

[@TheBucketSkill]

i don't i live that way

[@OTEP1234567891011]

tair reacts The entire British and Chinese empires found tea to be a very serious subject.

[@alan090179]

i am british....

[@thatdamnsamsquanch]

@Soviet Immortan Luvendass Tea is the most consumed beverage in the world after water. Its still pretty serious.

[@AlexaBellaMuerte]

Tea is serious

[@mariankelih5597]

Best informative video i have seen in a while

[@TealeavesCo]

Marian Kelih Thank you for sharing! We are so happy to hear that you found the information in this video valuable. If you are interested in exploring some of our other content, we would recommend watching our video Tea Culture: How to Make Matcha, a Japanese Tea Ceremony here kzbin.info/www/bejne/paCkin6vj7Ccq9k

[@pimpumpam82]

wait... there is more caffeine in green tea rather than black tea. this last one has been fully oxidized, so part of the caffeine will go away.

[@NattyBuns]

I was taught to never use boiling water to brew tea. How interesting that different teas brew at different temps. Cheers!