Blind Tasting Tea Challenge - Dan Cong Oolong

[@mark56usa]

Hi there. Tasters are a good idea, but I think getting 2 tasters is the way to go. In my first encounter with Ya Shi, I didn't like it, it was my second encounter (after I had learned I like my oolongs brewed at 3 to 5 degrees C below recommended) where I learned I did like it. I guess, in short, use the first taster as recommended and the second taster as you have found that you like.

[@chumoproductions4305]

Exactly the same for me, I found if I brew it light at 77 for like 3 seconds, its perfect. Then after a few brews I up the temperature 👌 perfect.

[@mariannefleur6671]

Hi Don & Celine, what a wonderful video, probably one of my favorites so far (ok, they are all favorites, but this one is definitely one of the very best!) I love all your Dancongs and can’t wait to try the new “adult” 8 immortals. Pine and cedar sounds like a great new note to the family. Take care & thank you for tasting 4 Dancongs in a row! 💐❤️🙏😇🌷

[@petra.andersen]

Marianne, 8 Immortals is nice, at least what I had :-)

[@joetexas1546]

Petra and Marianne - Hello, time for another Session👏👏👏

[@petra.andersen]

Hi Joseph 😁

[@mariannefleur6671]

Joseph Troyer it feels like forever since we had a live session 😢

[@joetexas1546]

Marianne Fleur The Meis’ in China buying our Tea-however, it is Time😃

[@thefriar8883]

I LOVE 8 immortals. I dont have much to compare it with, but its still one of the best teas Ive ever had haha

[@paulcasino9511]

In this video I discovered the brits' variation on the pronunciation of the word yogurt.

[@chrisladouceur4093]

Tasted all of these the last few days. I really enjoyed eight immortals. Black fruit punch was surprisingly good too but was missing a little in the cup. Honey orchid and duck shit were both good but I felt like they had more potential than I got out of them, Perhaps I needed to play with brewing parameters some

[@danielwa4819]

Dan Congs are the seasoned tea-drinkers' go-to choice of tea, much like the Campbeltown scotches are for whisky connoisseurs (not sure if this analogy works). Huang Zhi Xiang and Tong Tian Xiang are also really unique teas. I used to drink loads of WuYi Yanchas until I discovered a whole new world of Dan Congs.

[@jasonblack4208]

Royal Peach Orchid is my favorite Dan Cong.

[@ShurikGi]

You guys are amazing, at least half of fragrances and tastes you describe I even can't imagine :)

[@coasternut3091]

I'm excited now. I ordered the Royal Peach and now can't wait to try it

[@ChrisGaultHealthyLiving]

Fun video, thanks!

[@ahmedov1399]

first comment ! i'm sure it would be a great vid about dancong which i like too much

[@salarmedi]

I think you should also have a fragrance channel too, it would be awesome

[@glynallport7133]

Incense too. Even just a video about some incense that go with some teas.

[@joetexas1546]

You’re Not selling me any Tea......are You?😉 Received Jade Sword Supreme yesterday-drinking today!

[@mariannefleur6671]

Joseph Troyer have you seen the new Japanese teaware that just came in? I took a look and trembled! 😍😍😍

[@joetexas1546]

Marianne No I have not. I am afraid to look-Nooooo😳😉

[@FearlessWisdom]

you guys are adorable

[@jang.1185]

:) well, interesting video. I was trying to guess the teas according my experiences and your description - and I was also right :D I look forward to taste you batches :)

[@wreagfe]

Ah perfect video while drinking aged ripe puerh 😉👌🏻

[@WanderingVeteran]

Dan Cong Ooyum!

[@unclemonkey4699]

Gonna try the Duck, gou ji berry, and honey duchess on my first order. So I guess these are all strong buys... lol

[@kingrichardiii6280]

Recently I got myself a Thermos for drinking tea at work. It a basic steel lined double walled Thermos. First brew was a iron goddess tie guan yin. Through out the day I noticed the tea liqour going from bright green to orange. To your knowledge does steel containers cause the tea to oxidize faster?

[@MeiLeaf]

We have definitely noticed that metal seems to oxidise tea quicker. I have no science on it but that is what we noticed ourselves.

[@mario7027]

I also use a thermos like that, but just to bring the hot water from the kitchen to my desk and have it handy and still hot for some time. Then I just use the water to brew tea in my gaiwan and drink it just freshly brewed. I'd recommend doing this, you'll get some better unoxidised tea this way :)

[@kingrichardiii6280]

@@mario7027 thanks but the work place has no where to store items like a gaiwan and I don't want to risk it breaking. When I first started shopping with meileaf I got the travel brewing mug but after a month another worker dropped it

[@glynallport7133]

Just have a gaiwan on your desk and use your thermos for the water. You just need a cheapo small tea towel and your set. You don’t even need a fancy teacup, just steep into a mug from your works kitchen

[@kingrichardiii6280]

@@glynallport7133 I work at a supermarket deli. No desk, no work place kitchen. Just a employee break room with a TV and a fridge. But thanks for the tip.

[@epipen22]

Is there a Wuyi version of Ba Xian?

[@VapeTime79]

I know yall are a tea channel, but have you ever thought about trying yerba mate?

[@joaopin]

The link to the video of you sourcing the teas seems to be missing ;)

[@MeiLeaf]

Oops, thank you I have added it to the description.

[@SnoopyholicsTealog]

im so gonna drink dancong today!!!

[@myrusEW]

Hey Don, I know this is unrelated and you're a businessman, but what kinds of teas would you recommend for someone who can't afford your tea at the moment? The shipping from your store to here(US) is more than the tea itself lol. I want to taste good teas and get into tea beyond basic blacks and greens, but I just can't justify doubling my orders with the shipping fee lol.

[@arthurporter131]

4 years late but Yunnan Sourcing for sure. I get my daily drivers from YS and occasionally treat myself with Mei Leaf

[@inevitablesound7465]

5 years late, but it depends on the type of tea you’re looking for. I’d recommend vendors like wuyi origin and teahong for dancong, old ways tea and tong xin she for yancha, mountain stream tea and floating leaves for Taiwanese oolongs, bitter leaf and some taobao vendors for south Fujian oolongs(tie guan yin, mao xie, etc), one River tea for fuding whites, chawangshop and Yunnan sourcing for non-puer heicha, sweetest dew and most of the previous vendors for Chinese spring greens, farmer leaf and crimson lotus tea for young sheng puer, wistaria and chenyuanhao for boutique semi aged and aged sheng, teaswelike and yeeon for aged sheng, Yeeon and white2tea for shu puer, etc. (I left out hong/red/black tea because I don’t drink enough of it to recommend you any vendors)

[@joetexas1546]

Your website is Down-will notopen since yesterday evening 15 May.

[@arthurporter131]

Don Sings about Dan Congs

[@petra.andersen]

watching this with Duck Shit...nearly grabbed 8 Immortals 2017 I have in the cupboard :-) Must try yours, too yum yum

[@lukisIVIII]

I'm loving your dress, Celine, it's gorge... I feel like I could wear it although I'm a guy :D

[@jackkennard4539]

Drinking some duck st## while watching.

[@objective4]

il ne vous reste plus qu'à faire une chaîne en français ;)